Kaylee Obisesan

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

Culture
FIFA World Cup in Kansas City: How safe is it really? 

As Kansas City prepares to host its first FIFA World Cup matches Tuesday and Saturday, officials are hoping recent shootings and team England’s stolen equipment won’t overshadow the festivities. Read More

June 16, 2026
Culture
FIFA World Cup sparks evangelistic efforts

As Kansas City begins welcoming a projected 650,000 visitors for the FIFA World Cup 2026, churches and local ministries are ramping up their efforts to spread the gospel and provide biblical… Read More

June 12, 2026
Culture
Weekend fun: Kansas City to enjoy 10th annual Arts in the Park 

The Kansas City area will celebrate its 10th annual Arts in the Park event this weekend, along with family-friendly soccer fun at Crown Center and a Sand Cinema outdoor… Read More

June 12, 2026
Public Education
University of Kansas required to teach DEI, ongoing probe reveals 

An ongoing investigation by watchdog organization Accuracy in Media continues to reveal woke ideology being taught in Kansas public universities despite… Read More

June 10, 2026
Courts
New conversion therapy ban drafted for Kansas City amid repeal backlash 

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas introduced a replacement for the city’s prior conversion therapy ban on Tuesday. Lucas and Councilman Johnathan Duncan developed a new ordinance with… Read More

June 5, 2026