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KCUR Morning News 8-31-09

By Maria Carter

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Kansas City, MO – Health officials are investigating what caused more than 20 people to become sick last night at a Lenexa restaurant.

The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services will increase training for social workers in response to a report finding conflicts between social workers and district attorneys.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is investigating a former firing range where four unexploded bazooka rounds were found near Knob Noster State Park

Area safety net clinics say they're at capacity and are struggling to accommodate a growing number of patients - many of whom recently lost their health insurance. That's why several places, unable to expand physically, have decided to expand hourly.

The University of Missouri has asked Anheuser-Busch InBev to stop selling cans of Bud Light with the university's black and gold colors

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