Kevin Holmes
41 Action News
Kansas City, MO, United States
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Kansas City nonprofit 'Entitled Learning' teaches inner-city children real life skills
Entitled Learning equips scholars with the necessities to learn. From school supplies to materials for hands-on learning, we strive to prepare scholars for effective learning. → Read More
Movie about former Royals great Willie Mays Aikens to hit big screen
Willie Aikens life sounds like a movie, and now it will be. The former Royal sat down with Anchor Kevin Holmes to talk home runs, strikeouts and comebacks. → Read More
Give Black Week: Kansas City nonprofit giving scholarships in unconventional way
The Future of Us, a nonprofit in Kansas City, Missouri, gives students scholarships in an unconventional way. → Read More
2 Kansas City-area schools share lessons learned on Civil Rights trip
Two Kansas City area schools recently went on a field trip together to learn about history, as told in black and white. → Read More
KC on the Clock: Officials discuss what fans can expect at NFL Draft in KCMO
In part three of a KSHB 41 News exclusive, anchors Dia Wall and Kevin Holmes sat down with several Kansas City, Missouri, officials to discuss a multitude of topics surrounding the upcoming NFL Draft in 2023. → Read More
Round Table: Kansas City officials discuss what goes into planning for NFL Draft
In part two of a KSHB 41 News exclusive, anchors Dia Wall and Kevin Holmes sat down with several Kansas City, Missouri, officials to discuss a multitude of topics surrounding the upcoming NFL Draft in 2023. → Read More
NBA Champion has advice for players in Super Bowl 56
Raytown graduate, two-time NBA champion Tyronn Lue has advice for the two teams playing in Super Bowl 56. → Read More
Atlanta-based sneaker artist designs Kansas City Chiefs themed kicks
Inspired by the Kansas City Chiefs rise to Super Bowl Contender every year, an artist says he’s received a lot of requests for a pair of Chiefs inspired custom sneakers. → Read More
Fighting COVID-19 from the frontlines more than a year later: Megan Abbott, Children's Mercy
Abbott had no clue she would be in the same predicament more than a year since KSHB 41 News last talked with her. She describes the last year as a roller coaster — physically, mentally and emotionally. → Read More
Fighting COVID-19 from the frontlines more than 1 year later
One year ago, KSHB 41 News chronicled front-line workers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Adults share how shoes increase confidence, self-esteem in the classroom
KSHB 41 News sat down with six students at Southeast High School in KCMO to talk about sneakers and why good-fitting shoes make a world of difference to young people. Days later, KSHB 41 sat down with several adults who explained how shoes can increase self-esteem and confidence in the classroom. → Read More
Gift of Sole
Gift of Sole is our KSHB 41 community station campaign inviting our viewers to make a financial donation to buy sneakers for children whose parents are financially struggling and cannot afford it. When boys and girls receive the sneakers, they feel that love, and their self-esteem soars. When their self-esteem soars, they have a new lease on life — which can have a positive impact on their… → Read More
Roundtable: Kansas City LGBTQ+ community discusses mental health as Pride month ends
41 Action News brought together four members of the LGBTQ+ community to discuss trials, tribulations, and struggles, particularly when it comes to managing mental health in a society that’s not always accepting. → Read More
Kevin's Chronicles of KC: Tom Pendergast's influence on Kansas City, Part II
Many historians call Jan. 19, 1920, the best day of Tom Pendergast’s life. Prohibition had just begun. The Pendergast Machine was booming, and the drinks still managed to flow. → Read More
Kevin's Chronicles of KC: The Wornall House
The Wornall House, located at 6115 Wornall Road, is a museum today. But much of it mirrors what it looked like just before the Civil War – and the chaos that turned a nice family home into a field hospital. → Read More
Kevin's Chronicles of KC: Battle of Westport
The Battle of Westport was one of the largest Civil War battles west of the Mississippi River, but good luck finding many Kansas Citians who know much about Westport beside the entertainment district. → Read More
Former Chiefs compare 1993-94 squad to current team
For former Kansas City Chiefs players Neil Smith and Danan Hughes, the 2021 AFC Championship seems like the same song, but remixed 27 years later. → Read More
American Heart Association-Kansas City's 5K goes virtual
Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 killers in the U.S., which is why the American Heart Association – Kansas City is working to increase funds and awareness of these issues. → Read More
Negro Leagues Centennial: Efforts underway to mint commemorative coin
According to Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver, Congress can only approve two federal coins a year. → Read More
'Bad Luck Chuck' walks away to save Chiefs Kingdom
Charles Penn, also known as “Bad Luck Chuck,” is proof that not all heroes wear capes. Some just have to walk away to save a kingdom. → Read More