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KCUR Morning News 8-22-11

By Maria Carter

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A new report from the Missouri state auditor says Gov. Jay Nixon did not follow the Missouri Constitution when he withheld $170 million from the current budget to help fund disaster relief.

The Kansas City Ballet today kicks off a two-week celebration of its new home in the Crossroads, the $32 million dollar Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity.

Missouri transportation officials have launched a new smartphone application to help people calculate their estimated blood-alcohol concentration.

The Kansas City Royals fell to the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Kauffman Stadium.

Sporting KC continued their strong play, downing DC United 1-nil at Livestrong Sporting Park, a win that puts them in second place in the MLS Eastern Conference.

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