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Kaylee Obisesan

Kaylee Obisesan is a Heartlander staff reporter based in Kansas City, Missouri. A Miami University graduate, she has also reported for news outlets in Indiana and Ohio.

Culture
World Cup ‘pride match’ draws muted response, as ‘pride month’ ends 

The LGBTQ community expected the World Cup “pride match” in Seattle to end “pride month” with a bang, but the event drew a more subdued response than some supporters anticipated. Read More

July 1, 2026
Culture
Kansas City ranks best local market, top 2 World Cup host city despite negative predictions 

Despite its doubters, Kansas City is the top local market for watching the World Cup and is ranked second best among host cities – with the most local engagement and… Read More

June 30, 2026
Courts
Kansas City man sentenced for child porn after secretly recording girlfriend’s young daughter

A Kansas City, Kansas, man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for secretly recording his girlfriend’s young daughter to produce child pornography. Jeffrey Lyons, 33, started taking nude… Read More

June 30, 2026
Culture
Weekend fun in Kansas City: Ballet, fireworks, NERF battles, more 

As summer continues at full speed and anticipation builds for America’s 250th birthday on July 4, Kansas City residents have multiple opportunities for family fun this weekend. Dramatic Truth… Read More

June 26, 2026
Culture
World Cup traffic to test Kansas City once again

Kansas City’s transportation and stadium procedures will be put to the test Thursday evening as fans head to the third match held at Kansas City Stadium – more than a… Read More

June 25, 2026