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.
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.
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.
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.
Kim Meneses is accustomed to excellence in her Fort Osage High School art class. Works by her students hang in homes and galleries across the country, and one painting hangs in the Governor's Mansion in Jefferson City.
The owner of a gun store on the Kansas City-Independence border faces up to 10 years in prison for selling parts used to convert guns into machine guns. Charles Weston, 37, of Kansas City pleaded guilty Wednesday one count of illegally possessing a machine gun.
Indy Energy will host an online public forum Saturday morning, including two energy experts discussing proposed new generation for Independence Power & Light. The forum is 10 a.m.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A Republican Missouri state senator punished for wearing overalls ended his protest Wednesday, apologized and was reappointed to his committee assignments.
ATLANTA – Tensions in eastern Ukraine should not have a significant impact on the International Space Station or U.S.-Russia cooperation in space, the former head of the National Space Council told The Associated Press.
University Health: Regular testing hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Testing is available at the Lakewood campus at 7900 Lee’s Summit Road, Kansas City, and the Hospital Hill site at 2211 Charlotte, Kansas City.