In this episode of Ask the Experts, FOX4 speaks with Craig Gordinier, the Regional VP|Financial Advisor at Jones Advisory Group, about your finances in the time of COVID-19 pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

In this episode of Ask the Experts, FOX4 speaks with Dr. Sabato Sisillo, the chief medical officer at Providence Medical Center, about scheduling elective surgeries against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. Is it safe? Do I need to be tested beforehand? Can family join me at the hospital for the procedure? We dive into these issues and more wi…

After last years terrible floods, many folks who were directly affected want to know if this spring will be a repeat. This podcast with Scott Watson, a hydrologist with the NWS, talks about the the differences this year compared to last year and why we can't let our guard down right now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…

As COVID-19 continues to affect nearly every aspect of American's lives, we sat down with emergency medical specialist Dr. Michael Shafe to separate fact from fiction. Listen to this ER doctor give real answers about this sickness that has caused a world-wide pandemic, and find out what you should be doing to prevent its spread. See Privacy Policy …

Last year was one of the most devastating years for flooding throughout the Midwest. For more than 270 days in 2019, parts of the surrounding Kansas City area were under flood warnings. Scott Watson, a hydrologist from the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, talks to Joe about the setup to last year and what made the flooding some of the wor…

It was March, 2002, when one mother woke up to a nightmare. Detectives told her that her 15-year-old son had been shot in a hallway just down the street and left there to die. Police believe they know the motive behind the crime, and another kid survived the shooting, but the details are few and far between. About 40 percent of the murder cases in …

"I'll be home tonight. I'll see you in a little bit." Eleven short words make up the final text sent from 18-year-old Desirea Ferris to her mom. Three years later, Ferris’ family is still waiting for her daughter to walk into their home just north of Kansas City. Today, they’re still crippled by the reality of what probably happened. About 40 perce…

In this edition of Ask the Experts, FOX4 is talking about senior living with marketing director Jill Lamb of Colonial Village of Overland Park, and Judy Baxter, marketing director of Westchester Village of Lenexa. They discuss the benchmarks of senior living, making a proactive plan with your loved ones and knowing when it's time to get assistance.…

If you run a private business, especially if you rely on specific weather information to either make or lose money, there is a weather service based out of Kansas City that can help you stay ahead of the competition. I talk to Sara Croke from the private weather company "Weather Or Not" based here in KC about her business and her career. Some of yo…

February is American Heart Month, and FOX4 sat down to talk heart health with Dr. Prashanth Katrapati, who is with Providence Medical Group cardiology. Dr. Katrapati says heart disease doesn't discriminate, and impacts people of all ages, races and nationalities. He discusses healthy and risky behaviors that have a direct impact on your heart. See …

No polar vortexes? We’re about halfway through the winter season, and we’re seeing some strange things happen. FOX4 meteorologist Joe Lauria discusses odd temperatures in Kansas City mixed with changing snowfall across the country (what’s up with all the snow in Texas?). All of this, plus an uneasy feeling about flooding predictions come this sprin…

Hi Crime Files fans. We were a little busy with the Chiefs Super Bowl victory, but here are some things to keep an ear out for! Watch for new Crime Files episodes coming out on March 6. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

In this episode of Ask the Experts, FOX4 is talking with Dr. Darin Upchurch with MaxLife about ways to improve your health and vitality. He discusses the process his clients go through to determine what they need to do to establish a healthy weight that leads to increased energy and efficiency. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…

For the first time in FOX4 Weather history, we have five full-time meteorologists on staff. No other station in KC has that. This podcast introduces you to our newest team member, Alex Countee. He's from Kansas City, and that makes his career move even more special... getting to do what he loves in the town that he grew up in. See Privacy Policy at…

Out with errand with his mom in 1970, high schooler Allen Thompson found himself at the end of a shotgun barrel during an armed robbery. 50 years later, his sisters are left without a brother and no clue who killed him other than a shady description and a couple people of interest. Hear from police about the challenges they face today with bringing…

2019 has ended, and what a year it was in the weather world in the KC area. Sure there were the usual nice days, but there was a tremendous amount of active weather... ranging from blizzards to flooding rains and a lot of other events in between. Meteorologist Michelle Bogowith sat in on Joe's Weather World as they discussed the Top 4 weather event…

