Originally from Los Angeles, California, I have called the Ozarks home for more than five years. I adore animals, cheese and Days of Our Lives. When I'm not working for my community on stories that affect daily life, you can find me outdoors hiking, kayaking or running.
Abbey Taylor is a Multimedia Journalist for KY3. She grew up in the small town of Wood River, Illinois just twenty minutes from St. Louis, Missouri. Abbey graduated from Eastern Illinois University with her degree in Journalism in 2018.
Michael joined KY3 in May of 2020 after graduating from the University of Missouri where he studied reporting and anchoring at the Missouri School of Journalism. Although he has spent the last several years living in the Show-Me State, he is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. He is excited to make the transition from one Queen City to the next.
Lauren is a Missouri native who joined the KY3 team in June of 2021. She graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism where she studied Broadcast Journalism with an emphasis in Reporting and Anchoring.
Marina graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism in May 2021 where she studied Broadcast Journalism with an emphasis in Reporting and Anchoring.
Liam Garrity joined KY3 in June and graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism, where he studied Broadcast Journalism with an emphasis on News and Sports Reporting.
Kait McAfee is a television news producer and journalist specializing in high-impact, dynamic storytelling. Born in Springfield, Missouri, Kait has dedicated much of her life to keeping the public informed and engaged, providing quality storytelling to people across Ozarks.
Brandon has been reporting weather in the Ozarks for 24 years, all of them with KY3. He's been the meteorologist on Ozarks Today on weekdays for 20 years. He enjoys fishing, boating, camping, and most anything outdoors, especially with his three grown sons. He is active in his church, and is a drummer.
Mark joined the KY3 sports team in July of 2018. He became sports director in November 2021. He graduated from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut in 2015, and loves covering the Chiefs, Cardinals, Royals, Blues, Missouri State and all the schools around the Ozarks!
Through his interest in the great outdoors and exploring landmarks and natural wonders, he launched the ongoing segment series "Spencer's Adventures" in 2020 on the Place, taking KY3 viewers on a virtual journey to state parks and Ozarks attractions that are only a short drive away.
Melanie Steen is the Executive Producer and Co-Host of The Place. It’s KY3’s new lifestyle and entertainment show, airing weekdays at 11:30 a.m. She joined the team in April 2020.
Alana Austin joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau team in August 2017 after spending three years covering national and state politics in Richmond, Virginia at Gray TV's WVIR-TV.
Timothy Knapp joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in September 2018 as Studio Manager and Photojournalist. He now serves as Supervisor of Videography.
David Ade returned to the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2021 as a multimedia journalist. He previously worked at the Bureau from 2017-2019.
White House Correspondent and Senior National Editor
Jon Decker is the White House Correspondent and Senior National Editor for Gray Television and has been a member of the White House Press Corps since 1995.
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