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Former KC officer convicted of fraud involving anti-crime charity funds

A former police officer from Kansas City, Missouri, has been found guilty in a federal court for misusing over $200,000 in donations intended for an anti-crime charity.

By KC Reporter | Feb 21, 2025

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Columbia doctor admits guilt in false statements case involving Medicare

A Columbia, Missouri physician has admitted guilt in a federal court to making false statements related to healthcare.

By KC Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

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Local Government Meetings today in City of Kansas City

By KC Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

City of Kansas City Local Government Meetings today.

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Governor Kehoe orders elimination of DEI programs in Missouri state agencies

By KC Reporter | Feb 18, 2025

Governor Mike Kehoe of Missouri has signed Executive Order 25-18, mandating the elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across all state agencies.

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Government events this week in City of Kansas City: Feb. 16-22

By KC Reporter | Feb 17, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Kansas City this week.

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Governor orders flags at half-staff for fallen soldier Shelbe Faye Butner

By KC Reporter | Feb 14, 2025

Governor Mike Kehoe has directed that both U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at all government buildings in Macon County on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

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Governor Kehoe announces judicial appointment and fills board vacancies

By KC Reporter | Feb 14, 2025

Governor Mike Kehoe has announced several appointments, including a new Associate Circuit Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit and members for various boards and commissions.

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Local Government Meetings today in City of Kansas City

By KC Reporter | Feb 12, 2025

City of Kansas City Local Government Meetings today.

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Kansas City

By KC Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

City of Kansas City City Council Meeting starting at 10 am today — here's what you need to know!

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Government events this week in City of Kansas City: Feb. 9-15

By KC Reporter | Feb 10, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Kansas City this week.

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Federal employees indicted for alleged theft of $72K treasury check

By KC Reporter | Feb 10, 2025

Employees from the IRS and U.S. Postal Service have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Missouri, for their alleged involvement in the theft and cashing of a U.S. Treasury check.

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Missouri governor signs executive order ahead of severe winter weather

By KC Reporter | Feb 10, 2025

Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Executive Order 25-17 in anticipation of hazardous winter weather forecasted to affect Missouri starting February 11.

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Local Government Meetings today in City of Kansas City

By KC Reporter | Feb 5, 2025

City of Kansas City Local Government Meetings today.

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Strafford man indicted for alleged firearm and meth trafficking

By KC Reporter | Feb 5, 2025

A man from Strafford, Missouri, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly trafficking firearms and methamphetamine.

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Kansas City

By KC Reporter | Feb 3, 2025

City of Kansas City City Council Meeting starting at 10 am today — here's what you need to know!

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Government events this week in City of Kansas City: Feb. 2-8

By KC Reporter | Feb 3, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Kansas City this week.

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Flags ordered at half-staff to honor fallen firefighter Captain Christopher Mykel Clevenger

By KC Reporter | Feb 3, 2025

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that U.S. and Missouri flags will be flown at half-staff in Pettis and Saline counties, as well as at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City and firehouses statewide.

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Western District of Missouri collects over $9.7 million in fiscal year 2024

By KC Reporter | Feb 3, 2025

U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore announced that the Western District of Missouri has collected over $9.7 million in criminal and civil actions for Fiscal Year 2024.