© 2025 Kansas City Public Radio
NPR in Kansas City
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

KCUR Morning News 9-30-10

By Maria Carter

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-926711.mp3

Kansas City, MO – As the recession continues to plague revenue collections, some Kansas City, Missouri city council members want to consider outsourcing management of some city assets to private companies.

The Buchanan county prosecutor is reviewing what authorities have called the accidental, fatal shooting of a St. Joseph police officer by a fellow officer.

The Cass County Sheriff says a search of a liquidation business has turned up about $58,000 worth of stolen candy and pallets full of other missing merchandise.

Haskell Indian Nations University is getting a $1.6 million grant to improve its academic quality, management and financial situation.

A national website designed to clue voters in on where U.S. House and Senate candidates stand on issues has added Missouri's slate of congressional hopefuls to its database.

The Kansas City Royals were unable to hold on to the lead last night as the Minnesota Twins rallied to defeat the Royals 4-2.

No matter what happens in Washington D.C., Kansas City needs KCUR. And KCUR needs you.

Our ability to report local news — accurate, independent and paywall-free — depends on you. Donate now to support fact-based news.