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BREAKING NEWS

'Precious Doe' killer to be sentenced this morning VIDEO

- 08:41 AM CST

Teen killed, another seriously injured in crash with combine

- 07:20 AM CST

Today at noon | Live blogging during Mizzou's game

- 08:35 AM CST

NBC Action Weather: Cold air moves in, high 37 VIDEO

- 08:16 AM CST

Overnight fire damages Olathe apartments VIDEO

- 06:45 AM CST

Stocks open lower after jobless claims jump

- 11/20/2008 09:11 AM CST

Fresh worries about widening unemployment are adding investors' list of concerns about the economy and are weighing on stocks in early trading.

At Global Gaming Expo, industry’s outlook is downbeat

- 11/20/2008 06:37 AM CST

The casino industry’s outlook is downbeat at this year’s Global Gaming Expo trade show here, but there is a possible bright spot for Kansas — Penn National Gaming may again seek to build and operate a state-owned casino south of Wichita.
Hefty sewer rate increases are recommended in coming years VIDEO

- 11/20/2008 06:37 AM CST

Kansas City residents will face much higher sewer rates in coming years, but city officials also will seek federal funding and try to provide relief to low-income households.

THE HOLIDAYS

Signs of the season are popping up in KC VIDEO

The holidays are almost upon us: Workers are stringing and checking the lights on the Country Club Plaza, and the gingerbread village at Crown Center is taking shape.

BUSINESS TODAY

Another bump in the road for YRC Worldwide

- 09:03 AM CST

Sprint says AT&T, Verizon are putting the bite on customers

- 09:00 AM CST

Harold Bradley: Rich man, poor man and the tax man

- 07:09 AM CST

Oil dips under $50 on fears of deep recession

- 08:34 AM CST

Big 3 automakers make bailout case to the public

- 05:19 AM CST

Your MoneyWise guide to thriving in tough times

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Today: Dr. Robert Martensen, author of "A Life Worth Living: A Doctor's Reflections on Illness in a High-Tech Era," talks about serious illness from diagnosis to end of life.

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DAVID EULITT | The Kansas City Star

At Arrowhead Stadium, empty seats have become commonplace as the team has lost 19 of its last 20 games. The team is trying to keep the turnstiles spinning by offering ticket discounts and other promotions.

Chiefs are losing games — and fans

- 12:19 AM CST

Two Raytown men, their fingers black with grease, spend their time under engine hoods. They don’t make as much money as they’d like, but who does these days?
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Royals acquire Crisp from Boston for Ramon Ramirez

Say this about Royals general manager Dayton Moore: He promised change this winter, and he meant it. The Royals pulled off their second major offseason trade on Wednesday by obtaining veteran outfielder Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox for reliever Ramon Ramirez.

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- 11/13/2008 01:05 PM CST

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MORNING UPDATE

BREAKING NEWS

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CRIME SCENE KC | James Hart

CHIEFS

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Crime Scene KC | James Hart

Sprint Connection | Sprint-Nextel news, views

Back to Rockville | Tim Finn

Red Zone | Chiefs Football Blog

Upon Further Review | KC Sports and Stats

Faith Matters | Bill Tammeus

International Buzz | Matt Schofield

Prime Buzz | Politics

Lucky Numbers | Gambling

Reader's Rep - Ad Astrum | Derek Donovan

KC Earth Notes | Walter Winch

JSpace | Jeneé Osterheldt

KC Gardens | Your questions answered

Ball Star | Royals and MLB

TV Barn | Aaron Barnhart

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