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FATAL SHOOTING-KANSAS
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — A man in his 70s opened fire Sunday outside of a Jewish community center and nearby retirement community in suburban Kansas City, killing three people, authorities said. Overland Park Police Chief John Douglass said at a news conference Sunday evening that the suspect was in custody and charges were pending. By Maria Sudekum. Sent: 600 words.
AP Photos MNTO113, MNTO109, MNTO106.KSOW101, KSOW102, KSHB503, KSHB502, KSHB501.
RIGHT TO WORK-ANALYSIS
JEFFERSON CITY — In legislative lingo, it's called "taking a walk." A lawmaker walks out of the chamber — sometimes to a nearby office, sometimes to get out of town — and avoids taking a vote on a politically sticky issue. During eight years in office, Missouri Rep. Rick Stream said he never walked out on a vote — until this past week, when it came time for the state House to vote on a measure that could limit union fees. By David A. Lieb. Sent: 730 words.
ST LOUIS-SUPERFUND SITE
ST. LOUIS — Residents who live near a St. Louis Superfund site are upset about what they see as a lack of effort to bring in minority-owned firms to help with the cleanup. Asbestos removal is expected to begin within weeks on the Carter Carburetor site in north St. Louis. The Environmental Protection Agency hosted a meeting Thursday in which several residents complained that the general contractors failed to give enough notice to minority-owned firms interested in bidding for cleanup work. Sent: 400 words.
COLUMBIA-MARIJUANA
COLUMBIA — A Columbia advisory panel researching a proposed ordinance that would decriminalize cultivation of small amounts of marijuana has agreed to work with the city's Board of Health on the issue before making a recommendation to the City Council this summer. A measure sponsored by Councilwoman Barbara Hoppe would allow seriously ill people to possess up to six marijuana plants without penalty if they have a doctor's recommendation. It also would make cultivation of up to six plants by the general public a municipal violation with a maximum fine of $250, and direct police to take offenders to municipal court before state court. Sent: 450 words.
RELIGIONS JOIN TOGETHER
SPRINGFIELD — Members of three religious denominations say they are setting aside their differences to work together in Springfield and across the state. About 250 people from 37 Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Bahá'í congregations met Thursday to discuss issues they plan to address with the Missouri Legislature, such as early voting, Medicaid expansion, poverty and living wages. Gov. Jay Nixon attended and received a standing ovation from the crowd. Sent: 430 words.
IN BRIEF:
— MISSOURI SEXTUPLETS — Missouri's first set of sextuplets are now 10 years old.
— WENTZVILLE POLICE CHIEF-LAWSUIT — The Wentzville police chief has filed a lawsuit accusing city officials of harassing her.
SPORTS:
BBA--ROYALS
MINNEAPOLIS — The Kansas City Royals were close to getting their first road win of the season. But the Twins scored two unearned runs in the eighth inning and rallied for a 4-3 victory on Sunday. Sent: 600 words.
AP Photos MNTO113, MNTO109, MNTO106.
BBA--ROYALS-TWINS
MINNEAPOLIS — Needing a big hit, the Minnesota Twins instead turned a little tapper back to the mound into big trouble for the Kansas City Royals. Pitcher Wade Davis made a wild flip home on a comebacker in the eighth inning and the Twins rallied past the Royals 4-3 Sunday for a three-game sweep. By Adam Czech. Sent: 500 words.
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BBN--CUBS-CARDINALS
ST. LOUIS — Matt Carpenter drove in three runs, leading Michael Wacha and the St. Louis Cardinals over the Chicago Cubs 6-4 Sunday. The Cardinals took two of three from the Cubs. Chicago has lost three of four overall. By Steve Overbey.
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HKN--RED WINGS-BLUES
ST. LOUIS — Without Jimmy Howard, Johan Franzen and Daniel Alfredsson, the Detroit Red Wings warmed up for the playoffs with a win. They sent the sagging St. Louis Blues, minus even more big names, limping into the postseason. By Sports Writer R.B. Fallstrom.
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