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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
Stay-at-home parenting could be more feasible if new Trump family aid change is approved 

The Trump administration has drafted a plan to support traditional families by giving money to married, stay-at-home parents so they can spend time raising their families without financial burden. Read More

September 8, 2026
Politics
New GOP nominee named for Missouri district following opponent’s drug charge 

Louise Secker has been named the new Republican nominee for Missouri House District 161 as charges are pending against her primary opponent, who narrowly won the race after he… Read More

September 8, 2026
Culture
Labor Day weekend brings festivals to Kansas City area 

The heat will still be turned up this weekend, but that won’t stop the fall festivals in the Kansas City area – SantiCaliGon Days, Irish Fest and Hummingbird Festival… Read More

September 4, 2026
Government
New Kansas City disease dashboard launched by health department

A public dashboard displaying communicable disease rates in Kansas City – which includes illnesses such as COVID-19 and cyclosporiasis – has been released by the Kansas City Health Department… Read More

September 3, 2026
Culture
6 American churches devastated by fires; many cases still under investigation

Several historic churches across the United States have tragically burned down over the last few weeks with investigations ongoing. One arson suspect in custody.  Churches in Montana, Mississippi,… Read More

September 3, 2026