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As COVID-19 continues to affect nearly every aspect of American's lives, we sat down with emergency medical specialist Dr. Michael Shafe to separate fact from fiction. Listen to this ER doctor give real answers about this sickness that has caused a world-wide pandemic, and find out what you should be doing to prevent its spread.

How did Pierpont's get its name? And what does it have to do with Jingle Bells? FOX4's Nick Vasos sat down with the restaurant's strategic marketer Stephen Valenti to talk Union Station fun facts, booze trivia and the incredible food they serve. What started off as a seafood restaurant is now a full-blown steakhouse that often features new seasonal dishes. KC Originals is a monthly series where we talk to members of the KC Originals restaurant group, a group of restaurateurs who all started in the metro.

New Royals Manager Mike Matheny visited FOX4 recently for an exclusive inside look into his personality, his managing style and his expectations for the team. Some have questioned the hire after Matheny was let go from a 6-and-a-half-year stint with the Cardinals. However, some fans are hopeful that he's the guy to breath new life into the team, which only won a third of their games in 2019. FOX4 Sports Reporter Harold Kuntz has the interview, only here on Signal Hill.

Sherae Honeycutt is a videojournalist who has helped bring back the segment, Thursday's Child. Each month, Sherae will introduce to you to kids and teens in our community who are hoping to meet people they may one day call their parents. Hear her talk about the craziness of her day-to-day job and her passion for child adoption and the foster care system on this episode of Signal Hill.

Crossroads staple Grinders opened in 2004, meaning it turns 15 this year! Stretch, an east coast native, said the restaurant grew out of a necessity due to a lack of New York Style Pizza & Philly Cheesesteaks in the area. KC Originals is a monthly series where we talk to members of the KC Originals restaurant group, a group of restaurateurs who all started in the metro.

October 16, 2019 marks WDAF-TV's 70th anniversary, the station is known these days as FOX4. John Holt recently sat down with a number of people you don't typically see on TV, but are vital to our operation and ensure that we can bring you stories that matter every day.

Contrary to popular belief JJ’s on the Plaza is not named after popular owner Jimmy Frantze. In 1985, Jimmy purchased JJ’s Malane’s from his former business partner and the saloon’s namesake. Malane’s name went away but JJ’s name had remained three decades later.We sat down and talked with Jimmy about the early struggles, the success, the explosion and rebirth on Signal Hill.

A Kansas City nonprofit is celebrating 38 years and more than 100,000 kids served. This year, they're looking forward to Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Last year, the average nonprofit in Kansas City received 51 gifts on this day. We spoke with management with the Love Fund, who said their hope is for people sign up to become monthly donors.The FOX4 Love Fund for Children was established to improve the quality of life for children ages newborn to 18 in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area.Find out more at www.fox4lovefund.org.

Every 60 seconds, someone new develops Alzheimer's disease. Care options for the nearly six million Americans living with Alzheimer's and dementia are limited. On this edition of Signal Hill, Nick Vasos discusses an alternative you may not have heard of before. Its called the Home Plus model. These are homes with special modifications so patients can receive specialized individual care. Learn more about these homes, discover what factors a caregiver need to consider when a loved is no longer able to stay at home. Michelle Garrad is a Community Liaison with Comfort Care. She helps us understand more about the Home Plus model.

How many streaming services did you have three years ago, and how many do you have today? Between Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Disney+, DC Universe, various sports services and more, the sheer number of streaming services is skyrocketing. Film critic Shawn Edwards says there is about to be more than two-dozen major services. In this episode of Signal Hill, we break down the top streaming services and what the increasing volume means for entertainment consumers like us.

Each month, Nick Vasos chats with a member of KC Originals, a group of locally owned restaurants. In this episode, Nick talks with James Taylor, owner of La Bodega, about the history of this restaurant that has been a staple in the area for more than 20 years. This restaurant is all about "tapas," a daily culinary and social event in Spain. However, the art and architecture itself is influenced from Taylor's parent's and childhood. Dive deep into this Spanish experience in the heart of Kansas City in this episode of Signal Hill.

