City Passes $2.3B Budget
Kansas City's future for the next fiscal year has been solidified with the City Council's recent approval of the 2024-2025 fiscal budget amounting to $2.3 billion. The approval marks the largest budget in the history of Kansas City, reflecting the city's continuous growth and robust financial standing. The budget, which focuses on community initiatives important to residents, including street and sidewalk repairs, affordable housing, zero-fare bus services, and climate initiatives, received positive feedback during three public budget hearing meetings.Mayor Quinton Lucas...
KC Man Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking
Kansas City, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man, Manuel A. Contreras, 33, has been sentenced to 11 years and three months in federal prison without parole for distributing cocaine. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs.Contreras pleaded guilty to five counts of distributing cocaine, admitting to selling over a kilogram of cocaine to an FBI confidential source for a total of $40,600. The plea agreement details five separate occasions in 2022 when the transactions took place.During a search at Contreras's residence on Oct. 14, 2022, law...
Russian National Sentenced to 15 Years for $11 Million Wire Fraud Conspiracy
A Russian national, Anton Vikharev, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole for his involvement in a wire fraud conspiracy that resulted in over $11 million in fraudulent refunds. The sentencing was handed down by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark, who also ordered Vikharev to pay $2,020,569 in restitution and forfeit $537,000 to the government.Vikharev, who pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in July 2023, confessed to using stolen identities to file thousands of false federal income tax returns from 2015 to 2018....
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KC Man Charged After Officers Seize 59 Firearms, Including Machine Guns, and Illegal Drugs from Residence
A Kansas City, Mo., man, Roberto Rosales Gonzales, 23, has been charged in federal court after law enforcement officers discovered a cache of firearms and illegal drugs during a search of his residence.According to an affidavit filed in support of the federal criminal complaint, Gonzales allegedly sold illegal drugs and firearms to an undercover federal agent and a confidential informant on three separate occasions over a month before the search warrant was executed. During the transactions, investigators observed concerning details. The affidavit notes that during a...
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Governor Parson's Busy Schedule for March 16 - 22, 2024
Governor Mike Parson's upcoming schedule for the week of March 16 - 22, 2024, is packed with various meetings and events across Missouri.On Saturday, March 16, Governor Parson is set to hold a book signing event at the Polk County Library in Bolivar. The event will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and is open to the media.Moving on to Monday, March 18, Governor Parson will travel to Clinton to attend the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Luncheon at the Elks Lodge from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Following the luncheon, he will be signing copies of his book...
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Governor Parson Provides Update on Missouri Deployment to Southern Border
Governor Mike Parson of Missouri recently provided an update on the deployment of Missouri personnel to the Southern Border in Texas as part of Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star mission. Governor Parson expressed his gratitude towards the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) troopers and Missouri National Guard (MONG) members for their efforts in addressing the crisis at the border."Missourians understand there is a crisis at our Southern Border and that it's not just impacting the State of Texas. It seems like every week we are hearing of more and more fentanyl...
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Governor Parson Announces Five Judicial Appointments
Governor Mike Parson has announced five judicial appointments in Missouri, including appointments to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, and various Judicial Circuits. The appointments were made to fill vacancies and bring new talent to the judiciary in the state.The Honorable Matthew P. Hamner, currently serving as a circuit judge for the 26th Judicial Circuit, has been appointed to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District. Judge Hamner, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Columbia, will...
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Governor Parson Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Drexel Mack, 16th Judicial Circuit
Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered all U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Jackson County and all police stations in Missouri on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in honor of Drexel Mack, 16th Judicial Circuit Court Process Server II. "Drexel Mack was a devoted public servant who honorably served the 16th Judicial Circuit Court in Jackson County for 12 years," Governor Parson said. "His excellence in the performance of his duties led his colleagues and judges of the circuit to recognize him as both Judicial Circuit...
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Three KC Men Charged with Illegal Firearms Trafficking and Straw Purchases Related to Investigation of Mass Shooting at Super Bowl Rally
Three Kansas City, Mo., men have been charged in federal court for illegal firearms trafficking and straw purchases of firearms as a result of the investigation into the mass shooting at Union Station during the celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory on Feb. 14, 2024.U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore emphasized the significance of enforcing federal firearms laws, stating, “Stopping straw buyers and preventing illegal firearms trafficking is our first line of defense against gun violence. At least two of the firearms recovered from the scene of the mass shooting...
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Governor Parson's Busy Schedule for March 11 - 15, 2024
Governor Mike Parson's upcoming week is set to be packed with various meetings and events across Missouri.On Tuesday, March 12, Governor Parson will kick off the day by welcoming the Hispanic Leaders Group of Greater St. Louis for their annual "Hispanic Capitol Day" at the Truman Building in Jefferson City. Following that, he will meet with the Class 2 State Champion Ash Grove Baseball team.Wednesday, March 13, will see Governor Parson addressing the MOAPRNFPA Nurse Practitioner Group at the Truman Building before attending the Capitol Police's quarterly meeting. He...
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Mayor Applauds Parade Park Sale
Kansas City, Mo – Today, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas expressed his satisfaction with the successful foreclosure sale of Parade Park Homes, a historic moment for the community. The property has been acquired by the City of Kansas City and conveyed to Flaherty & Collins Development and Twelfth Street Heritage Corporation, entities deeply rooted in the community and committed to preserving the significance of Parade Park Homes to Kansas City. Parade Park stands as one of the nation's oldest Black-owned housing cooperatives.Mayor Lucas highlighted the importance of...
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Kansas City Joins Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities Initiative
Kansas City has officially joined the ranks of the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities (BASC) initiative, standing alongside 25 other cities in a collective effort to support climate action, economic development, and racial wealth building. In a statement, Mayor Quinton Lucas expressed the city's commitment to sustainability and resilience, emphasizing the importance of building a more climate-conscious community that prioritizes the well-being of vulnerable populations."From championing zero fare transit to securing millions of dollars to plant thousands of trees...
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Stanberry Man Indicted for Illegal Firearm
A Stanberry, Missouri man, Erin L. Graves, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegally possessing an unregistered sawed-off shotgun. The indictment, returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Missouri, alleges that Graves was in possession of a Remington 20-gauge shotgun with a barrel of less than 18 inches in length on January 15, 2024.According to the official statement, the charges in the indictment are considered accusations and not evidence of guilt. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica L. Jennings is set to prosecute the case, which was...
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Fort Leonard Wood Pharmacist Sentenced for Knife Attack
A civilian pharmacist at Fort Leonard Wood, Robert E. Sapp, has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison without parole for attempting to murder his supervisor with a knife and stabbing him multiple times. Sapp, 65, pleaded guilty to one count of assault with intent to commit murder.According to the court proceedings, Sapp was working at the Post Exchange Pharmacy at Fort Leonard Wood when the incident occurred. Video footage showed Sapp reaching into his pocket, pulling out a knife, and attacking his supervisor by stabbing him in the face and head....