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KCUR Morning News 11-30-11

By Maria Carter

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The juvenile justice system in Kansas could be headed for an overhaul. Currently, the Juvenile Justice Authority handles youth incarceration and rehabilitation programs. But a proposal from the governor's office would move some of those duties into another agency.

Moberly city officials say the Missouri Department of Economic Development never shared emails with them that questioned the existence of an artificial sweetener plant in China.

The Topeka City Council has rejected a proposal to establish a domestic partnership registry.

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain is the fourth person to file paperwork to take part in the 2012 Kansas GOP caucus.

A $1.5 million renovation to the Amtrak station in Lawrence is ready for its unveiling.

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