Mike Ferguson Online
This is the morning newscast for KLJC (Calvary 88.5 FM) and also special "Missouri Viewpoints" podcast programs.
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: a Missouri school’s reference to evolution strikes the wrong chord with parents and one woman got fired up and took to the runway.
We’ll have these stories and more right after eight-o’clock.
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Sunday, Aug 30, 2009Mon Aug 31 - 8am
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Bond in KC to talk health care, Feds to investigate MODot re: stimulus spending, Evolution T-shirts strike the wrong chord with Sedalia parents, MO woman acted like she watches too much "Beverly Hillbillies"
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Sunday, Aug 30, 2009TEASE for 7am news - Mon Aug 31
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: A Missouri state agency is coming under federal investigation over stimulus spending and Lawrence, Kansas is considering an addition to its anti-discrimination protections.
We’ll have these stories and more right after seven-o’clock.
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Sunday, Aug 30, 2009Mon Aug 31 - 7am
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MODoT to be investigated by feds after complaint from NAACP, Lawrence considering the addition of trans-gendered tp the list of protected categories in anti-discrimination policy, Mi Ranchito shut down after 20+ people get sick in JoCo, Grienke rocks....really, really rocks.
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Sunday, Aug 30, 2009Mon Aug 31 - 6am
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Sen Bond in town to talk about health care - just doesn't want the public listening, Health officials shut down Lenexa restaurant when 20+ people get sick, Water main break closes Stadium & Manchester in KCMO, Lt. Governor Kinder launches heart health challenge.
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Thursday, Aug 27, 2009TEASE for 8am news - Fri Aug 28
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: Funeral protests may come back in Kansas City and have something on your mind? I’ll tell you where you can speak out this weekend and have people listen.
We’ll have these stories and more right after eight-o’clock.
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Thursday, Aug 27, 2009Fri Aug 28 -8am
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KCMO teachers have to pick up checks in person to prove they are really on the payroll, Funeral protest ban repealed in KCMO, Lotsa Missourians used the Cash for Clunkers program, ACT offers an open mic Tea Party in the northland.
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Thursday, Aug 27, 2009TEASE for 7am news - Fri Aug 28
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: I’ll tell you where you can get an inexpensive flu shot and, young people, you won’t l-o-l at the ticket the police can write you now.
We’ll have these stories and more right after seven-o’clock.
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Thursday, Aug 27, 2009Fri Aug 28 - 7am
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Rep Jenkins says something stupid, KCMO Health Dept offering flu shots, Ford's Claycomo plant adds third shift, texting while driving is now illegal in MO - but only for young people.
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Thursday, Aug 27, 2009Fri Aug 28 -6am
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JaCo Court tobacco verdict, Pharmaceutical company plant closing, KS will not print tax instruction booklets in 2010, Lt. Gov Kinder launches challenge to promote heart health.
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Thursday, Aug 27, 2009TEASE for 8am news - Thurs Aug 27
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: A fast-growing religious group will address questions and concerns about who they are at a public forum tonight…and Zack Greinke’s pitching isn’t the only thing that shook up the Cleveland Indians this week.
We’ll have those stories and more right after eight-o’clock.
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Thursday, Aug 27, 2009Thurs Aug 27 -8am
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Rep. Moore finally publicly addresses health care debate, IHOP public forum, Cleveland Indians bus involved in an accident while headed to the K, Cornerstone Church clothing sale for outreach ministry.
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Thursday, Aug 27, 2009TEASE for 7am news - Thurs Aug 27
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Good Morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: The F-B-I says more public officials are under investigation for corruption in Missouri…and a local government is offering special natural disaster training for churches.
We’ll have these stories and more, coming up right after seven-o’clock.
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Thursday, Aug 27, 2009Thurs Aug 27 - 7am
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IHOP public forum in GVMO, FBI says more public officials are being investigated for corruption, Metro bus involved in a crash, JoCo Emergency Mgmt offers training specifically for churches.
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Thursday, Aug 27, 2009Thurs Aug 27 -6am
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KS Board of Regents considering higher admin standards, BSMO has first case of swine flu confirmed, Downtown KC opens new parking garage, Cornerstone Church clothing sale (from Community Corner page)
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Wednesday, Aug 26, 2009TEASE for 8am news - Wed Aug 26
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: Governor Parkinson says Kansas universities aren’t making the grade right now and a local elementary school finally gets to start the school year today.
