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US casualties in fighting in southern Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) – Defense officials say a number of U.S. special operations troops have been killed or wounded in fighting in southern Afghanistan. The fighting Tuesday against the Taliban was near the city of Marja in Helmand province, where the Taliban has made recent gains. Details on the battle and the number wounded or killed…
President Obama thrusts gun control debate into forefront of 2016 race
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama is making good on his pledge to politicize gun violence. Obama’s gun control executive actions have pushed the contentious issue to the forefront of the 2016 presidential campaign, just as candidates start the sprint to the Feb. 1 Iowa caucuses. While Republicans and Democrats are deeply divided on the…
Drive-Thru Distribution Center Offered To Help Flood Victims
Eureka, MO (KTRS) Efforts continue to help those impacted by severe flooding. A regional distribution center is being offered at Six Flags Wednesday, where flood victims can pick up supplies to help them in their recovery efforts. This is being offered in the form of a drive-thru at the main entrance Six Flags from 11…
Clinton unveils new autism initiative as part of Iowa tour
WASHINGTON (AP) – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is proposing a new initiative directed at boosting autism screening, treatment and research. Her plan, which will be unveiled Tuesday as part of her two-day campaign tour through Iowa, was previewed in a statement. According to the campaign, Clinton’s plan will push states to require private insurers…
Murder In Pine Lawn Being Investigated
Pine Lawn, MO (KTRS) A deadly shooting in Pine Lawn is being investigated. Police say 44-year-old Fernando Smith was shot multiple times inside of his home along the 3800 block of Council Grove early Monday evening. Smith was able to make a neighbor’s home for help. Smith was taken to the hospital, where he died early…
Illinois medical marijuana sales surpass $1 million mark
CHICAGO (AP) – Officials say Illinois patients legally purchased nearly $1.7 million worth of medical marijuana during November and December Program director Joseph Wright on Monday announced sales figures since Nov. 9, when Illinois launched regulated sales with the opening of the state’s first licensed cannabis dispensaries. Wholesale sales – what growers sold to dispensaries…