Water

Swimming for Health and Fitness

Tomeka Weatherspoon — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:09:05 +0000

Local triathlete John Aust discusses fitness swimming, pool rehab and working in aquatics at UMKC's Swinney Recreation Center.

Plus, hear from a married couple that's been coming to Swinney for well over a decade. Almost as long as they've been retired.

Swimming & Pools

Tomeka Weatherspoon, Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:31:51 +0000

On Thursday’s Central Standard, it’s the final chapter in our three part series on how we seek out water. Part one was fountains. Then, we looked to local lakes and rivers. Now, we’re going to explore a childhood classic: swimming pools. Well, swimming and pools.

We'll add your favorite pools to our interactive water map of the city. Also, it's time to announce the winner of our water photo contest.

Boating & Fishing On KC Waters

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Jabulani Leffall — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000

On Thursday’s Central Standard, we embark on the next installment in our three part series looking at how we find water in our city. This time we look to the lakes and rivers, where fishers cast their nets, canoes glide across the water, and boaters set sail.

Also, find out more about our new interactive map and how to join our water photo contest.

Kansas City Now Boasts Highest Water Rates In Metro

Laura Spencer — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:32:53 +0000

As of May 1, 2012, Kansas City, Mo. residents can expect higher rates on water usage and wastewater (sanitary sewer) services.

Spring Gardening: Help Grow Your Green Thumb

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:40:28 +0000

There may be no controlling Mother Nature, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your garden to cooperate. But keeping your gardening blossoming instead of browning is easier said than done.