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Median Cables Planned For Area Highways

In the wake of two serious crossover wrecks this week, KMBC is taking a look at why Highway 71 near Belton and Highway 169 in the Northland do not have crossover cables.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:08:42 CST

KCK Schools List Options For Budget Cuts

Tough budget challenges are ahead for schools in Kansas City, Kan.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:29:34 CST

Teachers React To School Closings

What do teachers in the Kansas City School District think of the decision to close schools?

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:22:49 CST

Raytown Chase Ends In Arrest

A man is in custody after leading police on a chase early Friday morning.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:37:45 CST

Officer Injured In Early-Morning Crash

A Kansas City police officer suffered several bruises when he was hit by a car.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:42:16 CST

No. 9 Wildcats Rout Oklahoma State 83-64

Jamar Samuels scored 21 of his career-high 27 points in the first half, helping No. 9 Kansas State turn a rematch into a rout with an 83-64 win over Oklahoma State Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:05:53 CST

Fatal Crash Closes Part Of Hwy. 169

A fatal car crash caused a section of northbound Highway 169 to be closed Thursday afternoon.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:12:33 CST

Nixon Outlines Plan To Cut $500M

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon laid out his plan to climb out of a $500 million budget hole.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:40:36 CST

Sexual Assaults Prompt Spring Break Warning

Kansas Attorney General Steve Six is warning students and residents to be vigilant during spring break after a series of rapes.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:27:33 CST

KU Tops Texas Tech

Cole Aldrich had 12 points and 18 rebounds, and No. 1 Kansas become the third team to reach 2,000 wins by pulling out an 80-68 victory over scrappy Texas Tech on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:27:13 CST

Timeline Of KC Desegregation Case

Take a look back at the Kansas City, Mo., School District desegregation case.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:15:59 CST

JOCO Wastewater Warns Of Phone Scam

Johnson County, Kan., Wastewater is warning residents about an ongoing telephone scam requesting banking information from customers.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:36:40 CST

AG Forms Task Force On Auto Service Contracts

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster is creating a task force to work on scams involving auto service contracts.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:55:32 CST

Covington: Closing Schools Tough, But Right

Kansas City school Superintendent Dr. John Covington said that closing schools is tough, but it is the right decision.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:41:44 CST

Obama Draws Big Crowd In St. Louis

President Barack Obama drew a large crowd and landed big bucks for Democrats during a St. Louis fundraiser Wednesday and that could be a boost for U.S. Senate candidate Robin Carnahan - even though she didn't attend.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:20:21 CST

Westport Businesses Hope Big 12 Fans Return

The Big XII Basketball Tournament translates into dollar signs for the Power & Light District, but it's not helping the Westport area.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:46:00 CST

Charges Filed In High-Speed Police Chase

A man and woman were charged in connection with a high-speed chase earlier this week.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:17:30 CST

Man Dies After In Hit-And-Run In KC

A 56-year-old man died from injuries he suffered in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday evening. The female driver of a Jeep was taken into custody.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:41:38 CST

1 Shot During Robbery In KC

One person was shot during a robbery in Kansas City.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:26:06 CST

Nebraska Upsets Missouri In Big 12

Brandon Richardson scored 19 points and No. 12 seed Nebraska took command with an early 16-1 run and shocked No. 5 seed Missouri 75-60 Wednesday in an opening-round upset at the Big 12 tournament.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:45:49 CST