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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.

Politics
‘Historic moment for Kansas’: Democrats win Senate, attorney general races and take lead in governor’s race 

Kansas Democrats scored a historic set of victories in the midterm elections, flipping a U.S. Senate seat, winning the attorney general’s race and putting Cindy Holscher ahead in the… Read More

November 4, 2026
Courts
Kansas City rapper pleads guilty to illegal weapon possession 

A Kansas City, Kansas, rapper has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon after posting images of himself with guns. SleazyWorld Go, whose… Read More

November 4, 2026
Government
BREAKING: Escaped murderer caught in Missouri after weeklong manhunt 

A convicted murderer who escaped a Tennessee prison more than a week ago has been found and captured in Missouri. Jacob Allen Morley was serving a life… Read More

November 3, 2026
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Politics
‘All eyes are on Missouri’: Governor Kehoe, pro-life advocates say vote yes on Amend 3 

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe joined pro-life advocates in a final rally around the state for Missouri’s Amendment 3 on the eve of the midterm elections. “Amendment 3… Read More

November 2, 2026
Culture
New FIFA World Cup stats reveal Kansas City welcomed more visitors than expected  

Despite being the smallest FIFA World Cup host city of 2026, Kansas City received more visitors during the tournament than expected, although their spending fell short of predictions. Read More

October 30, 2026