Anchor/Reporter for KSHB-TV in Kansas City, MO / Music Junkie. NewsTeam....ASSEMBLE - Ron Burgandy Links & RTs aren't endorsements. Opinions are my own
Get some sleep, everybody.
We had a smooth Election Day. The votes have been cast. Your local elections officials are working to count the ballots.
As we have said for months: this election will be over when all the eligible votes are counted. Stay calm.
Kansas City is like Wakanda. To outsiders it looks blah, but it's really a city with vibranium and a place that no one wants to leave once they arrive.
Five years at
@KSHB41
today. This is the longest I’ve ever worked at a tv station in my career. And it really feels like home. Glad to be part of a talented group of journalists.
Very disturbing to see our news van set on fire. We have tried and will continue to try to be a voice for our community and work on behalf of our community. A community we live in, work in, take pride in and love. This hinders has from delivering that message effectively
So many of us are exhausted. Mentally and physically, myself included. Grateful our team at
@KSHB41
is safe. We remain commited to uncovering more on this tragedy but also telling stories of those working to make this community great, even during its darkest hour.
MOM: "You're the son that never answers my calls. It's like you send me straight to voicemail."
ME: *checks call log*
MISSED CALLS FROM MOM: 5:07 P.M., 6:22 P.M. 10:01 P.M.
BTW, I anchor the 5, 6 and 10 pm broadcasts.
*sigh*
Today marks 7 years at
@KSHB41
Sometimes it feels like 7 weeks. Other times it feels like 70 years. But I wouldn’t trade my with family or my KC family for the world. Thanks for welcoming me into your homes. I’m forever grateful 🙏🏿
want to take time out to say thank you to friends, family, strangers and everyone who’s checked on me. I cannot put into words how appreciative I’ve been of texts, phone calls and social media messages. Truth is: some days I’m not ok but I feel we’re truly in this together.
I love Kansas City. We at
@41actionnews
love Kansas City. This will not deter our love for such a wonderful place and will not deter us for being a conduit for the community. Even though this hurts we will advocate. Help us help you 🙏🏿
Fred Hampton led a march and organized to build an integrated swimming pool in his hometown. He helped open a breakfast for children throughout Chicago. My teachers and parents would talk about him and I read a great book by Jeffrey Haas about his life and legacy last year.
#RIP
Today marks 3 years for me at
@41actionnews
It’s really a joy, pleasure and privilege to deliver the news, and important details you need to know. Hoping for many more years and newscasts to come!
The line is moving but as you can see we still have a way to go.
#VOTE
But unlike most long lines the vibe here is a good one. People are excited to make their voices heard. It at least appears that way
Today marks 6 years for me at
@kholmesKSHB
and it didn’t take long for KC to feel like home. This past weeks Gift of Sole fundraiser was a dream come true. Winning 🏆 🏆🏆 was also very cool. But none of it tops the support and love I feel from
@KSHB41
and the community 🙏🏿
Going under the knife tomorrow to have some work done on my knee. And I’ve got some of the best friends and coworkers ever here at
@KSHB41
@CKnuteKSHB
got me a yummy meal for later . But perhaps best of all her two daughters made me the sweetest cards ❤️❤️❤️
Emmett Till was lynched in this day in 1955. My dad was born in the south a few years later. 2 yrs after Tills death and three years after Brown v. Board (1954). Yet his high school didn’t integrate until the 70’s. He was among one of the first classes.
Who you all see on TV is a fraction of who this man is to me, everyone in that newsroom & all of you in the community.
@kholmesKSHB
is LOVE ❤️
I’m so glad we knew how special it was to share a desk together & treasured every single moment together. I LOVE YOU, KEV 😘
I have two younger sisters. 7 years ago I met another sister, dear friend, confidant and partner in crime. Join me in wishing a true friend and sister
@DiaWall
the happiest of birthdays. Let’s also pray her joints don’t freak and crack as she catches up to me in age. 😂
It hurts my head that so many folks STILL don't understand the importance of LOCAL NEWS. And how when you listen and trust sources that aren't boots to the ground JOURNALISTS, you become misinformed.
Sooooo. I got a chance to chat with some guy named Lester. He’s pretty cool. He’s currently road tripping.
In all seriousness
@LesterHoltNBC
and
@NBCNightlyNews
are making several stops to listen and tell your stories. How cool is that? See some of them at 5:30 on
@KSHB41
They got me good.
@mickshaffer
@glezak
and our behind the scenes crew were all in on this. I had no clue. I thought we were about to read a story on the Super Bowl and beer. I'm coming for blood in next year's station Fantasy Football
Well for me.
It's my demanding job.
living in a bbq capital.
slowing metabolism.
my affinity for scotch.
stress.
my love of carbs.
the list goes on and on.
It's crazy how many people out there think journalism is easy. There's a lot that goes into what we do as journalists, and if it looks easy to you, it's because that journalist is damn good at his or her job. So they make it look easy. Everyone ain't built for this
This is my dad when he was promoted to Private First Class at Fort Hood in 1975. He looks so serious. Happy Veterans Day Dad. And to all the Veterans. Thank you for your service. And for affording me all these wonderful opportunities
the other thing I'm hoping the majority of Americans learn is that Kansas City is in MISSOURI. Yes, there's a Kansas City, Kansas, but the other one - the larger one - the main hub is the largest city in MISSOURI.
A well informed public is the strongest defense against misinformation. Trust and support your local JOURNALISTS, friends. Not everyone with access to a website knows the true pillars of journalism.
In the last week TWO of my high school classmates have died. And one of my best friends since college lost his brother. This world is cruel man. Hug someone because you don’t know if it’s the last time you’ll get the chance to
Major announcement! .
@DiaWall
is our new 41 Action News main anchor! So proud of my friend and co-worker! Dia and
@kholmesKSHB
are our new evening team! I promise you will fall in love with them both!! I am! Spread the word.
Happy Birthday to my work bestie, the one and only
@kholmesKSHB
! Kevin is the king of dad jokes and bad puns, he has a laugh that carries through the newsroom, and he is one of the most generous people I’ve ever met. I’m honored to call you a coanchor and friend. ❤️ ya, buddy!
Wow. In disbelief. Terez Paylor was one of the nicest guys and an incredible sports journalist. Huge loss to the sports world, to KC, and to his loving family, friends and fans. Rest In Power man. 2021 is already becoming too much.