Leslie Carto

Try It Before You Buy It

Emmy Award winning reporter, Leslie Carto, is better at writing about other people than about herself. So she'll keep this short. So as not to bore you.

Following love (oh boy, that's sickeningly sweet) Leslie moved to Kansas City in March of 2005. It didn't take her long to find her place on Fox 4's Nightside reporting team. Leslie has also spent time filling in on the Weekend morning anchor desk (yes, it's true the best part is when guests bring in food. Especially dessert).

In August 2010, Leslie had a baby boy. And he's awesome. But after more than a year of one-on-one time, her son asked her to go back to work. He told Leslie she had taught him all she could... and he was tired of her jokes.

So she went back to FOX 4, and found once again found herself a spot in the newsroom (it was not the same spot she left behind. See, they gave Leslie's desk to another reporter. But she's not bitter.)

Currently, Leslie is Working for You as the Try It Before You Buy It Reporter. So if you're up late, and spot an infomercial that seems too good to be true, give Leslie a call. But please wait until morning.

Recent Articles

  • Try it Before You Buy It: Instant Eye Lift

    Posted on: 7:49 pm, March 26, 2012, by , updated on: 09:07pm, March 26, 2012

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — They’re small sticky strips that promise an instant lift to the upper eye. Dream Look Instant... Read More ›

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  • Try it Before You Buy It: Salon Express

    Posted on: 8:10 pm, March 19, 2012, by

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tween girls usually love things like posters of glittery butterflies, tubes of lip gloss and Justin... Read More ›

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  • Try it Before You Buy It: Monkey Hook

    Posted on: 8:09 pm, March 12, 2012, by

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — FOX 4′s Leslie Carto is trying one of the cheapest products ever featured on Try it... Read More ›

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  • Try it Before You Buy It: Swivel Store

    Posted on: 8:13 pm, March 5, 2012, by , updated on: 10:17pm, March 5, 2012

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Do you waste your time trying to find the right spice every time you cook? FOX... Read More ›

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  • Try it Before You Buy It: I-Renew Bracelet

    Posted on: 7:28 pm, February 27, 2012, by

    This week’s Try It Before You Buy It product comes with a lot of promises. It’s called the I-Renew Bracelet.... Read More ›

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  • Try it Before You Buy It: Clean Step Mat

    Posted on: 8:29 pm, February 20, 2012, by

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Are you trying to keep your carpet clean this winter? FOX 4′s Leslie Carto tries out... Read More ›

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  • Try it Before You Buy It: Mint Floor Cleaner

    Posted on: 9:42 pm, February 13, 2012, by

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — FOX 4′s Leslie Carto is breaking the bank! In this week’s Try it Before You Buy... Read More ›

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  • Try It Before You Buy It: Slice-o-Matic

    Posted on: 8:24 pm, February 6, 2012, by , updated on: 08:30pm, February 6, 2012

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A FOX 4 viewer recently diagnosed with a rare medical condition isn’t letting her symptoms get... Read More ›

    sliceomatic
  • Try it Before You Buy It: My Spoon

    Posted on: 11:45 am, January 30, 2012, by , updated on: 08:08pm, January 30, 2012

    If your tiny tot is capable of causing a larger than life mess, pay close attention to this Try It.... Read More ›

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  • Try It Before You Buy It: Hug Light

    Posted on: 8:29 pm, January 23, 2012, by , updated on: 08:50pm, January 23, 2012

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Hug Light is a hands-free flash light. FOX 4′s Leslie Carto is putting it to... Read More ›

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  • Try it Before You Buy It: Bake Pops

    Posted on: 3:42 pm, December 24, 2011, by , updated on: 03:43pm, December 24, 2011

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- FOX 4's Leslie Carto is putting Bake Pops to the test in Try it Before You Buy It. Read More ›

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  • Try It Before You Buy It: Slushy Magic

    Posted on: 10:04 pm, December 23, 2011, by

    On the final night of the 12 Days of Try It Before You Buy It, FOX 4′s Leslie Carto takes... Read More ›

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