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How much did Jackson County spend on women’s basketball teams in 2023?

By KC Reporter | Jun 30, 2024

Women’s basketball teams from Jackson County received $2,808,185 during the 2023 season, down 9.5% from the previous year.

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KC Reporter area weekly mass times

By KC Reporter | Jun 29, 2024

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

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Missouri: Jackson County’s men’s basketball teams budget increases 23% in 2023

By KC Reporter | Jun 29, 2024

Men’s basketball teams from Jackson County received $4,081,368 during the 2023 season, up 23% from the previous year.

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How much did Cass County spend on women’s basketball teams in 2023?

By KC Reporter | Jun 29, 2024

Women’s basketball teams from Cass County received $42,055 during the 2023 season, up 22.4% from the previous year.

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Missouri: Cass County’s men’s basketball teams budget increases 65% in 2023

By KC Reporter | Jun 28, 2024

Men’s basketball teams from Cass County received $54,573 during the 2023 season, up 65% from the previous year.

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Cities located in Platte County saw FDA inspections of 8 companies in Q1

By KC Reporter | Jun 28, 2024

There were eight companies in a city associated with Platte County that received nine FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Governor Parson signs FY25 budget focusing on infrastructure and workforce development

By KC Reporter | Jun 28, 2024

Today, Governor Mike Parson signed the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) state operating and capital improvement budget bills, marking a significant investment in Missouri's workforce development and infrastructure.

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How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Jackson County in Q1?

By KC Reporter | Jun 28, 2024

There were nine companies in cities associated with Jackson County that received 10 FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Two Stafford women indicted for producing child pornography

By KC Reporter | Jun 26, 2024

Two Stafford, Mo., women were indicted by a federal grand jury today for sexually abusing two children to produce child pornography.

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Mother and son sentenced for illegal firearms after Father's Day shootings

By KC Reporter | Jun 26, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City woman and her son have been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing firearms used in two shootings at Swope Park on Father’s Day last year.

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Kansas City Laborer Job Fair provides employment opportunities with robust benefits

By KC Reporter | Jun 26, 2024

The Kansas City Laborer Job Fair is scheduled for June 29, 2024, at the Convention Center Grand Ballroom, located at 16th & Wyandotte. Prospective attendees are encouraged to apply online prior to the event to streamline the check-in and interview process. Selected applicants will receive conditional job offers onsite.

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Former business owner sentenced for COVID-19 relief fraud exceeding $800K

By KC Reporter | Jun 26, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A former Overland Park, Kansas, man was sentenced in federal court today for fraudulently receiving more than $800,000 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for a business that was no longer in operation.

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Co-founder sentenced for role in multi-million dollar fraud scheme involving medical charity

By KC Reporter | Jun 26, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The co-founder of a Christian health care sharing ministry in St. Joseph, Mo., was sentenced in federal court today for his involvement in an $8 million wire fraud conspiracy that deceived hundreds of members and for making false statements on a personal tax return.

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Governor Parson extends state of emergency due to potential Missouri River flooding

By KC Reporter | Jun 26, 2024

Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 24-08, extending the current State of Emergency declaration in preparation for potential flooding along the Missouri River over the coming days. Governor Parson first declared a State of Emergency on May 2, 2024, through Executive Order 24-06 in response to severe weather.

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FDA conducted inspections of 10 companies in cities located in Clay County in Q1

By KC Reporter | Jun 25, 2024

There were 10 companies in cities associated with Clay County that received 11 FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Governor Parson announces public viewing of Chiefs' Super Bowl trophies

By KC Reporter | Jun 25, 2024

Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that he will host a public viewing of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII Lombardi Trophy and the Super Bowl LVII Lombardi Trophy at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. The event is scheduled for June 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Kansas City man sentenced for producing child pornography involving minor

By KC Reporter | Jun 25, 2024

A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for using a 9-year-old victim to produce child pornography.

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Cass County cities: 8 companies received FDA inspections in Q1

By KC Reporter | Jun 25, 2024

There were eight companies in a city associated with Cass County that received nine FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Kansas City opens community centers as cooling stations amid high temperatures

By KC Reporter | Jun 24, 2024

Kansas City community centers throughout the city offer diverse programs to help keep residents cool during high temperatures. Community centers and libraries are available for use by any member of the public as cooling centers free of charge during regular operating hours.

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Kansas City man sentenced for role in firearm theft conspiracy

By KC Reporter | Jun 24, 2024

A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a conspiracy involving the theft of firearms from vehicles in the Westport entertainment district and other areas within the metropolitan region. The stolen firearms were later sold on social media platforms.