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Braden Bates

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As seen in: KSHB-TV (Kansas City, MO), WCVB-TV (Boston, MA), WESH-TV (Orlando, FL), KAKE-TV (Wichita, KS), KSTU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT), WBAL-TV (Baltimore, MD), WLWT-TV (Cincinnati, OH), WPBF-TV (Palm Beach Gardens, FL), WMUR-TV (Manchester, NH), KCRA-TV (Sacramento, CA), KMBC-TV (Kansas City, MO) and
Digital Content Producer at KJRH 2 News Oklahoma.

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I am a multimedia journalist/reporter at KJRH 2 News Oklahoma, passionate about storytelling and news. You can primarily catch me as the morning show reporter working alongside our anchor and meteorologist to bring breaking overnight news and set expectations for people's days and the week ahead.

My career has given me a strong background in researching, pitching newsworthy stories, reporting on deadline, and editing both film and written works. As a multimedia journalist, I’ve strived to be a…

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Oklahoma AG responds to Supreme Court not taking charter school case

Oklahoma AG responds to Supreme Court not taking charter school case

The U.S. Supreme Court turned away the case of Charter Day Inc v. Peltier sending it back to the lower courts.

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What happens if Tulsa Public Schools loses accreditation?

What happens if Tulsa Public Schools loses accreditation?

Over a year after the State Board of Education voted 4-2 to demote Tulsa Public Schools' accreditation, many …

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US Supreme Court lifts stay on Hooper v. Tulsa

US Supreme Court lifts stay on Hooper v. Tulsa

The U.S. Supreme Court lifted a stay on Hooper v. Tulsa. This case impacts tribal jurisdiction in Oklahoma.

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OSBI identifies woman, 3 children killed in Verdigris murder-suicide

OSBI identifies woman, 3 children killed in Verdigris murder-suicide

Sources confirmed to 2 News there was a triple murder-suicide in Verdigris on Thursday evening.

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Saint Francis spreads grief counseling support to Muskogee and surrounding areas

Saint Francis spreads grief counseling support to Muskogee and surrounding areas

Saint Francis Hospice is expanding group grief counseling services to Muskogee as they introduce a new hospic…

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Oklahoma AG to represent Oklahoma in opposition of Gov. Stitts gaming compacts

Oklahoma AG to represent Oklahoma in opposition of Gov. Stitts gaming compacts

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond to represent Oklahoma in lawsuit over tribal gaming compacts signe…

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KC transportation ran smoothly for Ecuador, Curacao match after rocky start

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NewsLocal NewsMissouriJackson County Actions Facebook Tweet Email Prev Next KSHB 41 Posted KSHB 41 News reporter Braden Bates covers parts of Jackson County, Missouri, including Lee's Summit. Send Braden a story idea by e-mail. Transportation to the Kansas City Stadium for the Ecuador vs. Curacao match was running smoothly, according to people waiting in fast moving lines at the Graceway park and ride. Some fans arrived hours prior to the match's start time to ensure they'd make it on time.
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Ecuador, Curacao soccer fans partied at FIFA Fan Festival Friday before Saturday's match in Kansas City

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NewsLocal News2026 FIFA World Cup Actions Facebook Tweet Email Prev Next KSHB 41 Posted KSHB 41 News reporter Braden Bates covers parts of Jackson County, Missouri, including Lee's Summit. Send Braden a story idea by e-mail. Ecuador and Curacao fans packed the FIFA Fan Festival on Friday night ahead of their Saturday night FIFA World Cup 26 match at Kansas City Stadium. The celebration featured an Ecuador banderazo that drew a large crowd of supporters.
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Not just soccer is bringing fans together in Kansas City, but connections also made through food

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KSHB 41 News reporter Braden Bates covers parts of Jackson County, Missouri, including Lee's Summit. Send Braden a story idea by e-mail. As Kansas City hosted its first FIFA World Cup 26 match Tuesday night between Algeria and Argentina, a mix of cultures collided.
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My current job. I'm a Digital Content Producer.

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