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Kansas City man pleads guilty to straw purchase linked to Super Bowl rally shooting

By KC Reporter | Jul 31, 2024

A Kansas City, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to the illegal straw purchase of a firearm recovered at the scene of the mass shooting at Union Station during the celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory on Feb. 14, 2024.

California man sentenced for interfering with flight crew; forced plane diversion

By KC Reporter | Jul 31, 2024

A California man was sentenced in federal court today after he was subdued by several passengers and flight attendants when he tried to open the exit door on an American Airlines flight en route to Washington, D.C., forcing the plane to land at Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, Missouri.

Governor Parson announces fifth historic income tax cut

By KC Reporter | Jul 30, 2024

Jefferson City — Today, during the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's annual State of the State, Governor Mike Parson announced that Missouri's robust economy and continued revenue strength has triggered an additional income tax cut under Senate Bills (SB) 3 & 5, approved by Governor Parson in 2022. This income tax cut lowers Missouri's top income tax rate to 4.7 percent and marks a more than 20 percent decrease in Missourians' income tax burdens during the Parson Administration.

Pineville woman pleads guilty for kidnapping and murder charges

By KC Reporter | Jul 30, 2024

A Pineville, Mo., woman pleaded guilty in federal court today to the kidnapping and murder of a pregnant Arkansas woman and her unborn child.

Missouri man receives life sentence for sexual exploitation while incarcerated

By KC Reporter | Jul 30, 2024

A Missouri man, who was an inmate at the Vernon County jail at the time of his offense, was sentenced in federal court today for the sexual exploitation of a child.

Kansas City man sentenced for meth trafficking and illegal firearms possession

By KC Reporter | Jul 29, 2024

A Kansas City, Mo., man who threatened his co-workers with a firearm while on bond was sentenced in federal court today for distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms.

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KC Reporter area weekly mass times

By KC Reporter | Jul 28, 2024

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

How many FDA citations were issued in cities within Platte County in Q2

By KC Reporter | Jul 28, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Platte County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

FDA issued 5 citations in cities across Jackson County in Q2

By KC Reporter | Jul 27, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Jackson County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

FDA: 2 companies in cities within Clay County received 5 citations in Q2

By KC Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Clay County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

How many companies in cities across Cass County received FDA citations in Q2?

By KC Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Cass County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Former bank employee pleads guilty in $2.4 million embezzlement case

By KC Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

A Higbee, Mo., woman pleaded guilty in federal court today to stealing nearly $2.4 million from customers’ accounts at Exchange Bank of Missouri in Fayette, Mo., during a 15-year-long fraud scheme.

Springfield man sentenced to 20 years for sexual exploitation of children

By KC Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

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

U.S. Rep. Cleaver votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By KC Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

Joplin residents plead guilty in bank fraud conspiracy involving stolen mail

By KC Reporter | Jul 24, 2024

A Joplin, Missouri man and woman have pleaded guilty to stealing mail from Joplin residents as part of a conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud.

Platte County cities: 10 companies received FDA inspections in Q2

By KC Reporter | Jul 23, 2024

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

Federal government approves major disaster declaration requested by Governor Parson

By KC Reporter | Jul 23, 2024

Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that the federal government has approved his request for a major disaster declaration in response to multiple severe weather systems that generated tornadoes, high winds, and flooding across southern Missouri from May 19-27. The declaration makes federal Individual Assistance available to eligible residents in Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, and Texas counties.