What exactly is Stonehenge and who built it? Aliens? Ancient societies? David Dawson, a renowned British archaeologist and expert on Stonehenge, is in Kansas City to give a special lecture at Union Station about their current Stonehenge exhibition. Hear him elaborate on this bizarre monument.

Kansas City loves its sports. In this arena, two “sports talk” stations vie for listeners. One of the popular Kansas City hosts is up bright and early to talk sports in KC. In this edition of Signal Hill, Fox 4 evening anchor (and sports enthusiast) John Holt sits down with 610 Sports Bob Fescoe from “Fescoe in the Morning.” They talk sports, careers and Midwest life in general.

Each month, Nick Vasos chats with a member of KC Originals, a group of locally owned restaurants. In this episode, Nick is joined by executive chef Pablo Muñoz-Sevilla, discussing the history and "globally accented Midest comfort food" found at Tannin Wine Bar and Kitchen.

The "Disnification" of movies. What is it? Nick Vasos and Shawn Edwards sit down to discuss this phenomenon in the entertainment industry, and beyond, and what it means for movies going forward. Shawn Edwards is a film critic for FOX4, who spends his time between Kansas City and Los Angeles. He is a member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association.

Former Fox 4 Sports Director Al Wallace is a history buff, a cancer survivor and now author. John Holt catches up with Al to discuss life outside of TV and his new book "One for the Coyotes"

Each month Nick Vasos chats with a member of KC Originals, a group of locally owned restaurants. In this episode Nick is joined by Emmanuel and Megan Langlade, co-owners of AIXOIS Bistro.

Abby Eden interviews two freelance moms, Micala Quinn and Mackenzie Mader, about making a successful living right from the couch. Micala wanted to be a stay at home mom while making an independent salary. People told her she couldn't do it, but she found a niche in virtual assisting. Mackenzie took a leaf from Micala's book and now works as a website designer. Hear how they got to where they are now, making money while doing what they love from the comfort of their own homes.

FOX4 is the home of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. Nick Vasos chats with Seattle Reign Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski, who currently coaches 8 different women playing in the world cup.

In this special edition of Signal Hill, John Holt talks with Audrey McBride (Liberty High School) and A.J. Bird (Clay County African American Legacy) about their roles in attempting to get a lynching memorial placed on the Clay County courthouse lawn.

Each month Nick Vasos will sit down and talk with a locally owned business that is part of the KC Original restaurant group. In our first installment we have Dan McCall and Zach Houchen of Classic Cup.

Abby asks Dr. David Ingram from Children's Mercy Hospital why your kid may not be sleeping and ways to get your kids a good night's sleep!

May the 4th, also known as Star Wars Day just might be Nick Vasos's favorite holiday. To celebrate, Nick is joined by Mackenna Talley, host of the Salacious Crumbs podcast, as well as John Gerhards and Mike Simpson, members of the Fox 4 staff, to discuss all things Star Wars.

World champion taxidermist Ken Walker is looking for love and proof that bigfoot is real. Nick chats with Kansas City film maker Dan Wayne who documented this process.

A special edition of Signal Hill. Russ Simmons and Shawn Edwards talk with producer Kendall Swank about Avengers: Endgame and all things Marvel.

For nearly 40 years the Fox 4 Love Fund for Children has been helping local children in need. Nick sits down Executive Director Allyson Summers and Development Coordinator Veronica Champion to discuss the various ways the charity helps the community.

Abby asks Jill Tran of Tran+Thomas Design about the psychology of interior design.

Jim Cosgrove, better known as Mr. Stinky Feet, has entertained children over a 20 year career including thousands of live performances and 10 albums. In addition he is also a motivational speaker and author. Nick catches up with Mr. Stinky Feet to discuss where he has been, what's ahead and family.

