Missouri News Service

January is the coldest month in Missouri and many other states across the country. Cold weather can pose risks for individuals with heart conditions, but the American Heart Association offers helpful tips to maintain heart health during this chilly season. Comments from Dr. Ravi Johar, who serves on the board of the American Heart Association.

Since Andrew Lester of Kansas City was accused of shooting teenager Ralph Yarl on Apr. 13, many headlines have included the words "Stand Your Ground." An attorney with the Gifford Law Center on Gun Violence explains that, if there was any legal defense for Lester, it would be the Castle Doctrine, not Missouri's Stand Your Ground law.