These stadiums combined could hold all of Lee’s Summit. | Photo by @jrw_shoots
Three things in life are certain: death, taxes, and apparently, Kansas City’s never-ending stadium saga.
ICYMI, Kansas lawmakers just gave the Chiefs and Royals until Dec. 31, 2025 to lock in a stadium deal covering up to 70% of costs using STAR bonds. That deadline was originally set for the end of June, but both teams asked for more time — and they got it, just weeks after Missouri passed its own stadium incentive plan.
What does that mean for fans? More waitingand what-ifs. Chiefs president Mark Donovan says they’re keeping all options on the table, and Royals owner John Sherman, who hinted at naming a site this summer, has stayed silent.
We did ask you where the Royals should land (not the Crossroads) — and y’all had thoughts. Here’s a sampling:
📍 “Has to be downtown or I don’t really get the point of moving. Let’s leave tailgating to the Chiefs and enjoy the downtown scene before and after games.”
📍 “Legends is perfect — highways, hotels, space to tailgate. What’s not to love?”
📍 “Please not the Sprint campus — too close to hospitals and not built for this.”
KCRC Brew Crew Group Runs | 6:30-6:31 p.m. | The Running Well Store | Free | Lace up for a laid-back, all-paces-welcome 3-mile jaunt, then toast your effort with a brew next door at Rockcreek Brewing Co.
Thursday, July 10
Reality TV Trivia Night | 7 p.m. | Craft Putt, Overland Park, KS | Free entry | Know your Bachelor breakups and Real Housewives one-liners? Gather your crew and bring the drama... we mean “answers.”
Friday, July 11
Small Shop: Belger Residents’ Art Market | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Belger Crane Yard Gallery | Price of purchase | Peruse locally made goods — think sculpted ceramics and hand-thrown ice cream bowls — and meet the artists behind the work.
Saturday, July 12
RISO & ZINE Revival | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Kansas City Art Institute | $279 | Get hands-on with Risograph printing in this four-week course and leave with stacks of self-made prints or zines.
Teal Rising Cup | 4:30 p.m. | CPKC Stadium | $31+ | Catch KC Current face off against Chicago Stars FC alongside powerhouse Brazilian clubs Corinthians SC and Palmeiras in this inaugural international tourney.
Sunday, July 13
KC Fringe Festival | Sunday, July 13-Sunday, July 27 | Times vary | Multiple locations | $15+ | Back for its 20th season, this eclectic arts fest showcases performance, film, and visual arts from creatives near and far.
Back to the ballot box. Jackson County voters will weigh in on whether to recall County Executive Frank White Jr. in a special election set for Tuesday, Aug. 26, following a unanimous vote by the legislature and 42,000+ petition signatures. (FOX4)
Open
AR’s Breakfast & Brunch is now open in Chingu’s former Westport digs, slinging fajita omelets, churro pancakes, and mimosa glasses the size of your head. It’s the OP favorite’s first Missouri location, with the same hours and even more drinks on deck. (Kansas City Star)
Eat
Hot off the grill: Q39 and The Golden Scoop teamed up on a Salted Caramel Burnt Ends Ice Cream — it’s served with every Kansas City Strip Steak order this month, with proceeds benefiting the latter biz. Not quite lunch under $10, but definitely a sweet way to support.
Coming Soon-ish
The metro’s first Buc-ee’s has hit a snag. The Missouri Department of Transportation says highway improvements near the site are delayed, pushing the mega gas station’s groundbreaking back until August or September, with construction expected to take about two years. (FOX4)
Try This
All aboard. Thomas and Friends™: Explore the Rails is chugging into Crown Center now through Sept. 1. Climb into Thomas’ cab, fix Percy’s wobbly wheels, race trains, and explore the Island of Sodor — all for free. Trust us: This is a playful adventure the whole family will love. Open daily.*
Turnsol Books’ resident shop cats have quietly mastered the art of lounging among the literature, giving off serious “bodega cat” energy. If you’ve scrolled TikTok lately, you’ve likely seen the viral love for felines hanging out in corner stores of all sorts — and we’re curious if Kansas City has its own cohort of furry shopkeeps. Know a public pet perch? Snap a pic, drop a name, and tell us where to find them.
It’s day two of Amazon Prime Day. Shop standout deals that just went live:
⚡ The 40 oz. Stanley Quencher — aka the world’s most popular water bottle — is usually $45, but today you can get it for $27.
⚡ Sony’s $348 noise-cancelling headphones are marked down to $183.
⚡ Make football season bigger and better with 50% off Sony’s 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TV — saving you over $1,800.
⚡ Philips’ espresso machine + milk frother will look cute in your kitchen, make high-quality espresso drinks, and save you $150 with today’s deal.
⚡ Stock up on a good iPhone charger cord while it’s marked down to $9.99, the lowest price of the year.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I think I recently spotted one of Pop-Up Picnics KC’s dreamy setups in Loose Park, and had to know more. Turns out, this local biz crafts luxe outdoor scenes for proposals, birthdays, or just because — think vintage rugs, florals, and photo-ready vibes at your favorite KC park.
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