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Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. (7) is congratulated after scoring a run against the Cleveland Guardians during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 7, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Nick’s Picks | Spring Training, Abortions, Casinos, and More …

Winter Forever? Say it isn’t so… Another major snowstorm is on the way that could cause a big disruption to your commute and force school closures again. And brace yourself for Arctic-like temperatures. The National Weather Service says wind chills will be below zero from Monday night through Thursday morning. As for the snow…our TV…

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Nick Haines sitting at desk with downtown Kansas City in background and calendar pages with arrow circling date.

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…

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Nick Haines sitting at desk with downtown Kansas City in background and calendar pages with arrow circling date.

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…

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An aerial view of Truman Sports Complex.

Kansas v. Missouri Stadium Battle Shows How States are Reigniting Border Wars

A bidding war for the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals may undermine a 2019 compact struck by Kansas and Missouri to end an economic border war.

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Chiefs flag waves in Arrowhead Stadium.

Missouri Governor on Kansas City Chiefs: ‘I’m Not too Worried About Kansas at this Point’

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Monday he doesn’t think the Kansas City Chiefs want to leave Arrowhead Stadium for Kansas. He hasn’t talked to the team’s owners.

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"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

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.

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Fireworks go off before a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

Missouri Lawmakers Criticize Kansas Attempt to Poach Royals, Chiefs

State and local officials from Missouri denounced Kansas efforts to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals across the state line.

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An aerial view of Truman Sports Complex.

Kansas Legislature Passes Bill to Lure Kansas City Chiefs, Royals

Kansas lawmakers on Tuesday approved legislation to lure the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs from Missouri and build new stadiums across the state line.

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Patrick Mahomes throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 23, 2022.

Chiefs, Royals ask Kansas for Incentives to Help Teams Leave Missouri

The Kansas City Chiefs and Royals urged Kansas lawmakers to expand a tax incentive program to help the teams leave Missouri and move across the state line.

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A rendering of a potential Kansas City Chiefs domed stadium in Kansas.

Kansas Bill Offers Bonding to Cover 75% of Cost to Build Chiefs, Royals Stadiums

Kansas lawmakers will gather Monday to consider legislation that could finance up to 75% of the cost of new stadiums for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.

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