Nick’s Picks
Nick Haines shares the upcoming week’s biggest news stories, before they unfold.
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 | Data, Contracting, Salvy and More …
The Missouri and Kansas elections are finally here, a proposed 20-story data center gets an official review, the Royals crown a new home run king, and more …
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 | Ballots, Bribery, Baby and More …
The World Cup has left town, some some of the biggest headlines are a man stuck in the toilet of a Porta Potty, upcoming elections, and an alleged scandal in Jackson County.
Nick’s Picks | Sports, Shopping, Stamps and More …
Workers set about dismantling Kansas City’s World Cup Fan Fest site, Costco plows ahead with plans to reshape Midtown Store, stamp costs on the rise again and more …
Nick’s Picks | Fireworks, Heat, Dylan and More …
As America gets set to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the fireworks are not the only things that will be hot. Expect heat and humidity this week.
Nick’s Picks | Soccer, Elections, Entertainment and More …
It’s a soccer extravaganza in Kansas City, with the city reaching its halfway point as a host city and the City Council set to consider a bond package to expand the Kansas City Current stadium.
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 | Messi, Jail, Buses, and More …
World Cup Team(s) Arrive It’s starting to feel real. The first World Cup team has landed in Kansas City. Defending champions Argentina touched down at KCI airport on Sunday and will begin practicing today at Sporting KC’s training facility in Wyandotte County. Much of the attention, of course, is focused on Lionel Messi. The soccer…