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Top Of The Morning News: November 13, 2012

MARC looks over the edge of the fiscal cliff when predicting economic forecast. A wounded Missouri vet gets a new home designed for his needs. 

Kansas City Could Hit 5 Percent Growth

Avoiding the January 1st fiscal cliff of huge spending cuts and tax hikes is key to a positive economic forecast in Kansas City.  Find out more here.

Wounded Vet Gets “Smart Home”

A paralyzed Afghan War veteran from central Missouri received a special gift for Veterans Day -- a “smart home” which was custom-built for him and designed to help him live as independently as possible.  Find out more about the home here.

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