KSHB 41 reporter Charlie Keegan covers politics on both sides of the state line. If you have a story idea to share, you can send Charlie an email at charlie.keegan@kshb.com. Legislators in Jackson ...

After being sworn in as interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota addresses the crowd on hand at the Historic Truman Courthouse in Independence on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He replaces Frank ...

Jackson County Executive Phil Levota is addressing the county's inconsistent processes for churches to refile for tax exemptions, aiming to standardize it and ensure compliance with the law.

Jackson County property owners spoke before a Missouri House special committee this week about receiving huge property tax increases — with few options for appeals. “There’s no transparency; there’s ...

KSHB 41 reporter Charlie Keegan first met Ross Lowdon in 2023. Lowdon called Charlie asking him to find out if owners are still eligible for tax credits after selling their property. Share your story ...

It’s been two years since the 2023 property assessment cycle sent Jackson County homeowners into a frenzy. Taxpayers flooded the county with tens of thousands of appeals and a class action lawsuit, ...

After Jackson County's 2023 property tax assessments, homes saw an average of 30% increase in assessed values, with some homes receiving a hike of 100% or more. This week, a judge ruled the Missouri ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After several years of debates and legal battles regarding property taxes in Jackson County, voters headed to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether the property tax assessor’s role ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Three Jackson County legislators asked the Missouri State Tax Commission to intervene in the county’s property tax appeals on Wednesday. They said a mandatory deadline has ...

In a huge win for Jackson County, Missouri, taxpayers in the ongoing battle against the 2023 property tax assessments, a judge just ruled for the Missouri State Tax Commission and against Jackson ...

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Facing long lines and bills sent out later than usual, Clay County announced a one-month extension for taxpayers to get property taxes paid. But in Jackson County, where there have ...