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Published August 7, 2009 at 6:52 PM CDT

By Steve Bell

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Kansas City, MO –

Leavenworth shocked, determined to not house detainees.

Gardner rail hub opponents warn of environmental threat.

Mayor-council feud renewed with volunteer ordinance.

County Exec. Sanders will run again, but not for mayor.

Council goes on record against interchange closing plan.

Rubber-tired trolleys plan revived for evenings only runs.

Eleven school districts sue county over property evaluations.

Mixed results for taxes and bonds in Tuesday election.

Wyandotte County plans for sales tax increase.

Defunded, but not defeated.

Congress just eliminated federal funding for KCUR, but public radio is for the people.

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