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News & Issues

Kansas City Approves Funds for Park Over South Loop Downtown

City Council has approved millions in state and federal funding for the four-block South Loop project. Officials hope the first half of the park could be finished by the 2026 World Cup.

by Celisa Calacal, KCUR 89.3

News & Issues

Kansas City Chiefs and Royals say Stadium Deals Will Help the Community. Economists Disagree

The teams call the deals historic. Community groups and economists aren’t so sure.

by Savannah Hawley-Bates, KCUR 89.3

News & Issues

Pondering Costs and Benefits of Royals and Chiefs Stadiums

Jackson County Voters Scramble for More Information Before April 2 Vote

by Multiple Reporters

News & Issues

Royals Ballpark Gains Some Support in the Crossroads

Longtime Crossroads Advocates See the Upside - If Key Issues Are Addressed

by Kevin Collison

News & Issues

Taxes Often Used to Make Stadiums More Lavish

Economists suggest that when the public pays for a stadium, that money is used for expensive upgrades. What does that mean for the downtown Kansas City Royals stadium?

by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

News & Issues

If Voters OK Ballpark Sales Tax, Royals Will Ask KC and Missouri for More

The Royals are pitching a sales tax to help pay for a new stadium, but they’ll need another $700 million to make the stadium happen. That’s where Kansas City and Missouri come in.

by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

News & Issues

Kansas City Chiefs Share Arrowhead Stadium Wish List

Jackson County Voters Decide on Chiefs and Royals Stadium Tax April 2

by Kevin Collison

News & Issues

Team Owners Look to Taxes Amid ‘Stadium Construction Wave’

Weighing Costs and Benefits

by Kevin Hardy, Stateline

News & Issues

Kansas City Royals Downtown Ballpark Targets Crossroads

Project Includes Six Blocks Near Power & Light District, T-Mobile Center

by Kevin Collison

News & Issues

South Loop Park Backers Pursue Opening for World Cup

Nearly Half of the $200M Project Has Been Raised

by Kevin Collison

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The Fred and Lou Hartwig Family

Jo Anna Dale

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Herbert & Bonnie Buchbinder

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