We’ll have these stories and more coming up right after eight-o’clock.
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Wednesday, Aug 26, 2009Wed Aug 26 - 8am
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Gov Parkinson demands more from KS universities, MO lawmakers plead guilty and resign from office, Oak Grove Elementary starts school after mold problem, Graves in Liberty MO.
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Wednesday, Aug 26, 2009TEASE for 7am news - Wed Aug 26
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: two Missouri lawmakers plead guilty and resign from office on the same day…and…a Royal sets a new team record at “The K”
We’ll have these stories and more right after seven-o’clock.
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Wednesday, Aug 26, 2009Wed Aug 26 -7am
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2 MO legislators plead guilty to fed charges, resign from office, Comcast layoffs in Independence, Rep. Graves in Liberty today, Zack attack takes down 15 batters & sets a new record. Otherwise, the Royals still stink.
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Wednesday, Aug 26, 2009Wed Aug 26 - 6am
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Parkinson wants better results from KS universities, Oak Grove (KCK) Elementary students finally get to start school, Lake Ozark, MO man sentenced in case related to polluting the Lake of the Ozarks, JoCo Emergency management essay contest for kids.
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Tuesday, Aug 25, 2009TEASE for 8am news - Tues Aug 25
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: A Missouri woman is accused of breaking wallets while she broke hearts and Mizzou is setting records.
We’ll have these stories and more, right after eight o’clock.
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Tuesday, Aug 25, 2009Tues Aug 25 - 8am
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Train v Truck smackdown in KC, McCaskill holds health care forum, MO woman is a bad...bad person, Mizzou has a more diverse and smarter freshman class than last year (we sent the bad ones to KU, anyway)
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Tuesday, Aug 25, 2009TEASE for 7am news - Tues Aug 25
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: Sen. McCaskill brings the debate about health care to Kansas City and a local elementary school student has launched a literary career and still has time for recess…
We’ll have these stories and more, coming up just after seven o’clock.
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Tuesday, Aug 25, 2009Tues Aug 25 -7am
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McCaskill health care forum, Paseo bridge traffic reduced, Skycast = Yellow, 7 year old published book (yeah, but I bet she cheated and had to use SpellCheck)
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Tuesday, Aug 25, 2009Tues Aug 25 -6am
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Sprint Nextel gets closer to aquiring Virgin Mobile, Paseo Bridge lanes are reduced for repairs, Train vs truck - train wins, MARC Skycast = yellow.
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Monday, Aug 24, 2009TEASE for 8am news - Mon Aug 24
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: K-U is dealing with the swine flu on campus already and a part of Holmes Road isn’t just closed…it’s not there right now.
We’ll have these stories and more coming up right after eight-o’clock.
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Monday, Aug 24, 2009Mon Aug 24 -8am
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KU swine flu, Gov. Parkinson meeting with state officials to coordinate response to H-1-N-1, OPKS man charged with 2nd anthrax threat charges, water main break caused sinkhole on Holmes Rd. over the weekend.
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Monday, Aug 24, 2009TEASE for 7am news - Mon Aug 24
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: One health care forum down, one to go…and students in the Kansas City School District can get to school even if they miss the bus today.
We’ll have these stories and more right after seven o’clock.
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Monday, Aug 24, 2009Mon Aug 24 - 7am
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Here and Health care forum...there a health care forum, everywhere a health care forum..., KMOC Schools' "Operation Clean Sweep", Willie Wilson suits up as a player for one last baseball game.
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Monday, Aug 24, 2009Mon Aug 24 -6am
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KCMO schools "Operation Clean Sleep", Ptcher Academy closed - students moved to another school because of mildew, Water main break causes sinkhole & shuts down Holmes Road, Paseo Bridge SB traffic reduced due to emergency repairs.
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Friday, Aug 21, 2009TEASE for 8am news - Fri Aug 21
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 news desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: police have a warning about a new phone scam and one area city is one of the best places in America to grow up.
We’ll have these stories and more right after eight-o’clock.
