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KC2026 Adds Four Key Staff Positions

Posted November 25, 2024 KC2026, the nonprofit planning the FIFA World Cup 26 in Kansas City, has added four new members to key positions. Lindsey Douglas, Director of Integrated Operations; Mallory Cage, Director of Fan Festival and Events; Matt Smith,… more

KU Athletics Approves 2025 Budget, $300M Stadium Project Remains On Time

Posted November 18, 2024 The Kansas Athletics board of directors approved the budget for the fiscal year 2025, with expenses short by around $16 million, but reiterated that the stadium project remains on schedule. The board approved the budget on… more

Jackson County Legislature Eyes New Stadium Sales Tax for Chiefs Only

Posted August 20, 2024 Jackson County voters could see a new question regarding keeping the Chiefs in the county on the upcoming November ballot. The new proposal would ask for a 20-year extension with a ¼ cent sales tax. The… more

KC2026 Announces Three New Additions to the Nonprofit

Posted July 29, 2024 KC2026, the organization that oversees the FIFA World Cup 26 in Kansas City, announced that it had added three new members to this team. KC2026 CEO Pan Kramer, recently appointed to her new role, hired Jason… more

Clark Hunt and Mark Donovan Speak on Chiefs’ Future at Arrowhead

Posted July 22, 2024 As the Kansas City Chiefs continue with their days at training camp, the question still on everyone's minds is where the franchise will play after the lease with Arrowhead Stadium expires. The Chiefs’ lease for Arrowhead… more

Kansas Speedway to Add Ally Financial State-of-the-Art Club Area

Posted May 7, 2024 Ally Financial will add a new state-of-the-art club area to the Kansas Speedway, called the Ally Apex Club, opening in September. The new club section, sponsored by Ally, will be located on the fourth floor of… more

Architecture Firm MANICA Reveals Renderings of Chiefs Stadium in KCK

Posted May 2, 2024 Renderings from architect David Manica released on Wednesday, giving Kansas lawmakers a glimpse of what a new Chiefs stadium could look like in Kansas City, Kansas. The proposed stadium would be located at I-435 and I-70… more

KC Current, Port KC Reveal Master Plan for $800M Berkley Riverfront

Posted April 23, 2024 The Kansas City Current and Port KC have unveiled plans for the next phase of its $800 million Berkley Riverfront development. The development is scheduled to break ground at the end of 2024 and targeting a… more

Mizzou Selects DLR Group to Lead $250M Stadium Renovation Project

Posted April 19, 2024 Overland Park-based architecture firm DLR Group has been selected to lead the University of Missouri’s $250 million Memorial Stadium renovation project. The University of Missouri Board of Curators on Thursday unanimously approved the hiring of the… more

Chiefs, Royals Sign New Lease Agreements with Jackson County Sports Authority

Posted March 28, 2024 The Kansas City Royals and Chiefs have signed new lease agreements to stay in Jackson County provided the upcoming sales tax extension is passed. On Wednesday, the teams held a press conference to sign new lease… more