Amelia Jones
I always say my passion for journalism found me. I did not grow up dreaming of becoming News Reporter, but I always knew I wanted to do something to help people.
My passion first found me when I attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On my first day, I sat in the Journalism 101 class and listened intently as my professor described how journalists have the power to make a difference in people’s lives. That was all I needed to hear. I declared a journalism major the second week of classes, auditioned for Marquette Television shortly thereafter, and I never looked back.
After graduation, I started my career as a journalist in Madison, Wisconsin,as the Morning Reporter for NBC15. During my time there, I covered historic flooding across the central part of the state, contentious elections, and protests at the State Capitol after George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis. While in Madison, I received a Wisconsin Broadcasters Association award for ‘Best Live On-Scene Reporting’.
The skills I developed in Madison prepared me for my next career step. I joined FOX6 in Milwaukee as the WakeUp Reporter and a fill-in Anchor. I was so excited to come back to Milwaukee because I had interned for the station in college. During my time there, I covered stories that gained national attention including Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial in Kenosha, Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Bucks NBA World Championship. One of the stories I am most proud - is my ride along with Milwaukee Police for a special report on the city’s increase in crime. While at FOX6, I received my second Wisconsin Broadcasters Association award for ‘Best Live On-Scene Reporting.’
I greatly enjoyed my time in Wisconsin, but there was one thing missing -- my family. While I grew up in Overland Park, Kansas, my roots are southern. Growing up, family vacations were traveling down I-35 to visit family in Oklahoma and Texas. I learned quickly that Saturdays in the fall were for Sooner football, and Sundays were for cheering on the Cowboys. And, with my Grandpa being a former TCU football player, I cheer on the Horned Frogs too!
When the opportunity came to join the FOX4 News team, I could not have been more excited to finally get back to my roots and give back to a community that has given my family so much.
I love checking out new restaurants and I cannot wait to spend more time outdoors running and riding my bike! Send me a story idea or restaurant recommendation, amelia.jones@fox.com.
The latest from Amelia Jones
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Guitarist Evan Ranallo was the only survivor of a Fort Worth wrong-way crash that killed five people earlier this year. A benefit concert was held on Saturday to help Ranallo on his road to recovery.
2 North Texas men arrested for $400,000 Lego crime ring spanning multiple states
Investigators discovered the group had been committing crimes since 2021, and the number of stores they hit was lengthy.
The touching story behind a McKinney couple's massive Christmas lights display
Mark Cornetti and Nasheel Joules loved looking at Christmas lights together every year until Joules was diagnosed with a rare heart disease. Since she couldn't go out and enjoy the festivities, the couple decided to bring Christmas home.
Lewisville ISD votes to close 5 elementary schools
The Lewisville Independent School District’s board of trustees voted in favor of closing five elementary schools due to falling enrollment and budget problems.
Tarrant County convicted killer Jason Thornburg sentenced to death
The man convicted of killing three people in Euless in 2021 has been sentenced to death. Jason Thornburg said he ate one victim's heart as part of a "sacrifice."
WATCH: Sundance Square lights largest live Christmas tree in Texas
The tallest live Christmas tree in Texas is officially lit!
'Juvenile feud' ends with North Richland Hills man killed, 3 teens charged with murder
Investigators learned that 52-year-old Brian Cason Pence was not the target of the drive-by shooting, and the intended victim lives nearby. "It was the wrong house."
North Texas woman inspired by community's support gives back with Thanksgiving meals
A North Texas woman says the community came through for her in a big way after her daughter was seriously injured in an accident. Now, she's made it her mission to help others on Thanksgiving.
Grapevine flips the switch on for its 36th annual Carol of Lights holiday event
With exactly one month until Christmas, one North Texas city is already in the swing of things.
Bishop T.D. Jakes suffers 'health incident' during Sunday service
During Sunday service on Nov. 24, 2024, Bishop T.D. Jakes suffered an apparent medical emergency at the end of a service, during a prayer.