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 husband manage a small farm, reflecting her passions for sustainability and stewardship.
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Two people are dead after being struck by a dump truck at University Avenue and East Adams Street; police say the driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. -
Syracuse is expanding its municipal broadband service, Surge Link, to reach more than 9,200 additional households across the city. -
Bird watchers in Central New York have more places to explore, thanks to new additions to the New York State Birding Trail. -
Several streets in downtown Syracuse are closed through Sunday, June 29 to accommodate the Syracuse International Jazz Fest. -
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. -
Gas prices in Central New York remain below the state average as national costs rise with the summer travel season. -
The Oswego Bookmobile will debut its new bus on May 17 with book giveaways, STEAM activities, and a ribbon-cutting at Breitbeck Park. -
The New York State Tax Department is reminding taxpayers to carefully read and respond to letters requesting additional information.
