Marcus Officer

2 days ago | fox4kc.com | Marcus Officer |Kaitlyn Schwers

Getting to this point hasn’t been easy, and that theme continued. The tension from the regular session has carried over into the special session. But with time working against them, state lawmakers managed to find enough common ground to vote through the Show Me Sports Investment Act. The bill sets the framework for which the Royals and the Chiefs could use to pay back some of the costs for new and renovated venues.

1 week ago | fox4kc.com | Kaitlyn Schwers |Marcus Officer

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — In a meeting set for Thursday night, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, commission will open the floor to residents about using STAR bonds to fund a new home for the American Royal. Among the agenda items to be discussed is the creation of the American Royal Community Improvement District and levying a sales tax within the district. The American Royal project has been in the works for the better part of a decade.

1 week ago | fox4kc.com | Alyssa Mueller |Marcus Officer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The city of Olathe is launching a new pass for summer activities. The Olathe One Pass is a new addition to the city this year, allowing residents unlimited visits to the Olathe Community Center, Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm, the city’s pools and The Beach at Lake Olathe. The pass is active from Memorial Day to Labor Day. You can get an individual pass for $165 ($241 value) or a family pass for up to five family members for $260 ($590 value).

1 week ago | fox4kc.com | Alyssa Mueller |Marcus Officer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Men and women who sacrificed their lives to serve the country will be honored across the nation Monday. Annual free Memorial Day services will be held at the World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City on Monday. The annual Memorial Day ceremony is scheduled to start at 10 a.m.Expect to see plenty of local and state dignitaries in attendance. They will be among a crowd listening to retired Maj. Gen. William “Razz” Waff give Monday’s keynote address. Gen.

2 weeks ago | fox4kc.com | Alyssa Mueller |Marcus Officer

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Work on the $450 million University of Kansas Cancer Center will begin Friday. Over the last three years, the school’s managed to raise $250 million. Private, state and federal funds have come in to build the $450 million facility. Once built, the university will consolidate its researchers, staff and lab equipment from a dozen different locations. The new facility will be going up in phases around 39th and Rainbow. And based on recent trends, it is very much needed.