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KC Reporter area weekly mass times

By KC Reporter | Mar 16, 2024

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

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Governor Parson's Busy Schedule for March 16 - 22, 2024

By KC Reporter | Mar 16, 2024

Governor Mike Parson's upcoming schedule for the week of March 16 - 22, 2024, is packed with various meetings and events across Missouri.On Saturday, March 16, Governor Parson is set to hold a book signing event at the Polk County Library in Bolivar. The event will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and is open to the media.Moving on to Monday, March 18, Governor Parson will travel to Clinton to attend the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Luncheon at the Elks Lodge from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Following the luncheon, he will be signing copies of his book...

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Governor Parson Provides Update on Missouri Deployment to Southern Border

By KC Reporter | Mar 15, 2024

Governor Mike Parson of Missouri recently provided an update on the deployment of Missouri personnel to the Southern Border in Texas as part of Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star mission. Governor Parson expressed his gratitude towards the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) troopers and Missouri National Guard (MONG) members for their efforts in addressing the crisis at the border."Missourians understand there is a crisis at our Southern Border and that it's not just impacting the State of Texas. It seems like every week we are hearing of more and more fentanyl...

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Governor Parson Announces Five Judicial Appointments

By KC Reporter | Mar 15, 2024

Governor Mike Parson has announced five judicial appointments in Missouri, including appointments to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, and various Judicial Circuits. The appointments were made to fill vacancies and bring new talent to the judiciary in the state.The Honorable Matthew P. Hamner, currently serving as a circuit judge for the 26th Judicial Circuit, has been appointed to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District. Judge Hamner, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Columbia, will...

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Governor Parson Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Drexel Mack, 16th Judicial Circuit

By KC Reporter | Mar 15, 2024

Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson ordered all U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Jackson County and all police stations in Missouri on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in honor of Drexel Mack, 16th Judicial Circuit Court Process Server II. "Drexel Mack was a devoted public servant who honorably served the 16th Judicial Circuit Court in Jackson County for 12 years," Governor Parson said. "His excellence in the performance of his duties led his colleagues and judges of the circuit to recognize him as both Judicial Circuit...

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Three KC Men Charged with Illegal Firearms Trafficking and Straw Purchases Related to Investigation of Mass Shooting at Super Bowl Rally

By KC Reporter | Mar 13, 2024

Three Kansas City, Mo., men have been charged in federal court for illegal firearms trafficking and straw purchases of firearms as a result of the investigation into the mass shooting at Union Station during the celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory on Feb. 14, 2024.U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore emphasized the significance of enforcing federal firearms laws, stating, “Stopping straw buyers and preventing illegal firearms trafficking is our first line of defense against gun violence. At least two of the firearms recovered from the scene of the mass shooting...

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Governor Parson's Busy Schedule for March 11 - 15, 2024

By KC Reporter | Mar 12, 2024

Governor Mike Parson's upcoming week is set to be packed with various meetings and events across Missouri.On Tuesday, March 12, Governor Parson will kick off the day by welcoming the Hispanic Leaders Group of Greater St. Louis for their annual "Hispanic Capitol Day" at the Truman Building in Jefferson City. Following that, he will meet with the Class 2 State Champion Ash Grove Baseball team.Wednesday, March 13, will see Governor Parson addressing the MOAPRNFPA Nurse Practitioner Group at the Truman Building before attending the Capitol Police's quarterly meeting. He...

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Mayor Applauds Parade Park Sale

By KC Reporter | Mar 12, 2024

Kansas City, Mo – Today, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas expressed his satisfaction with the successful foreclosure sale of Parade Park Homes, a historic moment for the community. The property has been acquired by the City of Kansas City and conveyed to Flaherty & Collins Development and Twelfth Street Heritage Corporation, entities deeply rooted in the community and committed to preserving the significance of Parade Park Homes to Kansas City. Parade Park stands as one of the nation's oldest Black-owned housing cooperatives.Mayor Lucas highlighted the importance of...

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Kansas City Joins Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities Initiative

By KC Reporter | Mar 12, 2024

Kansas City has officially joined the ranks of the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities (BASC) initiative, standing alongside 25 other cities in a collective effort to support climate action, economic development, and racial wealth building. In a statement, Mayor Quinton Lucas expressed the city's commitment to sustainability and resilience, emphasizing the importance of building a more climate-conscious community that prioritizes the well-being of vulnerable populations."From championing zero fare transit to securing millions of dollars to plant thousands of trees...

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Stanberry Man Indicted for Illegal Firearm

By KC Reporter | Mar 12, 2024

A Stanberry, Missouri man, Erin L. Graves, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegally possessing an unregistered sawed-off shotgun. The indictment, returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Missouri, alleges that Graves was in possession of a Remington 20-gauge shotgun with a barrel of less than 18 inches in length on January 15, 2024.According to the official statement, the charges in the indictment are considered accusations and not evidence of guilt. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica L. Jennings is set to prosecute the case, which was...

