Nick Haines shares the upcoming week’s biggest news stories, before they unfold.
Voter Registration on Deadline as Sports Fans Pick Sides and Local Municipalities Clash
Chiefs and Royals Clash in Primetime Who’s going to win the battle for eyeballs tonight? Team Royals or Team Chiefs? Your local sports team loyalties are being put to the test due to an unfortunate scheduling clash that has the Royals playing a critical playoff game at the same time the Chiefs are on Monday…
The KC Streetcar Shuts Down and VP Candidates Face Off
The Big Streetcar Shutdown Be warned…Starting today, the Kansas City Streetcar is shutting down for an entire month. That’s not a typo. The transit system’s leaders say they need that time to connect the existing tracks to the new extension line down to the Plaza and UMKC. Also beware… some sections of Main Street will…
Kelce’s Acting Debut, Fall Festival Takeover and More
Kansas City Royals in Limbo Time is running out for the Kansas City Royals. Will the Boys in Blue make it to the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade? Or are those high hopes about to be dashed after an excruciating 7-game losing streak? It’s a make-it-or-break-it week for the team. Only…
Nick’s Pick’s: Mail-in Ballots Concern Officials and More
FIRST PRESIDENTIAL VOTES CAST The presidential election may not be until November, but the first votes will be cast this week. Saturday is the deadline to mail absentee ballots to military and overseas voters in Kansas and Missouri. It comes as a growing number of local election officials are ringing the alarm bells about mail-in…
Nick’s Picks: Top Headlines for Sept. 9
ABORTION AMENDMENT COULD BE AXED FROM THE MO BALLOT A public vote on abortion in Missouri is now in danger of being kicked off the November ballot. A judge ruled Friday that the proposed amendment, which was placed on the ballot after 380,000 Missourians signed a petition, violates state law because it fails to mention…
Nick’s Picks | Dolly Parton in KC, Stadium Tax Revisited and More…
It’s been more than four months since voters rejected funding for a new Royals ballpark and improvements at Arrowhead Stadium. Now Jackson County lawmakers are one step away from putting the issue back on the ballot. But this time with a big twist. ANOTHER STADIUM SALES TAX VOTE Later today, county lawmakers will vote on…
Nick’s Picks | DNC in Chicago, KC Symphony Takes Europe, KCPS Seeks New Funds
Trump VP pick in KC The road to the White House finally cuts through Kansas City this week. Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance will be in Johnson County on Thursday. He is headlining a fundraising reception at a private home in Mission Hills. Currently, Vance has no plans to meet with the public while he’s…
Nick’s Picks | KC Current, State Fair and Taylor Swift
Stay busy this week in Kansas City with local celebrations and sporting events. There are also several local issues to keep your eye on.
Nick’s Picks | Primary Elections, Kamala’s Pick and Chiefs
Get ready for primary elections that are being held in Missouri and Kansas this week. There are plenty of summer entertainment options as well.
Nick’s Picks | Robert Courtney, Primary Elections and Heat
Scorching heat, primary election season and the release of Robert Courtney from prison top this week’s news in Kansas City.
Nick’s Picks | Biden Fallout, Summer Olympics and Olivia Rodrigo
President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign has sent shockwaves through the political system. Here are nine stories to track this week.
Nick’s Picks | Election Season and Weather Heat Up
The Republican National Convention begins today in Milwaukee, less than 48 hours after a gunman tried to assassinate the party’s expected nominee Donald Trump.
Nick’s Picks | Missouri Scrambles to Keep Chiefs, Royals
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is in Kansas City for a series of closed-door meetings aimed at coming up with a plan to keep the Chiefs and Royals in the state.
Nick’s Picks | Country Club Plaza Sale, Presidential Debate
This week’s news in Kansas City include the sale of the Country Club Plaza, the first presidential debate and a big soccer tournament. It’s going to be hot.
Nick’s Picks | Juneteenth, Stadium Drama and Summer Solstice
A busy week in Kansas City includes more stadium drama for the Chiefs and Royals, Juneteenth and the summer solstice. Here’s your agenda.