Nick’s Picks
Nick Haines dissects the week’s most impactful local news stories, Fridays at 7:30 p.m. on Kansas City PBS.
Nick’s Picks | Trash Service, Political Action, Comedy Star Power … and More
This week, many Kansas Citians will finally be able to unload their New Year’s Eve party trash. Last week, several cities including Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas City, Kansas, canceled garbage pickup after one of the heaviest snowstorms in decades. Also, this week, our kids are going to have to do something they haven’t done…
Nick’s Picks | KC Blizzard, Carter Funeral, New Laws, and More …
Snow-Mageddon We’re tracking the fallout from this weekend’s snow-mageddon. As we start our week, schools and libraries are closed, so are some of our biggest attractions, including the Truman Library and Museum. More than a dozen local cities have shut down their municipal offices and, depending on where you live, trash pickup is either postponed…
Nick’s Picks | Winter Arrives, Congress Leaves, Decisions Loom, and More …
Office holiday parties are in full swing, and with Christmas and Hannukah just over a week away, you’re probably feeling time-pinched this morning. So here are 10 ultra-quick headlines to watch out for this week: Winter is Coming This Saturday marks the official start of winter. And we’ll welcome the new season with a big…
Nick’s Picks | Abortion Ban, Death Penalty, Solar Energy, and More …
New Missouri Abortion Amendment Takes Effect Missouri’s near-total ban on abortion officially comes to an end this week. It follows last month’s voter approval of Amendment 3, which enshrines the right to an abortion in the state Constitution. Its provisions take effect on Thursday. That’s when Planned Parenthood says it will open three temporary abortion…
Nick’s Picks | Holiday Lightings, Hallmark, Hardwood, and More …
It’s going to be a short week for many Kansas Citians as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. Here are the upcoming week’s big events… Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt Flips the Switch on the Plaza Lights The Country Club Plaza is preparing for its largest event of the year. It’s the 95th Plaza Lighting…