HeyJaredLauren Schwentker
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Midtown Costco closes, set to reopen as business center in 2027 (opens the original)
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — KSHB 41 News reporter Lauren Schwentker covers stories in the Northland, including in Clay and Platte counties. Have a story idea? Send her an email. Shoppers packed Costco on Linwood Boulevard on Thursday as the Midtown location served its final day before closing and beginning its transition into a Costco Business Center. Many customers said they were disappointed by the change, which will require them to travel farther for a traditional Costco shopping experience. “There’s
Jackson County taxpayers can now look online for their estimated property tax credit (opens the original)
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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota held a town hall Tuesday night in Independence to explain how and when taxpayers will get money back after properties were overassessed in 2023 and 2024. Taxpayers learned their properties were assessed at more than 15% during those years. LeVota broke down how residents can look up an estimate of their tax credit in a searchable online database. "What you see on the website is going to be an estimate," he told the crowd. "Your final tax c
Cool Crest employees walk out after missing multiple paychecks (opens the original)
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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Employees at Cool Crest Family Fun Center in Independence walked out last week after not receiving multiple paychecks, temporarily closing the venue. Manager Elise Warren said she is missing several paychecks. Her last paycheck was dated Sept. 19, and she said she worked multiple shifts after that date. She shared screenshots of her pay stubs as evidence. "It's ridiculous," Warren said. "We don't know what else to do, and we deserve our money." Warren said she is not optimist
Royals fans reflect on season, look ahead to new stadium as final home game arrives (opens the original)
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KANSAS CITY — Kansas City Royals fans packed the parking lots at Kauffman Stadium for the team's last home game of the season Sunday. Many tailgated before heading inside—some after watching the Chiefs game earlier in the day. The mood was celebratory despite a season that didn't go as planned for many fans. For many, the day was about more than baseball. Even with a disappointing season, fans remained upbeat about the team's talent and direction. "Great, we have great talent on the team. It did
Rising mortgage rates above 7% push Kansas City homebuyers toward renting, cash deals (opens the original)
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — KSHB 41 News reporter Lauren Schwentker covers stories in the Northland, including in Clay and Platte counties. Have a story idea? Send her an email. Mortgage rates topping 7% are making it harder for first-time homebuyers in the Kansas City area to enter the market, with some choosing to rent instead and others turning to cash offers to compete. Taylor Smith said the financial reality of homeownership pushed her to stay in a rental. "It's just getting harder and harder for us
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