Emilie Mutert

Bond Bridge Reopens, Crews Stop Search For Jumpers

Emilie Mutert and Dan Verbeck — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:56:57 +0000

Emergency workers reportedly began searching the Missouri River late Thursday morning after two or possibly three people were seen jumping from the Bond Bridge.

Update 1:32 p.m. KCUR's Dan Verbeck reports that the abandoned pickup found on the bridge has been towed. Rescue boats have been removed from the scene, and no rescue was performed. The focus for now will turn to identifying the truck's owners.

Elections Still On: Hours Extended, Polling Places Changed

Emilie Mutert and Sylvia Maria Gross — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:56:42 +0000

Update Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. Due to the weather, polling places have been consolidated in both Wyandotte and Johnson Counties. Find polling places for Wyandotte County here and Johnson County here.

More Snow, Whiteout Conditions Expected Monday Night

Emilie Mutert — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:51:30 +0000

Some areas were reporting light snow and ice in the early hours of Monday evening. The storm is expected to continue through Tuesday afternoon.

Major Winter Storm Hits KC Area With Up To 12 Inches Snow

Dan Verbeck and Emilie Mutert — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:09:32 +0000

Update Thursday 5:00 p.m. KCI remains closed, but officials report that first flights in and out are expected for 7 a.m. Friday. However, they are working to reopen the airport this evening.

After The Fire: An Interview With JJ's Co-Owner David Frantze

Elana Gordon and Emilie Mutert and Up To Date — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:00:45 +0000

Up To Date's Steve Kraske talked Wednesday morning with David Frantze, co-owner of JJ's restaurant. A gas explosion Tuesday evening caused a fire that destroyed the restaurant, killing at least one person and injuring at least 14 others.

Here are some excerpts from the interview:

David Frantze: Steve, it’s been a pretty rough time for the entire JJ’s family.

Fire Hits Plaza Business

Frank Morris, Steve Bell, Elana Gordon and Emilie Mutert — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:05:39 +0000

A fire caused by an apparent gas explosion near JJ's Restaurant on the Country Club Plaza has sent at least 14 people to area hospitals with injuries, some of them critical. The fire started around 6:00 Tuesday evening.

Update 7:07 PM. Residents from a nearby apartment building were evacuated. Some are reporting that there was a strong smell of gas earlier in the afternoon. One resident of the nearby building also told reporters someone was operating a backhoe in the area earlier in the afternoon.

Cold Air Hits KC, Snow Possible Tuesday Night

Emilie Mutert — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:31:55 +0000

The Kansas City area is under a winter weather advisory beginning Tuesday night, with cold air moving in and storms, and even snow, expected to last through Wednesday morning.

The metro area saw springlike highs in the 70s Monday, but the temperature dropped rapidly Tuesday morning as cool gusts of wind and rain moved in.

Snow To Continue Through Tuesday Morning

Emilie Mutert — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:06:34 +0000

A winter weather advisory is in effect for the Kansas City area until 6 a.m. Tuesday.

School Closings, Road Info: The First Winter Storm Of The Season

Emilie Mutert and Laura Spencer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:40:51 +0000

The Kansas City metro area experienced its first winter storm overnight Wednesday. Strong winds contributed to whiteout conditions for the morning rush hour. Dozens of schools are closed Thursday including Blue Valley, Kansas City, Kan., Kansas City Public Schools, Lawrence, and Shawnee Mission.

After Conn. Shooting, Some Police Step Up Presence Near Schools

Laura Ziegler, Emilie Mutert, Dan Verbeck and Steve Bell — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:11:05 +0000

Though the tragic shooting Friday at a Connecticut elementary school occurred far from the Kansas City area, Overland Park police still stepped up its presence nearby local schools.

State Withholds $2 Million Payment For New DMV System

Emilie Mutert — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:15:50 +0000

The state of Kansas is withholding its final $2 million payment to 3M Co. for the new Department of Motor Vehicles computer system that caused massive delays, reports the Kansas City Star via the Associated Press.

Missouri Voters Pass Proposition E

Emilie Mutert — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:16:41 +0000

Almost sixty-two percent of Missouri ballots were cast in favor of Proposition E Tuesday night.

Watch: President Obama's Victory Speech

Emilie Mutert — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 07:15:59 +0000

Here watch the video of President Obama's victory speech, delivered to roaring crowds very early Wednesday morning in Chicago.

Live Election Coverage From KCUR

Emilie Mutert — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:03:15 +0000

KCUR has live election coverage starting at 7 p.m. tonight. Tune in to 89.3 FM or follow along online.

Variable Wait Times, Some ID Confusion At Polls

Emilie Mutert — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:44:58 +0000

Voters from Paola to Belton experienced many short or quick-moving lines Tuesday morning at polling places.