Week in Review

Nick Haines, Jonathan Shorman, Brian Ellison, Kris Ketz and Eric Wesson discuss the economic ripple effect of IRS layoffs, the impact of federal funding cuts on local agencies, the Ivanhoe farmers market and World Cup transportation, the South Loop Project status, the resuming of abortions in Missouri, deputizing KBI officers as ICE agents, transgender restrictions and Sherman's stadium tease.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Brian Ellison and Dave Helling discuss the local implications of federal job reductions and cuts to federal funding, the spike in homicides and crime and the debate over how to address the problem, rising concerns about ICE raids and how a local lawmaker has responded, the expiring truce in the Kansas and Missouri business border war and red light cameras.

Nick Haines, Yvette Walker, Kris Ketz, Pete Mundo and Dave Helling discuss lessons learned from previous Super Bowls and adjustments to potential celebration after last year's shooting, lingering questions about stadiums and their locations, the Missouri bill that would incentivize turning in undocumented workers, the DOGE impact on local federal workers, Lucas State of the City and Dayton Moore.

Nick Haines talks to Pam Kramer, CEO of KC2026, about the final 500 days of preparations before FIFA World Cup 26 and over half a million spectators arrive in Kansas City including necessary changes to GEHA Field at Arrowhead, transit logistics and coordinating security. Plus, Meg Cunningham, Jonathan Shorman and Dave Helling discuss Gov. Kehoe's first State of the State, Trump's DEI ban and more.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Jonathan Shorman and Brian Ellison discuss local reaction to Trump's inauguration, potential benefits and drawbacks for KC including implications for the Panasonic Plant, bipartisan support for addressing late mail service, bus funding and service reductions, the latest Plaza closings, Missouri lawmakers looking to overturn landlord restrictions and more.

Nick Haines, Brian Ellison, Kris Ketz, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the inauguration speech of Missouri's new governor Mike Kehoe and his stance on immigration, Gov. Laura Kelly's inauguration speech, the future for Mike Parson after 30 years in elected office, the rising frustration over business break-ins, historic firsts in Johnson and Jackson Counties and sports mania in KC.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Brian Ellison, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the storm's impact on city services and lingering snow removal issues, Mike Parson commuting the sentence of convicted police officer Eric DeValkenaere, Mike Kehoe priorities as Missouri Governor, top issues for Missouri and Kansas lawmakers, Scott Schwab entering Kansas gubernatorial race and new laws for new year.

Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Dana Wright, Dave Helling and Kris Ketz make their picks for 2024's biggest winners and losers, KC's person of the year, which stories received too much reporting and which stories didn't receive nearly enough attention. Nick also checks the scorecard on last year's predictions and looks into the crystal ball for 2025.

Nick Haines sits down with Mayor Quinton Lucas to discuss 2024's highs and lows, to make some predictions for 2025 and to address recent criticism over expenditures and the source of the funds. Also, Dave Helling and Kris Ketz offer their thoughts on the Lucas criticisms, the Platte County sales tax for children's mental health services, renaming the downtown airport and the latest stadium news.

Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Mary Sanchez, Brian Ellison and Dave Helling discuss Sam Graves being overlooked for POTUS cabinet and which area politicians did make the cut, the future for Mayor Lucas, the Tyrone Garner announcement and potential WYCO mayoral candidates, improvements for KCMO schools, the veto of a teen gun ban, Jackson County jail updates, latest stadium rumors and Steamboat Arabia.

Nick Haines, Jonathan Shorman, Eric Wesson, Kris Ketz and Brian Ellison discuss which area politicians might be considered for a Trump cabinet position, Governor-elect Kehoe's stance on DeValkenaere case, reductions in bus service, pushback on recently passed minimum wage measure, Missouri abortion politics, efforts to recall Frank White, potential candidates for Kansas Governor and Union Station.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Pete Mundo, Meg Cunningham and Dave Helling discuss the biggest winners and losers from Tuesday's election, the drop in voter turnout, the timing for when Missourians will see changes in access to abortion and when gamblers will be able to place their bets, the future political aspirations of local elected leaders and the potential for a WNBA team in Kansas City.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Jonathan Shorman, Eric Wesson and Brian Ellison discuss extended wait times for early voting locations and how it could discourage voters, election problems including fires at ballot drop boxes, what to expect on election night, the most ignored races including Missouri Lieutenant Governor, the balance of power in the Kansas House, retaining judges, campaign ads & more.

Kansas City PBS, in partnership with Johnson County Post and KCUR, presents a debate between the two candidates vying to represent the Kansas Third Congressional District. Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez and Kyle Palmer will moderate the debate between incumbent Congresswoman Sharice Davids and her Republican opponent Prasanth Reddy.