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Friday, Aug 21, 2009Fri Aug 21 - 8am
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Olathe phone scam, US Ag Sec at MO State Fair today, KC being considered for World Cup, OPKS on the list of best places to grow up.
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Friday, Aug 21, 2009TEASE for 7am news - Fri Aug 21
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 news desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: is “climate change” a national security threat? And…Kansas City’s goal is hosting the world’s largest sports event.
We’ll have these stories and more right after seven-o’clock.
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Friday, Aug 21, 2009Fri Aug 21 -7am
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Olathe warns about phone scam, Protesters to gather at Cleaver's office this weekend, Skelton worried about "Climate Change" as a security threat, KC still in the running to host at least part of the World Cup.
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Thursday, Aug 20, 2009Fri Aug 21 -6am
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Wash. HS in KCK resumes classes today, Sen. Roberts sidelined by pneumonia, Sec. Vilsack in Sedalia today, OPKS named one of the top 10 best places to grow up by US News & World Report.
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Thursday, Aug 20, 2009TEASE for 8am news - Thurs Aug 20
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: Uncle Sam rejects Missouri’s request for money to help the unemployed and a local school district fires the superintendent just as the school year is starting.
We’ll have these stories and more right after eight o’clock.
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Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009Thurs Aug 20 - 8am
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Odessa School Dist fires Superintendent, Feds reject MO request for mo money, Tonganixie residents gettin' all temperate on City Hall, OP church offers career development class.
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Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009TEASE for 7am news - Thurs Aug 20
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: Tonganoxie citizens may get a taste of victory over City Hall and job seekers can get some free advice tonight.
We’ll have these stories and more right after seven o’clock.
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Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009Thurs Aug 20 - 7am
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Cleaver says health care legislation may be on the ropes, Tonganoxie citizens fighting Sunday liquor sales, OP Church offers career development class tonight, Girl Scouts close OPKS camp.
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Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009Thurs Aug 20 - 6am
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Two area schools closed today, KCMO named Housing Director, Feds reject MO request for stimulus money, Liberty North HS wants the gift of music - in the form of a fight song for the new school.
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Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009TEASE for 8am - Wed Aug 19
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: millions of stimulus dollars are headed to the area and the Chiefs will be Brett Favre’s first opponent as a Viking – they’d better hurry and play him, before he retires again!
We’ll have these stories and more coming up right after eight o’clock.
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Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009Wed Aug 19 -8am
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Fmr Gov Hearnes State Funeral, Feds give Indep PD $500K, US Dept of Energy gives KC $4.8 million, Chiefs will face Brett Favre on Friday
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Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009TEASE for 7am news - Wed Aug 19
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: Sen. Claire McCaskill wants to talk about health care in Kansas City and I’ll tell you about the tears of an elephant.
We’ll have these stories and more right after seven o’clock.
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Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009Wed Aug 19 - 7am
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OPKS wants landfill shut down, Sen. McCaskill coming to KC for health care forum, Chiefs will be Favre's first opponent as a Viking, PETA is mangry because....aww...does it really matter?
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Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009Wed Aug 19 - 6am
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Feds give Indep Police $500K in grant money, KU officials want admission standards raised, Sen. McCaskill to host health care forum in KC, Fmr MO Gov Hearnes funeral today.
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Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009TEASE for 8am news - Tues Aug 18
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: Some crossing guards in Johnson County are getting pink slips and Children’s Mercy Hospital wants your help in fighting the Swine Flu.
We’ll have these stories and more right after eight o’clock.
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Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009Tue Aug 18 - 8am
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Lenexa PD cutting crossing guard positions, Fmr MO Gov Hearnes dies at 86, BSMO tax increase approved, Children's Mercy helping with development of Swine Flu vaccine.
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Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009TEASE for 7am news - Tues Aug 18
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Good morning, I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: Overland Park moves forward with a half Billion dollar development plan and Blue Springs moves forward with a tax increase.
We’ll have these stories and more just after seven o’clock.
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Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009Tue Aug 18 - 7am
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OPKS does the fiscally responsible thing and moves forward with a development that will require KS taxpayers to back $97-million in bonds with the hopes of paying them back via sales taxes from the yet-to-be-built project during a recession (nothing can go wrong with this plan!), New KU students now required to take online course about the effects of alcohol (e.g. - drinking too much makes you vote for projects just like the one described above), BSMO property tax increase, JoCo schools launch centralized website.
