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KC Reporter area weekly mass times

By KC Reporter | Jun 8, 2024

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

Kansas City enacts ordinance banning source-of-income-based rental discrimination

By KC Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

In Kansas City, tenants can no longer be discriminated against based on how they pay their rent following the passage of Ordinance No. 231019. The ordinance extends housing protections to seniors on social security, veterans receiving disability compensation, workers who earn tipped wages, students receiving stipends, and low-income families using housing vouchers. This legislation represents a significant effort by the city to ensure all residents have access to safe and affordable housing.

Governor Parson announces appointments to boards and commissions

By KC Reporter | Jun 5, 2024

Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced 19 appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two county office vacancies.

How many FDA citations were issued in cities within Platte County in May

By KC Reporter | Jun 4, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Platte County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county in May, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

2 companies in a city within Platte County received two inspections in May

By KC Reporter | Jun 4, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Platte County that received two FDA inspections in May, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Kansas City man convicted for illegal firearm possession

By KC Reporter | Jun 4, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City man was convicted in federal court today of illegally possessing a firearm.

FDA issued 5 citations in cities across Jackson County in May

By KC Reporter | Jun 3, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Jackson County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county in May, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

How many companies in cities in Jackson County received FDA inspections in May?

By KC Reporter | Jun 3, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Jackson County that received two FDA inspections in May, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Kansas City Health Department launches community surveys for summer and fall

By KC Reporter | Jun 3, 2024

The Kansas City Health Department will release Community Health Surveys during the summer and fall of 2024, aiming to gather feedback from residents to shape health policies. Two confidential surveys will be mailed: one focusing on mental health, to be released in the week of June 3rd, and another on chronic health issues, set for release in the fall.

Yard Waste Collection Center extends Sunday hours in Eastern Jackson County

By KC Reporter | Jun 3, 2024

The Eastern Jackson County Yard Waste Collection Center is extending its hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the next three Sundays. This extension provides an opportunity for residents to manage yard projects and dispose of green waste responsibly.

FEMA joins Missouri's joint damage assessments after recent severe weather

By KC Reporter | Jun 3, 2024

Jefferson City — Acting Governor Mike Kehoe announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will participate in joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) of public infrastructure in several counties following severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes that occurred from May 19 to May 27. The affected counties include Barry, Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Howell, McDonald, Madison, New Madrid, Oregon, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, and Texas.