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College Baseball Hall of Fame Comes to Overland Park in 2025

Posted January 23, 2024 The College Baseball Foundation and Visit Overland Park announced the first physical location for the College Baseball Hall of Fame will be established in Overland Park. The inaugural location will be featured in the Museum at… more

Jackson County Legislators Override Frank White’s Veto on Stadium Sales Tax

Posted January 18, 2024 Updated January 23, 2024 Jackson County legislators voted 7-2 Monday to override County Executive Frank White’s veto of a stadium tax ballot question. The decision to override the veto means the 3/8th-cent stadium sales tax will… more

KC Current Hires Industry Veteran Raven Jemison as Team President

Posted January 18, 2024 The Kansas City Current announced the club has appointed 17-year sports industry veteran Raven Jemison as the team president. Jemison has worked in all four major North American team sports. Before joining the club, Jemison spent… more

Jackson County Leaders Pass Chiefs, Royals Stadium Tax For April Ballot

Posted January 9, 2024 The Jackson County Legislature voted to place a stadium sales tax extension on the April ballot. Voters will decide whether or not to approve a 3/8th cent sales tax for 40 years with the Kansas City… more

Chiefs, Royals Announce Commitment to Jackson County if Sales Tax is Approved

Posted January 8, 2024 The Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs released a joint statement Friday saying the two franchises are committed to remaining in Jackson County if the 3/8-cent sales tax is approved in April. In addition to… more

Kansas City Architecture Firm Joins Mizzou Stadium Renovations

Posted December 18, 2023 The University of Missouri-Columbia announced Kansas City-based architecture firm DLR Group joined the Memorial Stadium improvement project, University of Missouri Athletic Department announced Friday. The partnership between the institution and DLR Group was announced during a… more

Jackson County Legislature Proposes Ordnance for Royals, Chiefs Sales Tax Extension

Posted December 15, 2023 The Jackson County Legislature plans to vote Monday on a ballot question to ask voters to extend the 3/8th-cent sales tax for the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs. The vote will be regarding an ordinance to… more

KCMO, KCK Stadiums to Host Games For Copa América 2024

Posted December 4, 2023 The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) will bring its 2024 tournament to the United States, including Arrowhead Stadium and Children’s Mercy Park as two of its 14 venues.  Kansas and Missouri will be a part of… more

Kansas City Legislator Announces Town Hall, KC Sports Teams

Posted December 4, 2023 Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca is hosting a community town hall to discuss the future of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. The town hall is on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 5:30… more

KC Current Stadium To Use AI Security When Season Begins

Posted November 30, 2023 The Kansas City Current Stadium will be using AI technology to screen guests at the gates of the stadium when the 2024 season begins. The CPKC Stadium, which has a capacity of 11,500 patrons, will feature… more