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Morgan Harris

Through her internship at WLBT News, she discovered her love for storytelling. Morgan loves that each day in journalism brings her to a different person with a different, unique story to tell.

When Morgan's telling stories, she enjoys watching documentaries, attending music festivals, and meeting new people. If you see her out and about, feel free to say hello.

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Conrad David Wade Ashcraft, 3, died at a day care in Missouri on May 16.

‘Horrific’: 3-year-old boy died at day care after being physically held down for nap time, lawsuit says 553i23

Updated: May 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM CDT
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By Pat Pratt, Morgan Harris and Emily Van de Riet
A 3-year-old nonverbal autistic child died at a Missouri day care when he was forcibly held down to take a nap, according to officials.

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An senior at Jackson State University was driving down Pershing to get home when she...

‘A true nightmare’: College student recounts surviving EF-3 tornado after being thrown from her car 4ds4e

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM CDT
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By Morgan Harris and Gray News staff
Mya Grimes, a St. Louis native and senior at Jackson State University, recounts surviving an EF-3 tornado that barreled through the St. Louis area.

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AmeriCorps cuts affect programs across Missouri and Illinois

AmeriCorps cuts affect programs across Missouri and Illinois 3z5os

Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM CDT
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By Morgan Harris
Tuesday marked 100 days since President Trump took office. In that time, his istration has made several cuts, including to AmeriCorps.

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The Mason Clark Middle School teacher says she ed police after a 13-year-old student...

Teacher says middle school student stole her wallet, charged hundreds to credit card 4i161s

Updated: Apr. 3, 2025 at 6:04 AM CDT
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By Morgan Harris and Chris Anderson
The Mason Clark Middle School teacher says she ed police after a 13-year-old student allegedly stole her wallet.

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Yahya Maly, 28, is charged with two counts of first-degree rape or attempted rape, seven...

Man accused of raping at least 5 women he met on dating apps: ‘Insanely heinous’ 5h1k5f

Updated: Feb. 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM CST
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By Morgan Harris, Russell Kinsaul, First Alert 4 Staff and Emily Van de Riet
A Missouri man is accused of raping at least five women he met on dating apps, officials said.

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Gladys Anthony's family is calling for something to be done after three dogs fatally mauled...

Family demands justice after deaf grandmother killed by dogs in her backyard 502v3o

Updated: Jan. 27, 2025 at 2:43 AM CST
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By Morgan Harris and Gray News staff
The three dogs involved in the attack escaped through a hole in the fence at their owner’s home just up the street.

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A mother of three in Mississippi died after she was hit by a car in front of a restaurant.

‘She touched so many lives’: Mom of 3 dies after being hit by car in front of restaurant 4l2a17

Updated: Jul. 27, 2024 at 5:47 PM CDT
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By Morgan Harris and Akim Powell
A mother of three in Mississippi died after she was hit by a car in front of a restaurant.

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The sister of a man accused of killing a Louisiana mother and her 4-year-old child spoke out...

‘Master manipulator’: Sister of man accused of killing mother, 4-year-old child speaks out following tragedy 4v646m

Updated: Jun. 16, 2024 at 8:17 PM CDT
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By Morgan Harris and Akim Powell
The sister of a man accused of killing a Louisiana mother and her 4-year-old child spoke out following the tragedy.

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A Mississippi man killed his mother and two sisters on Mother’s Day, according to authorities.

Man kills mother, 2 sisters on Mother’s Day; later gunned down by law enforcement in another state w6o12

Updated: May 13, 2024 at 4:54 PM CDT
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By Jordon Gray, Morgan Harris, Anthony Warren and Akim Powell
A Mississippi man killed his mother and two sisters on Mother’s Day, according to authorities.

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Local single mom and two kids graduate at the same time
‘A little surreal’ Local mom and two kids graduate at the same time 4p144c
Photos from a May 23, 2025, sideshow and street racing bust.
KD reports more arrests in anti-street racing and sideshow initiative 6r5f5c
A car-semi crash early Thursday on Interstate 435 in Kansas City, Kan., resulted in two...
Crash becomes hit-and-run after disabled car is hit from behind by unknown vehicle k3k4x
Missouri State Highway Patrol car (Source: KFVS)
Woman dies after being hit by 2 vehicles while walking on Interstate 70 1d206v
Friday afternoon into evening, two sections of Broadway were closed near Westport after a...
Detectives spread out at 2 crime scenes following deadly shooting near Westport Road o1r2q

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On Saturday, Veterans and local cub scouts laid 230 20-foot flag poles.
Blue Springs VFW prepares for Memorial Day by placing 230 flag poles for service 2q5e3f
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Adrian man airlifted to KC hospital after pickup collides with tree near Archie 4w3m47
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Arrest warrant issued for accused meth, fentanyl dealer in Kansas City 3o6h2w
Tyler Loehr, Raytown, Mo., firefighter
Raytown firefighter, paramedic student faces high medical bills after beating cancer 416e1j
While grief is ongoing, Rabbi Moshe Grussgott said healing begins with leaning on faith and...
Jewish community turns to faith as it mourns woman shot in D.C. 452u2z
Fans of the Savannah Bananas sold out Kauffman Stadium on Friday, May 23, 2025.
‘Banana Ball’ brings big crowds to Kauffman Stadium 3rgs