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A Missouri lawmaker who is charged in a fraud scheme involving medical treatments in her job as a physician assistant reached a settlement with the state health department that puts her narcotics license on probation for three years.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An aspiring actor was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison Monday for running a massive Ponzi scheme that raised at least $650 million from investors in phony Hollywood film licensing deals.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A plane flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., was diverted to Kansas City after an unruly passenger reportedly tried to open a door on the aircraft.

On Monday, Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox issued a statement concerning a new approach from scammers and he cautioned area residents not to share financial information with unknown sources. The statement reads: “Lately we have received reports that scammers have twisted their approach to citizens in attempt to steal their money.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Kentucky man has pleaded guilty to a multi-million dollar fraud scheme targeting a federal program that gives money to rural schools for internet access, prosecutors in Tennessee said.

The City of Chillicothe has openings on the railroad and airport advisory boards. The Railroad Board meets on the third Tuesday in February, May, August and November Airport Board meets the second Tuesday in February, April, June, August, October and December Any interested parties can pick up a board volunteer form at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 715 Washington St., or on the city’s website www.chillicothecity.org.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis’ public safety director said Monday that a police supervisor’s mistake — and not a positive test for COVID-19 — was the reason a domestic assault suspect was released from jail before being charged.

City administrator search committee to meet today The search committee for Chillicothe’s next city administrator is holding a closed session meeting at 12 p.m., today, Feb. 16.