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Kaylee Obisesan

Kaylee Obisesan is a Heartlander staff reporter based in Kansas City, Missouri. A Miami University graduate, she has also reported for news outlets in Indiana and Ohio.

Banks
Senior citizen serial bank robber strikes again in Columbia, Missouri

A 71-year-old serial bank robber whose career stretches over 55 years struck again in a Columbia, Missouri bank robbery on Valentine’s Day. Basil Jacob Kyles allegedly entered The First… Read More

February 23, 2026
Abortion
Kansas House passes three pro-life measures advocating for women’s rights

Three pro-life bills passed on the Kansas House floor on Wednesday.  House Bills 2727, 2729 and 2635 are all on their way to the Senate after a veto-proof… Read More

February 20, 2026
Kansas City
Suspect in Kansas City nightclub murders charged previously in state, federal courts

A man arrested in the shooting deaths of two women and the wounding of two others at a Kansas City nightclub early Sunday has faced both state and federal criminal… Read More

February 19, 2026
Eric Schmitt
Schmitt blasts Democrats for engaging in a ‘war with common sense”

Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt is bluntly calling out Democrats for having reached a level of “absurdity” while  engaging in a “war with common sense.” In recent social media posts and… Read More

February 18, 2026
Kansas City
Olathe voters erupt over anti-ICE social media post tied to school district as it seeks millions in bond election

Voter fury descended this week on the Olathe, Kansas school district during a major school bond election after an anti-ICE social media post allegedly tied to the wife of… Read More

February 17, 2026