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Biden visits plant as weapons stockpile strained

TROY, Ala. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday visited a Lockheed Martin plant that manufactures an antitank weapons system, aiming to herald the U.S.- made arms as a gamechanger for Ukraine’s stiff resistance to Russia’s invasion.

Missourians enjoy a low cost of living

Prices are up, and higher interest rates are on the way to get a handle on that. But residents of this area can take comfort in a reminder that we enjoy one of the nation’s lowest costs of living.

Dennis Michael Moe

Dennis M. Moe, 71, finished his probationary time on this earth and returned to his heavenly father to begin a new, life-long adventure on April 24, 2022. He was born in Yakima, Washington on November 7, 1950 to Robert and Verl (Schrock) Moe and grew up on a farm near Pasco, Washington. Dennis graduated from Pasco High, and worked for Hilltop Farms and then Ice Harbor Farms as an irrigation manager.

Donna Faye (Laursen) Fields

Donna Faye (Laursen) Fields of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, April 30, 2022. She was 85 years old. Visitation and Services for Donna will be held Friday, May 6, 2022, at Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64050. Family will greet guest between the hours of 1-2pm with a Memorial Service to begin at 2pm. Donna will be inurned at Green Lawn Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Donna’s honor to VNA Hospice. Online condolences available at www.speakschapel.com.

Fractured Missouri Senate enters final two weeks of session

For almost a half hour last Thursday afternoon, the Missouri Capitol hallways echoed with the familiar tones and gently stated voice calling state senators to the floor: “The absence of a quorum has been noted.” Inside the chamber, Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove, waited.

Fort Osage girls extend win streak

Fort Osage senior Heather Chiesi was nearly out of William Chrisman High School’s track and field area, carrying her vaulting pole to the parking lot - with a little help from a friend - when Indians girls coach J.D. Snead caught her attention.

INDEPENDENCE RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS

Critical violations involve factors that can directly lead to foodborne illness and must be corrected within 72 hours or as otherwise stated. All critical violations must be corrected within 72 hours (or as otherwise stated on the report). All non-critical violations must be corrected by the next regular inspection (or as otherwise stated on the report). Recent city of Independence inspections include: