Kansas City metro school closings for Wednesday, January 8: Kansas and Missouri updates
A full closings list of more districts and government facilities is here.Sign up for our NewslettersSome area closings: Grain Valley School District: All classes will be conducted virtually on Jan. 8 due to unsafe road conditions.
How does so much snow get removed from streets in Kansas City, Missouri?
Kansas City continues to recover from its largest snowstorm in 63 years. Over 11 inches of snow blanketed the city, prompting emergency crews to work tirelessly to clear roadways. FOX Weather Meteorologist Kendall Smith is live from the snow command center in Kansas City,
Kansas City, Missouri, city employees volunteer to plow streets during historic blizzard
A blizzard is a snowplow's Super Bowl. In Kansas City, Missouri, there are more than 300 snowplow trucks working to clear the streets.
Kansas City metro government closings for Tuesday, January 7: Kansas and Missouri updates
Several government facilities across the metro area are modifying operations in response to hazardous conditions caused by the recent snowstorm. Below is a summary of updates for affected locations: Johnson County government buildings and offices will remain closed on Tuesday,
Snowstorm hits Kansas and Missouri. Here’s how to see road conditions across the states
The Kansas City area is expected to get between 8 and 12 inches of snow, and areas to the north could see even more — 15 to 16 inches, maybe 18 inches, for those near U.S. 136 in northern Missouri. Those south of Interstate 70 will likely see between 3 and 8 inches of snow.
61-year-old man hit, killed by dump truck in Kansas City, Missouri
An Independence man was killed Sunday afternoon after being hit by a dump truck in Kansas City, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol
Photos: See the impact of Kansas City's snow storm across the metro
The Kansas City metro is still digging itself out from a nearly-record 11 inches of snow that got dumped by a blizzard over the weekend. Roads remain icy and treacherous, however, and much of the city remains shut down.
How should you shovel the snow on your sidewalks? Tips for Kansas City area residents
The Kansas City area is beginning to dig its way out after a winter storm dumped nearly a foot of snow across much of the metro.
Residents play in the snow in Kansas City
This is the amusing moment residents played in the snow in Kansas City. Locals enjoyed the winter weather after a massive weekend storm that battered the city, bringing blizzard conditions. Footage shows individuals sledding through downtown streets.
How much snow did the Kansas City metro get?
Kansas City-area residents woke up to several inches of snow Sunday morning, with more falling throughout the day into Monday. Although the snowfall has stopped, the roads and highways throughout the metro remain dangerous with snow and underlying ice.
Kansas City comes to a halt after weekend winter storm and freezing temperature
Kansas City, Mo., received nearly a foot of snow over in a single day, forcing road and air traffic to come to a halt. NBC News' Maggie Vespa reports why officials are saying it will take a few days to clean out the snow.
When can you bet on the Chiefs in Missouri? Here’s the latest on sports gambling
If Missouri residents want to bet on a Chiefs playoff game in 2025, they’ll still have to cross state lines. In November, the ...
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At least 4 people killed in Missouri and Kansas as blizzard makes travel dangerous
Dozens of people were injured in car crashes in Missouri and Kansas during the massive snowstorm. One Jackson County public ...
Missouri bills would let utilities change how they set rates — which may raise prices for customers
Currently, Missouri utilities rely on audited past expenses — called a “test year” — to set rates. Critics say that allowing ...
Kansas trucker run over and killed while helping another trucker navigate snowdrift
A 65-year-old Kansas trucker died after being run over by another trucker who he was trying to help navigate through a ...
Case of Kansas City Chiefs fans’ mysterious deaths yet to be resolved one year after tragedy
Clayton McGeeney, 37; Ricky Johnson, 38; and David Harrington, 36, visited their longtime friend Jordan Willis’ home in Kansas City, Missouri, on Jan. 7, 2024 to watch the Chiefs play the ...
Looking ahead to what’s in store for Kansas, Missouri legislatures
It’s a new year for us at “4 The People,” and soon, a brand new year for both the Kansas and Missouri Legislatures.
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A Missouri charter school advocacy group has closed down after funding loss
Dean Johnson, who also co-founded Crossroad Charter Schools in Kansas City, said that Quality Schools Coalition was forced to ...
Video captures moment when semi-truck spins out of control on icy Missouri highway
Much of Missouri is under a hazardous weather outlook and state authorities have urged the public to avoid driving in icy and ...