(AP) The Kansas City Royals have given six-time All-Star catcher Salvador Pérez the richest contract in club history, an $82 million, four-year deal that begins in 2022. The contract includes a club option worth an additional $13.5 million and has a $2 million buyout for 2026. The deal surpasses the four-year, $72 million contract the …
In Kabul, Pentagon chief speaks of ‘responsible end’ to war
(AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made his first visit to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief, and he says the Biden administration wants to see “a responsible end” to America’s longest war. But Austin says the level of violence must decrease for “fruitful” diplomacy to have a chance. With questions swirling about how long …
Thousands set to be vaccinated Friday
It’s a busy day for vaccinators. Mizzou’s Faurot Field and Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Chiefs, were both set to have thousands of visitors get shots there on Friday. The Jefferson City school district is dismissing three hours early, so teachers can go to a mass vaccination clinic at The Linc. Boone …
Several roads flooded; Mo. River cresting in JC
Continue to keep an eye out for flooded roads. After adding Thursday’s 0.63″ of rain to Wednesday’s record total, we have now had 3.03″ at Columbia Regional Airport in about 48 hours. MoDot’s map lists many of the roads closed due to flooding. The Missouri River in Jefferson City was projected to crest at moderate …
Republicans seize on immigration as border crossings surge
(AP) — Republicans still divided over former President Donald Trump’s legacy are seizing on his signature campaign issue: immigration. The GOP is leaning in on the highly charged issue amid a spike in border crossing that are straining U.S. facilities. They are blaming Biden for rolling back many of Trump’s hard-line policies and taking a …
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