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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Holiday, House Fight and War in Israel

This week’s news includes a federal holiday, a debate over who should be Speaker of the House and a war in Israel.

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Nick’s Picks | Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Royals Ballpark

Kansas City continues to attract top pop culture talent. First Taylor Swift. Now Beyoncé. If only the Royals would decide where to build a ballpark.

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and the News

Kansas City is buzzing about the budding romance of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. But there’s plenty of other news this week.

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This house on the Westside saw its property tax assessment skyrocket in recent years, making it difficult for the owner to pay.

Jackson County Freezes Property Taxes for Seniors After Controversial Assessments

Thousands of senior citizens in Jackson County will soon be eligible for a property tax break, following this year’s most recent assessments.

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Nick’s Picks | UAW Strike, Royals Ballpark and Freeway Lid

The United Auto Workers strike, an update on a new Royals ballpark and plans to cap the downtown freeway loop top this week’s Nick’s Picks.

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Nick’s Picks | Auto Strike, 9/11 and Royals Stadium

This week’s news in Kansas City include a potential auto strike, a 9/11 anniversary and a possible stadium announcement by the Royals.

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Nick’s Picks | ‘Life-Threatening’ Heat, Royals Stadium News

This week’s news in Kansas City will be defined by “life-threatening” heat and an update on stadium plans for the Kansas City Royals.

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Nick’s Picks | Assessments, Newspaper Raid and Dolly Parton

The funeral for a fallen police officer, an investigation of Jackson County property assessments and a raid of a small Kansas Newspaper top this week’s news.

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Nick’s Picks | Hotter Politics, Cooler Weather and Chiefs

Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis visits Kansas City, as the weather cools and students head back to school. And the Chiefs play their first preseason game.

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A view of the proposed Lux Living tower at 14th and Wyandotte looking east.

Lux Seeks $34.1M for Tower Next to Power & Light Building

Lux Living is seeking $34.1 million in tax breaks to assist its proposed apartment and hotel tower next to the Power & Light Building in downtown Kansas City.

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