In this episode of Ask the Experts, FOX4 is talking with Dr. Jesse Jackson of Jackson Family Dental about having a good smile. Dr. Jackson talk about methods and techniques to help develop a good smile if you don't think you have one, and how his practice helps patients achieve the look they want. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

How did Pierpont's get its name? And what does it have to do with Jingle Bells? FOX4's Nick Vasos sat down with the restaurant's strategic marketer Stephen Valenti to talk Union Station fun facts, booze trivia and the incredible food they serve. What started off as a seafood restaurant is now a full-blown steakhouse that often features new seasonal…

What looked at first like a simple car crash at an apartment complex ended up as homicide investigation when police found that the driver had been shot. Despite eight tips to police since the investigation started, detectives and the family are no closer to solving the murder of 20-year-old KC Gillespie. About 40 percent of the murder cases in Kans…

He was a 53-year-old man who worked 6 days a week and spent much of the rest of his time with his daughter, granddaughter and friends. Police found him on his couch with his head smashed in. Despite two tips, police are left with very little to go on and friends and family left in the dark. About 40 percent of the murder cases in Kansas City are un…

As part of my continuing podcast series regarding the changing climate, Jimmy Adagoke, a professor of Geosciences from UMKC, stopped by for round 2. We talked about some of the changes taking place now, not only here, but regionally and globally. We talk about the strengths of climate models and their weaknesses and also reveal what they show for t…

In this edition of Ask the Experts, FOX4 is talking with the Ararat Shriners in Kansas City. They discuss the origins of their group, mission of helping children and having fun with a purpose. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

In this episode of Ask the Experts, FOX4 is talking with Dr. Michael Moore of Providence Medical Center about finding the right OB/GYN. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As part of my continuing podcasts regarding the changing climate, Jimmy Adagoke, a professor of Geosciences from UMKC and an award winning climate scientist, stopped by to chat. My conversation with him is dedicated to the difference between climate and weather, what climate change is, how greenhouse gases are factoring into the changes and some of…

New Royals Manager Mike Matheny visited FOX4 recently for an exclusive inside look into his personality, his managing style and his expectations for the team. Some have questioned the hire after Matheny was let go from a 6-and-a-half-year stint with the Cardinals. However, some fans are hopeful that he's the guy to breath new life into the team, wh…

As the weather and the climate changes, an organization in Kansas City is looking at ways of adapting to the changes and work with others to try and affect ways of adapting. The group is called Climate Action KC, and this podcast is about their efforts and what they hope to achieve in our communities. I spoke with Lindsay Constance and Mike Kelly a…

Sherae Honeycutt is a videojournalist who has helped bring back the segment, Thursday's Child. Each month, Sherae will introduce to you to kids and teens in our community who are hoping to meet people they may one day call their parents. Hear her talk about the craziness of her day-to-day job and her passion for child adoption and the foster care s…

Carleton Temple was a 26-year-old business analyst at Sprint, who lived and worked in one of the wealthiest suburbs in the Midwest. He was also a father of three. That's why police were surprised to find him shot to death in his car 30 miles from home. Hear from the family he left behind and from the detectives who are doing everything they can to …

Thirty-three days after his 33rd birthday, Leron Walls was found murdered in a car parked in an unusual neighborhood. The 911 call was anonymous, and police said no one has come forward with any other information since the first tip. Now, Walls' father is left to pick up the pieces of the unsolved murder of his son, and detectives are scrambling fo…

Kendrick Anderson, 27, was gunned down as he drove down a busy Kansas City highway. Police are still searching the the person responsible for killing Kendrick Anderson, and now, they're using new methods to attract previously unwilling witnesses. Hear from his mother and the detectives working his case in this episode. About 40 percent of the murde…

In this edition of Ask the Experts, FOX4 is talking about how to keep your money safe and shielded from scammers. We sit down with Citizens Bank & Trust to talk about common scams, the signs to look out for and tips to ensure your security. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…

Crossroads staple Grinders opened in 2004, meaning it turns 15 this year! Stretch, an east coast native, said the restaurant grew out of a necessity due to a lack of New York Style Pizza & Philly Cheesesteaks in the area. KC Originals is a monthly series where we talk to members of the KC Originals restaurant group, a group of restaurateurs who all…

In this episode of Ask the Experts, FOX 4 is talking with Dr. Thomas F. Bembynista of KC Foot Care about bunions. He describes the underlying causes, and how to treat those painful bumps on your toes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

