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Local Government Meeting today in City of Kansas City

By KC Reporter | Aug 31, 2024

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

Trenton police sergeant receives prestigious Enoch B. Morelock Award

By KC Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Trenton Police Department Sgt. Jeb Walker has been awarded the 2024 Enoch B. Morelock Award, as announced by Teresa Moore, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. The award was presented to Walker on August 22, 2024, during the 22nd Annual LECC Training Seminar in Springfield, Missouri.

Governor Parson announces 16 appointments across various boards

By KC Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

Today, Governor Mike Parson announced 16 appointments to various boards and commissions.

Iowa man pleads guilty to armed robbery of Princeton bank

By KC Reporter | Aug 30, 2024

A Promise City, Iowa man has pleaded guilty in federal court to the armed robbery of a Princeton, Missouri bank.

Governor Parson announces staff transition ahead of November elections

By KC Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

Jefferson City — Governor Mike Parson announced today that effective September 1, 2024, his Chief of Staff, Aaron Willard, will transition from his current role to become a Senior Advisor to the Office of Governor in a part-time capacity. Mr. Willard has been serving as Governor Parson's Chief of Staff since June 2018.

Texas men indicted for stealing from ATMs at banks in Missouri

By KC Reporter | Aug 28, 2024

A third Texas man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for his involvement in bank burglary and theft conspiracies following incidents at ATMs in Ozark and Springfield, Missouri.

Honduran national indicted for child sexual exploitation in Springfield

By KC Reporter | Aug 28, 2024

A Honduran national was indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Missouri, for the sexual exploitation of a child. Celso Noe Chacon-Arriaga, 22, residing in Springfield at the time of the offense, faces charges in a two-count indictment returned by the grand jury. This indictment replaces a federal criminal complaint filed against Chacon-Arriaga on August 8, 2024.

Springfield business owner indicted for illegal firearm possession

By KC Reporter | Aug 28, 2024

A Springfield, Missouri business owner was indicted by a federal grand jury for illegal possession of firearms and providing false information regarding his criminal record during firearm purchases.

Diocese announces new deanery structure effective Sept 1 2024

By KC Reporter | Aug 28, 2024

The Diocese of Kansas City – Saint Joseph has announced a new deanery structure that will take effect on September 1, 2024. The redefinition aims to foster pastoral care through common action among neighboring parishes.

Local Government Meeting today in City of Kansas City

By KC Reporter | Aug 27, 2024

City of Kansas City City Council Meeting starting at 2 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Lebanon man sentenced to 25 years for child sexual exploitation

By KC Reporter | Aug 27, 2024

A Lebanon, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for sexually exploiting children from several different countries.

Springfield business owner indicted for illegal firearm possession

By KC Reporter | Aug 27, 2024

A Springfield, Mo., business owner was indicted by a federal grand jury today for illegally possessing a firearm.

Independence man indicted for trafficking fentanyl and illegal firearms

By KC Reporter | Aug 27, 2024

An Independence, Mo., man was indicted by a federal grand jury today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and illegally possessing firearms.

Joplin man receives over two decades sentence for drug trafficking

By KC Reporter | Aug 26, 2024

A Joplin, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and for illegally possessing firearms.

Former Willard mayor sentenced for $300K fraud involving truck drivers

By KC Reporter | Aug 26, 2024

A former mayor and alderman of Willard, Missouri, was sentenced in federal court today for a five-year-long scheme in which he used personal identity information to steal nearly $300,000 from more than 500 truck drivers who worked for his employer.