Nick’s Picks

Nick Haines dissects the week’s most impactful local news stories, Fridays at 7:30 p.m. on Kansas City PBS.

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Nick’s Picks | Robert Courtney, Primary Elections and Heat

By Nick Haines | July 29, 2024

Scorching heat, primary election season and the release of Robert Courtney from prison top this week’s news in Kansas City.

Nick’s Picks | Biden Fallout, Summer Olympics and Olivia Rodrigo

By Nick Haines | July 22, 2024

President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign has sent shockwaves through the political system. Here are nine stories to track this week.

Nick’s Picks | Election Season and Weather Heat Up

By Nick Haines | July 15, 2024

The Republican National Convention begins today in Milwaukee, less than 48 hours after a gunman tried to assassinate the party’s expected nominee Donald Trump.

Nick’s Picks | Missouri Scrambles to Keep Chiefs, Royals

By Nick Haines | July 8, 2024

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.

Nick’s Picks | Country Club Plaza Sale, Presidential Debate

By Nick Haines | June 24, 2024

This week’s news in Kansas City include the sale of the Country Club Plaza, the first presidential debate and a big soccer tournament. It’s going to be hot.

Nick’s Picks | Juneteenth, Stadium Drama and Summer Solstice

By Nick Haines | June 17, 2024

A busy week in Kansas City includes more stadium drama for the Chiefs and Royals, Juneteenth and the summer solstice. Here’s your agenda.

Nick’s Picks | Kansas Makes a Play for Chiefs and Royals

By Nick Haines | June 10, 2024

This week’s news in Kansas City includes the latest on stadiums for the Chiefs and Royals, more woes for the Country Club Plaza and an update on Buc-ee’s.