Nick Haines looks ahead to the upcoming ballot and dissects the list of questions awaiting voters when they step into the booth. We examine the questions on abortion and minimum wage, weigh the pros and cons of a new Ozark casino and sports betting, look at funding for aging in place, public safety, schools and children, analyze the rank choice voting ban and explain the ballot initiative process.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Scott Parks, Eric Wesson and Brian Ellison discuss how the success of the Royals and Chiefs will impact stadium discussions, new developments in the Crown Center stadium proposal, a new stadium push by Clay County, the bill for Mayor Lucas' trips to games, the Nelson-Atkins expansion, the South Loop Park project, KU professor comments, looming rent strike and more.

Nick Haines dubbed this election debate special Justice On The Ballot. In both Johnson County and Jackson County, voters will decide who will lead their respective offices in prosecuting criminals. In Jackson County, Republican Tracey Chappell and Democrat Melesa Johnson seek to replace Jean Peters Baker. In Johnson County, Democrat Vanessa Riebli challenges the incumbent Republican Steve Howe.

Nick Haines, Angie Ricono, Pete Mundo, Lisa Rodriguez and Eric Wesson discuss the twenty police recommendations to address rising crime including no partner patrols, mandatory overtime and replacing the helicopter unit with drones, the closure of East Side's first full service grocery store, Missouri's death penalty, the month-long streetcar shutdown, advanced voting and event pricing for parking.

Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Brian Ellison, Mike Hendricks and Kris Ketz discuss the criticism from the owner of Betty Rae's Ice Cream of Mayor Quinton Lucas and his lack of leadership in response to the spike in property crimes, how KC is preparing transit options for the World Cup, plans for a homeless shelter in JOCO, police and 911 response to sideshows, the return of red light cameras and more.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Dana Wright, Jonathan Shorman and Brian Ellison discuss the Missouri Supreme Court's ruling on the abortion ballot issue, the search for detention space in the wake of the murder of a Brookside chef, issues to consider in Kansas when using mail in ballots, the push for hand counting election results in MO and the Plaza's crime problem and new vision for tennis courts.

Nick Haines, Kris Ketz, Lisa Rodriguez, Micheal Mahoney and Eric Wesson discuss a resurfaced proposal to build a baseball stadium on the Washington Square Park site, new proposals to keep the Chiefs in Arrowhead Stadium, the announced location of World Cup Fan Fest, the rise in car break ins, the pros and cons of an elected tax assessor, JD Vance's visit and Hawley's fair confrontation with Kunce.

A decade ago, Ferguson, Missouri, erupted after the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown, sparking weeks of unrest and debate on police relations with Black Americans. Ten years later, Kansas City PBS partners with American Public Square to examine the state of policing in Missouri with law enforcement and civil rights leaders in a Week in Review special hosted by Nick Haines.

Nick Haines, Kyle Palmer, Pete Mundo, Dave Helling and Eric Wesson analyze Tuesday's primary election results, pick the biggest surprises and biggest losers, examine voter turnout and the demise of the debate, look at the GOP focus on immigration, discuss concerns over Mayor Lucas campaigning for Kamala Harris and give an update on the latest developments in the Jackson County appraisal mess.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Micheal Mahoney, Brian Ellison and Dave Helling discuss the biggest races and issues appearing on primary ballots around the metro next week including the Missouri gubernatorial race, the Johnson County DA and Sheriff races, KCMO police funding, a Platte County jail tax, a property tax exemption for childcare providers and more.

For more than a decade, Jean Peters Baker has led the Jackson County Prosecutor's office. In November, Jackson County will select her replacement, but first, voters will have to narrow the field in the primary on August 6. Melesa Johnson, Stephanie Burton and John Gromowsky plead their cases for being the Democratic candidate to advance to the general election in this roundtable debate.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Kris Ketz, Brian Ellison and Dave Helling discuss the local reaction to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the changes to security protocols for politicians, Eric Schmitt's Republican Convention appearance and potential future if Trump is elected, escalating urgency for World Cup prep, advanced voting, primary election issues, the Chiefs Hallmark movie and more.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Brian Ellison and Dave Helling discuss the comments by Governor Mike Parson about Missouri's effort to keep the stadiums on the Missouri side of state line, the tax breaks for Honeywell, expectations for the Panasonic plant, Mayor Lucas maneuvering for a Biden cabinet position, the GOP Convention, the spike in traffic fatalities and celebratory gunfire.

Nick Haines, Kris Ketz, Mary Sanchez, Scott Parks and Dave Helling discuss the Plaza ownership change and the challenges to address, the shakeup in leadership for KC's World Cup preparations, takeaways from hosting a COPA America match, concerns about heat during matches as a referee collapses, cashless toll booths in Kansas, Jackson County property taxes and the latest news about the stadiums.

Nick Haines, Eric Wesson, Brian Ellison, Dave Helling and Kevin Collison discuss the latest moves in the chess match to keep the Royals and the Chiefs in the region by building new stadiums, the reduced schedule for Mayor Quinton Lucas as he welcomes new child, lessons learned in the Wizards stadium battle, a tax cut in Kansas, a new passport office in KC and Michael Stern's symphony departure.

