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Top general urges more U.S, troops in Eastern Europe

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States should look at the development of more bases in Eastern Europe to protect against Russian aggression, but rotate forces through them rather than make permanent deployments, the top U.S military officer told Congress on Tuesday.

Three Republicans plan to vote for Jackson

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney say they will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic elevation to the Supreme Court, giving President Joe Biden’s nominee a burst of bipartisan support and all but assuring she’ll become the first Black female justice.

Bernice Margarite Kilbourn ( Godman)

Bernice (Godman) Kilbourn, 90 passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday March 31, 2022 in Independence, Missouri. Bernice was a devoted wife and mother having 4 daughters and 1 son. Bernice was preceded in death by her devoted husband Norman Frederick Kilbourn and seven Brothers and Sisters. Bernice is survived by her daughters Debra Hamilton, Karen Richardson, Julie Miller (husband Ron Miller, son Kevin Kilbourn (wife Stephanie Kilbourn) stepdaughter Carol Taylor and 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Edith Emily Hicks

Edith Emily Hicks, 98, of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 1, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 2pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence, Missouri.

Shirley Marie Petet

Shirley Marie Petet (Tungett), 88, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at her home in Independence surrounded by her family. Shirley was a loving wife, mother and member of the community her entire life.

Cats win another title for departing coach

Joe Cusack was in his element. The Blue Springs boys track and field coach was near the finish line of Blue Springs South’s Rusty Hodge Invitational, timing the different laps for his runners and shouting out encouragement to all competitors.

Hale Gene Dexter

Hale Gene Dexter 87, Lees Summit, MO Passed March 8, 2022, in his home of natural causes. Born December 29, 1934, at a home in Independence, MO to Hale Fredrick Dexter and Gertrude Elizabeth (Sisk) Dexter.

Jack Crowson Cardwell

Jack Crowson Cardwell, 75, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Jack was born on August 2, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Delbert Crowson and Betty Boseman.