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Court dates for Chiefs’ Lammons, Saints’ Kamara delayed

LAS VEGAS — A judge has pushed back court dates in a felony assault case involving New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Chris Lammons and two other men accused of severely beating a man at a Las Vegas nightclub the weekend of the 2022 Pro Bowl.

Two in Independence face child abuse charges

An Independence man and woman face child abuse charges after police viewed video of alleged abuse that was shared on social media. Jackson County prosecutors Wednesday charged Terry Watson, 33, with first-degree domestic assault or child abuse/neglect, as well as a separate count of child abuse/neglect.

What you need to know about marijuana in Missouri

Amendment 3, which Missouri voters approved Tuesday, prohibits selling “edible marijuana-infused products in shapes or packages that are attractive to children” and requires the state to hire a “chief equity officer” to help disadvantaged Missourians get into the business. It also spells out in detail the multi-step process for obtaining state licenses to sell weed.

Mavericks acquire goalie in trade with Fort Wayne

The Kansas City Mavericks have added a new goaltender to make up for one who was called up to the American Hockey League. The Mavericks acquired the rights to rookie goalie Owen Savory in a trade with the Fort Wayne Komets, the team ann ounced Wednesday.

Chiefs’ Dunlap chases 100-sack milestone

The Kansas City Chiefs were trying to put away the Tennessee Titans in overtime last weekend when Carlos Dunlap and Chris Jones reached the quarterback at the same time, dragging Malik Willis to the turf for a sack.

Five things to do in the area

1. Get creative with a pine tree: George Owens Nature Park, Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity, and Fort Osage High School are partnering to sponsor an exhibit of decorated pine tree cutouts to add a little beauty to the holiday season and to call attention to the work done by Habitat for Humanity.

Missouri voters say yes to legal marijuana

M issourians voted Tuesday to become the 21st state to legalize recreational marijuana, approving a constitutional amendment that also establishes a process to clear nonviolent marijuana-related charges from Missourians’ criminal records. Though down from the 66% of voters who approved medical cannabis in 2018, the recreational marijuana amendment on Tuesday received 53% of the vote.