KCWIR: July 29, 2011

PLASTIC ONLY: The latest controversy at the Power and Light District.

CHECKING THE QUALIFICATIONS: Who checks whether a candidate is qualified for office? The surprising story of an area elected official who allegedly lied about everything.

KANSAS GOP BROKE: Despite holding almost every powerful position in the state, why is the Kansas Republican Party flat busted broke?

WYANDOTTE COUNTY MOVES WEST: It may sound bizarre but Congressional redistricting efforts are underway in Kansas and one plan would put Wyandotte Kansas in the same congressional seat as Western Kansas.

LITTON TRIBUTE: Remembering the charismatic area congressman who some say could have been president. Jerry Litton’s life was cut short in a tragic plane crash thirty-five years ago on Wednesday.

THIS WEEK’S NEWS REVIEWERS

Steve Kraske

KC STAR/ KCUR

Scott Parks

Newsradio 980 KMBZ

Dave Helling

Kansas City Star