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Kansas City man sentenced for role in fatal fentanyl distribution conspiracy

By KC Reporter | Oct 30, 2024

A Kansas City man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy linked to the deaths of three individuals.

Missouri man sentenced for distributing child pornography

By KC Reporter | Oct 30, 2024

An Independence, Missouri man has been sentenced in federal court following his involvement in two separate investigations concerning the distribution of child pornography.

Independence man admits guilt in COVID relief fraud scheme

By KC Reporter | Oct 30, 2024

An Independence, Missouri man has admitted guilt in a federal court for submitting a false claim to fraudulently acquire nearly $1.4 million in COVID-19 relief funds.

Government events this week in City of Kansas City: Oct. 27 - Nov. 2

By KC Reporter | Oct 28, 2024

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

Entertainment events this week in City of Kansas City: Oct. 27 - Nov. 2

By KC Reporter | Oct 27, 2024

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

Religious meetings this week in City of Kansas City: Oct. 27 - Nov. 2

By KC Reporter | Oct 27, 2024

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in City of Kansas City this week.

Family & kids events this week in City of Kansas City: Oct. 27 - Nov. 2

By KC Reporter | Oct 27, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in City of Kansas City this week.

Local Government Meeting today in City of Kansas City

By KC Reporter | Oct 27, 2024

City of Kansas City City Council Meeting starting at 8 am today — here's what you need to know!

Which former KC Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28?

By KC Reporter | Oct 27, 2024

These former KC Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28.

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KC Reporter area weekly mass times

By KC Reporter | Oct 26, 2024

The following parishes in the KC Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Local Government Meeting today in City of Kansas City

By KC Reporter | Oct 25, 2024

City of Kansas City Local Government Meeting today.

Entertainment event this weekend in City of Kansas City: Friday, Oct. 25 - Sunday, Oct. 27

By KC Reporter | Oct 24, 2024

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

Eastern Jackson County men face federal charges for fentanyl trafficking

By KC Reporter | Oct 24, 2024

Two men from Eastern Jackson County have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their alleged involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy. One of the individuals is also facing charges related to possessing machine gun conversion devices.

Platte County cities: 4 companies received FDA inspections in Q3

By KC Reporter | Oct 23, 2024

There were four companies in cities associated with Platte County that received four FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Local Government Meetings today in City of Kansas City

By KC Reporter | Oct 23, 2024

City of Kansas City Local Government Meetings today.

Mexican national convicted in $4.7 million drug trafficking conspiracy

By KC Reporter | Oct 23, 2024

A Mexican national has been found guilty of participating in a significant drug trafficking operation connected to the Cárteles Unidos cartel. Luis Eduardo Pineda-Zarao, 29, residing in Lebanon, Tennessee, was convicted by a federal jury for his involvement in distributing methamphetamine and heroin worth $4.7 million across Kansas City and the United States.