Nick’s Picks

Nick Haines shares the upcoming week’s biggest news stories, before they unfold.

Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Crime and Punishment, Infrastructure and Holidays

Nick Haines offers a look at the week ahead in Kansas City. Veterans Day, big trials, COVID vaccine for children and the new federal infrastructure bill top the news.

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Nick’s Picks | Vaccines for Children, Mask Mandates and Funding Fights

Nick Haines offers a look at the week ahead in Kansas City. The COVID fight continues. The Kansas City Police Department seeks more funding. And the holiday season is ramping up.

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Nick’s Picks | KC’s Pursuit of World Cup Comes to Climax

This is a “make it or break it” week in Kansas City’s quest to host at least one or two games in the world’s most watched soccer tournament.

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Nick’s Picks | First Lady Jill Biden, Simone Biles Among KC Visitors in Coming Days

First Lady Jill Biden and gymnast Simone Biles top the list of people swinging through Kansas City this week.

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Nick’s Picks | Food Fight Continues Over KCI Concession Contract

This Thursday, the Kansas City Council is scheduled to cast its final vote on a concession contract for the new look Kansas City International Airport. But there are threats of legal action to overturn the bidding process.

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