KCUR Morning Newscast 06-28-10

KCUR

Published June 28, 2010 at 10:08 AM CDT

By Elana Gordon

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Kansas City, MO –

Three people were injured over the weekend after trying to assemble a massive firework inside a Raytown home.

A new initiative is making it easier for people to buy local produce.

The state of Kansas is about to go smoke-free, but not if some bars and bingo parlors have their way.

Some of the world's top experts on diseases that can infect both animals and humans will be on hand this afternoon for the kick-off of a new Homeland Security research project at K-State.

The Kansas City Royals jumped out to an early six-run lead yesterday on their way to a 10-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

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