Kansas City overhauled its approach to snow removal. Blizzard response shows some payoff
City manager Brian Platt says planning, technology and an aggressive approach to snow removal are making city streets passable.
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.
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.
Kansas City residents can report snow, ice issues through this app
People living in Kansas City who have complaints about snow and ice removal can easily report them to the city.
Thick blanket of snow, dangerous roads: See photos from Kansas City’s 2025 blizzard
Windblown snow engulfs Izzy Licos while he uses a snow blower to clear a drift from the sidewalk of a business Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in downtown Overland Park. Blizzard conditions hit the Kansas City metro crippling transportation and shutting down several businesses.
Snow removal creates challenges in downtown Kansas City
Road crews are still clearing streets in the Kansas City metro and some areas have their own set of challenges getting all the snow out.
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This Kansas City kitchen weathered the blizzard with bring-your-own-noodle ingenuity
While the snowstorm closed many Kansas City restaurants and kept diners at home, one short-staffed kitchen offered a special ...
How did animals and staff at the Kansas City Zoo weather winter storm? Take a look
More than 20 staff members from the animal care and facilities teams slept overnight in the zoo’s brand-new aquarium during ...
Cold weather advisory in place after blizzard exits Kansas City
The National Weather Service has lifted blizzard warnings for the metro area. Roads remain challenging across the region.
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Like the snow, frustrations are piling high for residents in KCK over progress in removal
Some Kansas City, Kansas residents say their frustrations are piling as high as the snow they’re seeing in their neighborhoods.
Officially a blizzard in Kansas City. What does that mean?
The last time the weather in Kansas City was severe enough to be considered a blizzard was in November of 2018.
What to expect as cities across Kansas City metro delay trash pickup during storm
Cities announced trash pickup will be impacted as companies and cities wait for crews to clear streets. GFL contacts with multiple cities in the metro, including Mission, North Kansas City and Belton.
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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 ...