By Maria Carter
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Missouri River at Northwest Missouri's largest city is forecast to rise a few more inches, then level off by midweek. At St. Joseph, the major battle has been getting rid of water building up inside the river levees.
The body of a 7-year-old boy has been found in a lake south of Lawrence.
Branson police say a husband and wife from Columbia have drowned at a hotel swimming pool.
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback's administration plans to enact new regulations for abortion providers, and they could be identical to ones blocked by a federal judge.
The Kansas City Royals outslugged the Colorado Rockies 16-8 yesterday, ending their five-game losing streak.