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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Traffic in downtown Syracuse will be heavily impacted this weekend due to the Crawfish Festival and Mountain Goat Run, resulting in several street closures. -
Syracuse gas prices remain lower than the state average, with national prices also holding steady, according to AAA. -
The Syracuse Police and Fire Departments will face off in a charity basketball game May 23 to benefit United Way of Central New York. -
A New York think tank says the delayed state budget should focus on replacing lost federal funds and avoiding tax cuts. -
Diquan Hall and Ricardo Lane received lengthy federal prison sentences for distributing drugs in the Syracuse area. -
A Cornell researcher says state testing will maintain safety after the FDA suspended its milk testing program. -
SU says it wasn’t notified or involved in the federal decision to revoke visas and is working to support the affected students. -
The new initiative received $100,000 from the state and will guide Syracuse’s climate action planning and sustainability goals. -
The local jobless rate in March was 3.9%, just below last year’s mark and the statewide average. -
Communities across Central New York are marking Earth Day with environmental events, public clean-ups, and educational programs throughout the week.
