Election 2024

Cars parked on the streets in the Crossroads.

Kansas City Royals Ballpark Plan Sparks Parking Debate

By Mary Sanchez | March 27, 2024

Here’s the essential message that the Kansas City Royals have for folks fretting about parking downtown if a new ballpark is built in the Crossroads. Relax.

A view looking north from the proposed Kansas City Royals stadium with the downtown skyline in the background.

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

By Savannah Hawley-Bates, KCUR 89.3 | March 25, 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs and Royals are calling new community benefits agreements with Jackson County historic. Community groups and economists aren’t so sure.

A view of the downtown skyline from inside the proposed Kansas City Royals ballpark.

Pondering Costs and Benefits of Royals and Chiefs Stadiums

By Nicole Dolan, Clarence Dennis, Cody Boston, Julie Freijat | March 21, 2024

The Chiefs and Royals want to use a Jackson County sales tax to upgrade Arrowhead Stadium and a build a new ballpark. Voters are weighing costs and benefits.

A 1960s rendering of a proposed domed downtown stadium in the Crossroads District of Kansas City.

When it Comes to Stadiums in Kansas City, History Repeats

By Brian Burnes | March 20, 2024

Before Truman Sports Complex was built, a domed stadium was considered in the Crossroads. Decades later, the Kansas City Royals want to build in the Crossroads.

More Democrats Are Outperforming Poll Projections. Could Missouri Be Next?

By Haines Eason | March 19, 2024

In recent years, Republicans locked down many uncontested legislative seats. Can Blue Missouri and “Dirt Road Democrat” Jessica Piper break the cycle?

A view looking south from the proposed Kansas City Royals ballpark to the Crossroads and Crown Center.

Royals Ballpark Gains Some Support in the Crossroads

By Kevin Collison | March 14, 2024

The Kansas City Royals’ controversial ballpark plan has qualified support from some longtime Crossroads property owners as well as former Mayor Kay Barnes.

Taxes Often Used to Make Stadiums More Lavish

By Josh Merchant, The Beacon | March 11, 2024

Economists say that when the public pays for stadiums, that money is used for expensive upgrades. What does that mean for the new Kansas City Royals stadium?

A view looking west from the proposed Kansas City Royals ballpark that includes a proposed park atop the south side of the downtown freeway loop.

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

By Josh Merchant, The Beacon | March 5, 2024

The Kansas City Royals are in talking with Kansas City officials and Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to fill a $700 million funding gap for a downtown ballpark.

Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt speaks at a press conference about Arrowhead Stadium renovations.

Kansas City Chiefs Share Arrowhead Stadium Wish List

By Kevin Collison | February 28, 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs have unveiled an $800 million plan to renovate Arrowhead Stadium if Jackson County voters approve a sales tax extension on April 2.