Stadium sales tax extension rejected by voters in Jackson County

Stadium sales tax extension rejected by voters in Jackson County

Voters in Jackson County have rejected a 40-year extension of a 3/8th-cent sales tax. The extension would have helped fund a new downtown stadium for the Kansas City Royals and maintain and repair Arrowhead Stadium. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, voters rejected Question 1 by a margin of 58-42 percent. Over 78,000 voters said … Read more

Royals select Crossroads location for new stadium site

Royals select Crossroads location for new stadium site

‘A Golden Era’: Kansas City Royals announce Crossroads location for new stadium site Updated: 5:28 PM CST Feb 13, 2024 GOOD AFTERNOON. I’M MATT FLENER IN FOR LAURA AND I’M KELLY ECKERMAN. AFTER MONTHS OF WAITING AND MISSED DEADLINES, WE NOW KNOW WHERE THE ROYALS WANT TO BUILD A NEW STADIUM. WE HAVE LIVE TEAM … Read more

Kansas City business groups call for renewal of sports stadium sales tax

Kansas City business groups call for renewal of sports stadium sales tax

Kansas City business leaders are urging the renewal of the sports stadium sales tax, saying that small businesses would be hurt if the tax is not renewed. Jason Carter-Solomon, a commercial banker, believes that a downtown stadium in Kansas City will create synergy, allowing for better economic activity and more dollars for small businesses. “Right … Read more

Omaha area to see heavy snow from winter storm

Omaha area to see heavy snow from winter storm

Timeline: Winter storm expected to bring heavy snow to Omaha area Monday Updated: 1:14 PM CST Jan 8, 2024 The Omaha area is expected to see accumulating snow and travel impacts throughout the day Monday and into Tuesday morning.Most of eastern Nebraska, including the Omaha area, could see 5 to 10 inches of heavy, wet … Read more

River flood warnings issued Tuesday

River flood warnings issued Tuesday

River flood warnings in effect across New Hampshire after storm Updated: 8:44 AM EST Dec 19, 2023 River flood warnings remain in effect Tuesday morning after a very rainy Monday in New Hampshire. Most areas saw at least 1.5 to at least 3 inches of rain, with isolated reports of over 5 inches in some … Read more

Possible major flooding for some rivers

Possible major flooding for some rivers

Rain poured down to begin the workweek in New Hampshire, leading to reports of flooding. Rain fell heavily for much of the day Monday, but has mainly ended from south to north across the state. Most areas also saw at least 1.5″ to 3″+ inches of rain, with isolated reports over 5 inches.>> New Hampshire … Read more

Flood watch posted for rain

Flood watch posted for rain

Rain fell heavily to begin the workweek in New Hampshire, leading to the possibility of localized flooding. Rain, heavy at times, is expected through most of the day Monday, which will be very mild and could break some records with highs in the 50s and low 60s. There is a low chance of a thunderstorm, … Read more

Downpours could lead to flooding in areas

Downpours could lead to flooding in areas

Heavy rainfall in New Hampshire could make for slow commutes on Monday.A flood watch has been issued for most of New Hampshire north and west of Manchester, except northern Coos County. A coastal flood watch has also been issued for coastal Rockingham county from Monday afternoon through Monday evening.>> National Weather Service alerts and bulletinsA … Read more

Strong winds, heavy rain, some snow

Strong winds, heavy rain, some snow

Heavy rain and some snow continued to push through New Hampshire during the morning commute Monday. A flood watch is in effect through Monday evening for much of central and southern New Hampshire, including portions of Carroll, Grafton, Sullivan, Merrimack, Strafford, Cheshire, Hillsborough and Rockingham counties.Meanwhile, a winter storm warning is in effect for northern … Read more

Downpours, gusty winds, snow possible Sunday

Downpours, gusty winds, snow possible Sunday

A strong storm system is moving in, bringing heavy rain, snow for some, and areas of gusty winds(mostly on Monday).Before the rain moved in, temperatures got warmer in many parts of New Hampshire, with highs in the upper 50s from Manchester south and east on Sunday. It turned even warmer from Manchester south and east … Read more