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Chiefs face potential relocation if Kansas City residents don't cover $500 million for stadium improvements
The Kansas City Chiefs are facing a potential relocation if voters in Kansas City decide not to extend a regional sales tax on April 2. Mark Donovan, the president of the Chiefs, discussed the implications of this potential decision with KSHB 41. The sales tax extension, which amounts to 3/8 cents (equivalent to 38 cents for every $100) until 2064, could generate approximately $2 billion over the next 40 years.
If the extension is approved, the funds would be allocated towards building a new stadium for the Kansas City Royals in downtown Kansas City, as well as making improvements to the Chiefs’ NFL stadium.
Donovan outlined the Chiefs’ plans for utilizing the funds, which include enhancing the upper concourse, implementing heating and air conditioning systems, constructing a bridge to connect the concourse, installing larger video boards, adding a parking deck, and creating event spaces in the vicinity of Kauffman Stadium, the Royals’ current home ballpark. The estimated cost for these renovations is around $800 million.
The Hunt Family, owners of the Chiefs, have committed to contributing $300 million towards the $800 million project, with the remaining amount expected to be covered by the local residents through the sales tax extension. Notably, the Hunt Family’s estimated net worth is $25 billion. In the event that the sales tax extension is not approved, the Chiefs will need to explore alternative options for obtaining a more modernized stadium.
Will the Chiefs leave Kansas City?
When questioned about the potential impact on the Kansas City Royals if the sales tax extension does not pass, Donovan expressed uncertainty about the baseball team’s plans but emphasized the need for the Chiefs to consider all available choices. He stated, “I just know for us the Chiefs, we would just have to look at all our options.”
The situation underscores the significance of the upcoming vote and its implications for both the Chiefs and the Royals. The potential relocation of a well-established sports team serves as a reminder of the far-reaching impact of local decisions on professional sports organizations and their communities. As the vote approaches, stakeholders and fans alike will be closely monitoring the outcome and its potential ramifications for Kansas City’s sports landscape.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – One woman died Saturday night after she was shot in unknown circumstances, the Kansas City Police Department reported.
KCPD was dispatched to the 7600 block of Monroe Avenue around 10 p.m. on Dec. 28.
As officers were en route, a woman on her way to an area hospital flagged them down to let them know she had a shooting victim in her car who needed help.
When the officers pulled the woman out of the car, they noticed apparent gunshot wounds and started giving her medical treatment until paramedics arrived. The woman was ultimately taken to the hospital and later died.
Investigators do not currently know what led up to the shooting, nor do they have anyone in custody. They are searching for evidence and possible witnesses as they investigate the woman’s death as a homicide.
Her identity has not yet been released.
If anyone was in or around the area at this time and saw or heard anything they are asked to contact Homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS there is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously to the TIPS hotline.
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Kansas State just might add another accomplishment to a season that ended without a College Football Playoffs berth.
With Colorado’s 36-14 loss to BYU in the Alamo Bowl, the Wildcats can now at least make a case for being the No. 4 team in the Big 12. That would put them ahead of coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes.
Colorado entered the postseason with the fourth spot behind Arizona State, BYU and Iowa State. The Wildcats ended their season with a 44-41, comeback victory against Rutgers in the Rate Bowl. Iowa State also held off the Miami Hurricanes in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
Baylor is awaiting its matchup with LSU in the Texas Bowl while TCU crushed Lafayette in the New Mexico Bowl and Texas Tech fell to Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl.
The Bears, Horned Frogs and Wildcats could all finish with four losses. K-State might get the edge because of their win against Colorado. The Buffaloes, who were led by quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, defeated Baylor 38-31 in September. As for TCU, two of its losses were to bottom-tier UCF and Houston.
Although the Wildcats lost to Houston, it was their only loss to a team with a losing record. The other defeats were to BYU, Arizona State and Iowa State, all bowl teams. The title of fourth-best is meaningless but it could provide much-needed momentum heading into next season and serve as a recruiting pitch this spring.
Shandel Richardson is the publisher of Kansas State Wildcats On SI. He can be reached at shandelrich@gmail.com
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Dense fog reduced visibility to less than a quarter mile in parts of central, south central, and southeast Kansas on Saturday morning, December 28, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Footage taken in Wichita by NWS meteorologist Kevin Darmofal shows his view of “another foggy start” to the day.
A dense fog advisory would remain in effect until 10 am CST, the NWS said.
“Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous,” the weather service warned. “If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.” Credit: Kevin Darmofal/NWS Wichita via Storyful
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