Demolition Underway At Bannister Mall

KCUR | By Greg Echlin

Published January 22, 2009 at 3:33 AM CST

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Kansas City, MO – Demolition of the now closed Bannister Mall began Wednesday to pave the way for the site's redevelopment. An 18-thousand, 500-seat soccer stadium is planned there, which will be the permanent home of the Kansas City Wizards. KCUR's Greg Echlin has more.

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Greg Echlin

Sports have an economic and social impact on our community and, as a sports reporter, I go beyond the scores and statistics. I also bring the human element to the sports figures who have a hand in shaping the future of not only their respective teams but our town. Reach me at gregechlin@aol.com.

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