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Fort Leonard Wood Pharmacist Sentenced for Knife Attack

By KC Reporter | Mar 12, 2024

A civilian pharmacist at Fort Leonard Wood, Robert E. Sapp, has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison without parole for attempting to murder his supervisor with a knife and stabbing him multiple times. Sapp, 65, pleaded guilty to one count of assault with intent to commit murder.According to the court proceedings, Sapp was working at the Post Exchange Pharmacy at Fort Leonard Wood when the incident occurred. Video footage showed Sapp reaching into his pocket, pulling out a knife, and attacking his supervisor by stabbing him in the face and head....

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KC Woman Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of Two Child Victims

By KC Reporter | Mar 11, 2024

A Kansas City woman, Jessica Ann Young, 33, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the sexual exploitation of two child victims. According to a report by the Department of Justice, Jessica Young admitted to sexually abusing two child victims, identified as John Doe 1 and 13-year-old John Doe 2, on multiple occasions at a residence in Clay County, Missouri. She also confessed to recording video of herself sexually abusing John Doe 2.In a plea agreement, it was revealed that Jessica's husband, Houston Wade Young, 36, had also pleaded guilty to one count...

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Which former KC Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11?

By KC Reporter | Mar 9, 2024

These former KC Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11.

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KC Reporter area weekly mass times

By KC Reporter | Mar 9, 2024

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

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West Plains Woman Sentenced to 18 Years for Meth Trafficking

By KC Reporter | Mar 7, 2024

A West Plains, Mo., woman, Amanda J. Jones, has been sentenced to 18 years and four months in federal prison without parole for possessing methamphetamine to distribute. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool.Jones, 39, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute on Oct. 12, 2023. The case stemmed from an incident on March 30, 2022, when a Howell County sheriff’s department officer found a significant amount of drugs and cash in her vehicle during a routine traffic stop.Court documents revealed...

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Joplin Man Sentenced for Bank Robbery

By KC Reporter | Mar 7, 2024

Vincent Gepson, a 64-year-old man from Joplin, Missouri, has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison without parole for bank robbery. The sentencing was handed down by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips.Gepson pleaded guilty to the bank robbery that took place on May 9, 2022, at Great Southern Bank on S. Rangeline Road in Joplin. According to reports, he approached the teller counter, claimed to have a gun, and demanded cash. The teller complied, handing over $1,000 in a plastic bag before Gepson made his escape.Following the robbery, the...

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Sedalia Dentist Sentenced for $617,000 Tax Evasion

By KC Reporter | Mar 6, 2024

A Sedalia, Mo., dentist, Nohaud Naseef Azan, 66, has been sentenced in federal court for concealing more than $617,000 in earnings from the IRS over a six-year period. U.S. District Judge Roseann A. Ketchmark sentenced Azan to one year and one day in federal prison without parole, along with ordering him to pay $269,517 in restitution to the IRS.Azan pleaded guilty on Dec. 15, 2022, to one count of attempting to interfere with the administration of internal revenue laws. Following an audit by the IRS in 2011, Azan admitted to cashing patients' checks written out to his...

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Columbia Man, Woman Sentenced in $1.1 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme

By KC Reporter | Mar 6, 2024

Two Columbia, Mo., residents, Michael Lee Gene Stapleton and Latoya Marie Brown, have been sentenced for their involvement in a $1.1 million insurance fraud scheme. Stapleton, 37, was sentenced to four years and three months in federal prison without parole and ordered to pay $166,363 in restitution to his victims. Brown, also 37, received a four-year sentence without parole and was ordered to pay $72,069 in restitution to her victims.According to reports, the scheme orchestrated by the defendants involved false claims of injuries from faked car accidents. Stapleton had...

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Springfield Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Meth Trafficking, Illegal Firearms

By KC Reporter | Mar 5, 2024

A Springfield, Mo., man has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison without parole for using his residence for trafficking methamphetamine and for illegally possessing firearms. Anthony Brandon, 51, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann A. Ketchmark as a career offender due to his prior felony convictions.On March 15, 2022, Brandon pleaded guilty to one count of controlling a drug-involved premises and one count of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime. The sentencing occurred on Monday, March 4, with Brandon admitting to storing drugs...

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Governor Parson's Busy Schedule for the Week Ahead

By KC Reporter | Mar 5, 2024

Governor Mike Parson's schedule for the upcoming week is packed with various meetings and events, as detailed in an official announcement.On Monday, March 4, Governor Parson is set to travel to Lebanon for a signing of his new book.Tuesday, March 5 will see Governor Parson holding a book signing at Yanis Coffee Zone in Jefferson City. Following this, he will return to the Capitol to present a proclamation to the Missouri Athletic Trainers Association, declaring March 2024 as National Athletic Training Month. The Governor will also attend a project announcement with the...