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.
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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.
Director led library through years of growth
Steve Potter, who has guided the Mid-Continent Public Library system through upgrades in facilities and services during 12 years as director and CEO, will step down at the end of June. In all, Potter has worked for the library for 34 years, from processing books for inventory in his early 20s to branch manager and then leading the whole organization.
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.
City set to move on gas turbines
The Independence City Council will consider moving forward with the proposed $70 million purchase of two refurbished gas-powered turbines that would cover the city’s power generation needs in the near future.