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KCUR Evening Newscast

KCUR
Published February 26, 2009 at 6:08 AM CST

By Steve Bell

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-823127.mp3

Kansas City, MO –

  • Kansas House advances coal-fired power plant bill, GOP leaders predict veto-proof margin.
  • A Kansas Senate committee recommends cutting funding for state universities by $130 million (13%).
  • Fire chief says proposal to take over ambulances about "streamlining," not guaranteed savings.
  • Council prepares to discuss cutting Kemper-American Royal subsidies, privatizing airport.
  • Ft. Leavenworth honors Pakistan's highest military officer.

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