Politics

A view of the downtown skyline from inside the proposed Kansas City Royals ballpark.

Pondering Costs and Benefits of Royals and Chiefs Stadiums

The Chiefs and Royals want to use a Jackson County sales tax to upgrade Arrowhead Stadium and a build a new ballpark. Voters are weighing costs and benefits.

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Jessica Piper is seen in profile with trees in the background.

More Democrats Are Outperforming Poll Projections. Could Missouri Be Next?

In recent years, Republicans locked down many uncontested legislative seats. Can Blue Missouri and “Dirt Road Democrat” Jessica Piper break the cycle?

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Missouri state Rep. Mike Haffner testifies.

Bill Targeting Controversial Kansas City Landfill Clears Initial Missouri House Vote

The Missouri House supports legislation that would give surrounding communities more sway of the location of a landfill at the edge of Kansas City.

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Law enforcement responds to a shooting at Union Station on Wednesday during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII victory parade.

After Kansas City Mass Shooting, Missouri Democrats Demand Stricter Gun Laws

The mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade has prompted renewed calls for stricter gun laws in Missouri.

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A view looking north from the proposed Kansas City Royals stadium with the downtown skyline in the background.

Kansas City Royals Downtown Ballpark Targets Crossroads

The Kansas City Royals announced plans to build a downtown ballpark within walking distance of the Power & Light District, T-Mobile Center and the Crossroads.

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