About Me…

My name is Kate Boles, and I’m a student producer at KOMU. In August I will get my bachelors of journalism degree from the honorable University of Missouri School of Journalism.

I have a passion for local news because I think it's one of the most critical resources the public has access to. I come to the field with the perspective of someone that understands how overwhelming it can be to watch the news sometimes. So, making sure I format, build, and write a product that will inform rather than intimidate or frighten is my focus.

I pride myself in being able to break down complicated stories, so the public is informed about important issues. I have a strong work ethic with a talent for managing multiple things at once. I strive to focus on how I can make local news content that is able to grab viewer attention and keep them watching. I believe strong, tight writing paired with motivation to deliver the news in an ingestible way is the key to making a good newscast.