@kshb41
news reporter in KC. Frmr
@ksdknews
reporter. IL raised &
@Mizzou
made. Otherwise found drinking coffee, quoting Friends or talking about Taylor Swift.
JUST IN: BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis says it will continue to offer all forms of contraception. This comes after Kansas City’s Saint Luke’s Hospital announced it will not.
@ksdknews
PERSONAL NEWS: I’m moving to Kansas City!!! I’ll be a news reporter/drone pilot at
@KSHB41
, the NBC affiliate, in July.
St. Louis and
@ksdknews
, you've been an absolute dream. You'll be an incredibly hard goodbye on June 9th. But I know with certainty this is right for me. (1/3)
JOB UPDATE: I’m thrilled to announce I’ll be a news reporter at KSDK in St. Louis starting in June!
I’m ready to start cheering on the Blues and to live with my best friends - but it might take me a while to start saying Bread Co. :)
#LGB
🚨AVOID THIS INTERSECTION🚨: multiple cars are sliding off the road on the off ramp from I-435 onto Wornall Rd & 103rd St. Some have even blown out tires
@KSHB41
#kcroads
#kcwx
UPDATE: COVID levels in St. Louis City and St. Louis County are back to the HIGH level. It’s why
@GatewayArchSTL
is bringing back it’s mask requirement tomorrow.
@ksdknews
I could not be more excited to share that I’ll be COVERING THE U.S. WOMEN’S OLYMPIC GYMNASTICS TRIALS IN MINNEAPOLIS THIS WEEKEND 🥹 This one’s for every little girl that fell in love with gymnastics like me 🥲🤭
@KSHB41
#olympictrials
#gymnastics
In honor of transitioning to reporting solely for our 4 pm, 5 pm, and 6 pm shows, here are a few photos that prove waking up before the sun has its perks :)
@KSHB41
Hi everyone, we’re still at the parade and we’re okay. It’s heartbreaking to watch what’s happened here today at the Super Bowl parade. Multiple people have been shot according to KCPD. We’re working to learn more…we are just in disbelief
@KSHB41
Happy
#firstday
on air to me!!!
This morning, we’re talking about saving prices thanks to
@JBFKC
’s back-to-school pop up event. Watch
@KSHB41
to see how much you could save 📚📓📝
PERSONAL NEWS: The secret’s out - I’ve officially been tapped into Omicron Delta Kappa, one of six honor societies at Mizzou!
This has been a goal of mine since I was a senior in high school, and I’m grateful for everyone whose pushed me to chase it - you know who you are. 😊
Grand Blvd is back open in downtown Kansas City. With what’s happened here today, it’s hard to believe this street was the site of a Super Bowl parade. Prayers for the lives that will forever be altered by this.
#KansasCity
@KSHB41
UPDATE: Today is my last day reporting for
@KOMUnews
. Over the last few years I’ve had the opportunity to tell countless stories, learn through renowned storytellers, and develop my passion as a reporter. Grateful is an understatement!
Maverick and Goose reporting for duty! We might not have a Top Gun fighter jet, but
@mightyjofoto
and I have some exciting drone shots for you all tonight on
@ksdknews
at 5 & 6 🚁
RIGHT NOW: Union Station officials announce
#Disney100
: The Exhibition, with 250 “treasures” and 14 interactive exhibits from the Walt Disney Company, will open on May 24, 2024, at Union Station.
@KSHB41
My (last) Homecoming weekend kicked off with my parents watching me anchor Saturday morning in the studio. My village starts and ends with the two of them! 🐯
#MizzouHomecoming
#MizzouMade
REVERSAL: Saint Luke’s in Kansas City will now resume providing emergency contraceptives, under new protocols.
It says this reversal comes after comments from the Missouri Attorney General’s Office & the Governor of Missouri on the use of emergency contraceptives
@ksdknews
JUST IN: BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis says it will continue to offer all forms of contraception. This comes after Kansas City’s Saint Luke’s Hospital announced it will not.
@ksdknews
RIGHT NOW: it’s
@monicajdunn
’s last show with
@KOMUnews
🙁
The photo in this post is from the same spot we first met when I was an awkward college freshman learning how to go report. From that day on you’ve been an insightful teacher and supportive friend. Look out Washington!!!
Spending the week in San Francisco for the
@HearstAwardsSF
Championship Round! It’s been a blast competing, getting to know the other finalists, and learning through such experienced judges.
