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FILE - In an August 24, 1975 file photo, a crowd of 62,094 fans watch the Detroit Lions beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the home opener in the new 80,000 seat structure in Pontiac, Mich. The photo shows the still-unfinished dome, which was not yet inflated. A...
FILE - In an August 24, 1975 file photo, a crowd of 62,094 fans watch the Detroit Lions beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the home opener in the new 80,000 seat structure in Pontiac, Mich. The photo shows...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2009 file photo, Jared Mohler is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo. Mohler, his father, four brothers and an uncle are accused of raping and molesting several young relatives over roughly a decade beginning in the mid-1980s.   (AP Photo/ The...
FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2009 file photo, Jared Mohler is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo. Mohler, his father, four brothers and an uncle are accused of raping and molesting...   (Associated Press)
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Hallmark SocialCalendar logo. (PRNewsFoto/Hallmark Cards, Inc.)   (Associated Press)
Amelia A.J. Bond, executive vice president, George K. Baum & Company (Photo: Business Wire)
Amelia A.J. Bond, executive vice president, George K. Baum & Company (Photo: Business Wire)   (Associated Press)
Amelia A.J. Bond, executive vice president, George K. Baum & Company (Photo: Business Wire)
Amelia A.J. Bond, executive vice president, George K. Baum & Company (Photo: Business Wire)   (Associated Press)
Amelia A.J. Bond, executive vice president, George K. Baum & Company (Photo: Business Wire)
Amelia A.J. Bond, executive vice president, George K. Baum & Company (Photo: Business Wire)   (Associated Press)
Burrell Mohler Jr. is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., for his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/ John Sleezer, The Kansas City Star) MANDATORY CREDIT
Burrell Mohler Jr. is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., for his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/ John Sleezer, The Kansas City Star) MANDATORY CREDIT   (Associated Press)
Jared Mohler is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., for his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. Mohler is one of five family members charged with forcible sodomy, rape with a child younger than 12 and use of a child in a sexual performance. The...
Jared Mohler is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., for his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. Mohler is one of five family members charged with forcible sodomy, rape...   (Associated Press)
Roland Mohler is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., for his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/ John Sleezer, The Kansas City Star) MANDATORY CREDIT
Roland Mohler is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., for his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/ John Sleezer, The Kansas City Star) MANDATORY CREDIT   (Associated Press)
David Mohler is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., for his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. Mohler is one of five men charged with forcible sodomy, rape with a child younger than 12 and use of a child in a sexual performance. (AP Photo/...
David Mohler is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., for his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. Mohler is one of five men charged with forcible sodomy, rape with a...   (Associated Press)
Burrell Mohler Sr. is escorted from the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., following his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/ John Sleezer, The Kansas City Star) MANDATORY CREDIT
Burrell Mohler Sr. is escorted from the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., following his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/ John Sleezer, The Kansas City Star) MANDATORY...   (Associated Press)
Burrell Mohler Sr. is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., for his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. Five family members charged in a child sex abuse case in western Missouri made their first court appearance Thursday while crews resumed scouring property where some of...
Burrell Mohler Sr. is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., for his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. Five family members charged in a child sex abuse case in western...   (Associated Press)
Police tape seals off a construction site at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. One worker was killed and another injured Tuesday when a crane tipped over at the construction site, police said. (Photo/Ed Zurga)
Police tape seals off a construction site at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. One worker was killed and another injured Tuesday when a crane tipped...   (Associated Press)
An investigator takes photographs of a portable boom lift that fell  at the construction site of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. One worker was killed and another injured Tuesday when a crane tipped over at the construction site, police said....
An investigator takes photographs of a portable boom lift that fell at the construction site of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. One worker was...   (Associated Press)
Kansas City Missouri police officers look at a portable boom lift that fell at the construction site of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. One worker was killed and another injured Tuesday when a crane tipped over at the construction site,...
Kansas City Missouri police officers look at a portable boom lift that fell at the construction site of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. One worker...   (Associated Press)
A Burlington Northern Santa Fe locomotive is seen in a rail yard in Kansas City, Kan. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Tuesday agreed to buy Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., making a $34 billion bet on the future of the U.S. economy. (AP Photo/Charlie...
A Burlington Northern Santa Fe locomotive is seen in a rail yard in Kansas City, Kan. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Tuesday agreed to buy Burlington Northern Santa...   (Associated Press)
Burlington Northern Santa Fe locomotives are seen in a rail yard in Kansas City, Kan. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Tuesday agreed to buy Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., making a $34 billion bet on the future of the U.S. economy. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Burlington Northern Santa Fe locomotives are seen in a rail yard in Kansas City, Kan. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Tuesday agreed to buy Burlington Northern Santa...   (Associated Press)
