SUMMARY: In the Kansas City area, two mothers, Dana Godfrey and Elisha Gatson, are grieving the murders of their sons, both killed in December, just a few years apart. Godfrey’s son, Christian Olivarez, was murdered in 2018 at 20, and Gatson’s son, Matthew Gatson Jr., was killed in 2022, also at 20. Both women struggle with the grief, which only intensifies during the holidays. Godfrey honors her son with a special table setting, while Gatson organizes balloon releases. Despite their ongoing sorrow, both mothers continue to find strength through their families and faith to cope with their loss.

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SUMMARY: A serious crash on Interstate 70 West in Earth City shut down the highway for about four hours early this morning, involving at least six cars. This incident is part of a troubling trend, as Missouri Highway Patrol has responded to over 60 crashes in just two days during the holiday travel week. Emergency crews reported a traumatic cardiac arrest and at least two people partially ejected from their vehicles. Despite this, crash statistics show fewer incidents this Christmas compared to last year. Rain has made road conditions slick, contributing to accidents during the holiday travel period.

The accident occurred on westbound I-270 in Earth City around 12:30 a.m. Friday morning. The crash involved at least 6 vehicles and a number of cars could be seen spattered across the interstate, sustaining serious damage. Following the crash, traffic was diverted onto Missouri Route 141 for four hours while crews cleared the scene.

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SUMMARY: Phillip M. Jensen, a 64-year-old Illinois dentist, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison and fined $200,000 for stealing fentanyl from patients for personal use. Jensen began stealing fentanyl in 2019, administering adulterated drugs and performing surgeries without proper pain management. He stole over 40 grams of fentanyl, falsified surgical records, and caused distress to 99 victims. Jensen was convicted of drug diversion, fraud, tampering with products, and false statements. His license was revoked in 2022. Federal and local agencies investigated the case, and he will never practice medicine again.

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