Jessica McMaster
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Kansas City, MO, United States
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How to avoid scams on sporting tickets, merchandise
Within minutes of the Kansas City Chiefs securing another trip to the Super Bowl, Kansas Citians began flocking to the stores for merchandise. → Read More
'What happened was not okay': Independence implements new overtime, spending policies
It's been six months since an audit revealed the City of Independence lacks oversight on spending and policies on overtime . → Read More
John Carnes pleads not guilty to charges in federal indictment
While appearing in court Thursday before a federal judge, John Carnes pleaded not guilty to nine counts of tax evasion, obstruction and failure to pay his taxes. → Read More
I-Team exclusive: Independence lawyer John Carnes addresses tax evasion indictment
John Carnes, an Independence lawyer who was recently indicted on tax evasion-related charges, addressed the allegations in an interview with KSHB 41 investigator Jessica McMaster. → Read More
'Enough is enough': Former camper sues Kanakuk Kamp for 'fraud' related to abuse settlement
Logan Yandell was just nine years old the first time his camp counselor sexually assaulted him at Kanakuk Kamps. → Read More
Behind the Scenes: Process of collecting, counting votes in Clay County
As polls closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday night across Missouri, a group of workers and volunteers signed-on to help collect and count votes. → Read More
Kansas Secretary of State answers questions on how state's election system works
As rumors continue to circulate regarding the integrity of elections across the country, the Kansas Secretary of State wants voters to have information about how elections work in Kansas. → Read More
Police visited home of Excelsior Springs kidnapping, rape suspect 3 times in past year
Excelsior Springs police visited the home of Timothy Haslett Jr., the man accused of raping and holding a woman against her will, three times in the past year. → Read More
Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney concerned rape, incest survivors can be prosecuted under Missouri law
Jean Peters Baker, the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney, is concerned rape and incest victims who seek abortion could be held criminally responsible under Missouri's new abortion ban. → Read More
Doctor details increased likelihood of getting long covid with reinfection
When Amanda Finley got sick with COVID-19 at the start of the pandemic, she, like everyone else, had never heard of long covid. → Read More
Saint Luke's reverses decision, will offer emergency contraceptive services in Missouri
Less than 24 hours after Saint Luke's Health System announced it would no longer provide emergency contraceptive to patients in Missouri, the group reversed its decision. → Read More
National Weather Service: Phone settings impact whether you get alerts during storms
As people woke up from the storms that swept through the Kansas City area early Wednesday morning, many of them wanted to know why they never received an emergency alert on their cellphone. → Read More
Study: States with weaker gun laws have higher rates of gun-related deaths
As the debate over gun laws takes center stage following another mass shooting in America, a recent study reveals states with weaker gun laws have higher rates of gun-related deaths. → Read More
I-Team tracks Independence police overtime audit
Through tracking the money being spent by the city of Independence on an audit of the police department's overtime practices, the KSHB 41 I-Team discovered the city has paid $31,000 to Spencer Fane thus far for the audit. → Read More
History of school resource officers
School policing first began in 1950. → Read More
Missouri lawmaker drafts bill to protect families who may be innocent during child abuse investigations
For the Basch and Egelston families, their journeys through the child welfare system began with a bruise. → Read More
Independence city council member diagnosed with cancer
A long-standing member of the Independence City Council has revealed to the KSHB 41 I-Team that she has cancer. → Read More
Acting Independence police chief placed on administrative leave amid OT investigation
Ken Jarnagin, acting police chief of Independence is on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation that's looking into at least one police officer's overtime. → Read More
Independence launches investigation after police officer racks up $160K in overtime
An Independence police officer is under investigation by the city for racking up at least $160,000 in overtime for non-police work, according to City Manager Zach Walker. → Read More
I-Team: What parents should expect when taking their child to the emergency room as COVID cases surge
Hospitals across the Kansas City area have varying wait times and COVID-19 policies in their emergency rooms that could impact parents. → Read More