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Kaylee Obisesan

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

Courts
Kansas businessman sentenced for criminally selling aircraft parts to Russia 

A Kansas business owner has been sentenced to over a year in prison for illegally selling advanced aviation technology to be used on Russian-built aircraft. After Russia… Read More

September 21, 2026
Courts
Suspect charged in fatal shooting of Kansas City-area teen

A minor suspect has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting of a Raytown High School student Wednesday afternoon. Joshua Lewis, a 16-year-old student athlete, was… Read More

September 18, 2026
Culture
Kansas City area to celebrate festivals, Hallmarket this weekend 

With fall right around the corner, the Kansas City area is going to be packed with free festivals and celebrations this weekend. Kansas City Day of Hope… Read More

September 18, 2026
Government
Gov. Kehoe signs executive order to protect Missourians while still equipping law enforcement 

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has become the first governor in the U.S. to implement Flock camera safeguards to protect citizen privacy while still allowing law enforcement to use them. Read More

September 18, 2026
Public Education
Multiple Kansas City-area schools at risk of closure amid declining enrollment 

Several Kansas City-area schools are facing the chopping block as school districts decide how to combat a drop in students. One former elementary school has been sold to the… Read More

September 17, 2026