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Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan is Executive Editor of The Heartlander. A Kansas City native, he’s been an award-winning reporter, editor and opinion writer at newspapers in Kansas, Missouri, Georgia and Texas.

Elections, Kansas
Amid an investigation of possible fraud in the 2020 election, Johnson County may still destroy the ballots

The destruction of Johnson County’s 2020 general election ballots appears imminent, despite an ongoing sheriff’s investigation into the vote’s integrity and a citizen watchdog’s firm belief there was… Read More

December 12, 2023
Josh Hawley
Hawley not giving up in effort to extend and expand federal compensation for victims of atomic bomb-era radiation

Josh Hawley is playing both offense and defense in his continuing attempt to get the federal government to compensate victims of atomic bomb-era radiation in Missouri and elsewhere. Read More

December 8, 2023
Kansas City
KC police chief takes photo with political candidate after lower-ranking officer was ousted for being around politics

One of Kansas City’s top cops was forced out last year after his patrol car was used in a political ad – yet the current police chief this… Read More

December 7, 2023
Housing, Kansas City
KC ordinance barring landlords from relying on financial, criminal, eviction history could make housing less affordable, available

A proposed ordinance that would prohibit Kansas City landlords from “discrimination” against renters on the basis of credit worthiness, past evictions, criminal convictions or even source of income… Read More

December 5, 2023
Josh Hawley
Congressional leaders have moral obligation to keep radiation victims’ fund in defense budget, Hawley argues

Calling it a “moral imperative,” Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley on Monday held a national press call to urge the continued inclusion of his radiation victims… Read More

December 4, 2023