A New documentary short playing at the Kansas City Film Festival sheds light on South Africa's first and only all female anti-poaching unit called the Black Mambas. Abbys asks founder Craig Spencer and member Goodness Mhlanga about standing on the front lines to help save rhinos from extinction.

Smoke Rings and the Finer Things! Google Arts and Culture has launched a new project where they focus entirely on one city, and their first choice is Kansas City! Nick chats with Simon Delacroix, US Lead for Google Arts and Culture and Sean O'Harrow, Executive Director for the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art about this exciting new project.

Sam Atwell and Brian Dulle are back to talk about Brad Keselowski's dominating win at Martinsville Sunday and the two teams dominating this season so far.

FOX4's Sam Atwell and Brian Dulle discuss the 2019 NASCAR races on the Phoenix Raceway.

Abby chats with Senior Master Sgt. Ret. Wanda Joell about serving on Air Force One during four Presidential Administrations.

Abby sits down with Kasim Hardaway to discuss his life as a social influencer.

Week 2 in the 2019 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series and Sam Atwell and Brian Dulle are back to talk racing as Brad Keslowski battles 36 other drivers and the flu to win at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Another NASCAR season is underway as the cars took to the track in the 61st Daytona 500. FOX4 digital producers Sam Atwell and Brian Dulle talk about the big wrecks during the race, the top underdogs, those that were lucky and not so lucky, and why Denny Hamlin's second Daytona 500 win was special for Joe Gibbs Racing.

Abby Asks the question and you get the answers.

Nick chats with Chris Stout, co-founder and CEO of Veterans Community Project, about placing homeless veterans in 13 new tiny homes.

The Kansas City Comets home opener is December 15th at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena.  Nick chats with the Comets Marketing and Communication Manager, Jeff Husted and Comets defender John Sosa.

Twenty veterans die by suicide every day.  Nick chats with Daniel Brazzell, executive director of Team Fidelis about the invisible injuries our service men and women feel everyday. 

Meteorologist Joe Lauria sits down in the podcast studio with Nick to talk about his life as a Kansas City meteorologist, Hurricane Florence, and Joe's new podcast, Joe's Weather World!

The voice of Chiefs Kingdom sits down with Nick to talk about his roots, his broadcast beginnings, and Chiefs football.

Nick sits down with Trooper Ben Gardner of the Kansas Highway Patrol to talk about his wildly popular Twitter account, his association with Eric Stonestreet, and traffic in general.

Tech N9ne is a pioneer of the independent music world. He co-founded Strange Music in 1999, but his music career started long before that. Join FOX4’s Nick Vasos as he chats with Tech N9ne about his childhood in Kansas City, Missouri and how he came up with his “Chopper” style of rap.  

Stan Hays is the Co-Founder of Operation BBQ Relief. Named one of CNN's Top 10 Heroes of 2017, he and his team of volunteers have served more than one million meals for victims and first responders of natural disasters such as the 2011 tornado in Joplin, Missouri; Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas and most recently, the California wildfires. Nick chats with Stan about what inspired him to start the nonprofit, how he is able to serve to the masses and his BBQ influences including a unique flavor... Alabama white sauce. 

The Chiefs play their first pre-season game this Thursday, August 9th.  Al and John discuss what we might see from Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chances are you've heard his voice before.  Fox 4's Nick Vasos sits down with legendary voice actor and Kansas City native, Tom Kane.

Kathy Nelson, President and CEO of the KC Sports Commission, sits down with Nick to discuss plans to bring a Women's Final Four, NFL Draft and the World Cup to Kansas City.    

This edition of Signal Hill takes us to Training Camp for the Kansas City Chiefs.  There will be a lot of focus and attention on starting QB Patrick Mahomes, and that is just one of the subjects that FOX4's John Holt and Al Wallace talk about in this edition of Signal Hill.  

Sports Director Al Wallace and John Holt take over Signal Hill with a podcast about Chiefs Training Camp.  They talk about the history of the Chiefs and holding their training camps in Liberty, River Falls, WI, and St. Joseph over the last 54 years.