The articles address the possible move of Kansas City’s major sports teams, the Chiefs and Royals, to the Kansas suburbs. They discuss decisions facing local governments, the use of public tax dollars, and public opinion about stadium funding. They explore how such moves could affect the region’s economy and identity.
Kansas and Missouri officials debate incentives to keep or attract the teams. Wyandotte County leaders highlight available land and past successes with STAR bond-backed developments like the Kansas Speedway. Johnson County leaders consider what a new stadium project might mean for local growth. Missouri legislators question if another stadium tax vote is possible in Jackson County. Public sentiment leans skeptical about using tax money to fund new facilities, shown in a recent failed ballot measure. People also question the impact on culture and whether team owners should pay more of the cost themselves.
NO. 1: CHIEFS OR ROYALS IN THE ‘BURBS? WHAT WYANDOTTE, JOHNSON COUNTIES WANT FROM KS STADIUM DEAL
What are local leaders’ priorities as state lawmakers head into special session and are expected to weight a tax incentive to lure the teams across the state line? | Published June 14, 2024 | Read Full Story by Bill Lukitsch
NO. 2: WILL JACKSON COUNTY PUSH BACK TO KEEP CHIEFS, ROYALS IN MO? WHAT ANOTHER VOTE WOULD NEED
Two proposed sales tax ballot measures to support the Chiefs are boxed up in committee, and time is running out. | Published July 17, 2024 | Read Full Story by Mike Hendricks
NO. 3: CONTRARY TO FALSE NARRATIVES, KC ROYALS OWNER JOHN SHERMAN IS CRUCIAL COMMUNITY PILLAR
Through the eyes of seven of the numerous beneficiaries of Royals owner John Sherman’s philanthropy, here’s the truth about his meaning to Kansas City. | Published September 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Vahe Gregorian
NO. 4: KC COUNCIL WILL AUDIT CITY’S TRANSPARENCY AFTER LETTER FROM LOCAL MEDIA
The city council has directed the city auditor to examine the city’s communications office and make recommendations for greater transparency. | Published April 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mike Hendricks
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