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Kayden Fish, former Staley High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, March 23 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By KC Reporter | Mar 24, 2024

The game took place in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Park Hill High School standout Kennedy Townsend’s collegiate team won game in NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament on Saturday, March 23

By KC Reporter | Mar 24, 2024

The Creighton Bluejays won 87-73.

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On Saturday, March 23 former Oak Park High School Paige Allen competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By KC Reporter | Mar 24, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 16 seed.

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Ryan Cobbins, former Piper High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, March 23 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By KC Reporter | Mar 24, 2024

The game took place in Los Angeles, California.

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Which former KC Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25?

By KC Reporter | Mar 24, 2024

These former KC Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25.

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KC Reporter area weekly mass times

By KC Reporter | Mar 23, 2024

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

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On Friday, March 22, former The Barstow School Jaelyn Glenn collegiate team won in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament

By KC Reporter | Mar 23, 2024

The game took place in Manhattan, Kansas.

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The Barstow School standout Brylee Glenn’s collegiate team won game in NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament on Friday, March 22

By KC Reporter | Mar 23, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 4 seed.

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On Friday, March 22 former F.l. Schlagle High School Tyon Grant-Foster competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By KC Reporter | Mar 23, 2024

The Grand Canyon Antelopes won 75-66.

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Kansas City Seeks Artist

By KC Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

Kansas City is calling for artists to submit their proposals for a unique opportunity to contribute to the historical significance of City Hall. The selected artist will have the honor of creating an installation to be placed on the southwest corner lawn of City Hall grounds, adjacent to the iconic statue of Abraham Lincoln and his son, Tad.According to the announcement, preference will be given to artists based in the Kansas City area. The chosen artist will be awarded a budget of $140,000 to cover all aspects of design, fabrication, transportation, installation, and...

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KC Man Charged After Officers Seize 59 Firearms, Including Machine Guns, and Illegal Drugs from Residence

By KC Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

A Kansas City, Mo., man, Roberto Rosales Gonzales, 23, has been charged in federal court after law enforcement officers discovered a cache of firearms and illegal drugs during a search of his residence.According to an affidavit filed in support of the federal criminal complaint, Gonzales allegedly sold illegal drugs and firearms to an undercover federal agent and a confidential informant on three separate occasions over a month before the search warrant was executed. During the transactions, investigators observed concerning details. The affidavit notes that during a...

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Jury Convicts KC Man of Heroin Conspiracy, Illegal Firearms

By KC Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

A Kansas City, Mo., man, Edgar A. Mejia, has been found guilty by a jury of one count each of conspiracy to distribute heroin and possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime. The conviction comes after law enforcement officers discovered a significant amount of heroin and firearms hidden in Mejia's recreational vehicle.According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Mejia's recreational vehicle was searched on October 10, 2022, while he was in custody in Oklahoma for drug trafficking. Investigators received information that additional drugs and firearms were...

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On Thursday, March 21 former Staley High School Kyan Evans competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By KC Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

The game took place in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Kayden Fish, former Staley High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, March 21 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By KC Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 2 seed.

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City Establishes “Employee Homeownership Assistance Program”

By KC Reporter | Mar 21, 2024

The City of Kansas City has recently introduced the “Employee Homeownership Assistance Program” in an effort to support its employees in owning their own homes. The program, which was launched on March 21, 2024, aims to enhance homeownership opportunities for city employees by providing financial assistance and education.According to the article, the City Council allocated $750,000 to initiate the program, with a focus on helping employees achieve stable housing and ultimately strengthen retention and attraction of the workforce. The program will work in collaboration...

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Google to Build Data Center in Kansas City, Governor Parson Announces

By KC Reporter | Mar 20, 2024

Governor Mike Parson has announced that Google will be setting up a new data center in Kansas City, with an investment of $1 billion and the potential to create up to 1,300 jobs. In a statement, Governor Parson expressed his enthusiasm for Google's decision, stating, “Google’s selection of the Kansas City region is another example of our state’s ability to attract and support world-class companies.”Monique Picou, Global Vice President of Cloud Supply Chain and Operations at Google, highlighted the importance of data centers in tech innovation, stating, “Our announcement...

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On Tuesday, March 19 former Staley High School Kyan Evans competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By KC Reporter | Mar 20, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 10 seed.

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Barney Allis Plaza Garage Closing

By KC Reporter | Mar 18, 2024

The closure of the Auditorium Plaza Garage at Barney Allis Plaza in Kansas City has been announced, with the garage set to shut down on April 15. The decision to close the garage is due to its inability to function properly and the necessity to undergo an environmental abatement process before demolition. Repairing the garage would require an estimated $30 million, with only a 10-year extension of its lifespan.According to the announcement, visitors to the Kansas City Convention Center, Kansas City Music Hall, or Municipal Auditorium in the vicinity of Barney Allis Plaza...

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KC Woman Pleads Guilty to Meth Trafficking

By KC Reporter | Mar 18, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to methamphetamine trafficking. Nora Linda Ochoa-Chavez, a 44-year-old Mexican citizen, admitted to aiding and abetting the possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. Her co-defendant, Rafael Valencia-Galaviz, also a Mexican citizen, had previously pleaded guilty to the same charge.The guilty plea follows the seizure of a significant amount of methamphetamine disguised as spray foam insulation. Homeland Security Investigations agents discovered 700 kilograms of methamphetamine...

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Which former KC Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18?

By KC Reporter | Mar 17, 2024

These former KC Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18.