Royals Stadium Deal in Kansas City: The proposed Crown Center lease would give Kansas City 5% of net profits from non-baseball events, plus free event rights and 30 free tickets per game, with the Royals paying $1 a year in rent and handling stadium maintenance. Local Government & Housing: Blue Springs is moving forward on a funding framework for “The Market at Chapman Farms,” a mixed-use plan anchored by a grocery tenant, with Monday’s vote focused on costs and avoiding taxpayer risk. Ballot Access Fight: A court will hear Respect Missouri Voters’ challenge to Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ rejection of an initiative petition, arguing the measure should be placed on the Nov. 3 ballot. Public Safety Leadership: Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott will resign after confirmation as U.S. Marshal, and Captain Jason Johnson is set to become interim sheriff. Corrections Mental Health: Missouri DOC highlights its PCIS program for staff trauma processing, pairing group work with EMDR. Federal Grants & Politics: The Trump administration admitted canceling billions in grants based on whether recipients were in Democratic states, though some projects were later reinstated. Gun Policy: A federal ruling lifted NFA restrictions on silencers for plaintiffs in Texas, creating a patchwork of rules. State Legal Recognition: Missouri AG Hanaway honored two AGO attorneys with Missouri Bar Foundation awards. Community Healing: Sherman Park marks 10 years since Sylville Smith’s killing with a healing-focused anniversary event.