On this episode of Ask the Experts, FOX4 is talking with Chris Goodwin of Insurance Pros about navigating Medicare open enrollment. He talks about how to find the most cost-effective plan, walking you through some of the process on medicare.gov. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva…

In part 1 of my podcast with veteran Kansas City TV personality, Joel Nichols, we visited about some of his favorite parts of doing television. In this podcast we revisit his weather casting career. Find out what happens when you cover severe weather at the same time that the 10 Commandments is airing on your station. He also brings us up to date a…

In this edition of Ask the Experts, FOX4 is talking with Robert Jordan of RJ Construction about your roof. He talks about the process of replacing your roof and signs to look for when determining whether it's in good shape, or if it's time to start thinking about a new one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti…

October 16, 2019 marks WDAF-TV's 70th anniversary, the station is known these days as FOX4. John Holt recently sat down with a number of people you don't typically see on TV, but are vital to our operation and ensure that we can bring you stories that matter every day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

In this edition of Ask the Experts, FOX4 is talking with Dr. Jesse Jackson of Jackson Family Dental about advances in technology that have revolutionized dental implants. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Longtime Kansas City TV personality and weatherman Joel Nichols has worn many hats on the air, but his start in weather was pretty unconventional. FOX4 meteorologist Joe Lauria asks him about his start and how he got down to Kansas City. Nichols also unveiled some of his favorite parts of his career. This podcast was so much fun to do that we split…

Contrary to popular belief JJ’s on the Plaza is not named after popular owner Jimmy Frantze. In 1985, Jimmy purchased JJ’s Malane’s from his former business partner and the saloon’s namesake. Malane’s name went away but JJ’s name had remained three decades later. We sat down and talked with Jimmy about the early struggles, the success, the explosio…

With a 1-year-old child and another on the way, Mark Davis' life was turning around for the better. He went to play basketball with some friends down the street from where his mother lived in 1992. That simple pick-up game would be the last thing he ever did. Twenty-seven years later, his mother and police still don't know who pulled the trigger. A…

A Kansas City nonprofit is celebrating 38 years and more than 100,000 kids served. This year, they're looking forward to Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Last year, the average nonprofit in Kansas City received 51 gifts on this day. We spoke with management with the Love Fund, who said their hope is for people sign up to become m…

In this edition of Ask the Experts, FOX4 is talking with RisingSun Solar about solar panels. In this episode you'll learn about how the panels work and can provide energy for your home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Every 60 seconds, someone new develops Alzheimer's disease. Care options for the nearly six million Americans living with Alzheimer's and dementia are limited. On this edition of Signal Hill, Nick Vasos discusses an alternative you may not have heard of before. Its called the Home Plus model. These are homes with special modifications so patients c…

How many streaming services did you have three years ago, and how many do you have today? Between Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Disney+, DC Universe, various sports services and more, the sheer number of streaming services is skyrocketing. Film critic Shawn Edwards says there is about to be more than two-dozen major services. In this episode of Signal Hill, …

In this edition of Ask the Experts, FOX4 is talking with Dr. Scott Abraham with the St. Joseph Medical Center about achy knees. Dr. Abraham says there's been a rise in knee replacements, and discusses the reasons why, and what you need to do to maintain an active lifestyle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti…

In this edition of Ask the Experts, FOX4 is talking with Dr. Thomas F. Bembynista about caring for foot pain, specifically heel pain and plantar faciitis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this edition of Ask the Experts, FOX4 is talking with Greg Watt of the Watt Law Firm about considerations when selecting a criminal defense attorney. He talks about the importance of communication when building a client/attorney relationship, and what to look for when selecting someone to defend you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva…

In this edition of Ask the Experts, FOX4 is talking about selecting a senior living community with marketing director Jill Lamb of Colonial Village in Overland Park, and Judy Baxter, marketing director of Westchester Village in Lenexa. They talk about finding the best fit for your loved one given the variety of options and your unique circumstances…

Each month, Nick Vasos chats with a member of KC Originals, a group of locally owned restaurants. In this episode, Nick talks with James Taylor, owner of La Bodega, about the history of this restaurant that has been a staple in the area for more than 20 years. This restaurant is all about "tapas," a daily culinary and social event in Spain. However…