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

Kansas may spend billions of dollars to lure pro sports teams from Missouri, just a few miles away.

by Multiple Reporters

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Kansas Lawmakers Mount Drive to Lure Chiefs, Royals

'Jackson County Dropped the Ball'

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

News & Issues

After Blowout Loss, How Can Stadium Issue Be Revisited?

History Shows You Win Some, You Lose Some When it Comes to Stadium Proposals

by Brian Burnes

News & Issues

When it Comes to Stadiums in Kansas City, History Repeats

Crossroads Stadium Location Considered in the 1960s

by Brian Burnes

News & Issues

Taxes Often Used to Make Stadiums More Lavish

Economists suggest that when the public pays for a stadium, that money is used for expensive upgrades. What does that mean for the downtown Kansas City Royals stadium?

by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

News & Issues

Kansas City Chiefs Share Arrowhead Stadium Wish List

Jackson County Voters Decide on Chiefs and Royals Stadium Tax April 2

by Kevin Collison

News & Issues

Kansas City Royals Downtown Ballpark Targets Crossroads

Project Includes Six Blocks Near Power & Light District, T-Mobile Center

by Kevin Collison

News & Issues

Jackson County Set Royals Stadium Tax Vote. Now, Labor Gears Up for Tough Talks

Workers say a community benefits agreement could provide higher-paying union jobs to thousands of residents.

by Mili Mansaray, The Beacon

News & Issues

Concern Chiefs May Bolt to Kansas Prompts County Town Hall

Ballot Deadline Looms

by Kevin Collison

Arts & Culture

A Love Story: Football, the NFL, the Chiefs and Kansas City

Chiefs Founder Lamar Hunt Would Be 'Over the Moon' About the NFL Draft

by Brian Burnes

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