Many school districts and universities cancel classes

Jackson County reassessment problems far bigger than previously stated

Instead of 18,000 suspect assessments, Jackson County officials acknowledge problems could have affected three times as many properties that came up for review this year. County Executive Mike Sanders announced extended hours to file appeals of notices, which will begin appearing in mailboxes Thursday and online Wednesday.

Joining media won’t fix Scott Pioli’s NFL reputation

If we can get away from jokes about candy wrappers and the “Right 53,” we can see what is happening here. Scott Pioli is making the predictable career move by joining NBC’s Sunday night NFL studio show after being fired as Chiefs general manager in January. But to really prepare for another NFL job, Pioli needs to focus on the problems that surfaced in his four years running the Chiefs.

Americans throw away 90 billion pounds of food a year

The average American family of four wastes between $1,350 and $2,275 a year in food. Much of that ends up in the kitchen trash can: uneaten leftovers, milk past the expiration date and vegetables that go bad. In the U.S., all that waste adds up to 90 billion pounds of food a year, and the planet is paying a staggeringly high price for it.

Several area school districts have cancelled classes Thursday due to the expected winter storm.

They include:

Belton

Blue Springs

Blue Valley

De Soto

Fort Osage

Gardner Edgerton

Grain Valley

Grandview

Harrisonville

Hickman Mills

Kansas City, Kan.

Kansas City Public Schools

Lee’s Summit

Liberty

North Kansas City

Olathe

Park Hill

Raymore-Peculiar

Shawnee Mission

Spring Hill

In addition, Park University has cancelled classes at its Parkville, Kansas City and Independence campuses.

The University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses will be closed and Kansas State University also cancelled classes at its Manhattan, Olathe and Salina campuses.

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