Monthly Archives: December 2005

Cirque du Soleil

KC will be one of the stops on Cirque du Soleil’s massive, first ever arena tour.  Delirium will be at Kemper Arena on March 3 and 4.  Tickets on sale now.

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Downtown | 2 Comments

Blunt: Do as I say, not as I do

Governor Blunt has created a task force to identify ways that Missouri can conserve gasoline and other fossil fuels. Perhaps the governor can start with his own office, which purchased brand new SUVs shortly after his election. Then there is … Continue reading

Posted in Business, MO Governor, Politics | 41 Comments

Chiefs: It’s Carl, not the coach

Speculation is running wild that Dick Vermeil won’t be returning next year. Jason Whitlock accurately points out that the Chiefs’ problem isn’t any of their recent coachs, but rather Carl Peterson.

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3954 Central dances again

The building at 3954 Central (just north of Westport Road) has played host to a long list of dance clubs like Evolution, XO, Atlantis, and the Coliseum. Each one has gone down in flames, often because of zealous opposition from … Continue reading

Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Midtown/Plaza | 20 Comments

Trash tag holiday

Don’t forget that the week of December 26 is a holiday from the RecyleFirst trash tag rules. You can set out an unlimited number of trash bags, for free. Christmas can be taken to the drop-off centers at Choteau and … Continue reading

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Prime Mules

Computer scientists at CMSU have found the biggest prime number to date.

Posted in Missouri | 2 Comments

Suburban woman swallows (her phone)

We have another local Darwin Award candidate! The Star reports that a Blue Springs, MO woman went to the ER this morning after attempting to swallow her mobile phone and getting it stuck in her throat. This may our best … Continue reading

Posted in Crime | 3 Comments