Top Of The Morning News: Thursday, August 23, 2012

The Kansas City, Missouri Council changes plans for billboards and anti-nuke measure. The Charlotte Street Foundation names fellows.  It’s a daily digest of headlines from KCUR.

2012's Charlotte Street Fellows Inspired To Collaborate

Since 2008, the Charlotte Street Foundation has recognized creative Kansas Citians who, within their various genres, consistently produce original and innovative work that often falls outside the mainstream. 

Council Alters Billboard Tax Plan; No Nukes On Hold

Proposals for a billboard tax and forbidding city participation in facilities involved in the production of nuclear weapons took changes of direction in a city council committee Wednesday.