& always proud to represent
@mujschool
/
@KOMUnews
🐯
BREAKING NEWS: the EPA has identified Ameren Missouri as the source of contamination of Elm Point Wellfield in St. Charles. The wellfield is the city’s primary source of drinking water. The EPA says Ameren has submitted work plans to begin cleanup.
@ksdknews
99% of the time, I use my opportunity to fly drones as another point of view to tell stories, inform the public, and enhance my watchdog role as a journalist.
But 1% of the time I totally try to get a good selfie…I’ll let you know when I get there. 😅
#dronejournalism
The new promo makes it official: I'm the new Saturday morning anchor for KOMU 8 & Mid-Missouri CW!
You can wake up with me every Saturday from 6-7 a.m. and 8:30-9:30 a.m. I'm excited to see where this year takes me. I'll catch you at the desk!
#journali
…
We’re driving on 70 East right now and we’ve yet to drive faster than 40 mph…it’s just that slick. Please avoid driving this morning and be extremely careful if you absolutely must
@KSHB41
#kcwx
#kcroads
Nearly 500 St. Louisans came together to build their own menorah’s today in honor of Hanukkah beginning tonight. 🕎
In light of recent antisemitic rhetoric, organizers of this event tell me it’s crucial now more than ever to create safe spaces to come together.
@ksdknews
Hey mid-Mo!!
You can wake up with me this morning and every Saturday morning on
@KOMUnews
from 6-7 a.m. and 8:30-9:30 a.m. ☀️
Here’s a look at today’s headlines:
-what’s ahead for MU’s second home game of the 2021 season
-The Bicentennial parade in Jeff City
ON THE LOOKOUT:
@MDC_online
is searching for a mountain lion. It was last seen off Old Hwy 100 in Villa Ridge after it was hit by a car. Neighbors tell me it ran off. They were shocked to see such a rare sighting!
We’ve got details & drone shots on
@ksdknews
at 6. 🚁🚁🚁
My little twin sisters graduated from
@Mizzou
today! 🥹🎓
I am so proud of the women they’ve become, and so grateful I had a front row seat to their journeys.
#miz
Closing out this year looks a lot different than last year for me. I moved to a new zip code and new station, doing the same job I love.
This came with lots of ups and downs, but I’m so thankful for the growth this opportunity keeps giving me. You’re pretty special, KC ❤️
These are the stories I ❤️
You can’t miss the Gym Bus rolling through Kansas City!! This bus teaches young children gymnastics by pulling right up to their preschools and day cares.
Right now, KC and the U.S. are watching to see who will represent in 2024
@Olympics
🏅
@KSHB41
The experience of a lifetime! You can view my story from the final round below.
@HearstAwardsSF
I'm beyond thankful for several new professional connections and personal friendships. I'll miss breezy, hilly, beautiful San Fran!
Some stories hold purpose far beyond “news of the day”- purpose that grows each day the story is told.
Informing our community about what’s next for Jana Elementary, listening to their fears, & pressing for answers to their questions, is one of those stories.
THIS MORNING: CVPA students from and teachers from St.
Louis are in the Capitol to talk about gun violence with lawmakers. They’ve shared speeches and made art, all to showcase the deadly school shooting they survived back in October.
@ksdknews
#cvpastrong
Starting off this Super Bowl Sunday from the anchor desk! Excited to start off the day with
@reneknottsports
even though he backed out on our plan to wear red…
It’s
#ElectionDay
We’ll be here at 6 to give you the latest before polls close at 7 … and one last reminder from St. Louis County election officials.
@ksdknews
TODAY:
@Royals
will release more info on two potential sites for new stadium and ballpark district. We’ll get renderings, economic data, and more.
@KSHB41
It’s International Woman’s Day, and as a
#womaninjournalism
I’m surrounded by women who exemplify what it means to empower one another. Here’s to a lifetime of reflecting on what today stands for, and living out it’s message beyond just one day.
#choosetochallenge
UPDATE:
@MSHPTrooperE
confirms FIVE people have died from the tornado that ripped through southeastern Missouri this morning. Here’s a look at damage along Glenallen in Bollinger County.
@ksdknews
It’s been one year since Russia first invaded Ukraine.
Ukrainian refugees in St. Louis gathered in front of
@GatewayArchSTL
talking about loved ones back in Ukraine, homes they’ve lost, and just how much their lives have changed in the last year.
