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KCUR Evening Newscast

KCUR
Published July 9, 2009 at 6:38 PM CDT

By Steve Bell

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-848358.mp3

Kansas City, MO –

  • 2,000 area Sprint workers get new employer as Ericsson Co. takes over network operations.
  • City council resolution asks that Bannister facility be taken off list for toxic mercury storage.
  • Justice Department investigates Kansas City, MO police policies on hiring and promting minorities.
  • Fewer classes, faculty positions frozen as KU copes with $36 million budget cut.

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