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Kansas City man receives decade-long sentence for fentanyl distribution role

By KC Reporter | Jun 26, 2025

A Kansas City man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.

Governor Kehoe signs bill naming Branson 'Live Entertainment Capital

By KC Reporter | Jun 26, 2025

Governor Mike Kehoe has officially signed Senate Bill 348 into law, a move that designates Branson as the "Live Entertainment Capital of Missouri."

Local Government Meeting today in City of Kansas City

By KC Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

City of Kansas City City Council Meeting starting at 1:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Kansas City woman sentenced for leading PPP fraud scheme

By KC Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

A Kansas City woman has been sentenced to over four years in prison for her involvement in a scheme that led to the fraudulent acquisition of more than $900,000 through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

BJC Health System announces CEO Rich Liekweg's retirement effective October

By KC Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

BJC Health System has announced the retirement of CEO Rich Liekweg, effective October 1, 2025.

Springfield man receives federal sentence for firearm trafficking conspiracy

By KC Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

A Springfield man has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for his involvement in a firearms trafficking conspiracy.

Chiefs evaluate backup quarterbacks ahead of training camp

By KC Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for their upcoming training camp, which will begin in less than a month.

Sporting KC enfrenta a Charlotte FC por primera vez tras semana de descanso

By KC Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

Sporting Kansas City regresa tras una semana de descanso para enfrentar a Charlotte FC en el Children’s Mercy Park este miércoles 25 de junio.

Kansas City Chiefs shine with eight picks on ESPN's quarter-century team

By KC Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

ESPN has recently unveiled its "All-Quarter Century Team," and the Kansas City Chiefs have a notable presence on the list.

Kansas City man pleads guilty to hacking into nonprofit's computer system

By KC Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

A Kansas City resident, Nicholas Michael Kloster, has pleaded guilty to charges of computer hacking.

Local Government Meeting today in City of Kansas City

By KC Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

City of Kansas City City Council Meeting starting at 9:30 am today — here's what you need to know!

Republic man indicted for firearm possession and threats against police

By KC Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

A Republic, Missouri man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegal possession of firearms and making threats against law enforcement.

Sporting Kansas City faces Charlotte FC amid player absences

By KC Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

Sporting Kansas City is set to face Charlotte FC at Children’s Mercy Park on Wednesday night.

Missouri man receives federal prison sentence for fentanyl distribution conspiracy

By KC Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

A man from Mexico, Missouri, has been sentenced in a federal court for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.

Chiefs sign two veteran tryout players following minicamp

By KC Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs have made changes to their roster, signing offensive lineman Joey Lombard and tight end Geor'Quarius Spivey.

Sporting KC hosts inaugural match against Charlotte FC

By KC Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

Sporting Kansas City is set to face Charlotte FC for the first time in a Major League Soccer match at Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City, on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. CT.

Chiefs open nominations for Lamar Hunt Legacy Seat honorees for 2025

By KC Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced the opening of nominations for the Lamar Hunt Legacy Seat for the 2025 NFL season at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Educational Services industry in KC Reporter publication area during 2024?

By KC Reporter | Jun 23, 2025

In 2024, 96.3% of H-1B petitions filed by Educational Services employers across KC Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.