John Holt

Kansas City

Anchor and Reporter at WDAF-TV (Kansas City, MO)

Anchor/Reporter/Storyteller for Fox 4 News-Kansas City: M-F Fox 4 News at 5 p.m. 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. Host “4 The People”, Co-Host “KC EndZone” KU Journalism & Law

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Final week of Missouri Legislature; first American pope elected

4 days ago | yahoo.com | John Holt

John HoltSun, May 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM UTC1 min readFinal week of Missouri Legislature; first American pope electedKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Legislature enters its final week and must gavel out Friday, May 16, no later than 6 p.m. But there is still work to be done, including a new stadium package of state incentives for a Clay County Royals Stadium. Missouri Times Publisher Scott Faughn shares insights on the session, so far, and what to watch for in the final days.
Final week of Missouri Legislature; first American pope elected

4 days ago | fox4kc.com | John Holt

Posted: May 11, 2025 / 10:01 AM CDT Updated: May 11, 2025 / 11:52 AM CDT KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Legislature enters its final week and must gavel out Friday, May 16, no later than 6 p.m. But there is still work to be done, including a new stadium package of state incentives for a Clay County Royals Stadium.
Overland Park mayor talks Royals in city; look at 2025 Kansas legislative session

1 week ago | fox4kc.com | John Holt

Posted: May 4, 2025 / 10:01 AM CDT Updated: May 2, 2025 / 05:07 PM CDT The high-tech financial industry Fortune 500 company says it will add 2000 jobs by 2030 to the Aspira Campus. Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog makes his first appearance on “4 The People” to talk about what it means, and whether the city remains a “player” in the Royals sweepstakes.
Overland Park mayor talks Royals in city; look at 2025 Kansas legislative session

1 week ago | yahoo.com | John Holt

John HoltSun, May 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM UTC1 min readOverland Park mayor talks Royals in city; look at 2025 Kansas legislative sessionKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas side suburb of Overland Park scored a major employer this past week when Fiserv announced it would be home to a “regional hub.”The high-tech financial industry Fortune 500 company says it will add 2000 jobs by 2030 to the Aspira Campus.
State of the economy; latest on Jackson County legislator vs Frank White

2 weeks ago | fox4kc.com | John Holt

Posted: Apr 27, 2025 / 10:01 AM CDT Updated: Apr 26, 2025 / 02:39 PM CDT KANSAS CITY, Mo. — April is Financial Literacy Month, and this week we dive into why the issue is actually a concern in this country. We’re joined by Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson whose career has included working in the financial services sector as well as running a family farm. Are Americans saving enough? Preparing for retirement? And more.
Archbishop-Designate on issues facing Catholic Church; urgency for downtown Royals stadium

3 weeks ago | fox4kc.com | John Holt

Posted: Apr 20, 2025 / 10:01 AM CDT Updated: Apr 18, 2025 / 04:56 PM CDT KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In a special Easter Sunday edition of “4 The People,” we talk with the Archbishop-Designate of the Diocese of Kansas City in Kansas, Most Reverend Shawn McKnight. McKnight, who is making a return to his home state of Kansas, talks about how he’ll work to learn more about his new flock, and about key issues facing the Catholic Church.
War Horses for Veterans offers help for vets, responders with PTSD

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | John Holt

STILWELL, Kan. — Kevin Lazarchic is more than three decades into a career with the Minneapolis, Minnesota Police Department. As a first responder on the streets, he’s seen it all, and it was taking its toll. “Lots of anger, sleepless nights, relationship problems,” he said.
War Horses for Veterans offers help for vets, responders with PTSD

4 weeks ago | fox4kc.com | John Holt

STILWELL, Kan. — Kevin Lazarchic is more than three decades into a career with the Minneapolis, Minnesota Police Department. As a first responder on the streets, he’s seen it all, and it was taking its toll. “Lots of anger, sleepless nights, relationship problems,” he said. “Both professionally and personally.”Like veterans of wars and the trauma they experience, Lazarchic was experiencing the same as a frontline police officer.
Both sides weigh in on extending public safety sales tax

1 month ago | yahoo.com | John Holt

John HoltSun, April 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM UTC1 min readBoth sides weigh in on extending public safety sales taxKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City voters are deciding whether or not to extend a ¼ cent sales tax as they go to the polls Tuesday, April 8. This would be the third extension, and while the ballot language isn’t specific, much of the money would be earmarked to build a new city jail. See the latest headlines in Kansas City and across Kansas, Missouri This week both sides of the issue weigh in.
Both sides weigh in on extending public safety sales tax

1 month ago | fox4kc.com | John Holt

Posted: Apr 6, 2025 / 10:01 AM CDT Updated: Apr 4, 2025 / 04:40 PM CDT This week both sides of the issue weigh in. Mayor Quinton Lucas, who supports the extension and building of a new municipal jail. Johnathan Duncan, the 6th District city council member, who opposes the building of a new city jail. Hear from both sides in the video player above.