The Centurions Leadership Program has announced several community-focused events this summer in Kansas City. Activities include park cleanups honoring Bernard Powell’s legacy, leadership talks with local organizations, social gatherings for alumni and members, graduation celebrations for new leaders—and culminate with…
Jeremy Koppenhaver was convicted by a federal jury in Springfield for receiving child pornography and producing obscene images using artificial intelligence technology. Authorities seized his laptop after reports he attempted…
A Kansas City man has been charged federally for possessing unregistered destructive devices after authorities allege he tested homemade explosives linked to plans targeting government agencies. Court documents detail alleged…
The Justice Department has launched a $300 million initiative aimed at transforming public safety in select U.S. cities through comprehensive strategies targeting crime reduction. Eligible city governments must submit proposals…
Matthew Maggard of Collins was sentenced on June 3 to twenty years in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing and receiving child pornography. The case was investigated by Missouri…
Kansas City gears up for its first FIFA World Cup match amid preparations involving local businesses. Regional leaders discuss North American trade issues while multiple summer events focus on international…
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce announced it is mourning William H. “Bill” Dunn Sr., a key figure in local business and civic life. The organization highlighted his decades-long…
A Sweet Springs man has been indicted for allegedly manufacturing explosives without a license and sharing instructions online used in an attempted attack. Authorities say Jordan Derrick faces multiple charges…
Jackson County will mark three decades since opening its centralized Records Center on May 30. The facility stores thousands of historic documents—including those related to Harry S. Truman—and continues efforts…
Medicaid payments in Kansas City for Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) services reached $13,783,242 in 2024, up 0.9% from the previous year, indicating shifts in reimbursement and utilization trends.
Frank Gray IV has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a felon during an incident involving gunfire that injured two bystanders…
Lajuan Marquis Martin was sentenced to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm in Columbia, Missouri. The case was prosecuted…
Gerrell Eugene Lawrence of Columbia has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. The case is…
Café Corazón has been recognized as 2026 Small Business of the Year by Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. The family-owned café was honored at an awards luncheon celebrating local…
Federal agents from FBI-Kansas City and Kansas City Police have been honored with an annual memorial award for their work combating opioid overdoses among youth. Their investigation into counterfeit pills…
Tushar R. Patel has pleaded guilty in federal court for participating in a large-scale illegal gambling operation across southwest Missouri locations that generated over $9 million in proceeds. He faces…
A former member of two motorcycle clubs has been sentenced to ten years after participating in an armed assault against a rival gang member near Blue Springs. The case involved…
A Kansas City man has been sentenced to over seventeen years in federal prison after being convicted on charges related to methamphetamine distribution and firearm possession while on supervised release.…
Holly Mikkelsen pleaded guilty to bank and wire fraud after stealing over $100,000 while serving as PTA treasurer at Summit Pointe Elementary School. She faces up to 30 years in…
Ashley Benny has pleaded guilty in federal court after defrauding Cooper County R-IV School District out of $385,000 through an investment scam she orchestrated while serving as treasurer. Prosecutors say…
Berk Balgic has pleaded guilty to hiring undocumented workers at his Branson restaurants after a federal investigation uncovered illegal employment practices dating back over a year. He faces deportation following…
An Illinois man received a sentence exceeding fifteen years for participating in an elder fraud scheme involving millions lost through coerced purchases of gold bars. Authorities say Syed M. Makki…
An Arizona man has pleaded guilty to defrauding a Kansas City company out of over $500,000 in vehicles using false identities. He faces up to twenty years in prison for…
A Kansas City man has pleaded guilty in federal court for supporting a cartel labeled as a Foreign Terrorist Organization through drug trafficking activities tied directly back to Mexico-based operations…
BOK Financial has introduced a World Cup Countdown atop its tower in Kansas City ahead of the city’s debut hosting FIFA matches in 2026. The illuminated display aims to unite…
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