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Carthage man receives two-decade sentence for meth trafficking

By KC Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

A Carthage, Missouri man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking. Robert Marion Nevels, aged 36, received the sentence from U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool on October 3rd, without the possibility of parole.

Flags ordered at half-staff for fallen officer David Lee III

By KC Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Governor Mike Parson has directed that U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Officer David Lee III of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. This tribute will take place on Saturday, October 5, at government buildings in the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, and all police stations across Missouri.

Governor Parson announces judicial appointments across three circuits

By KC Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Governor Mike Parson has announced several judicial appointments across Missouri's 11th, 25th, and 29th Judicial Circuits.

Entertainment events this weekend in City of Kansas City: Friday, Oct. 4 - Sunday, Oct. 6

By KC Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in City of Kansas City this weekend.

Missouri honors fallen firefighters with Capitol dome lighting

By KC Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri State Capitol dome will be illuminated in red from sunset on October 5 to sunrise on October 6, 2024. This gesture is in honor of Missouri's fallen firefighters.

Kansas City man sentenced for role in firearm theft conspiracy

By KC Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

A Kansas City man has been sentenced in federal court as the last defendant in a scheme to steal over 100 firearms from vehicles across the Westport entertainment district and other areas in the metropolitan region. The stolen firearms were later sold through social media.

Local Government Meetings today in City of Kansas City

By KC Reporter | Oct 2, 2024

City of Kansas City Local Government Meetings today.

Mexican national sentenced to federal prison for meth distribution conspiracy

By KC Reporter | Oct 2, 2024

A Kansas City man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. Juan Hernandez-Guzman, a 31-year-old Mexican national and permanent U.S. resident, received the sentence from U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs without the possibility of parole. The court also ordered the forfeiture of $13,048, representing drug trafficking proceeds.

Kansas City men sentenced for thefts of over hundred firearms

By KC Reporter | Oct 2, 2024

Two Kansas City men received federal sentences for their involvement in stealing over 100 firearms from vehicles in the Westport entertainment district and other areas. The stolen weapons were sold via social media platforms.

California therapist sentenced for distributing child pornography

By KC Reporter | Oct 2, 2024

A physical therapist from California has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography. Esteban E. Manale, 47, of Hacienda Heights, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips in Kansas City, Missouri. The sentence is without the possibility of parole.

Kansas City man charged for false emergency call leading to IRS lockdown

By KC Reporter | Oct 1, 2024

A Kansas City, Missouri man has been charged in federal court for making a hoax telephone call that resulted in the detention of an IRS employee and a lockdown at the IRS office on Pershing Road.

Government events this October in City of Kansas City

By KC Reporter | Sep 30, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Kansas City this month.

Government events this week in City of Kansas City: Sept. 29 - Oct. 5

By KC Reporter | Sep 30, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Kansas City this week.

Ozark man receives lengthy sentence for role in meth distribution conspiracy

By KC Reporter | Sep 30, 2024

An Ozark, Missouri man and a Springfield, Missouri man have been sentenced in federal court for their involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.