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Monday, Aug 17, 2009Tue Aug 18 - 6am
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Fmr MO Gov Hearnes dead at 86, Children's Mercy involved in Swine Flu vaccine development, JoCo school launch joint website, KU Med Trauma Center recertified as primo.
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Monday, Aug 17, 2009TEASE for 8am news
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: Careful! That e-mail greeting card might not be from someone who cared enough to send the very best…and a local church starts up a partnership with the government to provide for at-risk children.
We’ll have these stories and more right after eight o’clock.
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Monday, Aug 17, 2009Mon Aug 17 - 8am
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Sprint Nextel VP killed in CO, KS Nat'l Guard Troops headed to the Balkans, Hallmark wanrs of spoof e-cards that might contain viruses, LifeQuest Church raises money to provide for at-risk school children.
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Monday, Aug 17, 2009TEASE for 7am news
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: some Kansas soldiers are heading to the Balkans and a local church steps up and provides last-minute school needs for several at-risk children.
We’ll have these stories and more right after seven o’clock.
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Sunday, Aug 16, 2009Mon Aug 17 - 7am
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KS Sec of Rev. wants to reduce sales tax exemptions, KS Nat'l Guard troops headed to Kosovo, LifeQuest raises money for at-risk school kids and buys them uniforms.
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Sunday, Aug 16, 2009Mon Aug 17 - 6am
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Sprint VP killed in CO by falling boulder, Stouffer-Hartzler set to face off in GOP primary in hopes of taking on Skelton, Hallmark warns of phony e-cards that might have a virus, MU-KU Border Showdown tickets go on sale today.
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Friday, Aug 14, 2009TEASE for 8am - Fri Aug 14
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Good morning, I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser gets a win at City Hall and there’s some good news for workers at Ford’s Claycomo plant.
I’ll have these stories and more coming up right after eight o’clock.
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Friday, Aug 14, 2009Fri Aug 14 - 8am
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Mayor Funkhouser gets a win at City Hall for once, KS foreclosure rates have gone up, Ford Clacomo plant is increasing production, Skycast=Orange.
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Friday, Aug 14, 2009TEASE for 7am
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Good morning, I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk.
Coming up at the top of the hour: a judge’s ruling in Jackson County could mean a higher tax bill for you and the ride to work is really cheap today.
I’ll have these stories and more coming up right after seven o’clock.
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Friday, Aug 14, 2009Fri Aug 14 - 7am
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JaCo Judge to rule on school district's request for injunction against the county, Koster taking KC financial firm to court, Skycast = orange, Chiefs donate tickets to preseason game (that no one else wanted, anyway) to KC high school football players.
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Friday, Aug 14, 2009Fri Aug 14 - 6am
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Koster says MO DNR made a bad decision but not an illegal one, Route 24 bridge in east KC is now open, Skycast = orange alert, MO Nat Guard unit shipping off to Mid East - ceremony in Harrisonville.
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Thursday, Aug 13, 2009TEASER FOR Thurs Aug 13 - 8am
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk. Coming up at the top of the hour: The Kansas City School Board is changing how it does business and…put the check in the mail, not your opinion.
I’ll have these stories and more coming up right after eight o’clock.
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Thursday, Aug 13, 2009Thurs Aug 12 - 8am
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KCMO backing off funeral protest ban, MGE changing the way it collects public comments on proposed rate increase, KCMO schools changing the decision making process, K-State's Denis Clemente wins YouTube fame for a shot he'll NEVER make again...
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Thursday, Aug 13, 2009TEASER FOR Thurs Aug 12 - 7am
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk. Coming up at the top of the hour: Jackson County schools and the county assessor square off in court today and…if you think you’re internet service is expensive, wait ‘til you hear what Governor Nixon wants to spend.
I’ll have these stories and more coming up right after eight o’clock.
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Thursday, Aug 13, 2009Thurs Aug 12 - 7am
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Schools vs Jackson Co - round one today, MO Gov Nixon wants gov't to provide high-speed internet access to rural areas, SKycast = yellow, K-State baller Denis Clemente is the latest YouTube sensation.
