Royals to unveil pivotal downtown stadium plan in Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals are set to announce an “important update” on Wednesday about a proposed downtown stadium at Washington Square Park, with Royals chair John Sherman flanked by Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas. The plan centers on a $600 million deal to relocate/consolidate near Crown Center, but still requires final approval from the City Council and may include a community benefits agreement; state funding is not yet clear as officials seek a broader financing package.