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Published July 11, 2009 at 6:27 PM CDT

By Steve Bell

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Kansas City, MO –

Sprint farms out 6,000 employees, 2,000 in KC area.

YRC cuts second union deal amid bankruptcy rumors.

City Council resolves to block storage of mercury waste.

Police department balks on signing regional jail agreement.

Chastain light rail repeal suit to Missouri Supreme Court.

Legislative leaders back Parkinson's internal loan plan.

Olathe, Wyandotte County latest to face major shortfalls.

KU cuts 75 course offerings, 55 faculty positions.

2 northwest Missouri men arrested in dogfighting sweep.

Charges filed in March Raytown quadruple murder.

Northbound 291 bridge out of service for major repair.

Former KU football coach Jack Mitchell dies at 85

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