@ksdknews
#UkraineRussianWar
Proud co-worker/roommate/best friend moment: the first thing I learned about you was your relentless desire to tell stories through sports. You lived one of your dreams today, and I know that won’t stop here. I’ll always be your biggest fan!!!
Last time covering a
@MizzouFootball
game as a student. Heartbreaking loss but an absolute dream come true to be there and get to report live from the field. Ill remember this day probably forever. Thank you,
@KOMUsports
and
@mujschool
.
Looking forward to much-needed, much-appreciated time at home with my family for the next few weeks. Today we kicked off the holiday season with the Office Experience in Chicago. 😊
@theofficeexp
We learned he was the Rosebud Chief of Police, but community members say he was so much more than that. They say he was a community man, a friend to all, & the reason Rosebud has grown and developed over the years.
@ksdknews
(2/3)
But, I’m a firm believer that what’s meant for us will never pass us by, which is why I know I can’t pass up the opportunity in Kansas City that came to me. Thank you for everything, STL ❤️ (3/3)
A little bit of a different view this morning - tune into
@KOMUnews
to watch me and
@KOMUJoseph17
at the desk!!! 🎉🎉🎉
We’ll tell you about:
-Mizzou Football partnering with the Food Bank of Central and Northeast MO
-a check-in with the rain ahead of your breakfast tailgates
UPDATE: the search for Tito is over!!! Tito is malnourished, dehydrated, and lost over half of his body weight, but the Millers told me they’re overjoyed
And, much like Tito’s whole journey, where they found him was…unexpected. I’ll have that story on
@ksdknews
at 6.
Today I sat down with China Kitchen’s manager, Ashley Yang. She told me she’s full of prayers for the Ji family as jury selection for Joseph Elledge’s murder trial started in Columbia today.
@KOMUnews
Today six McDonald’s locations across North St. Louis County are holding a fundraiser to support the family of a hit-and-run victim.
Willeter Anderson-Watson was killed earlier this month while walking to work at McDonald’s.
Stop by from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. to help💗
@ksdknews
With so many last-minute holiday shoppers back in person this year, it felt like there were TWICE as many ;)
Borrowed a little editing trick from a few of my favorite journalists
@RyanTakeo
@IanRussellTV
@KathrynMerckTV
Ahead for
@KOMUnews
Today — remember the traveling Flat Stanley from your childhood?
Today the Missouri Disability Empowerment Foundation will deliver “Flat MoDE Kids” to state legislators to advocate for children with disabilities.
We’re in Odessa, the hometown of fallen IPD officer Cody Allen. This is where his funeral procession will end - they’ve already got a flag up and ready.
@KSHB41
Night 1 of the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Olympic Team Trials is officially underway! Currently watching KC natives Leanne Wong and Eveylynn Lowe warm up on beam — and yes — the GOAT
@Simone_Biles
is looking sharp as ever 🤩
@KSHB41
#olympictrials
#Gymnastics
For today’s perks of being a journalist:
When your interviewee asks if they can bring their dog to the interview for company.
As you can see, Peanut was quite eager to be a part of my b-roll.
Here’s our girl
@leannewong03
, Kansas City!!! Loved chatting with her as she gets ready for night 2 of the Olympic Trials where she’ll be fighting for her spot in Paris. You can watch our interview tonight on
@KSHB41
🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️
#olympictrials
#gymnastics
So many people here have my heart: old friends that have stuck by my side, new friends that have become family, and most of all, countless strangers and communities who have trusted me to tell stories of their best and worst moments in the last year. (2/3)
It was an honor listening to and meeting journalism legend
@BoydHuppert
speaking to us
@ksdknews
this morning. He shared several tips and stories, many of which inspired me to pursue a journalism career years ago. Walking away with my eyes brighter and my toolkit fuller today!
HAPPENING TODAY: A vaccination event for restaurant, bar, and entertainment workers will take place at The Blue Note from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. This event is appointment-only.
@KOMUnews
LIFE UPDATE: Crossing another digital platform off my list with my completed website! I’m super excited to share it & to continue adding to it as I prepare to graduate from Mizzou in May. Here's to Year 4 of telling mid-Mo's stories through
@KOMUnews
!
I spy with my little eye…some Super Bowl treats you won’t want to miss!!! 🏈❤️
@dolcebakes
is expecting to make hundreds of these. Orders open ONLINE today - midnight on February 7th (& the fact that that’s night one of
@taylorswift13
returning to the Eras tour🫶…)
@KSHB41