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KCUR Morning News 10-13-11

By Maria Carter

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. –

  • Two Kansas City police officers were injured a crash while chasing a car that took off after being stopped for a traffic violation. 

     

  • A city council committee has advanced a plan to hire new management for the Kansas City animal shelter, but more changes may be necessary before it can pass the full council. 

     

  • Kansas City police have searched several wooded acres near the home where a baby was reported missing last week. 

     

  • A mid-Missouri man has pleaded guilty to child sex trafficking, admitting he recruited a homeless girl into prostitution. 

     

  • Missouri conservation officials say fewer deer were killed during this year's urban hunting season. 

     

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