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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
Woman sentenced for setting fire to alleged Kansas City ICE holding facility 

The Kansas City woman who set fire to a reported Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility earlier this year has been sentenced to two years in prison. Dara… Read More

October 29, 2026
Culture
Crackgate: New iPhone Duo users experience display issues worldwide 

Some users who purchased Apple’s new $2,000 foldable iPhone have seen the screen break within hours of purchase, including one user whose phone broke before setup was completed. Read More

October 29, 2026
Culture
Kansas City teens gather at Plaza amid reports of large weekend fight 

More than 60 Kansas City teenagers were involved in a large fight over the weekend at an outdoor shopping district, according to multiple reports. Read More

October 28, 2026
Courts
Lawsuit over ‘unconstitutional’ Kansas City Chiefs stadium plan dropped 

A lawsuit against Kansas over the new Kansas City Chiefs stadium and the preservation of local control has been resolved, and the case will be dismissed. Kansas… Read More

October 28, 2026
Courts
Man charged with fatally shooting visiting girlfriend at Kansas City hospital 

A Kansas City man has been charged with shooting and killing his girlfriend inside an area hospital. James F. Lawson, a convicted Missouri felon, is accused of… Read More

October 26, 2026