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Sunday, Feb. 20 Assault 3:36 p.m., 1300 block of N.W.
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Tuesday, February 15 Arrest Arrest 4:57 a.m., 1200 block of S. Scott Ave.
U.S. inflation hits another 40-year high
WASHINGTON (AP) — Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
Moscow again accused of war crimes
MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) — Civilians trapped inside Mariupol desperately scrounged for food and fuel as Russian forces kept up their bombardment of the port city Thursday amid international condemnation over an airstrike a day earlier that killed three people at a maternity hospital.
Census in 2020 missed minority Americans
Black, Hispanic and American Indian residents were missed at higher rates than a decade ago during the 2020 census, according to a report released Thursday that evaluated how well the once-a-decade head count tallied every U.S. resident.
U.S. extends mask rule for transportation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are extending the requirement for masks on planes and public transportation for one more month — through mid-April — while taking steps that could lead to lifting the rule.
Local bakery owner and friends reach out to help Ukraine
Erin Luttrell, the pastry chef and owner of Eclairs De La Luna, a bakery on the Independence Square, believes in the magic of food, the compassion of her customers and the simple truth that she alone cannot help an entire nation, but she can do her part to bring some much-needed support to Ukraine.
Man sentenced for fatal shooting at KC Zoo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man has been sentenced to four years in prison for a 2020 accidental shooting at the Kansas City Zoo that killed another man.
Child-care operator charged in infant’s death
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A southwestern Missouri child care provider faces charges after an infant died when she allegedly left him and eight other young children home alone.
Will Missouri OK sports betting?
When the Kansas City Chiefs open their 2022 season in early September, it may be possible for fans in the stands to bet on who will win, how many touchdown passes Patrick Mahomes will throw and even whether the coin toss will be heads or tails.