Royals’ pitch for a Crossroads ballpark isn’t the first; what struck out KC’s plans for a domed downtown stadium 60 years ago?

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Kansas City PBS/Flatland, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, The Kansas City Beacon, and Missouri Business Alert. Click here to read the original story. [divide] On June 27, 1967, Jackson County voters approved a $102 million general obligation…

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Royals ballpark plan gains support among longtime Crossroads advocates, though questions linger

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Kansas City PBS/Flatland, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, The Kansas City Beacon, and Missouri Business Alert. Click here to read the original story. [divide] The Kansas City Royals’ controversial Crossroads ballpark plan has qualified support from some…

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Economists: Tax dollars don’t make a stadium possible; they fund a gold-plated vision for major league sports

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by The Kansas City Beacon, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland, and Missouri Business Alert. Click here to read the original story from The Kansas City Beacon, an online news outlet focused on local, in-depth journalism…

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Arrowhead of the future? Chiefs reveal $800M vision for sports complex (without Royals)

Editor’s note: The following story was published by KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR member station, and a fellow member of the KC Media Collective. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for KCUR’s email newsletter. [divide] The renderings were released as Jackson County residents prepare to vote on a proposed sales tax extension that would help…

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