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Top Stories of the Week

By Steve Bell

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. –

  • Dakota rains prompt higher volume spillway releases.
  • Levee breaches only delay racord-breaking flood crests.
  • Corps management judgment questioned as waters rise.
  • Bishop chooses new vicar to deal with clergy misbehavior.
  • Another molestation suit - this time at Concepcion Abbey.
  • Planned Parenthood passes new standards inspection.
  • KC Star says KDHE was too cozy with power companies.
  • Zoo starts petition drive for three-county sales tax.
  • Still no vote on Six judgeship in Senate committee.
     

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