News & Issues

"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

Nick’s Picks | Stadium Fatigue, Bus Fares and Murders

Kansas City newsmakers will deal with stadium issues, free bus fares and a mounting murder count in the week before Christmas. We also mark the winter solstice.

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"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

Nick’s Picks | Royals Stadium and Housing Issues

A Royals stadium town hall, housing issues in Johnson County and Kansas City and a would-be president’s rally top the news agenda this week.

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"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

Nick’s Picks | Holiday Shopping and Other News

It’s Cyber Monday, the year’s biggest holiday shopping day. This week’s news also includes a first lady funeral, a new American Royal and abortion in Missouri.

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"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

Nick’s Picks | Thanksgiving and All the News

It’s Thanksgiving week. But Nick’s Picks is here to fill you in on the rest of the news about the United Government and the Royals ballpark.

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A worker carries a clearance sale sign on the Country Club Plaza.

Country Club Plaza Confronted with Dozens of Vacant Shops

Prospective new owners of the Country Club Plaza would be buying an iconic shopping district with dozens of vacancies. Some see open spaces as opportunities.

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