Fact Check: Johnson County Rejects Sherman's New Royals Stadium

We didn't have this on our bingo card for 2025 . . . But here's our take on damage this week . . .

JOHNSON COUNTY LEADERS, SMALL BIZ AND RESIDENTS DESTROYED OWNER JOHN SHERMAN'S HOPES OF A NEW ROYALS STADIUM IN THE GOLDEN GHETTO!!!

Call it an organized resistance or merely a grassroots uprising.

Somewhere Fescoe might be shedding a single tear over this or maybe just having a moment of clarity whilst waiting in a JoCo drive-thru. 

Either way . . . 

What we know now is simple . . .

The Kansas City Royals don't have the leverage, guts, leadership or insight to push around the last remaining middle-class residents of JoCo.  

And so . . .

Here's their statement and more reporting . . .  

“The Royals have a long history of working to make Greater Kansas City a better place,” a spokesperson said early Tuesday evening. “As such, we are deeply committed to building a stadium environment that prioritizes the health, safety, and traffic concerns of our neighbors. Wherever we build our next generational home, the project will be guided by strong community collaboration. We pledge to create an unsurpassed fan and community experience, one that elevates our region and serves as a place of great regional pride for us all.”

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

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Overland Park residents worry about Royals considering their city for new ballpark

The Kansas City Royals still haven't committed to a location for their new stadium, but the Aspiria campus at 119th and Nall in Overland Park is under consideration. Residents living in that neighborhood say they have concerns about local businesses, traffic and affordability.

Three JoCo state lawmakers weigh in on stadium issues

With an end of the year deadline for the teams to take advantage of them, the LCC has its final scheduled meeting of the year Monday.

Leawood doctor concerned about emergency response times if Royals move to Johnson County

A former Chief Medical Officer said traffic congestion from a potential Royals stadium in Overland Park could have a drastic impact on ambulances rushing people to local hospitals.

Royals respond after Leawood raises concerns

The Royals have released a statement on their search for a new stadium just hours after Leawood said it could not support a stadium at Overland Park's Aspiria campus.

Developing . . .