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Kansas lawmakers to consider package aimed at luring Royals, Chiefs to Wyandotte County

April 30, 2024Tom Johnson

Kansas lawmakers are considering an economic development package aimed at luring the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, or professional hockey or basketball teams to the state. The legislation would […]

John Sherman’s wife criticizes Jackson County in wake of Tuesday’s vote

April 8, 2024April 8, 2024Tom Johnson

Marny Sherman, the wife of Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman, deeply criticized Jackson County in posts to her Facebook page on Wednesday morning. The comments came out after voters […]

Chiefs, Royals regroup after Tuesday’s no vote

April 4, 2024Tom Johnson

Royals owner John Sherman and Chiefs president Mark Donovan addressed the public from a stage at the J. Rieger & Co. distillery in Kansas City on Tuesday night. They acknowledged […]

The Kansas City Royals planned new stadium in the Crossroads District in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City’s stadium plans fail in Tuesday voting

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024Tom Johnson

The future of both the Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City was cast into uncertainty after Jackson County residents overwhelmingly voted against a sales tax […]

Royals make stadium modification plan involving Oak Street

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024Tom Johnson

The Kansas City Royals have modified their proposed stadium plan in the Crossroads District, addressing concerns raised by community members and city officials. Originally, the stadium design included the land […]

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium is home to the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs and Royals sign new leases with Jackson County

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024Tom Johnson

The two largest professional sports franchises in Kansas City, the Chiefs and the Royals, have reached a new lease agreement with the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority. Mark Donovan, the […]

Jackson County legislators override White’s veto, sending sales tax question to April ballot

January 23, 2024Tom Johnson

Legislators in Jackson County voted to override the veto of Jackson County Executive Frank White, moving forward to place the renewal of a three-eighths of a cent sales tax on […]

Chiefs announce ticket sales now open for divisional weekend

December 20, 2023Tom Johnson

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced the commencement of ticket sales for a potential AFC Divisional home game in the 2023 Playoffs presented by Hy-Vee, starting Wednesday. Single-game tickets for […]

MLB Commissioner shows support for Royals potential stadium development in KC visit

August 17, 2023Tom Johnson

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed his support for a new stadium for the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, praising both potential sites near downtown Kansas City as “unbelievably high quality” […]

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO is home of the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs (Photo credit - Wikimedia Commons - Ichabod - Kansas City, MO)

With potential of Royals move looming, Chiefs seek clarity on own future at Arrowhead

July 22, 2023July 22, 2023Tom Johnson

The Kansas City Chiefs have been playing at Arrowhead Stadium since 1972, and they have a lease in place to continue using the stadium until 2031. However, beyond that date, […]