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KCUR Morning News 6-19-11

By Maria Carter

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City light rail advocate Clay Chastain is trying to get still another plan before voters.

Missouri officials say the deadly tornado that hit Joplin last month contributed substantially to a net loss of 13,000 jobs in the state.

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says the state will play a long-term role in rebuilding housing in Joplin after the deadly May tornado.

A new smartphone application allows users to get detailed information about Missouri state parks.

A new report offers some bleak numbers on the drought's effects on Kansas farmers.

A new report offers some bleak numbers on the drought's effects on Kansas farmers.

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