Nick Haines, Micheal Mahoney, Eric Wesson, Dave Helling, and Pete Mundo discuss the Royals stadium saga, Kansas' legislative special session, the tourism increase when the World Cup comes to Kansas City, completion of the Streetcar's south loop, and the future of the Country Club Plaza's fountains.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Brian Ellison, Pete Mundo and Kris Ketz discuss whether any changes have been made in the three months since the Chiefs parade shooting, questions surrounding the KC Strong Fund for parade shooting victims, considering AI for school security, the cyberattack on KCMO City Hall, the latest developments in stadium discussions and Harrison Butker's controversial comments.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Kris Ketz, Eric Wesson and Brian Ellison discuss the recent food tampering incident at Hereford House, questions surrounding a Jackson County legislator receiving free Royals suite tickets, the ransomware speculation as KCMO's website goes dark, calls for stronger leadership from KCPD's Chief, Waldo restaurant closing due to crime, addressing street racing and more.

Nick Haines, Jonathan Shorman, Brian Ellison, Yvette Walker and Dave Helling discuss plans in Kansas to lure the Chiefs and Royals to Wyandotte County with new stadiums and how Mike Parson responded, splitting up the Royals and Chiefs, the Missouri ballot initiative deadline and what voters might see, the upcoming election in KCK and legislative report cards for Kansas and Missouri.

Nick Haines, Mike Evans, Eric Wesson, Brian Ellison and Micheal Mahoney discuss comments Mayor Lucas made regarding migrant workers and sanctuary city status, the KCMO city council considering the return of red light cameras, bills in Missouri to address landfill location concerns, voter approval for a four-day school week and abortion funding, the KC riverfront development plan and Jake LaTurner.

Nick Haines talks one-on-one with Mayor Quinton Lucas about reports that Kansas City intends to assume control of stadium negotiations, the latest on the Plaza real estate deal and how the city intends to address lingering violent crime issues. Plus, Jackson County Legislator Megan Marshall sits down to discuss the county's reaction to reports about stadium negotiations as well as other issues.

Nick Haines, Micheal Mahoney, Brian Ellison, Dana Wright and Eric Wesson discuss the public and political reactions to the stadium tax failure including comments from Marny Sherman, the recent shooting near Shake Shake on the Plaza, the anniversaries of the Ralph Yarl and Jewish Community Center shootings, the ransomware attack on Jackson County government and student loan forgiveness.

Nick Haines, Yvette Walker, Kris Ketz, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the resounding 16 point defeat of the stadium sales tax, predictions for the future of the Chiefs and Royals in Kansas City, the biggest winners and losers in the campaigns for and against the tax, results in other area elections and the cyberattack on Jackson County government.

Nick Haines, Dana Wright, Brian Ellison, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the stadium tax campaign and the remaining questions and hurdles before election day, low voter turnout in the Kansas Presidential Primary, long lines to pay property taxes in Jackson County, the rise in deadly car crashes, the Google data center in the Northland and Mattel eyeing Village West in KCK for new theme park.

In partnership with Kansas City Public Library and American Public Square, this Week in Review special, moderated by Nick Haines, explores the pros, cons and potential impact of passing or rejecting the 3/8-cent sales tax for the Chiefs and Royals stadiums. Jackson County residents cast their votes on April 2, shaping the future of downtown, the Crossroads district and major league sports in KC.

Nick Haines, Betsy Webster, Kevin Collison, Eric Wesson and Brian Ellison discuss the historic opening of CPKC Stadium and complaints about limited and expensive parking, Crossroads business owners voicing concerns about the impact of the proposed downtown stadium, why Johnson County GOP is under fire for a fundraiser and questions about the St. Patrick's Day parade in wake of Super Bowl shooting.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Brian Ellison, Pete Mundo and Dave Helling discuss the mass shooting at the Chiefs championship parade and how it could have lasting implications for future KC events and developments, the absence of political will to address gun violence in a meaningful way, the announcement about the location for a new Royals stadium and Independence's bid for stadium if tax fails.

Nick Haines, Dana Wright, Scott Parks, Kevin Holmes and Dave Helling discuss Kansas City's Super Bowl mania, the record breaking Bobby Witt Jr. contract, the latest updates and lingering questions in the stadium tax discussion, the 2026 World Cup prep, how sports impact local businesses, the State of the City address by Mayor Quinton Lucas and the border crisis response in Missouri and Kansas.

Nick Haines, Lisa Rodriguez, Eric Wesson, Brian Ellison and Dave Helling discuss the Chiefs return to the Super Bowl and resulting celebratory gunfire, the World Cup news, the response to a particularly bad pothole season, Mayor Lucas' State of the City address, the passing of Operation Breakthrough's Sister Berta and former U.S Senator Jean Carnahan & MO's Amendment to restrict petition process.

Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Micheal Mahoney, Eric Wesson and Dave Helling discuss the stadium tax veto and override and the long list of lingering questions that need answers before voters decide, reconsidering the free bus and the pros and cons of bringing back fares, reaction to final State of the State address by Gov. Mike Parson and the College Baseball Hall of Fame announcing its move to OP.

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,