
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
Frisco track meet stabbing: 1 student killed, another charged with murder
The Frisco police say one student was killed, and another student is in custody after two students got into a fight this morning at the UIL District 11-5A Championship track meet.
Little Elm police officers honored after saving children from burning home
A pair of police officers in the town of Little Elm say they were just doing their jobs when they helped rescue two children from a burning home.
Everman deputy fire chief, another man charged with sexual assault
Fort Worth Police say an Everman deputy fire chief is accused of getting another man to carry out a sexual assault.
Thousands march in Dallas to call for immigration reform
Thousands of people marched in Dallas on Sunday to call for immigration reform.
Thousands expected at immigration reform 'mega march'
Thousands are expected to gather in downtown Dallas on Sunday to protest for immigration reform.
Man accused of groping 22-year-old woman on American Airlines flight, tied to prior allegations
A woman said a man groped her multiple times during a flight—but court documents reveal this isn't the first time he's been accused.
Bride-to-be attacked in Deep Ellum while celebrating her bachelorette party
The bride-to-be says says her bachelorette party group was walking to their Uber when a man came up from behind and attacked her. The man broke her nose and several teeth. She received eight stitches to her face and has a concussion, among other injuries.
Infant's body recovered from Trinity River 18 hours after vehicle goes into river
An infant's body was pulled from the Trinity River on Sunday morning, according to the Game Warden.
Cleburne man riding new motorcycle home nearly killed in hit-and-run crash
Andrew Duckworth says he was driving his newly-purchased motorcycle home from Arlington to Cleburne when he was hit from behind by an SUV and left for dead. “The last thing I remember is the Tahoe in my rearview."
Fort Worth police video shows officers shooting at restaurant owner
No one was injured, but the video shows just how close this story came to having a very different outcome.