Nick’s Picks | USDA, LBJ, Streetcar and More …

A view of work on a streetcar extension looking south from about 43rd and Main streets.

Trump Set to Move Thousands of USDA Jobs to KC We are waiting to hear more details this week about a new plan by President Donald Trump to move thousands of federal agriculture department jobs to Kansas City. It is part of a new push by the White House to shift government offices closer to…

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Nick’s Picks | White, Garner, Lucas and More …

Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. when he was named to the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame.

Frank Decision Jackson County Executive Frank White has done something no one else has been able to accomplish over the past year. He’s managed to knock the stadium story off the front page. White’s fate has become Kansas City’s newest and biggest political drama. This week, we are waiting for a judge to rule on…

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Nick’s Picks | Storm Threat, City Manager, WWE Rumble, and More …

Be aware: The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center on April 28, 2025, said threatening weather was possible in the Kansas City area. (Amanda Hill | NOAA Weather in Focus Photo Contest 2015)

Brace for Severe Weather Be prepared for some bumpy weather today. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center says damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are possible. The most severe storm activity is expected north of metro KC, but our local TV meteorologists say the volatile storm path could change quickly. Picking a New Pope…

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Nick’s Picks | The Pope, Fountains, Trees, and More …

Remembering Pope Francis It’s going to be a week of mourning as Catholics around the world mark today’s passing of Pope Francis. The Argentinian-born pontiff was 88 years old. Francis’s death triggers a series of rituals and procedures. His papal ring will be destroyed, and his rooms will be sealed. He will lie in state…

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