Kansas City, snow removal

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.
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LIVE BLOG: Another blanket of snow begins to fall on Kansas City
As another blanket of snow begins to fall on Kansas City and roads start to refreeze after a weekend blizzard, the KCTV5 News Team continues to bring you the latest coverage.
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.
Mayor Quinton Lucas grades Kansas City's snow response as A-minus
Mayor Quinton Lucas said the city is working to change the narrative that city's surrounding Kansas City, Missouri, do a better job clearing snow after winter storms.
Kansas City winter weather guide: School closings, roads, and snow removal policies
From real-time updates on school closings and road conditions to tools for tracking snow plows and managing power outages, we’ve got you covered.
How Should Kansas City Grade Blizzard 2025 Snow Removal?!?
On Kansas City's Westside and throughout Downtown . . . Streets were EXCELLENT. Side streets start to get a little sketchy near Midtown but still much better than most years. East Midtown & main streets were also in EXCELLENT condition given the circumstances. All things considered . . .
A winter storm warning has been issued for Kansas City. Is the city prepared to clear roads?
Kansas City officials said Friday they’ve never felt more prepared for a winter storm, with record snowfall expected by Sunday.
Kansas City, Kansas shifts snow plowing focus to neighborhoods follow blizzard
The focus of clearing roads in Kansas City, Kansas, has shifted to neighborhoods. According to the Unified Government, all the primary, or “hot,” roads and secondary roads have been plowed. Crews are now working on the 131 routes for neighborhood roads.
Snow removal creates challenges in downtown Kansas
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.
Winter storm to bring more snow to Kansas City. Here’s a closer look at how much
Snow is now expected to reach the Kansas City metro from a winter storm pushing across the southern United States overnight Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. While initial forecasts indicated the metro would likely only see a dusting with minimal overall impacts,
Olathe Public Works crews pre-treat roads ahead of additional snow, now taking snow removal requests
Ahead of another road of snowfall Thursday night, Olathe Public Works crews were out pre-treating roads. Since before the ...
Some Kansas City metro schools extend closure, virtual learning to Friday. See the list
With a second bout of snow looming Thursday night, some Kansas City schools have opted to cancel class or move online for one ...
Omaha plow drivers, landscapers head south to find snow removal jobs
Owen tells First Alert 6 he plans to look outside the state for work again if snow totals are low next year. Two other Omaha ...