1. Megan M. Laffoon

    KCPD officer charged with DWI in court

    An off-duty Kansas City police officer will face a Clay County judge Thursday morning facing charges for driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest and head-butting one of the officers attempting to arrest her.

    Updated 1 hr 18 mins ago

  2. Frmr. Kan. Rep. Dennis Moore and his wife Stephene

    Frmr. Rep. Moore: I have Alzheimer's

    Former Rep. Dennis Moore (Kan.) and his wife Stephene sit down in an exclusive television interview with 41 Action News' Elizabeth Alex where they reveal the diagnosis and the journey that lies ahead.

    INSIDE | Get resources about Alzheimer's …

  3. Buddy Hahs

    Was pricey KCPS project 'inside deal'?

    After scrutinizing the bidding process for an estimated $32 million project with Kansas City Public Schools, 41 Action News discovered that an Overland Park businessman who acted as an adviser eventually founded his own company and won the contract.

    Updated 11 mins ago

  4. Matthew Nelson

    Mom: School ignored abuse 5 years ago

    A Grain Valley mother says five years ago, she complained about the inappropriate touching of a teacher now charged with sexually abusing eight children, but the school ignored her.

    Updated 2 hrs 38 mins ago

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    Man claims cure for mystery skin illness

    The mysterious skin illness known as Morgellons is affecting thousands of women in America. Now, an Arizona  man believes he has a cure.

    Updated 11 mins ago

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    Official: 10 states get NCLB waiver

    President Barack Obama on Thursday will free 10 states from the strict and sweeping requirements of the No Child Left Behind law, The Associated Press has learned.

    INSIDE | See which 10 states will receive the waivers.

    Updated 1 hr 14 mins ago

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    Forecast: Cold & gray today

    Another cold, gray day before a cold blast arrives tonight.  Two storms next week bring us , at this point, more wet weather.  There is the possibility of ice on Monday.

    Updated 1 hr 46 mins ago

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  1. Woman hurt in I-35 wreck delivers girl

    Woman hurt in I-35 wreck delivers girl

    A woman involved in a wreck on I-35 near Gardner Wednesday morning gave birth to a baby girl. She was pregnant when she was involved in the crash. The baby is OK but she remains in critical, but stable condition.

  2. The credit card that costs $400 a year

    The credit card that costs $400 a year

    Would you pay $400 a year to own a credit card?

    That's how much the First Premier Platinum card can easily wind up costing its customers, according to CardHub, a credit card-tracking website that has examined more than 1,000 credit card offers.

  3. Mint or bacon? Shake lovers have options

    Mint or bacon? Shake lovers have options

    As McDonald's shakes out its shamrock shake nationwide for the first time, another popular fast food restaurant has unveiled its newest frosty treat - a bacon-flavored milkshake.

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Spotlight


  1. Basketball Fever with Jack & Frank

    Basketball Fever with Jack & Frank

    K-State faced Texas Tech Tuesday in Manhattan, Kan. Watch highlights and analysis from Jack Harry & Frank Boal during the post-game "Basketball Fever" show.

    • Win tix to KC Ballet's Romeo & Juliet

      Win tix to KC Ballet's Romeo & Juliet

      Shakespeare’s classic love story has inspired music, theater and dance for more than 400 years. Here is your chance to see the Kansas City Ballet bring Romeo & Juliet to the stage at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

      • Property sold unknowingly for back taxes

        Property sold unknowingly for back taxes

        Home and land owners have been surprised after someone purchased their property for the price of back taxes. What can you do to avoid such a problem?

      • Elderly battle insurance company

        Elderly battle insurance company

        A 41 Action News Investigation into nursing home patients battling their insurance companies has uncovered dozens of claims against Bankers Life and Casualty in Kansas and Missouri.

      • Got a new device? We have your apps

        Got a new device? We have your apps

        Did you get a new phone or tablet this holiday season? Get the apps to keep you connected to the latest local news and weather here!

        • Treats made in China may sicken pets

        • The controversy over pet flea, tick meds

        • Is the dishwasher in your home a danger?

         

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        Call For Action


        1. Simple steps to get home energy rebate

          Simple steps to get home energy rebate

          A Lee’s Summit homeowner Calls For Action after the utility companies deny him a rebate after he takes steps to make home more energy efficient. Read more on how to avoid similar headaches and save money.
           

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        Political News


        1. What's next for Santorum?

          What's next for Santorum?

          One day after Rick Santorum's startling breakthrough in the presidential race, his few aides decamped to distant states to start building campaign organizations from scratch. It was evidence of his challenge in converting sudden momentum into victories in the rush of contests ahead.

          • Frmr. Rep. Moore: I have Alzheimer's

          • Romney to take new approach on Santorum

            Sports News


            1. Withey's 25 leads Kansas over Baylor

              Withey's 25 leads Kansas over Baylor

              Whatever Tyshawn Taylor and the rest of his Kansas teammates did to motivate 7-foot Jeff Withey certainly worked.

              • Sumner star named Athlete of the Week

                • Kansas State defeats Texas Tech 65-46