Speculation grows about the future home of the Kansas City Royals

WELL, RUMORS ARE STILL SWIRLING WITH NO FINAL ANSWER ON THE FUTURE HOME OF THE ROYALS. YEAH, THE TEAM HAS PITCHED A COUPLE OF SITES. AS EVERYBODY KNOWS, DOWNTOWN AND IN NORTH KANSAS CITY WHILE KEEPING THEIR OPTIONS OPEN. KMBC NICE DENNIS EVANS IS AT THE SPORTS COMPLEX AS THEIR CONTINUES TO BE SPECULATION OF A MOVE TO THE KANSAS SIDE. THE ROYALS ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME THAT HAS SPACE FOR MORE THAN JUST A BASEBALL STADIUM. THAT SEARCH COULD TAKE THEM FROM HERE AT THE COMPLEX TO ACROSS THE STATE LINE. THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE IN THE BASEBALL DIAMOND AT THE LEGENDS IS A WINTER WONDERLAND. AND IN THE MIDST OF THE CELEBRATION, THE MONARCHS OWNER IS NOW WONDERING IF THERE’S A CHANCE A MINOR LEAGUE TEAM THAT HE HAS COULD ONE DAY HAVE A BIG LEAGUE NEIGHBOR. THERE HAS BEEN TALKS ABOUT THE ROYALS MOVING OUT HERE, TALK THAT HAS ONLY GROWN LOUDER AS THE ROYALS STUMBLED THROUGH SELECTING A NEW SITE FOR THEIR POTENTIAL NEW STADIUM. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS IS A GREAT PLACE FOR SPORTS. IT’S BEEN A GREAT PLACE FOR THE KANSAS CITY MONARCHS. THE MONARCHS OWNER SEES NO REASON WHY THE SITE WOULDN’T WORK FOR THE ROYALS AS WELL. HE BELIEVES THE STATE OF KANSAS IS READY TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO ATTRACT A PROTEIN. AND WHAT HAPPENS? I JUST KNOW THAT THAT THEY HAVE FUNDS DIRECTED FOR BRINGING SPORTS TEAMS HERE AS PART OF A SPORTS BETTING PACKAGE THAT WAS PASSED. BUT WHAT ABOUT THE DISTANCE FROM MISSOURI? THE LEGENDS USED TO BE WAY OUT. NOW IT’S NOT THAT, YOU KNOW, IT’S A TEN MINUTE DRIVE FROM DOWNTOWN, SO IT’S CLOSE, IT’S AFFORDABLE. IT’S VERY FRIENDLY AND READY FOR BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL AND EVERYTHING THAT COMES WITH IT. IT’S KIND OF THE MORE THE MERRIER. THE LEGENDS HAS THE INFRASTRUCTURE ALREADY IN PLACE. THERE’S ALREADY AN ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT THERE, BUT STILL PROBABLY NUMBER THREE ON THE LIST OF PLACES THAT THE ROYALS COULD LOCATE. DENNIS EVANS CAME ABC NINE NEWS. THE ROYALS ORIGINALLY SET A SEPTEMBER DEADLINE FOR A NEW

It has been months since the Kansas City Royals announced their intentions to build a new stadium. Not only have they not picked a site, but they're now reportedly looking at other locations. The search has been marked by missed deadlines and shifting plans.Initially eyeing a downtown ballpark, the Royals' options include a Clay County site and elsewhere. But discussions with Jackson County have reportedly hit roadblocks. "I don't think the Royals anticipated how difficult it was going to be to make this work," said Todd Leabo of 810 WHB. "Lots of layers of government, and it's just not working right now. So, yeah, people are...I think fans at this point with the Royals since they haven't won a lot, are like, we don't want to give you money wherever you go."Meanwhile, that search could take them across the state line. Kansas City Monarchs owner Mark Brandmeyer said Kansas City, Kansas, is a viable contender for the Royals or a professional sports franchise. Previous Royals Stadium coverage:Kansas City Royals share renderings for new stadium options at Kansas City, North Kansas CityLetter from KC Royals CEO: 'We hear you' team to make new stadium decision by end of SeptemberKansas City Royals owner says stadium location will likely be selected by the end of summerKansas City Royals down to 2 sites in search for new stadiumKansas construction company has its own idea for a downtown Royals stadium'Unseen costs': Economic impact at heart of debate for proposed Kansas City Royals stadium"There's been talks about the Royals moving out here," Brandmeyer said. "Kansas City, Kansas, is a great place for sports. It's been a great place for the Kansas City Monarchs."He also sees no reason why the site wouldn't work for the Royals. "I just know that they have funds directed for bringing in sports teams," he said. "They're here as part of the sports betting package that was passed."The Legends also has the infrastructure already in place and an entertainment district on site. The team hopes to have a new ballpark site confirmed by January 21, the deadline for putting a sales tax extension on the April Jackson County ballot.

It has been months since the Kansas City Royals announced their intentions to build a new stadium.

Not only have they not picked a site, but they're now reportedly looking at other locations.

The search has been marked by missed deadlines and shifting plans.

Initially eyeing a downtown ballpark, the Royals' options include a Clay County site and elsewhere.

But discussions with Jackson County have reportedly hit roadblocks.

"I don't think the Royals anticipated how difficult it was going to be to make this work," said Todd Leabo of 810 WHB. "Lots of layers of government, and it's just not working right now. So, yeah, people are...I think fans at this point with the Royals since they haven't won a lot, are like, we don't want to give you money wherever you go."

Meanwhile, that search could take them across the state line.

Kansas City Monarchs owner Mark Brandmeyer said Kansas City, Kansas, is a viable contender for the Royals or a professional sports franchise.

"There's been talks about the Royals moving out here," Brandmeyer said. "Kansas City, Kansas, is a great place for sports. It's been a great place for the Kansas City Monarchs."

He also sees no reason why the site wouldn't work for the Royals.

"I just know that they have funds directed for bringing in sports teams," he said. "They're here as part of the sports betting package that was passed."

The Legends also has the infrastructure already in place and an entertainment district on site.

The team hopes to have a new ballpark site confirmed by January 21, the deadline for putting a sales tax extension on the April Jackson County ballot.