Multiple incentives were added to Chris Jones' restructured contract that would allow him to earn considerably more money this season than he would have otherwise.

Lee's Summit filed a lawsuit against Jackson County over its property assessments, saying the county violated state law. "The county still won’t get it right, and Lee’s Summit just can’t wait any longer,” Mayor Bill Baird said.

The grand opening concludes a three-year process for the $75 million project, the largest in the zoo's history. It features 8,000 creatures in 34 exhibits.

The grand opening concludes a three-year process for the $75 million project, the largest in the zoo's history. It features 8,000 creatures in 34 exhibits.

Mayor Quinton Lucas introduces legislation to further negotiations between the city and a consortium supporting plans for a solar array not far from Kansas City International Airport.

Mayor Quinton Lucas introduces legislation to further negotiations between the city and a consortium supporting plans for a solar array not far from Kansas City International Airport.