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Posts Tagged ‘News & Issues’

Nick’s Picks | Holiday, House Fight and War in Israel

By | October 9, 2023 | 0
Nick Haines

This week’s news includes a federal holiday, a debate over who should be Speaker of the House and a war in Israel.

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Nick’s Picks | Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Royals Ballpark

By | October 2, 2023 | 0
"Kansas City Week in Review" host Nick Haines.

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.

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Nick’s Picks | Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and the News

By | September 25, 2023 | 0
Nick Haines

Kansas City is buzzing about the budding romance of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. But there’s plenty of other news this week.

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Jackson County Freezes Property Taxes for Seniors After Controversial Assessments

By | September 18, 2023 | 3
This house on the Westside saw its property tax assessment skyrocket in recent years, making it difficult for the owner to pay.

Thousands of senior citizens in Jackson County will soon be eligible for a property tax break, following this year’s most recent assessments.

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Nick’s Picks | UAW Strike, Royals Ballpark and Freeway Lid

By | September 18, 2023 | 1
Nick Haines

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.

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