4 The People: Sides make cases before Jackson County sales tax vote
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- With the the fate of a 3/8 cent sales tax fully in the hands of Jackson County voters Tuesday, FOX4’s “4 The People” sits down with both sides of the issue one last time before the...
View ArticleKansas City Mayor Lucas on what's next for Royals, Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas will meet with Missouri Governor Mike Parson this week as work continues on efforts to keep the Chiefs and Royals in Jackson County, and in Kansas...
View ArticleKey issues for lawmakers in Topeka, Jefferson City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- This week’s edition of “4 The People” checks in on our state capitols. In Jefferson City, lawmakers are in session with the clock ticking down to adjournment at 6 p.m., May 17....
View ArticleKansas City community leaders on way forward after kids are caught in crossfire
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- An 11-year-old girl died after the home she was in was riddled with bullets. A 5-year-old boy clings to life after being caught in shootout crossfire while riding his bike. Two...
View Article4 The People: The Kansas City agency making big waves
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- With the announcement of a massive $800 million development near the KC Current riverfront stadium, the focus is on an agency in Kansas City you may not have heard of: Port KC. Its...
View ArticleOther tools Kansas may consider in effort to lure pro sports teams
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas lawmakers are likely to be called back for a special session when Governor Laura Kelly vetoes the latest tax cut package approved early Wednesday morning. That would give...
View ArticleKansas efforts to lure a pro sports team across state line
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas made it clear the state is “in the game” when it comes to luring a professional sports franchise across the state line. With an emphasis on the Chiefs, a special legislative...
View ArticleKansas senator may vote differently if Gov. Kelly vetoes tax plan
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vowed on Thursday to veto the latest tax cut package from lawmakers, but still no word on when. But in a 4 The People interview airing Sunday, the...
View ArticleKansas Senator Haley talks about prospective Wyandotte County port authority
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - In a bid to shore up a Kansas package designed to attract the Kansas City Chiefs or Royals, the Kansas Legislature is likely to include a Port Authority for Wyandotte County in the...
View ArticleRep. Cleaver weighs in on anger at Capitol Hill
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It’s fast and furious on Capitol Hill with everything from Israeli funding to a request that a cancer drug diluting pharmacist serve his full term, and angry voices in between as a...
View ArticleJackson County legislators discuss future of Chiefs, Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Jackson County Republican Legislator Sean Smith is one of FOX4's guests on Sunday, May 26's episode of 4 The People. Smith told FOX4 he does not know whether there'd be another...
View ArticleNonprofit leader asks community for help after storm heavily damages KCK...
KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Tornadoes and strong winds came through the Kansas City metro Sunday night, May 19, damaging school property, homes and buildings. One of the buildings impacted is the one the...
View ArticleMissouri Secretary of State talks state money for new stadiums
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- With too many unanswered questions surrounding new stadiums for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, Missouri Governor Mike Parson did not include state funding for either team in...
View ArticleMissouri governor candidate Jay Ashcroft shares views on key issues
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A competitive race is shaping up for the GOP nomination for Missouri governor, and on this week’s edition of “4 The People,” we’re joined by our first candidate of the campaign...
View ArticleKansas Legislature's special session for sports team
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas Legislature is revisiting a STAR Bonds for a Stadiums bill using a special session on tax cuts. This bill could potentially be used to lure a professional sports team to...
View ArticleLooking ahead to Kansas' Special Session, sit down with Congressional hopeful
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It’s another “Candidate Conversation” on this week’s edition of “4 The People.” Jeff Kahrs is seeking the 2nd Congressional District of Kansas GOP nod to replace his former boss,...
View ArticleKehoe, Bailey make pitches in respective races ahead of Missouri August Primary
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- This week it’s a “Show-Me State” version of “Candidate Conversations,” featuring two statewide officeholders. Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe is looking to move into the...
View ArticleKansas 3rd hopeful shares her vision; the success of 'Band of Angels'
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- After a week off for Euro Championship Soccer, “4 The People” returns with another “Candidate Conversation”. This week from the Kansas side, 3rd Congressional District Republican...
View ArticleQuade, Schmidt sit down for 'Candidate Conversations'
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- This week it’s a bi-state edition of 4 The People and our “Candidate Conversations.” First up, outgoing Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade. She’s seeking the Democratic...
View ArticleCandidate Conversations: Scharf for Missouri AG, Morrison for Governor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- As the August Primary approaches, our “Candidate Conversations” continue in the Missouri Attorney General and Governor races, on both sides of the aisle. Will Scharf, who’s taking...
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