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Local Government Meeting today in City of Kansas City

City of Kansas City Local Government Meeting today.

By KC Reporter | Dec 20, 2024

Lee’s Summit teacher faces federal charges for alleged child pornography offenses

A teacher from Lee’s Summit West High School has been charged in a federal court on allegations related to child pornography.

By KC Reporter | Dec 20, 2024

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Governor Parson appoints three new judges to judicial circuits

By KC Reporter | Dec 20, 2024

Today, Governor Mike Parson announced the appointment of three new judges to the 10th, 13th, and 22nd Judicial Circuits in Missouri.

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Parson concludes term by granting pardons and commutations

By KC Reporter | Dec 20, 2024

Governor Mike Parson of Missouri has granted 16 pardons and approved nine commutations, concluding the remaining clemency petitions of his administration.

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Lawson man sentenced to 17 years for distributing child pornography

By KC Reporter | Dec 20, 2024

A Lawson, Missouri man, Lance M. Berry, has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs delivered the sentence on December 19th, with Berry also receiving a 10-year...

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Diocese reports strong financial position amid strategic changes

By KC Reporter | Dec 20, 2024

The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph has released its annual financial report, presenting a detailed overview of the diocese's fiscal health and stewardship practices.

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Local Government Meetings today in City of Kansas City

By KC Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

City of Kansas City Local Government Meetings today.

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Missouri man sentenced to 45 years for producing child pornography

By KC Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

A man from Prairie Home, Missouri, has been sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.

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Priest receives prison sentence for misappropriating church funds

By KC Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

A retired priest from Jefferson City, Missouri, has been sentenced to federal prison for sending $100,000 in stolen church funds to his sister.

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TG Missouri announces $97 million expansion following governor's Japan trip

By KC Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

TG Missouri, a division of Toyoda Gosei, has announced plans to expand its operations in Perryville with an investment of approximately $97 million over the next three years.

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Raytown man indicted on multiple drug trafficking charges

By KC Reporter | Dec 18, 2024

A Raytown, Missouri man has been indicted by a federal grand jury following the discovery of significant quantities of drugs and firearms in his residence.

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Federal grand jury indicts two Kansas City men for illegal firearm trafficking

By KC Reporter | Dec 17, 2024

Two Kansas City men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their involvement in a conspiracy to illegally traffic firearms and for unlawful possession of firearms.

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Missouri's social services director steps down; takes new role as Poplar Bluff City Manager

By KC Reporter | Dec 17, 2024

Governor Mike Parson has announced that Robert Knodell, the Director of the Department of Social Services (DSS), will step down from his position on January 13, 2025.

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Missouri electors cast votes for Trump as president-elect

By KC Reporter | Dec 17, 2024

Today in Jefferson City, Missouri's Electoral College members convened at the Missouri State Capitol to cast their votes for the President and Vice President of the United States.

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Fulton man receives over 15-year sentence for meth trafficking

By KC Reporter | Dec 17, 2024

A Fulton, Missouri man has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking.

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Springfield business owner sentenced for multimillion-dollar CARES Act fraud

By KC Reporter | Dec 17, 2024

A Springfield business owner has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his involvement in a wire fraud conspiracy totaling nearly $14 million.