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Top Of The Morning News: Wednesday, July 4, 2012

A death from fireworks emphasizes children’s vulnerability.  New veteran’s court opens in Kansas City.  It’s a daily digest of headlines from Kansas City.

Child's Fireworks Death Leaves Lesson Of Vulnerability

The death of a child from fireworks has slipped into recent history, yet it lives on among some who were there in Kansas City, Kansas. Find out more about the lasting impact here.

Vets Headed To Special Court In Kansas City

The Missouri State Court serving much of Kansas City and The Veterans’ Administration Medical Center have inaugurated the region’s first drug court veterans’ program.   Read more here.

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