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LIBERTY – Amid an uptick in fatal and near-fatal overdoses linked to the recreational use of pills laced with fentanyl, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Community Drug Education Summit.

COLUMBIA – When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Chelsea Howland saw firsthand how telehealth helped her dad, A Type 2 diabetic, see his diabetes specialist virtually. As a nurse herself, Howland understands the convenience virtual appointments provide for patients, particularly in rural communities, where access to health care can be limited.

RICHMOND – Noah Edwards, 12, Richmond, brought down a 16-point buck in Saline County to win the Youth Deer Hunt, sponsored by Banner Coulson Chevrolet, Higginsville. Getting the deer took preparation and a bit of luck “At first, we were in a blind,” Noah said.

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services authorized those who are 18 or older and fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to get a booster shot. “The data we released ...

HULBERT, Oklahoma – The lack of rural broadband resembles another issue faced decades ago – lack of rural electric. “In rural areas, you can have less than 10 customers for every mile of fiber optics that you have,” Hamid Vahdatipour, CEO of Lake Region Electric Cooperative, said.

When I was just turning 40, with two young children and a full-time job, my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I had never seen her sick a day in my life.

RICHMOND – Holiday events have returned to Excelsior Springs and Richmond as the pandemic is getting under control. RICHMOND A classic Richmond holiday event, the Christmas Extravaganza and Parade, will go through downtown and include his holiday highness, Santa.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Next year’s rates are set for the golf course. On Nov.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS– Dr. Pete Rucker recently held an open house for the new Excelsior Springs Animal Clinic, 1740 W.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The school board approved an incentive Nov. 8 at the Support Services Center to address a bus driver shortage.