Kathy Quinn

Kansas City

Reporter at WDAF-TV (Kansas City, MO)

Reporter @fox4kc, radio host KC Forum, merch girl @Theelders. Mom to 3, Nana to Olan, Eloise, Nora, Delilah and Vivian! addicted to animal print.

Articles

Great Dane rescue founder has a big heart

1 week ago | fox4kc.com | Kathy Quinn

Posted: May 6, 2025 / 10:14 AM CDT Updated: May 6, 2025 / 10:14 AM CDT PLEASANT HILL, Mo. — Nicole Carter volunteers with Daisy’s Dane Sanctuary, a Great Dane rescue based in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. “Chrissy Scott started the nonprofit after her own Great Dane died,” said Carter.
Missouri lawmakers consider extending first responder compensation

2 weeks ago | fox4kc.com | Alyssa Mueller |Kathy Quinn

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Even before the tragic death of Graham Hoffman, Missouri lawmakers had been working on a program to compensate first responders’ families. Currently, these families receive $25,000 by law. But the problem is, it will expire soon. At this point, if the current law isn’t extended or reauthorized or other bills aren’t passed, Hoffman’s family could be the last to receive the $25,000 under the current program.
Church youth director inspires young people

3 weeks ago | fox4kc.com | Kathy Quinn

Posted: Apr 22, 2025 / 09:35 AM CDT Updated: Apr 22, 2025 / 09:35 AM CDT KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Gina White loves her church family at the Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church on the city’s east side, and Margaret Brooks is one of the main reasons. “Margaret is the youth director at our church,” said White.
A big hearted neighbor gets a big thank you

3 weeks ago | fox4kc.com | Kathy Quinn

Posted: Apr 22, 2025 / 09:19 AM CDT Updated: Apr 22, 2025 / 09:19 AM CDT MERRIAM, Kan. — Jaima Saunders, a single mother with two young daughters, has a fabulous neighbor named Linda Bush. “Miss Linda helps me with my girls,” Saunders said. “She’s more like a family member than a neighbor.”Bush drives Saunders’ younger daughter to school every day and supports her in so many other ways.
A part-time pastor pays it back full-time

1 month ago | fox4kc.com | Kathy Quinn

Posted: Mar 31, 2025 / 09:02 AM CDT Updated: Mar 31, 2025 / 09:02 AM CDT OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Cherrie Duensing of Best Regards Bakery surprised one of her part-time employees with a $400 “Pay It Forward” gift card. “Lois Kelley not only helps us out at the bakery, but she is also a part-time pastor,” Duensing said.
A part-time pastor pays it back full-time

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kathy Quinn

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Cherrie Duensing of Best Regards Bakery surprised one of her part-time employees with a $400 “Pay It Forward” gift card. “Lois Kelley not only helps us out at the bakery, but she is also a part-time pastor,” Duensing said. “Most importantly, she is always helping people — and that’s full-time.” Pastor is passionate about her congregation Duensing called Lois and asked her to come into work at the last minute, but it was really to surprise her.
Pastor is passionate about her congregation

1 month ago | fox4kc.com | Kathy Quinn

Posted: Mar 24, 2025 / 08:19 AM CDT Updated: Mar 24, 2025 / 08:19 AM CDT KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Donna Jacobson loves her church and her pastor; so much so that she nominated Pastor Donna for FOX4’s Pay it Forward.
Pastor is passionate about her congregation

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kathy Quinn

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Donna Jacobson loves her church and her pastor; so much so that she nominated Pastor Donna for FOX4’s Pay it Forward. “She is always available to every church member,” says Jacobson, “and after my dad died three months ago, she was my rock.” Quilters group thanks their lead sewist Pastor Donna leads the congregation at the Longview Chapel Christian Church and Jacobson has been with her for the past seven years.
St Patrick's Day food drives sees green

1 month ago | fox4kc.com | Kathy Quinn

Posted: Mar 17, 2025 / 08:46 AM CDT Updated: Mar 17, 2025 / 08:46 AM CDT KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee sponsors one of the largest parades in the U.S. and helps feed thousands of families every year. “The Go for the Green Food Drive is a way the parade committee gives back,” says Ronan Collins.
St. Patrick’s Day food drives sees green

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kathy Quinn

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee sponsors one of the largest parades in the U.S. and helps feed thousands of families every year. “The Go for the Green Food Drive is a way the parade committee gives back,” says Ronan Collins. “Jan Aylward has kept the food drive growing over the years.” Quilters group thanks their lead sewist Hundreds of volunteers, like Aylward, collect food donations to help Harvester, the largest food bank in the region, feed needy families.