Burlington Northern Santa Fe locomotives  are seen in a rail yard in Kansas City, Kan. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Tuesday agreed to buy Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., making a $34 billion bet on the future of the U.S. economy. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Burlington Northern Santa Fe locomotives are seen in a rail yard in Kansas City, Kan. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Tuesday agreed to buy Burlington Northern Santa...   (Associated Press)
Burlington Northern Santa Fe locomotives  are seen in a rail yard in Kansas City, Kan. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Tuesday agreed to buy Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., making a $34 billion bet on the future of the U.S. economy. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Burlington Northern Santa Fe locomotives are seen in a rail yard in Kansas City, Kan. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Tuesday agreed to buy Burlington Northern Santa...   (Associated Press)
In this undated photo released by the Turner family on Oct. 28, 2009, John Christopher
In this undated photo released by the Turner family on Oct. 28, 2009, John Christopher "Chris" Turner is shown holding a rifle in Afghanstan. Turner, an American contract worker from Kansas City, Mo....   (Associated Press)
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Wichita State's Clevin Hannah, left, and Gabe Blair (32) strip the ball from Iowa's Cully Payne (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Wichita State won the game 74-57.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Wichita State's Clevin Hannah, left, and Gabe Blair (32) strip the ball from Iowa's Cully Payne (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo....   (Associated Press)
Wichita State's Gabe Blair (32) and Iowa's Cully Payne (3) chase a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Wichita State won the game 74-57. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Wichita State's Gabe Blair (32) and Iowa's Cully Payne (3) chase a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Wichita State won the...   (Associated Press)
Wichita State's Demetric Williams, front, steals the ball away from Iowa's Cully Payne, back, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Wichita State won the game 74-57.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Wichita State's Demetric Williams, front, steals the ball away from Iowa's Cully Payne, back, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Wichita...   (Associated Press)
Wichita State's Graham Hatch, left, battles Iowa's Matt Gatens (5) for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Wichita State's Graham Hatch, left, battles Iowa's Matt Gatens (5) for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Wichita State's Graham Hatch, left, and Gabe Blair (32) pressure Iowa's Matt Gatens during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Wichita State's Graham Hatch, left, and Gabe Blair (32) pressure Iowa's Matt Gatens during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Wichita State's J.T. Durley, right, pressures Iowa's Brennan Cougill (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Wichita State's J.T. Durley, right, pressures Iowa's Brennan Cougill (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)
Wichita State's Graham Hatch, back, pressures Iowa's Matt Gatens during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Wichita State's Graham Hatch, back, pressures Iowa's Matt Gatens during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)
Texas' Dogus Balbay, left, and Iowa's Devan Bawinkel, right, chase a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 85-60. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Dogus Balbay, left, and Iowa's Devan Bawinkel, right, chase a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 85-60....   (Associated Press)
Texas' Jordan Hamilton (23) tries to break up a pass intended for Iowa's Cully Payne (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 85-60. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Jordan Hamilton (23) tries to break up a pass intended for Iowa's Cully Payne (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the...   (Associated Press)
Iowa coach Todd Lickliter motions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 85-60.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Iowa coach Todd Lickliter motions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 85-60. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Texas coach Rick Barnes motions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 85-60.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas coach Rick Barnes motions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 85-60. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Texas' Jordan Hamilton (23) is pressured by Iowa's Matt Gatens on a drive during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Jordan Hamilton (23) is pressured by Iowa's Matt Gatens on a drive during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)
Iowa's Eric May fouls Texas' Damion James (5) as James shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Iowa's Eric May fouls Texas' Damion James (5) as James shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)
Iowa's Jarryd Cole (50) and Texas' Damion James look for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Iowa's Jarryd Cole (50) and Texas' Damion James look for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)
Iowa's Jarryd Cole (50) beats Texas' Damion James (5) to a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Iowa's Jarryd Cole (50) beats Texas' Damion James (5) to a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)
Texas' Dexter Pittman puts up a shot over Iowa's Brennan Cougill (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Dexter Pittman puts up a shot over Iowa's Brennan Cougill (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)
Wichita State's J.T. Durley, center, looks for a teammate as he is trapped by Pittsburgh's Nasir Robinson, left, and Gary McGhee (52)  during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Wichita State's J.T. Durley, center, looks for a teammate as he is trapped by Pittsburgh's Nasir Robinson, left, and Gary McGhee (52) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday,...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon talks to a player during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wichita State on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon talks to a player during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wichita State on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)
Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh's Travon Woodall (1) beats Wichita State's Garrett Stutz (41) to a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh's Travon Woodall (1) beats Wichita State's Garrett Stutz (41) to a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
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  • Plea Hearing Set For Edward Tseona

