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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A couple of local groups are helping nonprofit organizations survive in the economic recession. KPBS reporter Katie Orr has details.
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The Christmas season is coming to an end and decorations are coming down. But San Diego officials are hoping residents will refrain from throwing the trees out with the trash. KPBS reporter Katie Orr
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Plans for a new downtown San Diego Library are still alive after a California official decided to keep a grant for the project in place for now. KPBS reporter Katie Orr explains.
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San Diego charities are among those taking a financial hit because of the slumping economy. KPBS reporter Katie Orr explains.
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How long you have to wait in line at the airport today may depend on what airline youre using. KPBS reporter Katie Orr checked in at the Southwest ticketing area where the crowds were heavy.
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Chula Vista Veterans Home residents now have something a lot of teenagers are dying to get this Christmas. KPBS reporter Katie Orr explains.
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