Kat Kollins
Anchor/ ProducerKat is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in numerous fields. As anchor/producer at WAER in Syracuse, NY, she plays a vital role in delivering local news content to listeners, including local hosting of NPR’s “All Things Considered” and contributing to the production process.
Previously, her multifaceted career journey encompassed roles in traffic reporting and as a corporate customer relations advocate at a prominent telecommunications company, where she earned accolades for outstanding service. Additionally, her technical acumen as a field support representative underscored her commitment to problem-solving and efficiency. Kat has also served in a law enforcement capacity, ensuring public and officer safety.
A life-long learner, Kat holds a Bachelor of Science in professional studies: business from Le Moyne College, graduating summa cum laude (2019) with concentrations in communications, film studies, and project management. Since, she has earned New York State Department of Environmental Conservation NWCO licensing and Meta's Social Media Management Professional Certification.
With a background extending to media instruction in a top 20 market and international exposure through a vocational exchange scholarship, Kat's adaptability and dedication to her craft shine through in her dynamic role at WAER. Outside of her media commitments, she and her partner manage a small farm, reflecting her passions for sustainability and stewardship.
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A decades-old fire code limits hold-open clips at fuel pumps, but a state senator wants to change that. -
Lawmakers are revisiting a proposal to let supermarkets sell wine, with new provisions to shield small liquor stores by capping licenses per county. -
The Clinton Square market enters its 53rd season and marks the Downtown Committee’s 50th anniversary with weekly events through mid-October. -
The state is investing in long-term upgrades to hatcheries that stock hundreds of waterbodies and support billions in economic activity. -
New York’s DMV is teaming up with law enforcement to target fake ID use at concert venues across the state as part of its annual underage drinking prevention effort. -
The Great New York State Fair is offering discounted tickets online for $6.28 each until July 6, ahead of its August 20 start. -
Housing costs in Central New York continue to rise, with prices up 10% from last year. While new listings are increasing, sales are slowing as affordability becomes a growing concern. -
Gas prices in Central New York remain below the state average as national costs rise with the summer travel season. -
Syracuse rental property owners can now apply for funding to replace windows and doors as part of a lead hazard reduction initiative. -
The Fiscal Policy Institute says House Republicans’ proposed Medicaid cuts would cost New York billions and jeopardize care for seniors, undocumented immigrants, and safety net hospitals.
