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Jackson County tax levies may rise due to tax credits being offered by the county (opens the original)
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LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. — KSHB 41 News reporter Braden Bates covers parts of Jackson County, Missouri, including Lee's Summit. Send Braden a story idea by e-mail. The Lee's Summit School Board voted to partially eliminate a voluntary tax rollback put in place since the 2023-24 Jackson County tax debacle, meaning property taxes will increase for residents. The district's financial advisor said homeowners will see an increase of $120 annually if their home's assessed value is $100,000. Kristin Grubbs, a
Lee's Summit Oktoberfest fenced in, ticketed entry after Downtown Day 'chaos' (opens the original)
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LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. — KSHB 41 News reporter Braden Bates covers parts of Jackson County, Missouri, including Lee's Summit. Send Braden a story idea by e-mail. Lee's Summit's Oktoberfest is moving forward this weekend with new safety measures in place including a fully fenced perimeter and ticketed entry, months after another festival ended in chaos. On June 6, 2026, Downtown Days in Lee's Summit drew a large crowd before the event quickly turned chaotic, according to those who attended. Police res
'I have a future': KC Wellness Court helps support participants by teaching them about business (opens the original)
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — KSHB 41 News reporter Braden Bates covers parts of Jackson County, Missouri, including Lee's Summit. Send Braden a story idea by e-mail. The Kansas City Municipal Court merged the drug and mental health courts to create the Wellness Court. Since its creation in January 2025, the court continues to innovate by creating pilot programs for those going through the court system. The latest is giving the participants lessons on entrepreneurship and the opportunity to start their own
Lee's Summit mayor removes council member as mayor pro tem; ethics questioned (opens the original)
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LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. — KSHB 41 News reporter Braden Bates covers parts of Jackson County, Missouri, including Lee's Summit. Send Braden a story idea by e-mail. Lee's Summit Mayor Beto Lopez removed councilmember Hillary Shields as mayor pro tem, sparking a contentious exchange between the two city leaders. At Tuesday night's city council meeting, Shields addressed the removal, saying she served effectively and carried out the duties she was tasked with. That was followed by claims Shields made that
First responders, veterans and a niece who still misses her uncle reflected on 25 years since 9/11 (opens the original)
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RAYTOWN, Mo. — KSHB 41 News reporter Braden Bates covers parts of Jackson County, Missouri, including Lee's Summit. Send Braden a story idea by e-mail. The family of a service member killed at the Pentagon. A firefighter inspired to serve. A veteran who wanted to re-enlist. 25 years after the Sept. 11 attacks, area residents shared how that day continues to shape their lives. A ceremony was held Friday night at the First Responders Memorial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Raytown. Nasonya Rowell came
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