Braden Bates

A sixth grader from Lee's Summit is heading back to Washington, D.C., after spelling her way past 38 competitors to earn a spot at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Erica Green was found dismembered in a wooded area across the street from Hibbs Park in Kansas City just days before her fourth birthday. Her story still resonates 25 years later.

Family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Saveion McConnell, a 19-year-old from Lee's Summit who was shot and killed by a Lafayette County Sheriff's deputy in early May.

The Little Blue River, which runs through several Jackson County cities including Lee's Summit, is receiving increased attention as plans move forward to address flooding concerns.

A civil rights law firm is conducting a civil investigation into the death of Saveion McConnell, a 19-year-old from Lee's Summit who was shot and killed by a Lafayette County deputy as police were responding to another shooting.

Families and filmmakers gathered at a film premiere to share stories about food allergies and the life-threatening consequences that can follow when life-saving medications are not close enough.

Rotary Club members across the Kansas City area are opening their homes to Argentine Rotary members as part of the club's Friendship Exchange Program during the World Cup.

A video of a car narrowly missing a rider on a motorbike in Lee's Summit sparked hundreds of responses on Facebook and is prompting new conversations about e-bikes and electric motorbikes in the Kansas City metro.

Lee's Summit's brand new Joint Operations Facility is open, bringing fire and police communications together in a shared space as the $30 million building nears its final finishing touches.

The Savannah Bananas brought two sold-out games to Kauffman Stadium this weekend, drawing fans of all ages and shining a spotlight on a piece of baseball history.