Celebrating the Holidays at the Anchor Desk

The news never takes a break! Whether you’re enjoying the holidays surrounded by family and friends, or you’re at the office with co-workers, I hope you can join me in finding this year’s season one of the best!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Here’s a look at what it was like to anchor for the very first time in New York. I did that last weekend, as we were all preparing for this holiday! I’m so grateful for those who have made me feel at home here, and for cherished relationships with family members and friends everywhere.

Answering Their Last Alarm

The first time I reported from Niagara Falls was a moving experience. The community expressed their gratitude for fallen firefighters and the sacrifices they had made.

Both TV Anchor and Ballerina. Impossible?

I will always be grateful to Ballet Wyoming for encouraging me to dance with the company while being a full-time TV anchor, producer and reporter…and for arranging my rehearsal schedule to help me juggle all four jobs!

What Are Your Thoughts About the College-Admissions Scandal?

My first-grade teacher said that I probably wouldn’t be able to graduate from high school because of my dyslexia. I was furious and vowed to prove her wrong. It was a long, hard, road from there to graduation, with honors, from my dream school, Vanderbilt University. Looking back, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Putting in all that work …

A Tropical Oasis in Wyoming?

Cheyenne, home to snowy winters, is also home to a tropical oasis. Here’s one of my news stories about the Botanic Gardens, and how it makes our city beautiful with help from volunteers.

Snow Day in the Life of a TV Anchor

Here’s what we do at CBS NewsChannel 5 when we’re caught in a snowstorm, and then our station gets a power hit that knocks out all of our teleprompters just two minutes before the show!