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Rats! What Will KCMO Do About The Sewers?

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What's the most common rat in Kansas City these days? Tipping the scales at 10-17 ounces and a nasty little 7-10-inch body, it's the Norway rat.

In the first part of Thursday's Up to Date, we'll talk with Michael Swoyer, the supervisor of the Kansas City Health Department's rat-control program about how sewer construction might affect the rat population.

For another perspective on the story, also check out Charles Ferruzza's article in the The Pitch.

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When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.