Kansas City News Night-Lights: Purple Fade

Kansas City streetlight update regarding one of many plans that didn't work . . .

Replacement of the defective LED street lights comes simultaneously as a major city project.

Over the next several years, Kansas City leaders plan to replace about 90,000 street lights with LEDs.

They say they are more energy-efficient and cost-effective.

The city has posted a map showing where work has been done, where it’s being done, and where it will be done.

Accordingly, tonight we share a few more topics we're considering via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

Local Glimmer Of Hope

Marriott Hotel in downtown Kansas City adds to Chiefs Kingdom skyline

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas Citians may wonder who's behind one of the most visible parts of Chiefs Kingdom located in downtown Kansas City. "We'll be lighting the building as we always do in support of the Chiefs," said Derek McCann, managing director at Kansas City Marriott Downtown.

Crafting Art Deco Airport

Crews install mosaic medallions, terrazzo floors at new KCI terminal

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Crews at Kansas City International Airport's new terminal made a sentimental finishing touch this week. They've now installed 335,000 square feet of epoxy terrazzo flooring, created from more than 1.25 million pounds of Italian marble aggregate.

Crosstown Traffic Illuminated

Hundreds of defective purple street lights being replaced in Kansas City

Hundreds of defective street lights are being replaced in Kansas City.Foreman John Bickel from Black and McDonald said his crew had replaced about 500 of the LED street lights along 71 Highway.On Thursday, his crew replaced street lights on 39th Street at the 71 Highway overpass.Not far from that job,

Cowtown Teachable Moments

KCPS aims to fill gaps in community engagement after vote to close schools

Beth Coleman's son used to come home from his old school, a Kansas City charter, with a case of the "post-school blues," she said.

Old Town Road Redux

Red Bridge Road construction delayed

The good news-Kansas City has decided to replace a major water line five years ahead of schedule to avoid tearing up Red Bridge Road just a few years after the segment between Holmes and Wornall is reconfigured and repaved.

Building For Future

What you need to know about the so-called 'sandwich generation'

Last April, Patti Gary and her husband John couldn't wait for the fall. They were building their dream home, they had a new grandson on the way, and they had finally managed to talk Patti's mother into downsizing to a one-story home on the next block. "The best-laid plans," Patti says with a sigh.

Sleaze Scummit Navigates Peace On Local Streets

Drivers And Bikers Why Can't We Just Get Along?

January 14, 2023 Because of the pandemic, and the major spread of COVID-19, activities outdoors have increased immensely, and so has bicycling. Bicycle makers have had increased orders, and many times are out of inventory for many weeks, sometimes months. During this time the cost of cycles have increased yet people are still purchasing bicycles at a rapid pace.

About That Sinking Feeling

Kansas City researchers say being a couch potato may affect evolution. Just ask these fish

A study conducted by the Stowers Institute for Medical Research examined the genetic adaptations in Mexican river fish that were trapped underground over 160,000 years ago. The changes in the fishes' muscle metabolism could help shed light on the long-term effects of physical inactivity in humans.

Local Biz Milking It . . . 

Shatto Celebrates Sunday's Win with Chiefs-themed Milk and Apparel - In Kansas City

We've been so spoiled by the success of the Kansas City Chief that the release of Chiefs-themed bottles of Shatto's red-velvet milk has become a local tradition. This year, the bottles started hitting the shelves at metro grocery stores on January 24, and the local dairy farm is also celebrating the Chiefs' advancement to the...

Hip-Hopping To Restroom Break

Kanas City Chiefs announce halftime performer for the AFC Championship Game

Chiefs Kingdom will be able to get 'all the way up' for the halftime performance at the AFC Championship Game. The Kansas City Chiefs have announced team's AFC Championship Game matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals will have a special halftime performance.The performer?

Some Things Better Forgotten

Kansas City wedding videographer disappears with couples' memories

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Angry brides across the Kansas City area just want the memories from their special day. Several brides are banding together to expose a wedding videographer who they say took their money and left them at the altar with no videos.

Kansas City Quickie Uptick . . . 

Windy and warmer weather arrives Friday

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Hopefully, more for the morning update . . . STAY TUNED!!!