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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.

Government
JD Vance visits Kansas City business to tout pro-America manufacturing

Vice President JD Vance visited a Kansas City manufacturing business Monday to speak on the importance of goods “Made in America.” Milbank Manufacturing is nearing its 100-year anniversary… Read More

May 18, 2026
Courts
Missouri middle school teacher charged with child sex crimes 

A teacher at suburban Kansas City’s Park Hill School District is facing multiple charges of attempted child exploitation. Richard Villigram, who taught at Plaza Middle School, was… Read More

April 24, 2026
Culture
Kansas City Royals, Hallmark announce partnership for downtown stadium

The Kansas City Royals and Hallmark Cards announced a new partnership to create an 85-acre multi-use development at Crown Center as a home for the Royals and the Hallmark… Read More

April 22, 2026
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Culture
Kansas City Council approves Royals negotiations, residents call for public vote 

City Council passed an ordinance Thursday approving the next steps in finding a permanent home for the Kansas City Royals. However, some residents are asking why there will not… Read More

April 20, 2026
Kansas, School Choice
School choice win: Kansas becomes 29th state to participate in Trump’s tax credit program

Kansas became the 29th state to opt in to President Donald Trump’s school choice program after overriding the Democrat governor’s veto last week. Read More

April 16, 2026