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Body JEFFERSON CITY – Studies show having diabetes is not only tied to a worse prognosis, but also an increased risk of death from COVID-19. Diabetes is common among those with severe COVID.

Body RICHMOND – There is plenty to unpack regarding the release of U.S.

Body LIBERTY – Clay County Presiding Commissioner Jerry Nolte said he will ask fellow commissioners to honor the memory and decades of public service of former Presiding Commissioner Ed Quick. Nolte is a Republican and Quick served as a Democrat.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The school district’s tax rate hearing will be later than usual this year. On Aug.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Assistant Superintendent Heather Gross gave a cautious forecast for fall enrollment growth at the district’s new Early Childhood Center, or ECC. Gross, who oversees student services, told the Board of Education near the end of its Aug.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Gary Sanson crossed the finish line one last time after competing in the Missouri American Water MR340 July 22. Sanson finished in 47 hours, 17 minutes.

Body JEFFERSON CITY – After Missouri’s GOP-dominated General Assembly and Gov. Mike Parson refused to honor voter-approved Medicaid expansion, court rulings required funding; and now, the Missouri Department of Social Services will comply.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – On Aug. 13, Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation, or ESPR, celebrated the opening of the Rainbow Splash Park alongside the community center.

Body JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri is set for redistricting – lines being redrawn for U.S. House and Missouri House and Senate seats.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – After Ray Yates suffered a heart attack at Riteway Auto, paramedic Chris Blanchard and Excelsior Springs Fire Department Capt. Doug Fales rushed him to the hospital.