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Missile kills at least 50 at train station

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A missile hit a train station where thousands of Ukrainians had gathered Friday, killing at least 50 and wounding dozens more in an attack on a crowd of mostly women and children trying to flee a new, looming Russian offensive in the country’s east, Ukrainian authorities said.

A special time for family and thankfulness

It’s been a whole year since that most amazing day. Next to the notable day I married my best friend, the birth of our biological children and the adoption of Hosanna and Jesse stand as the most special days of my life. Is it true that it’s been a whole year since the dream of adoption became a reality?

Walnut crust adds flavorful crunch to chicken breasts

It’s easy to dress up boneless, skinless chicken thighs with this nutty walnut crust. It keeps them juicy and adds a flavorful crunch. The recipe also works with boneless, skinless chicken breasts. While the chicken bakes in the oven, the rigatoni and broccoli cook together on the stove.

MID-CONTINENT PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS

The Mid-Continent Public Library is offering both inperson and virtual events. Visit mymcpl.org/events for further information and additional events. NOTE: If a brick and mortar address is given, the event is in-person.

A historic moment for a judge and for a country

The confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson as a justice of the Supreme Court is a moment to exult in as a nation. Jackson is the first Black woman to be appointed to that bench, and only the third Black justice and sixth woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

Bradley Warren Reimal

Bradley Warren Reimal, 85, passed away at home with his girls by his side on March 30, 2022. Brad was born in Kansas City, MO on September 12, 1936 to Jacob Harry and Dorothy Amanda (Bartley) Reimal.

Larry Byron Esterle

Larry Byron Esterle passed peacefully at home on April 4th, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. Larry was born on February 8, 1957 and grew up in Wadsworth, OH where he played varsity football, baseball, and basketball and was a teacher’s aide at Wadsworth High School. Shortly after graduating, Larry moved to Colorado, before eventually settling in Kansas City, MO. Larry enjoyed hunting, listening to music, being with family, and spending time at the cabin he built near the Lake of the Ozarks. Larry was a legend in the ceiling industry and worked for Meade & Sons and K.D. Christian Construction Co. for over 40 years. Larry is survived by wife, Carmen Murphy and sister-in-law, Kathaline Roberts; a son, Mason Murphy and his wife Damaris Murphy of North Kansas City, MO; a daughter, Leah Marrs and her husband Ryan Marrs of Independence, MO; seven grandkids, Carmen Branch and Philip Branch who lived with him, and Beverly, Katherin, Dylan, Larry, and Mason; his mother, Carol Stone of Richland, MI; a sister, Tracy Thompson and her husband Jim Thompson of Richland, MI; and a niece, Emma Thompson of Richland, MI.

Larry Raymond Hoy

Larry Raymond Hoy, 80, Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 1, 2022, at North Kansas City Hospital. Larry was the first baby to be born in Jackson County on January 1, 1942.