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Governor Parson announces two judicial appointments

By KC Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 11th and 24th Judicial Circuits.

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Governor Parson announces trade mission to strengthen ties with Panama

By KC Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

Jefferson City — From August 10-13, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will travel to the Republic of Panama for an international trade mission. Panama is a key trade partner for Missouri, with $37 million in exports in 2023.

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Clinton man sentenced for receiving child pornography

By KC Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

A Clinton, Mo., man who is a registered sex offender has been sentenced in federal court for receiving child pornography over the internet.

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Diocese initiates canonical investigation following allegation against deacon

By KC Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

On August 1, the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph became aware of an accusation of inappropriate sexual contact with a minor between 1982-1984 in the Archdiocese of St. Louis made against Brother Ralph Wehner through a pending lawsuit. An initial investigation was immediately launched by the diocese to determine any potential connection to Deacon Ralph Wehner who is assigned to the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.

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Student body in Jackson County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By KC Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

Enrollment data for the 14 universities in Jackson County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Lawson man pleads guilty to distributing child pornography

By KC Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

A Lawson, Missouri man, who is a registered sex offender, pleaded guilty in federal court today to distributing child pornography over the internet.

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Lee’s Summit man sentenced for sextortion scheme involving minors

By KC Reporter | Aug 6, 2024

A Lee’s Summit, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for a sextortion scheme in which he threatened victims, including minors, to extort them into sending him pornographic images and videos of themselves.

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3 companies in cities within Platte County received three inspections in July

By KC Reporter | Aug 4, 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Platte County that received three FDA inspections in July, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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KC Reporter area weekly mass times

By KC Reporter | Aug 3, 2024

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

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How many companies in cities in Jackson County received FDA inspections in July?

By KC Reporter | Aug 3, 2024

There were four companies in cities associated with Jackson County that received four FDA inspections in July, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Cities located in Clay County saw FDA inspections of 3 companies in July

By KC Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Clay County that received three FDA inspections in July, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Kansas City man pleads guilty in connection with Super Bowl rally mass shooting

By KC Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

A second 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.

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Governor Parson grants three pardons for July

By KC Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

Jefferson City — For the month of July 2024, Governor Mike Parson granted three pardons pursuant to Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Official documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and have been sent to the individuals.

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Governor Parson announces four judicial appointments

By KC Reporter | Aug 2, 2024

Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 13th, 19th, 22nd, and 27th Judicial Circuits.

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How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Cass County in July?

By KC Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

There were four companies in cities associated with Cass County that received four FDA inspections in July, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Kansas City woman pleads guilty to involvement in $900K Covid relief fraud

By KC Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

A Kansas City, Mo., woman pleaded guilty in federal court today to her role in two separate conspiracies that resulted in more than $900,000 in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans being issued under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

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Missouri governor issues executive order banning unregulated psychoactive cannabis sales

By KC Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

Jefferson City — Today, during a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Parson announced that he has issued Executive Order 24-10, which prohibits the sale of foods containing psychoactive cannabis compounds in the State of Missouri unless originating from an "approved source." The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) will take steps to embargo and condemn these products. The order also prohibits psychoactive cannabis products from being sold at retail establishments holding a liquor license.

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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.

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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.

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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.