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Thursday, Aug 13, 2009TEASER FOR Thurs Aug 12 - 6am
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Good morning. I’m Mike Ferguson from the Calvary 88-5 News Desk. Coming up at the top of the hour: the Sunflower State may ask Uncle Sam for a loan and you might want to carpool today.
I’ll have these stories and more coming up right after seven o’clock.
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Thursday, Aug 13, 2009Thurs Aug 13 - 6am
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KS DoL may ask Feds for a loan, Douglas Co is short over $3 million in property tax payments, MO casinos show higher revenue than in 2008, Skycast = yellow.
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Wednesday, Aug 12, 2009Wed Aug 12 - 8am
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Health care heat for Congresspeeps, KS AG decision on porn shop billboards, Wizards help with blood drive.
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Wednesday, Aug 12, 2009Wed Aug 12 - 7am
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KS AG declines to appeal porn billboard ruling, KCK schools superintendent retiring at end of the school year, OPKS man gets jail time for anthrax hoax, Shawnee has new city website (and I have a shortage of kickers today, so it gets in...).
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Wednesday, Aug 12, 2009Wed Aug 12 - 6am
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Area Congresscritters having heartburn over health care, MO DoL cracking down on unemployment insurance fraud, OPKS man sentenced for Anthrax host (the bacteria, not the band), KC Wizards blood drive.
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Monday, Aug 10, 2009Tue Aug 11 - 8am
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Edwardsville puts sales tax increase on Nov ballot, MO Employee Retirement System loses money and will now pay out performance bonuses, KS Arts Commission asking for ideas for new license plate, Bill Butler names AL player of the week.
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Monday, Aug 10, 2009Tues AUg 11 - 7am
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BSMO man - a former IRS agent - sentenced for tax fruad, Lawrence considering shuttle for football fans this season, Rep. Holsman to deliver hundreds of donated backpacks and school supplies to area schoolchildren today, Billy Butler named AL player of the week (but, because he's a Royal, no one noticed...)
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Monday, Aug 10, 2009Tues Aug 11 - 6am
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Sprint wants to sell $500 million in bonds...to help pay off debt?, MO Employee System will pay out performance bonuses despite losing money, Edwardsville puts 1/2 cent sales tax increase on November ballot, KS Arts Commission accepting entries to design new license plate.
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Sunday, Aug 09, 2009Mon Aug 10 - 8am
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25K participate in Race for the Cure/raise over a million dollars, More Missourians signing up for assistance programs, KCMO parent information hotline, BSMO wrestler wins world championship (no metal chairs or steel cages involved)
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Sunday, Aug 09, 2009Mon Aug 10 - 7am
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KS getting ready for flu season, Mercy Me's St. Louis concert cancelled due to double-fatality accident, KCMO schools set up parent info hotline, DT inducted into football HoF & Hunt honored with Super Bowl exhibit.
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Sunday, Aug 09, 2009Mon Aug 10 - 6am
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More Missourians signing up for assistance, KS getting ready for flu season, MO Board of Ed getting on board national standards, BSMO wrestler wins world championship in Turkey.
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Thursday, Aug 06, 2009Fri Aug 7 - 8am
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KCMO volunteer ordinance version 2.0, Gov. Nixon wants insurance coverage for Autism, MO sales tax holiday starts today, MO Burger King manager is afraid of toddlers' toes.
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Thursday, Aug 06, 2009Fri Aug 7 - 7am
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** Wayne - this one is a little longer than most (about 2:40) but I think people need to hear the full story about K-State funding and promoting a positive report on paganism**
KCMO volunteer ordinance - round two, K-State student studying pagans in KC area and wants to give a positive image of them and the religious beliefs, MO state sales tax holiday starts today, MO Mavericks' schedule released.
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Thursday, Aug 06, 2009Fri Aug 7 - 6am
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JaCo schools want taxpayers to pay more than what's assessed, KS Sens. taking on Pres. Obama, Yo quiero Attorney General?, MO toddler can't have it her way at MO Burger King
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Wednesday, Aug 05, 2009Thurs Aug 6 - 8am
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Stimulus money going to private KC company to build electric cars, KDOT cutting costs by reducing employee allowances, Kit Bond will vote in favor of Judge Sotomayor, Jeff City man finds alligator in his garage: calls animal control (instead of grilling it up - 'gator is not too bad with the right sauce...)
