Kansas City Ozone Alert: What You Need to Know | Kansas City News

Kansas City braced for smog yesterday as an orange air quality alert hit from 9 AM to 7 PM, driven by dangerous ground-level ozone. Experts urge carpooling, biking, and consolidating errands to reduce emissions — even simple acts like refueling with the engine running or mowing the lawn can spike ozone. Vulnerable groups — kids, seniors, and those with heart or lung conditions — are especially at risk in the heat. The Mid-America Regional Council, overseeing nine counties and over 100 cities, issued the warning to keep the region breathing easier. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c09da76fe2efdb6a