11 inmates charged in Platte County jail disturbance
PLATTE CITY, Mo. – Eleven men were charged after a disturbance at the Platte County Detention Center in December that lasted for more than five hours, prosecutors said.
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Missouri’s US Congress members respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine overnight Wednesday, aiming to overtake the nation's government in a move condemned by President Joe Biden and other world leaders. In the hours following the invasion — the largest in Europe since World War II — which occurred before dawn in Europe, Missouri's representatives in Congress condemned the Russian operation, releasing statements calling for a strong U.S.
COVID-19 VACCINATION SITES
All Missourians ages 5 and older (Pfizer vaccine) or 18 and older (Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines) are eligible to receive COVID vaccines without charge. If you are seeking a third dose of Pfizer or Moderna, you should first talk with your health-care provider.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Mom-friends take different paths in providing for kids
Dear Abby: I met my friend “Ashley” and her daughter three years ago. Our daughters are 9 years old. Ashley makes good money and is married. I’m a single mom. I do well as a registered nurse, but I’m not on her level when it comes to money.
Don’t let asthma stop you from exercising
Although exercise is a common trigger for asthma symptoms, this does not mean you should avoid exercising if you have it. On the contrary, exercise has many benefits for asthmatics.
NATO leaders OK to boost forces on eastern flank
BRUSSELS – President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts agreed Friday to send thousands of troops backed by air and naval support to protect allies near Russia and Ukraine in response to President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade, the organization’s top civilian official said.
Okla.’s Inhofe leaving Senate
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, the ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, says he will step down before his six-year term is up and that he is “absolutely” at peace with the decision.
House panel requests Trump records
WASHINGTON – A congressional oversight committee sought additional documents Friday from the National Archives related to former President Donald Trump’s handling of White House records as the panel looks to expand its investigation into his handling of sensitive and even classified information.
Heavy snow moves into US Northeast
BOSTON – A snowstorm that started in the predawn hours Friday was expected to bring up to a foot of accumulation in some areas of the U.S. Northeast by the time it ended late in the day, while other spots were contending with a sloppy mix of sleet and ice.