Nick’s Picks
Nick Haines shares the upcoming week’s biggest news stories, before they unfold.
Nick’s Picks | Crime and Punishment, Infrastructure and Holidays
Nick Haines offers a look at the week ahead in Kansas City. Veterans Day, big trials, COVID vaccine for children and the new federal infrastructure bill top the news.
Nick’s Picks | Vaccines for Children, Mask Mandates and Funding Fights
Nick Haines offers a look at the week ahead in Kansas City. The COVID fight continues. The Kansas City Police Department seeks more funding. And the holiday season is ramping up.
Nick’s Picks | KC’s Pursuit of World Cup Comes to Climax
This is a “make it or break it” week in Kansas City’s quest to host at least one or two games in the world’s most watched soccer tournament.
Nick’s Picks | First Lady Jill Biden, Simone Biles Among KC Visitors in Coming Days
First Lady Jill Biden and gymnast Simone Biles top the list of people swinging through Kansas City this week.
Nick’s Picks | Food Fight Continues Over KCI Concession Contract
This Thursday, the Kansas City Council is scheduled to cast its final vote on a concession contract for the new look Kansas City International Airport. But there are threats of legal action to overturn the bidding process.
Nick’s Picks | Masks on Trial in Missouri
A Missouri circuit court judge will hear arguments this week on whether school districts can force students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nick’s Picks | Fall Classics Coming This Week in KC
Nick Haines provides your guide to the week ahead in Kansas City news.
Nick’s Picks | COVID-19 Fights Shadow Busy September Social Calendar
Court fights over COVID-19 vaccines and masks continue even as many gather for popular September cultural events in Kansas City.
Nick’s Picks | Working for the (Labor Day) Weekend
Nick Haines sets the Kansas City news agenda for the week ahead of Labor Day.
Nick’s Picks | Here’s the Latest on COVID-19 Mask and Vaccine Requirements in KC
Nick Haines offers a roundup of Kansas City area COVID-19 news, as well the evolving rules for masks and vaccinations, as students return to schools and campuses.