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Missouri Governor Signs Law to Support Border Security Mission with Texas National Guard Soldiers

By KC Reporter | May 8, 2024

Governor Parson Signs HB 2016 into Law While Visiting Missouri National Guard Soldiers Deployed to Southern Border in Texas

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Oklahoma Inmate Sentenced to 26 Years for Leading Meth Conspiracy from his Prison Cell

By KC Reporter | May 8, 2024

An inmate at the Lawton Correctional Facility in Oklahoma has been sentenced to 26 years in federal prison for leading a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in Greene and Polk Counties from behind bars. Joshua A. Ramirez, 39, received the sentence from U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips on Tuesday, May 7. Ramirez, with no legal address, was sentenced as a career criminal due to previous felony convictions. Ramirez admitted to facilitating large methamphetamine transactions while incarcerated, utilizing drug couriers to transport the drug and handle proceeds from...

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Governor Parson boosts Missouri teacher pay with new legislation

By KC Reporter | May 8, 2024

Governor Parson Signs SB 727 and HB 2287 into Law, Increasing Missouri Teacher Pay

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Paxton Donaldson, former Staley High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By KC Reporter | May 8, 2024

They open the tournament against Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm.

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Allie Kelly, former Central High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

By KC Reporter | May 8, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number eight seed.

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Jury Convicts El Dorado Springs Man of Child Pornography

By KC Reporter | May 7, 2024

"SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – An El Dorado Springs, Mo., man who was caught with thousands of images and videos of child pornography was convicted at trial today.

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Two Men Indicted for Robbing Commerce Bank in Kansas City, Missouri

By KC Reporter | May 7, 2024

Two Men Indicted for Robbing Commerce Bank in Kansas City, Missouri

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April 2024 Priest Assignment Updates: Changes in Clergy Assignments Announced

By KC Reporter | May 6, 2024

A small group of priest assignment updates were approved by Bishop Johnston during the month of April.According to the announcement, Fr. Christian Malewski has concluded his assignment as Pastoral Coordinator for St. Joseph Catholic Academy, St. Joseph, while retaining his current assignment as pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, St. Joseph.On April 12, 2024, Fr. Peter Ullrich, OSB was appointed Parochial Administrator of St. Peter Parish, Stanberry and St. Patrick Mission, Ford City. These assignments are set to conclude on June 30, 2024, and he will also keep his...

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Governor Parson signs bill empowering communities in landfill placement

By KC Reporter | May 6, 2024

Governor Parson Signs HB 1751 into Law

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Which former KC Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By KC Reporter | May 5, 2024

These former KC Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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FDA conducted inspections of 2 companies in cities located in Platte County in April

By KC Reporter | May 4, 2024

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

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KC Reporter area weekly mass times

By KC Reporter | May 4, 2024

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

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Jackson County cities: 2 companies received FDA inspections in April

By KC Reporter | May 3, 2024

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

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2022: 4 coaches at institution in Cass County earned on average $20,000

By KC Reporter | May 3, 2024

The average coaching salary at Calvary University, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Cass County, was $20,000, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Governor Parson Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff at all Government Buildings in Honor of Sergeant Colin Arslanbas

By KC Reporter | May 3, 2024

Governor Mike Parson has issued an order for U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at all government buildings in Missouri in honor of Sergeant Colin Arslanbas, a United States Marine who tragically lost his life in the line of duty. The flags will be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, May 4, 2024, as a mark of respect for the fallen hero.Sergeant Arslanbas, assigned to the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, Alpha Company, was remembered by Governor Parson as a dedicated individual who had earned several commendation medals and had risen to the rank of...

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KC Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Fentanyl Conspiracy That Resulted in Overdose Death

By KC Reporter | May 3, 2024

A Kansas City man, Dmitry Cattell, has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl that led to an overdose death. U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips handed down the sentence on Thursday, May 2. Cattell pleaded guilty to several charges related to the distribution of fentanyl and possession of a firearm in connection with drug trafficking.During the sentencing hearing, evidence was presented regarding the delivery of fentanyl by Cattell, which tragically resulted in the death of an individual on May 18, 2020....

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FDA conducted inspections of 2 companies in cities located in Clay County in April

By KC Reporter | May 2, 2024

There were two companies in cities associated with Clay County that received two FDA inspections in April, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Governor Parson Activates State Emergency Operations Plan in Response to Severe Weather and Flooding

By KC Reporter | May 2, 2024

Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 24-06 activating the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan in response to severe weather and flooding. Parts of Missouri have already sustained storm and flood damage with additional storms and rain forecast over the next several days."We have seen the tremendous power and destruction of this past weekend’s storms in neighboring states, and with areas of Missouri already impacted, we want to ensure state resources are available should significant disruptions or damage occur," Governor Parson said....

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Governor Parson Honors Fallen Law Enforcement Officers by Lighting Missouri Capitol Dome Blue

By KC Reporter | May 2, 2024

Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome and Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial to be lit blue in honor of Missouri's fallen law enforcement officers. The lighting will take place from sunset on Friday, May 3, 2024, until sunrise on Saturday, May 4, 2024.“We owe a tremendous debt to the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while enforcing the law and answering the call to service,” Governor Parson stated. “Each year, we hold these ceremonies to remember and honor those who lost their lives in service to our state. We are proud to light the...

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132 coaches at institutions in Jackson County earned $44,436 on average in 2022

By KC Reporter | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at University of Missouri-Kansas City, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Jackson County, was $123,662, according to the U.S. Department of Education.