Michael Mosher identified as fallen officerAn Overland Park police officer was involved in a shooting Sunday afternoon.6:59 PM, May 03, 2020KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An Overland Park police officer has died following a shooting Sunday afternoon.OPPD PIO John Lacy said an off-duty officer, who was in uniform and on his way to work, responded to a hit-and-run incident at West 143rd Street and Antioch Road. The suspect, according to Lacy, stopped and, "at some point, gun fire was exchanged." The shooting occurred in the area of West 123rd Street and Mackey Street.The officer and the suspect...…Michael Mosher identified as fallen officerAn Overland Park police officer was involved in a shooting Sunday afternoon.6:59 PM, May 03, 2020KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An Overland Park police officer has died following a shooting Sunday afternoon.OPPD PIO John Lacy said an off-duty officer, who was in uniform and on his way to work, responded to a hit-and-run incident at West 143rd Street and Antioch Road. The suspect, according to Lacy, stopped and, "at some point, gun fire was exchanged." The shooting occurred in the area of West 123rd Street and Mackey Street.The officer and the suspect...WW…

KSHBKansas Gov. Laura Kelly9:40 PM, Apr 25, 2020KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly's office has reached a settlement with two churches that sued over executive orders that limited the size of religious gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic.The announcement came Saturday night, in which Kelly’s office said in a news release that they had "reached an agreement” that stated First Baptist Church in Dodge City and Calvary Baptist Church in Junction City, would "comply with safety protocols put in place by the court."“My highest priority has been, and will continue to be,...…KSHBKansas Gov. Laura Kelly9:40 PM, Apr 25, 2020KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly's office has reached a settlement with two churches that sued over executive orders that limited the size of religious gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic.The announcement came Saturday night, in which Kelly’s office said in a news release that they had "reached an agreement” that stated First Baptist Church in Dodge City and Calvary Baptist Church in Junction City, would "comply with safety protocols put in place by the court."“My highest priority has been, and will continue to be,...WW…

Lexi Sutter - 41 Action NewsThe Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City.4:24 PM, Feb 04, 2021JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House on Thursday passed a bill , an effort to stymie implementation of any new federal gun restrictions enacted under Democratic President Joe Biden.The Republican-led House voted 103-43 in favor of the bill Thursday."We're telling Robert Beto O'Rourke and everybody else that hell yes we're standing up to preserve the Second Amendment rights of our constituents," said Republican Rep. Nick Schroer, referring to the former Texas congressman and 2020...…Lexi Sutter - 41 Action NewsThe Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City.4:24 PM, Feb 04, 2021JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House on Thursday passed a bill , an effort to stymie implementation of any new federal gun restrictions enacted under Democratic President Joe Biden.The Republican-led House voted 103-43 in favor of the bill Thursday."We're telling Robert Beto O'Rourke and everybody else that hell yes we're standing up to preserve the Second Amendment rights of our constituents," said Republican Rep. Nick Schroer, referring to the former Texas congressman and 2020...WW…

Dozens of teachers met Saturday at Mill Creek Park on the Country Club Plaza to protest the reopening of schools in the fall.7:04 PM, Aug 01, 2020KANSAS CITY, Mo.  — Teachers are torn about the fast-approaching school year as in the Kansas City metro.“I don’t think it’s safe yet," said Amanda Laws, a Missouri educator. While they want to see their students in person after months out of the classroom, many told 41 Action News they're concerned about the spread of COVID-19 and the lack of a plan to keep themselves and students protected. “We know that online learning is not the best...…Dozens of teachers met Saturday at Mill Creek Park on the Country Club Plaza to protest the reopening of schools in the fall.7:04 PM, Aug 01, 2020KANSAS CITY, Mo.  — Teachers are torn about the fast-approaching school year as in the Kansas City metro.“I don’t think it’s safe yet," said Amanda Laws, a Missouri educator. While they want to see their students in person after months out of the classroom, many told 41 Action News they're concerned about the spread of COVID-19 and the lack of a plan to keep themselves and students protected. “We know that online learning is not the best...WW…

KSHB11:06 PM, Aug 04, 2020KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Medicaid expansion is coming to Missouri after voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday, expanding the federal government’s health program for low-income citizens.States were allowed to expand Medicaid coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2014, after passage of the Affordable Care Act four years earlier and subsequent legal challenges. will expand Medicaid coverage to all adults ages 19 to 65 with an income of or less.Jackson County voters with 41,233 votes for and 25,528 votes against, according to unofficial results.It was the same...…KSHB11:06 PM, Aug 04, 2020KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Medicaid expansion is coming to Missouri after voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday, expanding the federal government’s health program for low-income citizens.States were allowed to expand Medicaid coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2014, after passage of the Affordable Care Act four years earlier and subsequent legal challenges. will expand Medicaid coverage to all adults ages 19 to 65 with an income of or less.Jackson County voters with 41,233 votes for and 25,528 votes against, according to unofficial results.It was the same...WW…

