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Published August 20, 2011 at 5:33 PM CDT

By Steve Bell

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. –

Plaza gunshots trigger tougher KC youth curfew.

Highwoods backs down on Plaza high-rise plan.

Council committee sidetracks Chastain rail election.

KC e-tax election requirement suit dismissed.

No federal funding for de-funded Kansas arts.

Property taxes increased in 3 Jo Co suburbs.

Hard times close the Johnson County Sun.

Bubba Starling takes $7.5 million Royals deal.

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