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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.

Culture
Top Kansas medical school supports child sex-change org despite state ban, growing criticism from experts

A leading Kansas medical school receiving millions of dollars in taxpayer funding trains physicians in sex-change surgeries for adults – but it supports an organization… Read More

July 22, 2026
Government
Kansas governor denies clemency for Carr brothers convicted in Wichita Massacre 

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has denied requests to commute the death sentences of two brothers convicted of torturing and murdering multiple people during a weeklong crime spree. Photo… Read More

July 20, 2026
Culture
Missouri, Kansas, Iowa men charged with child sex crimes

Multiple men from Kansas, Missouri and Iowa have been charged with child sex crimes in separate cases. Kansas Ruben Gutierrez II, 25, of Lenexa, Kansas,… Read More

July 17, 2026
Government
DHS anti-trafficking operation rescues 8 children in Kansas City amid public scrutiny

Eight children have been rescued from human trafficking and 14 people arrested during the World Cup in Kansas City, but Homeland Security officials continue to face pushback… Read More

July 14, 2026
Culture
Punching above its weight: World Cup’s smallest host city – Kansas City – celebrates successful run

Kansas City hosted its last World Cup 2026 match on Saturday, and visitors from around the world along with American media are celebrating the city’s success as a host. Read More

July 13, 2026