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Published June 6, 2009 at 7:28 PM CDT

By Steve Bell

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Kansas City, MO –

Abortion provider Tiller murdered, KC area man charged.

Chastain campaigns for light rail, limiting council powers.

Funkhouser educational summit to be community-wide.

KC school district proposes 13 closings, 300 teacher layoffs.

Mayor recall petition group prepares to fight for recount.

Council allocates funds for new jail - opening date Aug. 1.

Another MO traffic stop report with racial disparities.

Missouri number one in methamphetamine lab busts.

Parkinson prepares for more KS budget cuts.

No decision yet on Wyandotte County casino.

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