Animals

The State Of Feral Hogs In Missouri

Brian Ellison and Matthew Long-Middleton — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:20:55 +0000

They spread disease and pollute the land. They devour birds and baby fauns. They have sharp teeth, weigh 300 pounds, and are now in 38 states across the US. It sounds like the stuff of nightmares, but the wild pig is real and they cause damage to farms and rural communities throughout America.

Area Nerds Unite: Nerd Nite KC Features Cryptozoology

Suzanne Hogan — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:24:00 +0000

For the past couple months we’ve been bringing you clips of presentations from Nerd Nites, which happen in Kansas City, Lawrence and all around the world.

Rats! What Will KCMO Do About The Sewers?

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:04:49 +0000

What's the most common rat in Kansas City these days? Tipping the scales at 10-17 ounces and a nasty little 7-10-inch body, it's the Norway rat.

Warm Weather & Your Pet, & A PET Scanner For Your...Pet.

Stephen Steigman, Steve Kraske and Kathleen Pointer — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:30:32 +0000

An uncharacteristically mild winter has led to an unusually warm spring. You probably packed up your winter coat early and started wearing sandals sometime last month.