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A large incentive district spanning Wyandotte and Johnson counties will fund a $4 billion Chiefs stadium through diverted sales tax revenue, with public money primarily supporting the project and concerns raised about its economic benefits.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Kansas City Chiefs will build a new $3 billion stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas, financed largely through public funds, with the team renting the stadium rather than owning it, and a 30-year non-relocation agreement in place.
The Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas Governor's Office announced a $3 billion plan to build a state-of-the-art domed stadium in Wyandotte County, along with a new team headquarters and mixed-use development, creating over 20,000 jobs and $4.4 billion in economic impact, funded through a public-private partnership with no new taxes.
The Kansas City Chiefs are relocating from Missouri to Wyandotte County, Kansas, where they will build a new $3 billion domed stadium by 2031, funded mainly through public bonds and sales tax revenue, marking a significant shift in the team's home base and impacting regional sports infrastructure.
Health leaders in Wyandotte County, Kansas, have diagnosed fewer than 10 cases of tuberculosis and are working to ensure patients are treated and prevent the infection from spreading. The disease is spread through the air and symptoms include sickness, weakness, fever, night sweats, coughing, chest pain, or coughing up blood. The agencies and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is little risk that anyone in the general public will contract TB.
Health officials in Wyandotte County, Kansas, have identified several active cases of tuberculosis, an infectious disease most commonly found in the lungs. The Unified Government Public Health Department is working with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the CDC to ensure appropriate treatment and prevent additional cases. Tuberculosis spreads through prolonged contact and is not spread by casual contact. Symptoms of active TB include fever, night sweats, coughing, chest pain, or coughing up blood.
Health officials have confirmed a small number of active tuberculosis cases in Wyandotte County, Kansas. The Unified Government has started contacting close contacts and conducting TB testing. TB is an infectious disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis and is most commonly found in the lungs. The CDC states that TB can spread to other parts of the body if left untreated.