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Wednesday, Aug 05, 2009Thurs Aug 6 - 7am
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KCMO crime down overall but up in key categories, BSMO bus barn fight: City Hall vs. NIMBYs, Nixon to receive award from Boy Scouts, Jeff City man finds alligator in garage.
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Wednesday, Aug 05, 2009Thurs Aug 6 - 6am
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Bond to vote for Sotomayor, KS Employees' Union upset with allowance cuts, Nixon to receive award from Boy Scouts, Mo SoS Carnahan opened online voting for State Manual photos.
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Wednesday, Aug 05, 2009Wed Aug 5 - 8am
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Election results, KCMO Health Dept. back to school immunization clinic, Sharp increase in people on MO medicaid rolls, WyCo library amnesty.
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Wednesday, Aug 05, 2009Wed Aug 5 - 7am
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Raymore firefighter hit by lightning, Area schools getting stimulus money, KS 911 tax set to drop but some officials want to decrease the decrease, KCMO Health Dept. back to school immunization clinic this weekend.
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Wednesday, Aug 05, 2009Wed Aug 5 - 6am
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Election results, Stimulus money for local schools, MO Highway Patrol is hiring, WyCo libraries offer amnesty for overdo books.
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Tuesday, Aug 04, 2009Tues Aug 4 - 8am
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Roberts/Brownback/Jenkins agree: no Gitmo suspects in KS, Cascone in jail - refused to testify against gambling suspects, USPS has several area Post Offices on a list of potential closures, KC Brigade and the AFL go the way of the USFL and XFL.
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Tuesday, Aug 04, 2009Tues Aug 4 -7am
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MO & KS Business indicators improve in July (according to Creighton Univ), Children's Mercy expanding with building purchase on Broadway, Election Day in Indep., Lawrence Humane Society has too many critters...has put them on clearance....
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Tuesday, Aug 04, 2009Tues Aug 4 - 6am
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KS Congresscritters oppose Gitmo detainees coming to Ft. Leavenworth (it's really built for hard core criminals like Michael Vick), MO dentist accused of Medicaid fraud, Children's Mercy Hospital is expanding with new building purchase, R.I.P. KC Brigade football.
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Sunday, Aug 02, 2009Mon Aug 3 - 8am
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Fmr KCMO resident's remains found in Iraq-ending an 18 year search, Brownback opposes Gitmo detainees coming to Kansas, Indep voters headed to the polls, GVMO resident suddenly becomes a millionaire - Josh Freeman finalizes contract with Tampa Bay Bucs.
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Sunday, Aug 02, 2009Mon Aug 3 - 7am
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Sen. McCaskill to take public input on health care via listening tour, MO Health Dept. reports that some STD infection rates are increasing & 1 in 4 Missourians is believed to have an STD, MO and KS residents complain to Fed officials about Pay Day loan lenders, New Ray-Pac Middle School building will take going green to a new level - fire sprinklers and irrigation systems will be stocked with rain water.
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Sunday, Aug 02, 2009Mon Aug 3 - 6am
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Fmr KC resident's remains found in Iraq 18 years after being shot down in first Gulf War, Mo and KS residents complain about "predatory lending", KCMO schools get help from churches this weekend to get the word out about early enrollment, Grandview's Josh Freeman signs NFL deal reported to be worth $36 million (side note - that's more than GVMO's total budget).
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Mike Ferguson
Grandview, MO
Mike Ferguson lives in Grandview, Missouri with his two children, Austin and Amber. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Charter Oak State College. He majored in Communications.
Mike’s media experience includes working as a newspaper reporter, television assignment editor and radio producer/reporter. He is also the founder of Focal Point Communications, a public relations and communications business.
Politically, Mike’s experience includes local, statewide and national work.
You can read a full bio at http://www.focalpointcommunications.net/bio.htm
Mike is an avid Missouri Tigers fan. Among his hobbies are reading about history and producing & hosting “Missouri Viewpoints”, an online public affairs TV program.
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