Katie Orr
AnchorHaving grown up in the San Diego neighborhood of University City, Katie Orr is back in familiar territory as KPBS’ Metro Reporter. She previously worked at WVXU in Cincinnati, Ohio where she served as a reporter and announcer, as well as host of the award winning Cincinnati Edition. She has also reported for WNIN in Evansville, Indiana and for Four Corners Broadcasting in Durango, Colorado. Katie has been recognized by the Indiana and Ohio chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists for her work as well as by the Hearst Journalism Awards and the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards. Katie graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University in 2003.
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San Diegos Metropolitan Transit System is being forced to reevaluate its service after the California legislature eliminated funding for public transit in the state. KPBS reporter Katie Orr has deta
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The San Diego County District Attorneys office says the worsening economy has lead to an increase in domestic violence. KPBS reporter Katie Orr has details.
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Mayor Jerry Sanders says there are a lot of ways San Diego can use its share of the federal economic stimulus package. But the money needs to get here first. KPBS reporter Katie Orr has details.
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The Independent Committee that oversees water rates in San Diego has issued its first report. The committee recommends ways to save money and water. KPBS reporter Katie Orr has details.
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The San Diego Association of Governments says two highway projects are top priorities for the money SANDAG will receive from the federal economic stimulus package. KPBS reporter Katie Orr has details.
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Traffic could be messy near San Diego State University this evening. A sinkhole opened this afternoon in the northbound lanes of College Avenue just south of Interstate 8.
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