Jessica McMaster
41 Action News
Kansas City, MO, United States
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COVID-19 cluster at reentry facility raises concerns about early release
A COVID-19 outbreak at the Grossman Center, a reentry facility in Leavenworth, has led to a call for the early release of inmates among family members and advocates. → Read More
Recommendations vs. requirements for pregnant women during COVID-19
While it's recommended that women who are pregnant get tested for COVID-19 at the time of delivery — and separated from their babies, if the test comes back positive — neither is a requirement. → Read More
COVID-19: Sending children back to day care
Once stay-at-home orders are lifted in Kansas City,; Missouri, parents who have kept their children home will soon have to decide when is a good time to send their children back to day care. → Read More
KC businesses to donate masks, sanitizer for fallen Independence firefighter's funeral
Sew KC donated 1,000 masks to the family of an Overland Park police officer who died in the line of duty; the company is about to make 1,000 masks for friends and family of an Independence firefighter who died last week. → Read More
Overland Park woman recalls moments after officer was killed
Carolyn Braverman laid down to recover from a headache when she was jolted out of bed by the amount of first responders blowing past her home in Overland Park Sunday. She didn't know Officer Mike Mosher, with the Overland Park Police Department had been shot moments before. → Read More
ReboundKC: Self-employed Kansans to soon receive federal assistance, says KDOL
Thousands of self-employed Kansans can soon apply for unemployment through a federal assistance program. → Read More
Advocacy group asks Gov. Parson to protect health care providers from lawsuits
A nursing home advocacy group has asked Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to protect health care providers from civil lawsuits. → Read More
Scam alert: Shoppers duped into buying counterfeit masks
Counterfeit masks sold on the internet are duping shoppers across the country. A local fireman reached out to the 41 Action News investigators to alert the public to the problem. → Read More
Independence advisory board asks city to give utility rate payers money
Independence Public Utilities Advisory Board wants the city to give rate payers money. → Read More
Broader use of face masks may soon be recommended
The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention may soon change its stance that most people do not need to wear a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
KU doctor on key to stopping COVID-19: 'You stay home'
The University of Kansas Health System has a unit dedicated solely to the care of patients who test positive for COVID-19. → Read More
Doctors weigh in on people cleaning groceries
One day after it was announced that COVID-19 survived on surfaces of a cruise ship for up to 17 days, people have questioned whether or not they should clean their groceries. → Read More
Protecting yourself from coronavirus: Tips to boost your immune system
As coronavirus continues to spread, many people are asking what they can do to protect themselves. What people eat and what people think, has a direct impact on their immune system, according to experts. → Read More
Sources: FBI investigating Kansas City, Missouri, day care for child sexual abuse
A Kansas City, Missouri, day care is under FBI investigation after one or more children may have been sexually abused. → Read More
Eric Greitens fined by Missouri Ethics Commission for campaign finance violations
The Missouri Ethics Commission has fined former Gov. Eric Greitens' campaign $178,000 for campaign finance violations. → Read More
Independence councilman Tom Van Camp loses seat in primary
Tom Van Camp, an Independence city councilman, will no longer represent District 4 come April. → Read More
Popular KC home designer being investigated for fraud
A Brookside couple claims a well-known home renovator ran off with their money. → Read More
Mom who grew up in foster care reunites with her kids in time for Christmas
A Kansas City, Missouri, mom has reunited with her children after spending more than a year apart. → Read More
Overland Park student arrested for pointing finger gun at other students
An Overland Park student was arrested after she made a gun symbol out of her fingers and pointed it at other students. → Read More
Missouri truck driver involved in fatal wreck has long history of driving infractions
A Missouri truck driver who crashed into stopped traffic, killing a mother and her two twin toddlers in Indianapolis, showed "no remorse," according to court records. → Read More