Week in Review

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Brian Ellison, Pete Mundo and Dave Helling discuss the process and relevancy of selecting presidential candidates in Kansas and Missouri, the response to the Crown Center shooting, Missouri lawmakers pushing to eliminate the earnings tax, proposed limits on landfills, debate over tax rates in Kansas, new Kansas abortion bill, Mike Parson's legacy and World Cup questions.

Nick Haines, Dia Wall, Kris Ketz, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss lingering questions about the stadiums for the Royals and Chiefs ahead of April's vote to extend a sales tax for the teams, Missouri's push to remove Biden from the presidential ballot if any state removes Trump, Governor Laura Kelly's State of the State address and Jackson County considering a move to an elected tax assessor.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Brian Ellison, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss Kansas City's homicide epidemic which set a new record in 2023 and has no end in sight as police and elected leaders struggle to find solutions, the lingering questions about location and financing for a new stadium deal, new laws in Kansas and Missouri and Parson's push for restrictions on Missouri farmland purchases.

Nick Haines, Dana Wright, Kris Ketz, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss their picks for the most impactful stories of 2023, the year's biggest winners and losers, the most over-reported and under-reported stories, Kansas City's Person of the Year and more. Plus, Nick checks the scorecards for last year's predictions and gets them on record for what might be in store for 2024.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Brian Ellison, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the lingering stadium indecision and lack of details regarding locations, leases and ballot measures, affordable housing and increasing homelessness across the metro, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential bid, Emanuel Cleaver being challenged by Sean Smith, Missouri abortion legislation and the hospital Border War.

Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Micheal Mahoney, Dave Helling and Kevin Collison discuss reports that a stadium site at the KC Star printing press building location is being reconsidered, the streetcar survey exploring public opinion on streetcar expansion and logistics, KCATA considering the return of bus fares, recent shootings at area malls, responding to fentanyl overdoses, Steamboat Arabia & more,

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Kyle Palmer, Pete Mundo and Dave Helling discuss election results from area school board races, the KCMO bus tax, Clay County's 911 fee and the online sales tax in Jackson County as well as examine trends for Democrats in Johnson County, abortion protections across the country and voter turnout.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Brian Ellison, Kyle Palmer and Dave Helling discuss the battle over abortion restrictions in Kansas, the potential abortion ballot initiative in Missouri and stadium concerns as well as preview election issues on both sides of the state line including housing restrictions in JOCO, the bus tax in KCMO, the 911 fee in Clay County and online sales tax in Jackson County. 

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Dave Helling, Eric Wesson and Micheal Mahoney discuss KCK and WYCO considering a Unified Government split, the economic losses in Independence if Royals stadium relocates, federal funds for new rail projects including lines to KCI and stadium complex, KC Current's new coach and naming rights deal, Valkenaere seeking a pardon and building a youth entertainment district.

Nick Haines talks to Mayor Quinton Lucas about a variety of issues including stadium discussions, public safety concerns, the future of the Plaza with new ownership, the South Loop Project, the upcoming bus tax vote and preparations for hosting the World Cup. Plus, Mid-America Regional Council's Chief Innovation Officer Amanda Graor talks about driverless cars and creating new rules of the road.

Nick Haines, Dia Wall, Kevin Collison, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the Texas based ownership group's purchase of the Country Club Plaza and what it might mean for the district's future, lessons learned after last weekend's traffic snarls at the Truman Sports Complex, the debate over police pay, the resignation of Marion, KS police chief, the House Speaker ouster and Viking River Cruises.

Nick Haines, Brian Ellison, Dana Wright, Dave Helling and Kris Ketz discuss the return of the Taylor Swift economic effect as media attention swells over her visit to a Chiefs game and connection with Travis Kelce, the FIFA officials visit to Arrowhead and list of requirements for host cities, Jill Biden coming back to KC, the UAW strike and political opportunism and the CVS pharmacist walkout.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Micheal Mahoney, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the indefinitely delayed decision on the location of a new Royals stadium, the latest announcement about the South Loop Project, the theatrics used in campaign commercials to gain attention, local implications as the UAW strike continues, the potential return of red light cameras and the Barbie streetcar hullabaloo.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Kevin Collison, Pete Mundo and Micheal Mahoney discuss the behind the scenes drama in the protracted decision on a new Royals stadium location and the long list of unanswered questions, the push for sports betting in Missouri, the pros and cons of more police on the Plaza, the entertainment surplus in KC, issues with 911 in KCMO, the OP Police Chief resignation and more.

