KCUR Morning News 8-24-10

By Maria Carter

Kansas City, MO – Local bankers and credit union officers told a House subcommittee hearing in Johnson County the recent financial reform bill would place local banks at a competitive disadvantage.

Missouri students returning to school this fall may have less access to a nurse. That's following the recent end to a nearly two decade-old school health program.

Senator Kit Bond says Missouri is poised to become the "Saudi Arabia" of renewable energy in the United States.

The Kansas City Royals were no match for the Detroit Tigers last night, losing 12-3 and falling to 53 and 72 on the year.