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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
Kansas City man pleads guilty after 16 dogs rescued from dogfighting ring 

A Kansas City man pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple dogfighting charges after Kansas City law enforcement rescued 16 dogs – four of which were pregnant – from his possession… Read More

July 8, 2026
Government
Missouri, Kansas to receive millions in disaster assistance after approval from President Trump 

President Donald Trump has approved millions of dollars in disaster aid for Missouri and Kansas following damage from April storms. Missouri Trump approved $27.6 million for Missouri… Read More

July 8, 2026
Courts
2 Kansas City-area court employees sentenced for stealing nearly $1 million from taxpayers 

Two former Wyandotte County District Court employees have been sentenced for stealing almost $1 million in taxpayer funds through their positions in the accounting office. Julia Roberts,… Read More

July 7, 2026
Culture
FIFA revokes Balogun red card after Trump intervenes; will play vs. Belgium 

FIFA has suspended a red card issued to U.S. star striker Folarin Balogun, which would have prohibited him from playing in Monday night’s match against Belgium, after President Donald… Read More

July 6, 2026
Culture
Ways to celebrate America 250, other events in Kansas City this weekend 

America’s 250th birthday will be celebrated this weekend and the Kansas City-area has several festivities planned, including fireworks, World Cup watch parties, free admission to the Museum of BBQ… Read More

July 2, 2026