Nick Haines shares the upcoming week’s biggest news stories, before they unfold.
Nick’s Picks | Here’s Your Kansas City News Forecast
This week’s Kansas City news forecast calls for changes in the unseasonably warm weather and a slew of local elections in early November.
Nick’s Picks | Holiday, House Fight and War in Israel
This week’s news includes a federal holiday, a debate over who should be Speaker of the House and a war in Israel.
Nick’s Picks | Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Royals Ballpark
Kansas City continues to attract top pop culture talent. First Taylor Swift. Now Beyoncé. If only the Royals would decide where to build a ballpark.
Nick’s Picks | Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and the News
Kansas City is buzzing about the budding romance of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. But there’s plenty of other news this week.
Nick’s Picks | UAW Strike, Royals Ballpark and Freeway Lid
The United Auto Workers strike, an update on a new Royals ballpark and plans to cap the downtown freeway loop top this week’s Nick’s Picks.
Nick’s Picks | Auto Strike, 9/11 and Royals Stadium
This week’s news in Kansas City include a potential auto strike, a 9/11 anniversary and a possible stadium announcement by the Royals.
Nick’s Picks | New Zoo Aquarium, Busy Labor Day Weekend
The Kansas City Zoo is opening a new aquarium just in time for a busy Labor Day weekend of festivals.
Nick’s Picks | ‘Life-Threatening’ Heat, Royals Stadium News
This week’s news in Kansas City will be defined by “life-threatening” heat and an update on stadium plans for the Kansas City Royals.
Nick’s Picks | Assessments, Newspaper Raid and Dolly Parton
The funeral for a fallen police officer, an investigation of Jackson County property assessments and a raid of a small Kansas Newspaper top this week’s news.
Nick’s Picks | Hotter Politics, Cooler Weather and Chiefs
Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis visits Kansas City, as the weather cools and students head back to school. And the Chiefs play their first preseason game.
Nick’s Picks | Kansas City Braces for ‘Extreme Heat Warning’
The National Weather Service has issued an “extreme heat warning for Kansas City. Expect as many as five 100-degree days over the next week.
Nick’s Picks | Epic Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power
Evergy says about 12,000 customers remain without power after an epic storm swept through Kansas City Friday. Power may not be fully restored until Tuesday.
Nick’s Picks | Grappling With Life After Taylor Swift
The biggest question of the week: What’s next for news in Kansas City now that Taylor Swift has come and gone? Here’s this week’s agenda.
Nick’s Picks | All You Need to Know This Week in Kansas City
It’s a busy week in Kansas City. Early voting in the municipal election begins. Boulevardia and Juneteenth are nearly here. And there’s plenty of news.
Nick’s Picks | Summer Beckons on Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Here’s a look ahead at the news of the week and weekend entertainment options in Kansas City.



