City suggests staggered rush hour. Will your business participate?

Photo courtesy mayor’s office. The mayor and city manager have offered an update on the city’s activities during today’s winter storm, and offered a suggestion for alleviating a difficult rush hour tomorrow morning. With 7-10 inches ...

Bus service delayed or cancelled

The snow in Kansas City is affecting Metro bus service and several changes to service are being made. Here’s the latest from the ATA. Metro Express routes and 175 will only offer the first trip of the evening, due to road conditions and ...

Snow emergency: cars must be moved off snow routes

The city has put phase two of the snow emergency into effect. That means  any vehicle parked on an emergency snow route must be removed within two hours, or by 11:30 a.m. today, Feb. 4. Citations will be issued to motorists who do not heed ...

Winter storm info for bus riders

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is preparing for the coming storm that will affect travel this week. Here’s an update: Metro bus riders are advised to keep informed on current conditions and plan for severe winter weather. ...
Snow advisory

Ready for a snownami? Be prepared for driving

As we already reported, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging businesses to let their employees work from home tomorrow. But if you have to go somewhere, Kansas City police officer James Schriever is offering some tips for making ...

MoDot says you should stay home tomorrow

Its highly unusual, but the Missouri Department of Transportation thinks your boss should let you stay home tomorrow. The department “urges employers to consider allowing their employees to work from home or forego coming into work on Tuesday ...

Trash pickup suspended Monday due to cold

The city says that trash, recycling and bulky item services have been suspended Monday, Jan. 6, due to the extreme cold temperatures. Trash, recycling and bulky item services will be delayed one day for the week of Jan. 6-10. Residents who usually ...

Just in case, snow plows at the ready

With the forecast calling for temperatures falling into the low 30s and a chance of snow, the Missouri Department of Transportation says its getting ready to send out trucks in Kansas City.

Snow emergency lifted and other city snow info

The snow emergency is officially over, so we can go back to “normal” parking. In other words, you won’t be ticketed for parking anyplace it is usually legal to park. Here’s more snow-related info from the city: The City’s ...

Leaf & brush centers open for snowstorm cleanup

The City of Kansas City Leaf and Brush Drop-off Centers will be open for the next three weekends to allow residents to dispose of woody debris created by this past week’s snowstorms. All drop-off centers will be open on March 2, 3, 9, ...