Voting booths sit at a New York City Board of Elections voting machine facility warehouse, Nov. 3, 2016, in the Bronx borough in New York City. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) 4:52 PM, Aug 05, 2020KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Clay County Election Board is blaming a programming error for incomplete data in Tuesday night's election results.Despite Tuesday results showing all precincts had been reported in the county, a further review of the results revealed that several precincts contained no votes.In a statement posted Wednesday on its website, the election board said the vendor...… Voting booths sit at a New York City Board of Elections voting machine facility warehouse, Nov. 3, 2016, in the Bronx borough in New York City. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) 4:52 PM, Aug 05, 2020KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Clay County Election Board is blaming a programming error for incomplete data in Tuesday night's election results.Despite Tuesday results showing all precincts had been reported in the county, a further review of the results revealed that several precincts contained no votes.In a statement posted Wednesday on its website, the election board said the vendor...WW…

Copyright Getty ImagesScott Olson12:39 PM, Feb 25, 2021PRINCETON, Mo. — An ordinance approved this week in a northern Missouri county would allow local deputies to arrest federal agents who are enforcing certain gun laws.The "Mercer County Missouri Second Amendment Preservation Act" approved Monday by the county commission also seeks to nullify federal gun laws and regulations that have a "chilling effect" on firearm ownership, The St. Joseph News-Press .The ordinance, which took effect Tuesday, includes an exception for Mercer County deputies who help federal agents arrest...…Copyright Getty ImagesScott Olson12:39 PM, Feb 25, 2021PRINCETON, Mo. — An ordinance approved this week in a northern Missouri county would allow local deputies to arrest federal agents who are enforcing certain gun laws.The "Mercer County Missouri Second Amendment Preservation Act" approved Monday by the county commission also seeks to nullify federal gun laws and regulations that have a "chilling effect" on firearm ownership, The St. Joseph News-Press .The ordinance, which took effect Tuesday, includes an exception for Mercer County deputies who help federal agents arrest...WW…

Lucas Kunce will vie for Blunt’s seat in 2022Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.SubmittedA U.S. Marine Corps veteran who lives in Independence will run for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate during the 2022 election cycle. Maj. Lucas Kunce announced his candidacy one day after Sen. Roy Blunt, a Missouri Republican, announced he would retire after his current term expires.2:31 PM, Mar 09, 2021KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A U.S. Marine Corps veteran who lives in Independence will run for the...…Lucas Kunce will vie for Blunt’s seat in 2022Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.SubmittedA U.S. Marine Corps veteran who lives in Independence will run for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate during the 2022 election cycle. Maj. Lucas Kunce announced his candidacy one day after Sen. Roy Blunt, a Missouri Republican, announced he would retire after his current term expires.2:31 PM, Mar 09, 2021KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A U.S. Marine Corps veteran who lives in Independence will run for the...WW…

The race between a 19-year-old college student and an experienced Kansas state representative is too close to call.6:30 PM, Aug 05, 2020KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A 19-year-old political newcomer, , says he can unseat the experienced Kansas State Rep. Stan Frownfelter. The race is too close to call. Coleman is up by just one vote, with 768 votes to Frownfelter's 767.A Republican candidate did not file to run this election. "Regardless if this flips once the mail-in ballots come in, this election has shown the strength and the power of the progressive movement," Coleman said. The...…The race between a 19-year-old college student and an experienced Kansas state representative is too close to call.6:30 PM, Aug 05, 2020KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A 19-year-old political newcomer, , says he can unseat the experienced Kansas State Rep. Stan Frownfelter. The race is too close to call. Coleman is up by just one vote, with 768 votes to Frownfelter's 767.A Republican candidate did not file to run this election. "Regardless if this flips once the mail-in ballots come in, this election has shown the strength and the power of the progressive movement," Coleman said. The...WW…

Brewery selling beer to raise money for causeAfter losing his brother and best friend to suicide, the owner of a Lenexa brewery has committed his time and efforts to raising money and awareness through what he does best: brewing beer.4:44 PM, Sep 18, 2020LENEXA, Kan. — September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, there is help available.It's a message that's being shared in perhaps an unlikely place: a Lenexa brewery. The couple who runs the brewery says their efforts were born from a very personal loss. Two...…Brewery selling beer to raise money for causeAfter losing his brother and best friend to suicide, the owner of a Lenexa brewery has committed his time and efforts to raising money and awareness through what he does best: brewing beer.4:44 PM, Sep 18, 2020LENEXA, Kan. — September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, there is help available.It's a message that's being shared in perhaps an unlikely place: a Lenexa brewery. The couple who runs the brewery says their efforts were born from a very personal loss. Two...WW…