Nick Haines, Peggy Lowe, Dave Helling, Eric Wesson and Kris Ketz discuss the disputed conviction of Eric DeValkenaere in the shooting death of Cameron Lamb, the financial and crime problems for the Country Club Plaza, the meager returns on sports betting in Kansas, the new campaign to lure the Royals to North Kansas City and the escalating tensions between KCMO and Jackson County over a new jail.

Nick Haines, Dia Wall, Dana Wright, Kevin Collison and Brian Ellison discuss the opening of the new $77 million aquarium at the Kansas City Zoo, the start of construction on Pennway Point's Ferris wheel, gauging interest in a car-free Plaza, the first six months of the new KCI, the start of the trial for the case involving Ralph Yarl and Missouri and Kansas transgender restrictions taking effect....

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Kevin Collison, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the latest details on possible new stadium sites and the list of lingering questions, the future of the Charles B. Wheeler Airport amid concerns it is impeding development, the ongoing debate over a new jail in Jackson County, Independence's four-day school week, school disruptions due to heat and Kansas toll roads.

Nick Haines, Brian Ellison, Dave Helling, Eric Wesson and Micheal Mahoney discuss the expectations for Mayor Lucas now that he has been inaugurated for his final term and why Gov Kelly spoke at the ev,ent, area Kansas election results and voter turnout, the Ron DeSantis campaign stop in Kansas City, former Missouri Governor Jax Nixon's role in the No Labels Party and Kansas City's no tax holiday.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Kevin Collison and Brian Ellison discuss the new faces on the KCMO City Council and what it means for Mayor Lucas' second term, the debates over jail space and incarceration practices, the Crossroads District seeking to set up a CID, Jackson County property taxes, the latest Royals stadium timeline, the future of the Chiefs, the South Loop project & more.

Nick Haines talks to Kansas City Streetcar Authority's Executive Director Tom Gerend and Marketing and Communications Director Donna Mandelbaum about the recent shutdown and plans for the future of streetcar transit in KC. Plus, Dave Helling, Kyle Palmer and Micheal Mahoney discuss the storm response and KC's electricity infrastructure, the latest on Mission Gateway and entertainment districts.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Dave Helling, Eric Wesson and Micheal Mahoney discuss the economics of Taylor Swift fans flooding the metro as compared to the NFL Draft, ongoing frustrations over property appraisals, the potentially weeks long streetcar shutdown, the gun violence summit with Missouri mayors, pay raises for KCMO Mayor and Council, concerns over Panasonic plant and statue vote redux.

Nick Haines talks to Jerry Nolte, Clay County Presiding Commissioner, and Manny Albarca, Jackson County Legislator, about the competition to be the home of a new Royals stadium. They discuss location advantages, frustrations over lingering questions and potential timing for a public vote. Also, Suzanne Wheeler, Mid-America LGBT Chamber Executive Director, discusses new transgender restrictions.

Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Angie Ricono, Micheal Mahoney and Pete Mundo discuss the escalating homicide epidemic and lack of any successful solutions, potential replacements for Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, the frustrations with 911 call hold times, the latest round of outrage over property tax assessments and the continuing indecision about the specifics of a new Royals stadium.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Dave Helling, Brian Ellison and Eric Wesson discuss the results of KCMO's mayoral and city council races, the property appraisal process and increased taxes, new push to remove Jackson County statues of Andrew Jackson, efforts to rename Troost Avenue because of its slave owning namesake, potential new transit options to KCI and ongoing indecisiveness about new stadium.

In partnership with American Public Square, this special edition of Kansas City Week in Review features a community conversation on the divisive topic of reparations. The dialogue addresses critical questions like how the program will be implemented, who should be eligible for assistance and who should be responsible for funding these initiatives in health, education, wealth and homeownership.