    KMBC 9 | 11/24/2009 6:31:35 PM

    A plea hearing is scheduled Tuesday for 18-year-old Edward Tseona. More »

  • Rep. Moore Says 10 Years Was His Plan

    KMBC 9 | 11/24/2009 6:31:27 PM

    Retiring Kansas Democratic U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore said that when he first ran for office, he planned to serve 10 years in Congress. He's retiring after 12 years. More »

  • Soldier Reunites With Her Family

    KMBC 9 | 11/24/2009 6:15:45 PM

    For a local soldier who survived the attack at Fort Hood, this is an extraordinary holiday week in which to give thanks. More »

  • KC Scout Flips Switch On Ramp Meters

    KMBC 9 | 11/24/2009 3:03:07 PM

    The Kansas City Scout System turned on ramp meters along Interstate 435 on Tuesday morning. More »

  • Mangino 'Focused On The Task At Hand'

    KMBC 9 | 11/24/2009 1:57:27 PM

    Embattled University of Kansas football head coach Mark Mangino addressed the media Tuesday at his weekly news conference. More »

  • 2 Charged In Slaying Of Pregnant Woman

    KMBC 9 | 11/24/2009 12:26:34 PM

    Prosecutors charged two men in connection with a Midtown Kansas City shooting that claimed the life of a pregnant woman and her unborn child. More »

  • Copper Thieves Target Telephone Lines

    KMBC 9 | 11/24/2009 12:05:20 PM

    Work crews in Kansas City are repairing phone lines that were cut by copper thieves early Tuesday morning at 139th Street just east of Holmes Road. More »

  • Woman Tells Police She Was Assaulted

    KMBC 9 | 11/24/2009 9:49:10 AM

    A woman is being treated for injuries Tuesday morning after she told Grain Valley police that she was assaulted. More »

  • Fire Guts Vacant Home At 13th, Ewing

    KMBC 9 | 11/24/2009 8:36:17 AM

    Fire investigators are investigating a house fire early Tuesday morning at 13th Street and Ewing Avenue. More »

  • Customers Fume Over High Overdraft Fees

    KMBC 9 | 11/23/2009 10:54:55 PM

    Before you use your debit card to buy Christmas gifts, you might want to check your bank balance. More »

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