Kansas City Local Pulse: Big 12 Court Switch, Chiefs Free Agency, and Spring Snow

Good morning, this is Kansas City Local Pulse for Friday, March 13. We kick off with big sports news from T-Mobile Center, where the Big 12 Conference just scrapped that controversial glass court for the basketball tournament semifinals today and the championship tomorrow. Players complained about slips and safety after incidents like Texas Techs Christian Anderson hurting his groin, so Commissioner Brett Yormark switched to traditional hardwood after talking with coaches. It means smoother play for our packed arena and less worry for fans heading downtown. Shifting to pro teams, the Chiefs keep building with new free agent signings like defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga, who called joining us a no-brainer, plus running back Emari Demercado and others. Linebacker Drue Tranquill reworked his deal to stay put. And the Kansas City Current made waves with a 350,000 dollar trade for forward Penelope Hocking just before their opener against Utah Royals tomorrow at CPKC Stadium. Brittany Mahomes gets honors for boosting womens sports here. From Topeka, a Kansas bill to create an entity for a potential Chiefs stadium passed a House committee yesterday, though local leaders pushed for more say on the board. The House might vote Monday, keeping our stadium talks alive and affecting traffic around Arrowhead for years. Weather today brings clouds and snow starting midday, with up to an inch accumulation and gusty south winds to 50 miles per hour. Roads could get slick after sunset, so drive carefully to events like Big 12 semis. Expect mid-30s highs, clearing a bit overnight before mostly cloudy 70s Saturday. No major crime reports in the last day, but stay vigilant near Country Club Plaza with those winds. Quick hits: Alvin Ailey Dance Theater hits the Music Hall tomorrow. Job postings are up about 5 percent downtown per local boards. Homes listed around the Crossroads averaged 20,000 dollars higher this week. Shoutout to local schools—Kansas held off TCU in a thriller to advance. And a feel-good note: Community volunteers cleared snow from Ward Parkway paths yesterday, helping neighbors stay mobile. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for daily updates. This has been Kansas City Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.