Ilana Arougheti

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As Lee's Summit eyes new downtown housing, 28 new townhomes could be in the works

By: Ilana Arougheti

A $10.5 million townhouse development could soon pop up just off of Main Street in Lee's Summit as the city looks to expand its portfolio of downtown housing options.

The Kansas City Star

Popular Kansas grocery chain could open in shuttered Independence department store

By: Ilana Arougheti

Independence Planning Commission voted Tuesday to rezone the area to a commercial district, which would allow the grocery store to move in.

The Kansas City Star

Will John Perkins be pulled from Independence City Council? Voters decide next week

By: Ilana Arougheti

After weeks of signature collection and a failed opposition lawsuit, a special election to potentially recall John Perkins is days away.

The Kansas City Star

Vending machine brings free Narcan, health supplies to Raytown. How it works

By: Ilana Arougheti

The new vending machine outside Synergy One Lending in Raytown doesn't take dollar bills and doesn't have any snacks inside -- but it could be used to save someone's life.

The Kansas City Star

Lee's Summit must offer cheaper, smaller and more housing options, report says

By: Ilana Arougheti

As the population of Lee's Summit continues to grow, city leaders are starting to discuss how to change local housing policies in order to create more options for long-term residents.

The Kansas City Star

In historic vote, Independence residents recall councilman John Perkins

By: Ilana Arougheti

Independence city councilmember John Perkins was the subject of a historic recall effort this summer. Now, voters have removed him from the dais.

The Kansas City Star

Independence residents oust longtime councilmember John Perkins. What happens next?

By: Ilana Arougheti

Independence residents voted to recall John Perkins from the city council in a historic election Tuesday. Now, they must vote to replace him.

The Kansas City Star

Independence voters have now ousted 3 of 5 councilmembers who backed data center funding

By: Ilana Arougheti

When the Independence City Council passed billions of dollars in unpopular tax breaks for a hyperscale artificial intelligence data center under

The Kansas City Star

After Jackson County tax credits pass, Lee’s Summit schools face budget shortfall

By: Ilana Arougheti

The Lee’s Summit school district is facing a $7 million to $10 million budget deficit, with the board set to vote on either levy rollbacks or layoffs.

The Kansas City Star

Independence delays vote on new data center rules as residents demand more oversight

By: Ilana Arougheti

The Independence City Council is about halfway through a six-month moratorium on zoning approvals for new data centers and battery energy storage sites in the city.