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December 29, 2021

• Pedestrian killed Wednesday night after hit-and-run in Kansas City, police say
• Kansas City man charged in killing where neighbors pointed him out as alleged shooter
• Missouri woman late for flight dashes onto tarmac to try to stop plane, AZ cops say
• Paramedic who contracted COVID on job in Michigan dies of virus on Christmas Eve
• Things to do in Kansas City: Broadway’s ‘Wicked,’ New Year’s Eve events, Tony Rock
• Kansas conservatives don’t realize ‘critical race theory’ is a critique of liberalism
• Letters: KC readers discuss COVID-19 learning, Trump at SCOTUS, occupational therapy
• KCK mayor shuts down homeless shelter just before weekend freeze. What’s he thinking?
• Independence man who fled toddler shooting charged with leaving crash site: police
• Man charged as ‘persistent offender’ in assault of 11 people at Kansas City Walmart
• Missouri AG says ‘shocking’ crimes led to charges against boarding school doctor
• Wyandotte County pulls plug on only emergency cold shelter, service providers say
• COVID-19 and staffing shortages are endangering Kansas nursing homes. What to do
• Boarding school doctor facing child sex charges was ‘never on the run,’ lawyer says
• Former Schlitterbahn co-owner pleads guilty to drug charge stemming from 2018 arrest
• ‘Always just show up’: Family remembers grandmother killed Christmas Eve in KCK
• 5-year-old girl found unconscious in Ritz-Carlton Hotel pool dies, Chicago police say
• It’s a trash amnesty week in Kansas City. What to know about New Year’s holiday pickup
• Winter to ring in New Year bringing Kansas City its first frigid temps, chance of snow
• How John Madden befriended Andy Reid and helped guide him to the Chiefs job
• Worker feared dead after trench collapses at home under construction in Grain Valley
• Omicron poses added threat to seniors, KU doctors offer advice
• Yes, Kansas City needs more, smaller council districts. But this fix is too rushed
• Witness to death of Lionel Womack, former KCK cop shot by police: ‘He wasn’t aggressive’
• Letters: KC readers discuss children’s behavior, COVID-19 politics and Desmond Tutu
• Olathe man charged with murder in November crash that killed motorcycle rider
• Mystery from above. Can you identify this Kansas City-area landmark from the air?
• After another year of pandemic and gun violence, Lucas and Kansas City Council look back
• Can’t find an at-home COVID test? The state of Missouri will ship you one for free
• Shooting victim found in vehicle on The Paseo, Kansas City police investigating homicide
• Tight end Travis Kelce and his fellow sidelined KC Chiefs return from NFL’s COVID list
• Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shares funny memory of playing Madden with his dad
• When Wyandotte County residents need home repairs, this man takes action - for free
• Need repairs to your home for winter weather in Kansas City? These programs could help
• Grocery chain Hy-Vee’s armed retail security force planned to expand to Kansas City
• KC gun range owners defend dress policy after refusing to let Muslim woman wear hijab
• Genesis Health Clubs acquires downtown KC gym. Here’s what that means for members
• Need a last-second New Year’s store run? Here’s what’s open around Kansas City
• Here’s why KC hospitals are worried about flu season — and need you to get vaccinated
• Developer seeks historic tax credits, incentives to convert AT&T building to apartments
• KU Jayhawks’ Bill Self gave Remy Martin a big compliment after Nevada win. Here’s why
• Dajuan Harris’ career-high scoring effort sparks KU to 88-61 victory over Nevada
• KU Jayhawks basketball adds New Year’s game. The opposing coach is a Mizzou Tigers grad
• Quick Scout: Why Kansas Jayhawks basketball opponent Nevada is team of contradictions
• Mizzou Tigers basketball suffers another blowout, loses SEC opener at Kentucky, 83-56
• Mizzou Tigers men’s basketball at Kentucky Wildcats: Prediction, time, TV, lineups