Larry Moore anchors the award-winning 5p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. news. A native of Missouri and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism with a master's degree in television news, Larry holds the distinction of having anchored the news for more years than anyone in Kansas City.

Larry began working at KMBC as a reporter in 1968, and rose through the ranks to become primary news anchor in 1972. Before becoming a television news reporter, Larry was editor and reporter for two Missouri daily newspapers and United Press International.

Larry's television news reporting and anchoring have been honored by the Missouri Broadcasters Association, the Kansas Broadcasters Association, the Missouri Radio and Television News Association and the Kansas City Press Club.

Larry has been involved in the coverage of almost every major news story that has affected the Kansas City area in the past 32 years, including the Plaza flood of 1977, the Coates House fire of 1978, the Hyatt skywalk disaster, the Republican National Convention in Kansas City, the Rep. Jerry Litton plane crash, the firefighters explosion, the massive flood of 1993, the Chiefs' Super Bowl Championship, the Royals' World Series Championship, and the plane crash and death of Gov. Mel Carnahan.

He has been chosen best television news anchor by Kansas City Media Professionals and by the readers of Squire Publications, Pitch Weekly, Ingram's Magazine and Kansas City Magazine. Wednesday Magazine named him best (favorite) Southlander. Most recently, Squire Publications editors and readers honored Larry as Kansas City TV Person of the Century. Kansas City Magazine named him as one of Kansas City's Top 10 Celebrities.

Larry is a frequent commencement speaker at area high schools and colleges, most recently at Longview Community College and Webster University. He is the first person to be invited back a second time for a commencement talk at Webster, where the university honored him with its Community Leadership Award for his community service and professional accomplishments. At the Rockhurst High School commencement, the Jesuit order presented Larry with the Ignatian Award for his contributions to the Rockhurst community.

Larry acts as role auctioneer at several area fund-raising events, including the University of Missouri Alumni picnic-auction-gala, the Conception Seminary fund-raising gala, the Valentine Gala to prevent child abuse, the Central City School Fund auction, the Rockhurst High School auction, the St. Teresa's Academy auction and the Ozanam premiere gala. Larry also serves as master of ceremonies of the American Royal Champion Livestock auction.

An avid vegetable gardener, Larry is the author of a personal book on gardening titled "The 20 by 30 Backyard Garden Guide". The book, which among other gardening tips reveals Larry's method of growing prize-winning tomatoes, was published in 1978 by Universal Press Syndicate and is currently out of print.

Larry and his wife, Ruth, are recipients of the prestigious Broderick Award, recognizing their accomplishments in community and civic leadership. Larry is also recipient of the Zink the Zebra annual community involvement award.

Larry has served on the community boards of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the American Cancer Society, Kansas City Community Gardens, the National Lost-Child Network, the American Royal, the Ozanam Home for Boys, the St. Patrick's Day parade committee, the University of Health Sciences, Avila College and the Kansas City Press Club.

Larry devotes much of his volunteer community work to children. The national convention of the Dream Factory chose Larry to receive the coveted Stephen K. Douglas Award for his help in making dreams come true for chronically and seriously ill children in the Kansas City community. Since Larry helped organize the Greater Kansas City Dream Factory in 1984, more than 4,500 youngsters with chronic or serious illnesses have had their dreams granted in the Kansas City area. Larry spends countless hours each year at fund-raising events helping the Dream Factory raise more than $400,000 annually so that no child ever has to be turned away because of lack of funds.

The local chapter of the Dream Factory has chosen Larry to receive the Dream Maker of the Year Award for 2001. Larry will be roasted and toasted at a black tie event on Feb. 17, 2001, which is also a major fund-raising event for the Dream Factory. Last year's recipient was retired Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jeff Montgomery.

The American Cancer Society presented Larry, a cancer survivor, with the prestigious Ambassador of Hope Courage Award for the cancer educational campaign that he conducted on television and in the community by sharing his personal struggle with cancer. He underwent extensive chemotherapy and radiation to enable his immunobalstic lymphoma to go into remission. He continues to undergo frequent extensive physical examinations and testing to maintain a clean bill of health. Larry encourages cancer patients to contact him with their questions and concerns. He continues to receive a large number of inquiries each month from patients, many of them newly diagnosed, who seek his advice and counsel.

His general advice is a three-point prescription that enhances chances for survival of cancer. It includes early detection, second opinions and support from family and friends, and faith.

Larry and his wife, Ruth, have five children -- three daughters and two sons. They make their home in Kansas City, Mo.

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