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10 companies in cities within Jackson County received 10 inspections in Q2

By KC Reporter | Jul 23, 2024

There were 10 companies in cities associated with Jackson County that received 10 FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Cass County's basketball teams receive $96,628 in 2023

By KC Reporter | Jul 23, 2024

Cass County's institution spent $96,628 on their basketball teams in 2023, a 43.3% increase over the previous year.

Cass County awards no money in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By KC Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

Cass County did not provide any athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Kansas City's planning director announces resignation after nine-year tenure

By KC Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

After nine years as the Director of City Planning and Development for Kansas City, Jeffrey Williams has announced his departure, effective August 1, 2024.

How many companies in cities in Cass County received FDA inspections in Q2?

By KC Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

There were nine companies in a city associated with Cass County that received nine FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Jackson County's basketball teams receive $6,889,553 in 2023

By KC Reporter | Jul 22, 2024

Jackson County's basketball collegiate teams received $6,889,553 in funding for the 2023 season.

Jackson County awards $12,343,656 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By KC Reporter | Jul 21, 2024

Jackson County's four universities paid $12,343,656 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

KC Reporter area weekly mass times

By KC Reporter | Jul 20, 2024

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

Governor Parson's UK-Belgium Trade Mission aims at boosting Missouri's economic ties

By KC Reporter | Jul 19, 2024

From July 22 to 26, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will travel to the United Kingdom and Belgium for an international trade mission. The U.K. and Belgium are significant sources of foreign direct investment and key trade partners for Missouri, with more than $307 million and $330 million in exports in 2023, respectively.

From Show-Me State Times

Tuition and fees at University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state students among the highest in Missouri in 2023

By Show-Me State Times | 4 months ago

College costs for in-state students at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, in Kansas City, were $11,988 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Governor orders flags at half-staff for Captain James Cova

By KC Reporter | Jul 17, 2024

Jefferson City — Governor Mike Parson has ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to be lowered to half-staff at all government buildings in Jefferson County, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehouses statewide on Thursday, July 18, from sunrise to sunset. This directive is in honor of Affton Fire Protection District Captain James Cova.

Kansas City man pleads guilty to sharing over 1k files of child pornography

By KC Reporter | Jul 17, 2024

A Kansas City, Mo., man who is a registered sex offender pleaded guilty in federal court today to sharing child pornography over the internet and possessing more than 1,000 images and videos of child pornography.

Mexican national indicted for possession and distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl

By KC Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

A Mexican national residing in Kansas City, Mo., was indicted by a federal grand jury today after law enforcement officers seized more than 54 kilograms of methamphetamine and a significant amount of fentanyl from his residence.

Florissant man sentenced for supplying over 34 kg fentanyl to trafficking organization

By KC Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

A Florissant, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for providing more than 34 kilograms of fentanyl to a large-scale drug-trafficking organization in southwest Missouri.

Columbia man convicted for fentanyl trafficking in Springfield

By KC Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

A Columbia, Mo., man was found guilty in federal court today of possessing fentanyl that he intended to distribute in Springfield, Mo.

West Plains man sentenced for possessing computer-generated images of child sexual abuse

By KC Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

A West Plains, Missouri man, who is a registered sex offender, was sentenced in federal court today for possessing hundreds of computer-generated images of child sexual abuse.

Springfield woman sentenced to 12 years for distributing fatal fentanyl dose

By KC Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

A Springfield, Mo., woman was sentenced in federal court today for providing the fentanyl that caused the death of a Springfield man.

Springfield man receives lengthy sentence for meth distribution conspiracy

By KC Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

A Springfield, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Greene and Polk Counties, Mo., and illegally possessing five firearms.

KC Reporter area weekly mass times

By KC Reporter | Jul 13, 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 women's football teams in 2023

By KC Reporter | Jul 12, 2024

Women's football teams from Cass County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.