Andy Alcock

Overland Park

Correspondent at Houston Chronicle

Reporter at KCWE-TV (Kansas City, MO)

Reporter at KMBC-TV (Kansas City, MO)

TV News Reporter KMBC 9 News Kansas City. Previous experience includes Chicago, Louisville, Nashville and Guam.

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Kansas City funeral home faces shutdown after state complaint

18 hours ago | kmbc.com | Andy Alcock

A Kansas City funeral home is facing possible shutdown for violating Missouri law. The Missouri State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors has issued a second probation violation complaint to Savory & Sons Funeral Home. KMBC 9 Investigates received a complaint about Savory & Sons last week. Cherie Kidd said her family paid Savory & Sons last month for a funeral and cremation of her late niece, Princess Evans.
State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors schedules hearing for Kansas City funeral home

1 day ago | kmbc.com | Andy Alcock

The Missouri Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors has scheduled a probation hearing for the operator of a Kansas City funeral home that recently suspended operations amid growing complaints.The owner of Savory & Sons Funeral Home is set to appear before the board on June 10.
Kansas City funeral home suspends operations after decomposed body found, complaints mount

1 day ago | kesq.com | Andy Alcock

By Andy AlcockClick here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri ( KMBC) - A Kansas City, Missouri, funeral home has suspended operations following a KMBC 9 investigation. Frank Savory IV, owner of Savory & Sons Funeral Home, announced on social media that his business would cease operations.
Kansas City funeral home suspends operations after decomposed body found

2 days ago | kmbc.com | Andy Alcock

A Kansas City, Missouri, funeral home has suspended operations following a KMBC 9 investigation.Frank Savory IV, owner of Savory & Sons Funeral Home, announced on social media that his business would cease operations.The announcement came after family members of Princess Evans said they saw her uncovered, decomposing body through a sliding glass door at the funeral home Thursday—nearly three weeks after her March 28 funeral.Family members said Princess was supposed to be cremated.Both the...
Kansas City family without loved one’s ashes weeks after funeral says they saw bodies through window

5 days ago | kmbc.com | Andy Alcock

Members of a grieving family are demanding justice after they claim a Kansas City, Missouri, funeral home failed to perform contracted services. Princess Evans, 34, the mother of nine children, died unexpectedly last month, with her cause of death still unknown. "Princess was outgoing. She had the prettiest eyes. She was the life of the party," said Cherie Kidd, Evans' aunt.
New plan unveiled to transform Kansas City Star building into AI tech Hhub

1 week ago | kmbc.com | Andy Alcock

A Kansas City-based development company wants to breathe new life into the long-vacant Kansas City Star building by transforming it into a hub for artificial intelligence and tech startups. “We are so excited that the city is getting enthusiastic about transforming this building,” said John Johnson, CEO of Patmos. Johnson and his company, Patmos, have proposed converting the historic structure into an “AI factory” with collaborative office space aimed at serving Kansas City’s growing tech economy.
Investigators dig for answers about fatal house explosion in Lexington

1 week ago | kmbc.com | Andy Alcock

Investigators are digging beneath 18th Street in Lexington, Missouri, to find the cause of a fatal home explosion Wednesday night. The National Transportation Safety Board, Missouri Public Utilities Commission and OSHA are among agencies working at the site. Wednesday afternoon, Alicia Billings smelled gas when she was out on the deck of her home with her husband and 18-month-old granddaughter Ella. Workers and first responders were at the leak site on 18th Street just feet away from her.
Neighbors blame negligence for Lexington, Missouri, explosion that killed child

1 week ago | kmbc.com | Andy Alcock

Neighbors believe the fatal house explosion caused by a natural gas leak Wednesday night in Lexington was the result of negligence. The explosion and fire claimed the life of a 5-year-old boy and caused massive damage to homes in the historic neighborhood. Sarah Rodriguez-Colon, who lives a block east of the home explosion, said she smelled the gas leak. “I smelled it at 5:30 in the afternoon, and the explosion happened at 7:45 in the evening,” she said.
Kansas City voters turn out early ahead of 2025 Municipal Election

2 weeks ago | kmbc.com | Andy Alcock

There was a steady stream of voters Monday at the Kansas City, Missouri, Board of Elections on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard for the final day of early voting in this year’s municipal election. “No vote, no voice, that’s what I always say. If you don’t vote, then you don’t have a right to complain,” said Charla Goforth, who voted Monday.
Kansas City charter schools push for bond approval

2 weeks ago | kmbc.com | Andy Alcock

On Tuesday, Kansas City, Missouri, voters will determine the fate of a $474 million bond issue for public schools. Kansas City Public Schools is teaming up with nine charter schools to convince voters to approve the bond. One of those charter schools is Academie Lafayette. Pierre Kaba teaches his geometry students in French at the elementary school campus on Oak Street.