Unfit for man or beast, frigid weather taxes resources of Kansas City Animal Shelter
Weather’s impact lingers
• Schools: Some school districts have already canceled classes for today or pushed back start times, but others weren’t expected to decide until this morning.
• Flights: Monday at Kansas City International Airport, dozens of flights were canceled, including many to Chicago, and many more were delayed.
• Driving: Highway crews worked around the clock to finish clearing snow from roadways and shoulders. Motorists are urged to slow down and watch out for lingering patches of ice. Officials also caution drivers during the cold spell to equip their vehicles with an emergency kits and let friends or family members know about travel plans.
This story was originally published January 6, 2014 at 7:40 PM with the headline "Unfit for man or beast, frigid weather taxes resources of Kansas City Animal Shelter."