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KC Reporter area weekly mass times

By KC Reporter | Jun 22, 2024

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

Cass County's only university spent no money on their football teams in 2023

By KC Reporter | Jun 21, 2024

Cass County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2023 season, the same as in the previous year.

Missouri men receive life sentences for murder and drug trafficking

By KC Reporter | Jun 21, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Missouri man and a Crowder, Mississippi man have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that included two murders.

Springfield man sentenced for exploiting minor through online transactions

By KC Reporter | Jun 21, 2024

A Springfield, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for the sexual exploitation of a child.

Ava man sentenced to 58 years for sexual exploitation of minors

By KC Reporter | Jun 21, 2024

An Ava, Missouri man has been sentenced in federal court following the discovery of images depicting his repeated sexual assaults of two child victims. Harold Lloyd Blair, Jr., 67, received a 58-year federal prison sentence without parole from U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark on June 20.

Federal grand jury indicts seven Galloping Goose Motorcycle Club members

By KC Reporter | Jun 21, 2024

Seven area residents, including the leader and several members of the Galloping Goose Motorcycle Club, have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in an ongoing criminal enterprise involving acts of violence, drug trafficking, and illegal possession of firearms.

Jackson County's universities spent $1,493,400 on football teams in 2023

By KC Reporter | Jun 20, 2024

Jackson County's four colleges spent $1,493,400 on their football teams in 2023, a 17% increase over the previous year.

Sedalia sex offender sentenced to 35 years for child pornography

By KC Reporter | Jun 20, 2024

A Sedalia, Mo., man who is a registered sex offender was sentenced in federal court today for soliciting sexually explicit photos of a 14-year-old victim.

Joplin chiropractor sentenced for child pornography offenses

By KC Reporter | Jun 18, 2024

A Joplin, Mo., chiropractor was sentenced in federal court today for receiving and distributing child pornography.

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KC Reporter area weekly mass times

By KC Reporter | Jun 15, 2024

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

U.S. Attorney recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

By KC Reporter | Jun 14, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore joined national, state, and local leaders today in recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Saturday, June 15.

Kansas City man pleads guilty to illegal ammunition possession

By KC Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

A Kansas City, Mo., man who rammed into a federal agent’s vehicle while attempting to escape arrest pleaded guilty in federal court today to illegally possessing ammunition and assaulting a federal law enforcement officer.

Missouri concludes southern border deployment under executive order by governor parson

By KC Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

Jefferson City — As Executive Order 24-03 expires, Governor Mike Parson highlighted the conclusion of Missouri's Southern Border Deployment in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star mission to secure the Texas-Mexico border. On February 20, 2024, Governor Parson issued Executive Order 24-03 activating up to 200 Missouri National Guard (MONG) members and 22 Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) troopers to support Texas' border security operations.

Kansas man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after shooting at officers

By KC Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Galena, Kansas man who shot at police officers during a high-speed pursuit from Joplin, Missouri into Kansas was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing a firearm.

Southwest Missouri man sentenced for meth trafficking and illegal firearm possession

By KC Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

A southwest Missouri man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing methamphetamine and a firearm.

Governor Parson breaks ground on Improve I-70 Project

By KC Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson initiated the first project within Missouri's Improve I-70 Program with an official groundbreaking ceremony in Columbia. Governor Parson was joined by federal, state, and local elected officials, along with members of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and its Design-Build contractor team, to commence Project #1: Columbia to Kingdom City.