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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.

Public Education
Bell-to-bell cell bans may not show significant changes in the numbers, but clear classroom improvements are evident

Studies of American schools with bell-to-bell cellphone bans – which include schools in Missouri and Kansas – may not reveal an immediate improvement in quantitative areas such as standardized… Read More

September 2, 2026
Culture
WATCH: Boat flips at Lake of the Ozarks after surpassing 200 mph 

A powerboat team competing at Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks over the weekend crashed after hitting a shocking speed of 213 mph, flipping in the air and miraculously landing right-side-up. Driver… Read More

September 1, 2026
Courts
Last remaining Chiefs rally suspect racks up additional charges

The final alleged shooter from the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting was issued 14 additional felony charges Friday. Lyndell Mays was originally… Read More

August 31, 2026
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