Cat Reid
41 Action News
Kansas City, MO, United States
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Good Samaritans step up to finish Kansas City, Missouri, woman's kitchen
After an I-Team investigation into a company that took payments from customers and didn’t follow through, good Samaritans stepped up to finish the job for a Kansas City woman. → Read More
Do COVID-19 vaccine incentives work?
From million dollar lotto prizes to baseball tickets, health experts and elected officials are getting creative to encourage more people to roll up their sleeves and get the COVID-19 vaccine. → Read More
Anti-LGBTQ attacks, uptick in violence against Black transwomen concern advocates
Hate crimes in the U.S. reached the highest level in more than a decade in 2019, the most recent year for which FBI data is available. According to that data, one in five reported incidents was motivated by sexual orientation, gender identity or gender bias. → Read More
Court document reveals new details in alleged rape by former Johnson County deputy
The 41 Action News I-Team obtained a probable cause statement that reveals new details in an alleged rape by a now former Johnson County deputy. → Read More
KC metro police department policies vary on pursuits over stolen cars
After a high-speed chase ended with a fatal crash, the 41 Action News I-Team obtained a copy of the Lone Jack Police Department's pursuit policy. → Read More
Former Johnson County sheriff's deputy charged with rape, aggravated sodomy
A former Johnson County Sheriff’s Deputy was charged Thursday with rape and aggravated sodomy. → Read More
In-Depth: Young adults trail older age groups in COVID-19 vaccination rates
Data shows young adults in the metro are lagging behind older generations when it comes to getting the COVID-19 vaccine. → Read More
A new hospital safe from the storm; How Mercy rebuilt in Joplin
Inside the new Mercy Hospital in Joplin, visitors will find an alabaster chapel wall. It’s one of the only pieces of St. John’s Regional Medical Center that was spared by the storm in 2011. → Read More
In-Depth: When can children under 12 receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
The Food and Drug Administration just gave Pfizer a green light to administer its COVID-19 vaccine to children in the 12-15 age group. However, many parents are wondering when their younger children can receive doses. → Read More
'Spiraled out of control': Why the pandemic is still impacting supply chains
The lumber shortage is just the latest example of the pandemic's continued impact on supply chains. → Read More
CDC says new guidance on outdoor mask use driven by data
The CDC announced on Tuesday that fully vaccinated people can gather outdoors in small groups and dine outside without masks. → Read More
Overland Park widower faces setback in fight for late wife’s service dog
A man fighting for the return of his late wife’s service dog saw a setback in his case in a Maryland courtroom on Thursday. → Read More
Kansas man fights for return of late wife’s service dog
A grieving Overland Park man is in the midst of a cross-country court battle to get his late wife’s beloved service dog back. The legal battle comes just months after Paul Marinsky's wife, Brittani, died after a battle with stomach cancer. → Read More
'We're just surviving': Demand for rent relief remains high in the Kansas City metro
The city recently announced $14.8 million in rent and utility relief is headed to the metro. However, some experts say it's not enough funding to address the need. → Read More
In Depth: Why did health systems vaccinate remote workers, board members?
There is a lot of demand for a limited supply of vaccine, which is a situation leading to questions about who is receiving doses and why. Several viewers reached out to ask why shots went to healthcare volunteers or employees who have no contact with patients. → Read More
Wind a major source of energy for regional power grid
Wind power has been under the microscope nationwide this week. → Read More
In Depth: Remote working takes bite out of KCMO earnings tax
Every year, Kansas City, Missouri, receives nearly $300 million in revenue from its 1% earnings tax, which helps pay for everything from weekly trash collection to road repairs and even police officers. But that amount may drop significantly due to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
In Depth: How many distributed COVID-19 vaccine doses are ending up in arms in MO, KS?
CDC data has consistently listed Missouri and Kansas near the bottom of the list in terms of vaccines administered. It's why the 41 Action News I-Team decided to go in-depth on the data. → Read More
Gabriel Tower landlord remains in default of agreement with city agency
The company that manages Gabriel Tower, an apartment building that houses elderly and disabled residents, remains in default of its agreement with a city agency. → Read More
Kansas City area renters to benefit from $30 million in assistance
The city of Kansas City, along with Clay and Jackson counties, will receive $30 million from the federal government to help renters impacted by the pandemic. → Read More