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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.