Katherine Chloé Cahoon

The historic Shea’s Performing Arts Center has long been a destination for patrons of the arts, who come to see established plays and new productions being groomed for Broadway debuts. Now, I get to show viewers what it takes to put on these productions, events, and projects. Here’s a look at an exclusive story in my news series, Curtain Up With Katherine. This one focuses on Shea’s community outreach program, which teaches young children about the arts and important lessons in life.

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!

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.

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.

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!

That’s exactly what the court cases I report on feel like!

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 helped me overcome my disability and prepared me to become a news reporter and anchor. I firmly believe that any parents who are cheating to get their children into college are not only doing something illegal, they’re doing their children a disservice. Hard work directed toward a worthy goal strengthens us and gives us self-esteem. None of that can be bought with bribes.

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.