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Diocese announces new deanery structure effective Sept 1 2024

By KC Reporter | Aug 28, 2024

The Diocese of Kansas City – Saint Joseph has announced a new deanery structure that will take effect on September 1, 2024. The redefinition aims to foster pastoral care through common action among neighboring parishes.

Local Government Meeting today in City of Kansas City

By KC Reporter | Aug 27, 2024

City of Kansas City City Council Meeting starting at 2 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Lebanon man sentenced to 25 years for child sexual exploitation

By KC Reporter | Aug 27, 2024

A Lebanon, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for sexually exploiting children from several different countries.

Springfield business owner indicted for illegal firearm possession

By KC Reporter | Aug 27, 2024

A Springfield, Mo., business owner was indicted by a federal grand jury today for illegally possessing a firearm.

Independence man indicted for trafficking fentanyl and illegal firearms

By KC Reporter | Aug 27, 2024

An Independence, Mo., man was indicted by a federal grand jury today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and illegally possessing firearms.

Joplin man receives over two decades sentence for drug trafficking

By KC Reporter | Aug 26, 2024

A Joplin, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and for illegally possessing firearms.

Former Willard mayor sentenced for $300K fraud involving truck drivers

By KC Reporter | Aug 26, 2024

A former mayor and alderman of Willard, Missouri, was sentenced in federal court today for a five-year-long scheme in which he used personal identity information to steal nearly $300,000 from more than 500 truck drivers who worked for his employer.

Which former KC Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By KC Reporter | Aug 25, 2024

These former KC Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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KC Reporter area weekly mass times

By KC Reporter | Aug 24, 2024

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

Nevada man sentenced to 20 years for leading meth distribution conspiracy

By KC Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

A Nevada, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for leading a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

Governor Parson announces two judicial appointments

By KC Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 21st and 22nd Judicial Circuits.

New Franklin man pleads guilty after failed bank robbery attempt

By KC Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

A New Franklin, Mo., man has pleaded guilty in federal court to attempting to rob a local bank but being foiled when the front door was locked.

Governor criticizes secretary's refusal on cannabis regulation affecting children's safety

By KC Reporter | Aug 22, 2024

Jefferson City — Yesterday, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft refused to sign off on the emergency rulemaking process associated with Governor Mike Parson's Executive Order 24-10, which prohibits the sale of unregulated psychoactive cannabis products. In response, Governor Parson expressed his deep dissatisfaction and issued a formal rebuke.

Medical experts release findings on remains of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster

By KC Reporter | Aug 22, 2024

Most Reverend Bishop James V. Johnston of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph has released the results of an examination and evaluation by medical experts concerning the remains of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB.

Jefferson City man sentenced to 16 years for armed bank robbery

By KC Reporter | Aug 22, 2024

A Jefferson City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for the armed robbery of a Jefferson City credit union.

Two Columbia men plead guilty in federal court for bank fraud conspiracy

By KC Reporter | Aug 20, 2024

Two Columbia Men Plead Guilty to Bank Fraud Conspiracy

Governor Parson concludes final trade mission highlighting $3 billion investment success

By KC Reporter | Aug 19, 2024

Jefferson City — Governor Parson recently concluded his final trade mission, marking a series of efforts aimed at enhancing Missouri's economic standing. Throughout these missions, Parson emphasized the state's central location, low taxes, robust economy, skilled workforce, and improving infrastructure.