NUMBER OF U.S. CASES TOPS 1 MILLION
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Virus adds to challenges for deaf, blind, low vision
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BLUE SPRINGS – Going to the hospital can be stressful, but COVID-19 can add to the problem, based on information from Missouri Assistive Technology, or MAT.
Effort underway to help diagnose breast cancer ‘
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Roy Blunt, a Republican, and Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, filed legislation to create the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act.
Animal disease labs being used to fight coronavirus
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AMES, Iowa – Public health labs determining whether people have COVID-19 have become at least overworked or, at worst, overwhelmed, leading animal disease labs to provide help.
Annual Festival RESCHEDULED
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The coronavirus sank the plan to hold the free annual Waterfest in June, but organizers tossed the event a life-preserving new weekend, Aug. 28-29.
Auxiliary sponsors four for Girls State
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Celebrating their 100th birthday, the American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring the 79th Session of the ALA Missouri Girls State.
Poster contest for students
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COLUMBIA – The Missouri Bicentennial Commission launched the Bicentennial Poster contest open to all students in grades 3 to 12 in Missouri.
Richard Lee Abbett
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Richard Lee Abbett, 77, of Liberty, Missouri, peacefully passed away, surrounded by his loving family in his home, on Saturday, April 25, 2020, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Health concerns cancel Memorial Day ceremony
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EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Clay Ray Veterans Association has never missed a Memorial Day ceremony, until now.
When depends on where, but communities plan for reopening
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LIBERTY – Missouri, Kansas City, Ray and Clay counties have different dates for lifting stay-home and businessclosing orders.
