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  • The Two Funkitiros - December 13, 2007
    After Gloria Squitiro's recent tell-all to the Star, it's clear that the first couple needs a reality check.
  • Held Back - November 29, 2007
    You think you'd enjoy a nice, peaceful walk along the Missouri River? Sorry, but The Man says no.
  • The Dance - November 22, 2007
    The company that's bringing us an entertainment district pulls some tricky moves.
  • Strangler Strikes Again - November 8, 2007
    With a $1 million contract at stake, the road gang at HNTB leaves nothing to chance.
  • Agent Zero - November 1, 2007
    Lessons from a lawsuit: When a real-estate deal looks sketchy, perhaps a professional should speak up.
  • Trick or Treat - October 25, 2007
    The City Council might want to ask a condo developerabout his past.
  • Hospital Helper - October 18, 2007
    In his crusade against a TIF plan, a former councilman looks like a shill for a condo-building scoundrel.
  • Gimme, Gimme, Gimme - October 11, 2007
    When it comes to paychecks, Kansas City's largest construction company acts like a child.
  • Kicks in the Head - September 27, 2007
    What Galaxy do the Wizards think we live in, anyway?
  • The Stooge - September 20, 2007
    Our former U.S. attorney tells some foul-smelling stories.
  • Haves, Have Nots - September 13, 2007
    Here's a little tale about two Kansas Cities.
  • Scoop of Poop - September 6, 2007
    When is a dog park so much more? When it shows that the people in charge are heels.
  • Suspicious Minds - August 23, 2007
    Neighbors are nervous as UMKC continues to gobble up land.
  • Nickeled- and-Dimed - August 16, 2007
    That latté you're drinking includes a shot of taxation without representation.
  • Ghost Patriots - August 2, 2007
    Were those Minutemen or an active imagination outside a councilwoman's condo?
  • Drama Club - July 26, 2007
    This fight among Democrats is like high school, only worse.
  • Porked Projects - July 19, 2007
    The dirty, smelly, greasy story behind downtown's building boom.
  • Where’s Wilbert? - June 28, 2007
    Hey, hey, hey, hey, Royals — why ya gotta be so white?
  • Disney Delusions - June 21, 2007
    Signing up to blow a billion bucks, WyCo leaders look like Dumbos.
  • Crossroads Cruelty - June 14, 2007
    KC screws the people who created one of the city's coolest neighborhoods — and screws 'em hard.
  • Warren's World - May 31, 2007
    As the chairman of a powerful city agency, Republican operative Warren Erdman is the elephant in the room.
  • One Wal-Mart Ain't Enough - May 17, 2007
    Raytowners prepare to spend a lot of money furthering their reputation as ... Raytowners.
  • Grocery Sacked - May 10, 2007
    Even in a tiny town like Sugar Creek, there's no escape from TIF traumas.
  • The Mile-High Club - April 26, 2007
    Are the good times over for Wayne Cauthen's rich pals from Denver?
  • Spoils of War - April 19, 2007
    The Liberty Memorial might be a national treasure, but who's watching the chest?
  • Collection Bait - April 12, 2007
    Here's how donations to a women's shelter feed pit bills.
  • Devil's Advocates - April 5, 2007
    Two Shook Hardy lawyers continue the firm’s dark legacy.
  • The Queen - March 29, 2007
    Nearing the end of her reign, Kay Barnes drops her crown.
  • 3rd District Blues - March 22, 2007
    While his constituents begged for attention, Troy Nash packed it in.
  • Bumpkins on Parade - March 8, 2007
    In a sexual harassment shakeout, the Missouri Department of Agriculture shows its true self.
  • Cruiser Control - March 1, 2007
    Downtown's developers get cops on demand — why don't the rest of us?
  • The Shaft - February 22, 2007
    You already paid once to restore the Liberty Memorial. Why do costs keep rising?
  • Power to Some People - February 15, 2007
    Want to get elected? Bow down before us and give us your money. Want to get elected? Bow down before us and give us your money.
  • Smiley Face, Sad Face - February 8, 2007
    Here's a little of what you paid for that dead Wal-Mart at Bannister Mall.
  • Thanks. Now Scram - February 1, 2007
    An $8 million "public" parking garage in the River Market looks awfully private.

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