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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
Missouri woman in polyamorous ‘throuple’ relationship sentenced for child sex abuse

A Missouri woman involved in a polyamorous relationship has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing children alongside the other two people in the relationship. Read More

August 31, 2026
Culture
Festivals, Hello Kitty Cafe, outdoor movies coming to Kansas City this weekend 

As the fall months quickly approach, family fun in the Kansas City area continues this weekend with several festivals and other activities. Tiblow Days Festival The… Read More

August 28, 2026
Public Education
Several Kansas City-area teachers accused of child exploitation

As Kansas City-area schools start back up, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri has released information about five school staff who have been charged with child exploitation crimes.  … Read More

August 27, 2026
Courts
Karmelo Anthony denied new trial, murder conviction stands 

A Texas judge has denied a motion for a new trial in the case of Karmelo Anthony, who was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of… Read More

August 25, 2026
Courts
New Western District of Missouri judge nominated 

President Donald Trump has nominated an attorney in the Department of Justice (DOJ) to be the new judge of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Read More

August 24, 2026