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KCUR Evening News 8-16-11

By Steve Bell

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-982161.mp3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. –

  • Kansas budget cuts cost $1.3 million in arts grants.
  • ACLU files suit over KS abortion insurance restrictions.
  • KC city council ponders competing curfew proposals.
  • Owner closes Johnson County Sun weekly newspaper.
  • Hundreds gather to honor serviceman killed in Afghansistan.
     

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