Nick’s Picks
Nick Haines dissects the week’s most impactful local news stories, Fridays at 7:30 p.m. on Kansas City PBS.
Nick’s Picks | Kansas Places a Big Bet on Sports
After years of debate, Kansas is about to become the 34th state in the nation to legalize sports betting. The bill could be used to help attract the Kansas City Chiefs to the state.
Nick’s Picks | Big News and Big Fun in KC This Week
Nick Haines of Kansas City PBS offers an outlook for the news week ahead.
Nick’s Picks | Earth Day, Fountain Day and Various Comings and Goings
A busy week in Kansas City includes a departing Kansas City police chief, a new mayor in Independence and the annual Earth Day celebration.
Nick’s Picks | A Holy, Taxing Week Ahead in Kansas City
Here’s your look at the news week ahead, before it happens.
Nick’s Picks | Jayhawks, Royals and Election Day
Kansas City’s week ahead in news includes a championship game for the KU Jayhawks, opening day for the Kansas City Royals, local Election Day and groundbreaking for the KC Streetcar extension.
Nick’s Picks | The Madness of March in Sports, Politics and Entertainment
The NCAA Basketball Tournament, the Oscars and various political dramas will play out during the coming week in Kansas City.
Nick’s Picks | Spring Break, St. Patrick’s Day and NCAA Tournament
Spring break, St. Patrick’s Day and the NCAA Basketball Tournament offer plenty of distractions this news week in Kansas City.
Nick’s Picks | Big 12 Takes Over Downtown
The Big 12 basketball tournament tops Nick’s Picks this week in Kansas City.
Nick’s Picks | State of the Union, Mask Mandates, Ukraine Top the Week
Nick’s Picks include the State of the Union, the end of mask mandates, conflict in Ukraine, statehouse drama, sports drama and Mardi Gras.
Nick’s Picks | Presidents Day, Political Drama and the Return of Big Events
Presidents Day leads off a week full of drama, ranging from politics to professional baseball.