Kaley Johnson
Investigative journalist
Bylines in Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Observer, Belleville News Democrat and Politico Europe
About Me
I am an investigative journalist originally from the St. Louis area. I have lived and reported in Texas for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram since 2018 as a breaking news, enterprise and investigative reporter.
My work includes investigations into FMC Carswell federal prison, uncovering systemic issues in the Texas criminal justice system, following social justice movements in North Texas, and stories centering on vulnerable populations.
For more work, visit my Twitter at @kaleyjohnson6 or my reporter profile.
Work Experience
2018 - present : Star Telegram
Seeking justice reporter at the Star Telegram in Fort Worth. My focus is on criminal justice, specifically prisons, incarceration and the criminal justice system.
2017 - 2018 : Belleville News-Democrat
Breaking news reporter at the Belleville News-Democrat, an award winning paper in southern Illinois. Sub-beat focusing on the opiod crisis and other investigative stories.
2014 - 2017 : Columbia Missourian
Reporter at the Columbia Missourian, an award-winning newspaper in Columbia, Missouri. Worked in Public Safety and Health and State Government beats, breaking news and copy editing.
Summer of 2016 : POLITICO Europe
Production intern at POLITICO Europe in Brussels, Belgium. In charge of sharing all stories and events on social media platforms, breaking news and live coverage of the EU Summit on Brexit and the EU Business summit. Analyzed social media data to optimize views, shares and feedback.
Education
2013 - May 2017
University of Missouri - Columbia
Bachelor's in Investigative reporting
Minor in history
Walter Williams Scholar and Honor's College Member