Braden Bates is a Multimedia Journalist at 2 News. He covers a diverse range of topics, including professional sports, business and economics, as well as events and conferences, with a particular focus on international sports leagues and real estate development. Braden's work has been featured in various outlets, including FOX 13 (KSTU-TV) and NewsChannel 21 / NPG of Oregon.
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Braden Bates primarily focuses on local news, particularly crime, law enforcement, and government & politics in the United States, with a specific focus on Oklahoma and Tulsa. His coverage heavily features breaking news and evolving stories.
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By: Braden Bates
Lee's Summit's City Council spent more than two hours Tuesday discussing the future of its municipal court, which has faced numerous complaints over long wait times. Judges have said the court is under water because of a lack of resources and outdated processes.
By: Braden Bates
Cleanup efforts are still underway in Kansas City, Kansas, after storms this week caused widespread damage and left residents without electricity.
By: Braden Bates
Kansas City, Kansas residents are over half a week without power following overnight storms on Aug. 18. A new activation is bringing big businesses into the recovery effort alongside the neighbors and nonprofits already on the ground.
By: Braden Bates
The Lee's Summit City Council is divided on whether an elected judge can receive a salary increase during an elected term. Municipal court judges say it's needed, as they might work additional duties.
By: Braden Bates
Preseason games offer so much for fans. Whether it was their first game or 500th, Arrowhead Stadium showed why it’s fans were born to be in Chiefs Kingdom.
By: Braden Bates
The Liberty community and many others are rallying around the family of MicahJo Barnett after he suffered a medical emergency at William Jewell College during the football team's season opener.
By: Braden Bates
The Lee's Summit R-7 School District said it's projecting a $7 to $10 million budget hold because of declines in funding from local, state and federal levels.
By: Braden Bates
The Lee's Summit School District is projecting a $7 to $10 million budget shortfall this school year. The school board must decide whether to raise property taxes or cut up to 200 jobs.
By: Braden Bates
"We, the family of Micah Jo Barnett, are deeply saddened by his death...This is a very difficult time for our entire family."
By: Braden Bates
Two former Chiefs players and firefighters from Station 3 in Lee's Summit came together to surprise a firefighter with two tickets to the Chiefs season opener and getting to throw the first pass.
