A North Kansas City High School student and an adult not associated with the school were seriously injured in a shooting after a basketball game, but both are now in stable condition. The incident is believed to be isolated, and police are still investigating. The North Kansas City School District confirmed that the instigators were not district students and is providing additional security and counseling for students and staff. The Uvalde Foundation for Kids announced a volunteer safety patrol program and a reward for information leading to an arrest in connection with the shooting.
The Kansas City Royals have shared renderings for their proposed new stadium, narrowing down the search to two locations: the East Village in downtown Kansas City and North Kansas City. The team aims to select the final location by the end of September. Along with the renderings, the Royals released an economic study highlighting the potential benefits of the new stadium district, including increased revenue, job creation, and economic output.
Hundreds of Taylor Swift fans in North Kansas City waited in a long line for the opportunity to take a photo with the Honorary Cornelia Street and Swift Street (Taylor's Version) signs. Some fans waited for over an hour, showcasing their dedication and strong community spirit. The signs are located at the intersection of Swift and Armor Road in North Kansas City.
The Kansas City Royals have narrowed their search for a new ballpark site to two locations: East Village and North Kansas City. The team's lease agreement at Kauffman Stadium expires in January 2031, and owner John Sherman has indicated that he plans to relocate the team before that lease expires. While the Royals have done the most work in the East Village, they have the responsibility to fully evaluate both locations. A potential move to North Kansas City might be difficult to navigate before the current lease with Jackson County expires.
The Kansas City Royals franchise has narrowed down potential locations for a new stadium to two sites, one in the East Village area of KCMO and the other in North Kansas City in Clay County. The team has a strong partnership with Jackson County, but North Kansas City and Clay County officials have been in conversation with the team about a potential ballpark site. The team believes both locations could be viable and will fully evaluate both options.
Officials in North Kansas City and Clay County have issued an open letter declaring their interest in hosting a new stadium for the Kansas City Royals. The Royals have responded positively to the proposal, calling it a "progressive and creative vision." The team is still engaged in conversations with Jackson County, the city of Kansas City, and the state of Missouri, and will share more details about their ballpark district once they determine the best location for their fans, partners, and community.
Officials from North Kansas City and Clay County have issued an open letter to the public saying they've been in conversation with the Kansas City Royals about a new stadium site. The Royals recently confirmed that they are considering a location in North Kansas City. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas responded on Twitter, urging team officials to speak up and answer more questions about the team's future plans. Previous updates from the Royals discussed meetings on creating a new downtown ballpark in the heart of Kansas City.
North Kansas City Mayor Bryant DeLong has publicly expressed his desire to land the Kansas City Royals for a new stadium and ballpark district. The Royals have studied 14 sites in the urban core, including two in North Kansas City. One potential site is an industrial site of 30 acres just across the river, east of the Heart of America Bridge, while the more likely site sits between Armour Road and 15th Avenue, from Swift to Howell near the Iron District development. The Royals have put a price tag on a new stadium plus ballpark district with restaurants, hotels, shopping, and housing at $2 billion.
