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Nick’s Picks | Costco, Homicides, Rain and More …
Is Missouri’s congressional map saga over? It seems so, but who knows if there will be another twist or turn. That story and more …
Nick’s Picks | Veep, Gerrymandering, Football and More …
Vance Lands in KC Again … Vice President JD Vance will make two stops in the Kansas City area today, his second visit to the metro in less than four months. The White House says Vance will visit a federal law enforcement facility in Kansas City, Missouri, to highlight the Trump administration’s crackdown on fraud….
Nick’s Picks | Courts, Roads, Music and More …
New Royals Ballpark Heading to Council Vote It could be a pivotal week for the Royals’ proposed new home. The $3 billion Crown Center ballpark plan could get a final council vote Thursday, after the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee takes up the funding and rezoning package Tuesday. Critics, including Councilmember Jonathan Duncan, say…
Nick’s Picks | Heat, Elections, Rodeo and More …
The heat is the big news story in Kansas City this week along with a lot of economic development news and the upcoming election on both sides of the state line
Nick’s Picks | World Cup, Data Centers, Juneteenth and More …
The World Cup finally comes to Kansas City, Jackson County considers data center moratorium, and more …
Nick’s Picks | Fan Fest, Streetcar, Liquor and More …
World Cup Begins The wait is finally over. The first ball of the 2026 World Cup will be kicked Thursday, ushering in 5 ½ weeks of competition across the United States, Canada and Mexico. It’s also opening day for Kansas City’s FIFA Fan Fest at the National World War I Museum and Memorial—our first real…
Nick’s Picks | Downtown, Spain, Jackson County, and More …
Next Steps on New Royals Ballpark Who’s got the toughest assignment in Kansas City right now? Try City Manager Mario Vasquez who’s been tasked this week with turning a new Royals stadium plan into something resembling an actual deal. Despite all the smiles and celebrations last week, many of the details are fuzzy and some…
Nick’s Picks | Sports, Liquor, Bans and More …
New Royals Ballpark Two years after a failed stadium vote, Kansas City leaders are trying to get a new Royals ballpark plan across the finish line this week. The city council’s finance committee takes its first swing Tuesday at the $1.9 billion proposal, with a full council vote expected on Thursday. Mayor Quinton Lucas unveiled…
Nick’s Picks | Baseball, Drones, Romance and More …
Royals Reveal Next week, the Kansas City Royals head to Arizona for Spring Training. And that’s the mayor’s self-imposed deadline to lock in a stadium deal. So, is this finally the week owner John Sherman steps to the plate and unveils where the Royals will build their next home? At last week’s council meeting, Mayor…
Nick’s Picks | Phil, ICE, KCPD and More …
Today is my favorite holiday of the year…Happy Groundhog Day! Apparently, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow earlier this morning, predicting six more weeks of winter. But around here it’s going to feel almost tropical. After weeks of teeth-chattering cold and snow, the deep freeze is backing off. No single-digit temps on the horizon — and…