Jennifer Richardson

Author's details

Name: Jennifer Richardson
Date registered: April 16, 2012

Biography

Jennifer Richardson joined the KEZI 9 News Team in January of 2012. She graduated from the Annenberg School of Communication at The University Of Southern California with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Jennifer got her start in Tucson, Arizona as an assignment editor at KOLD. She then moved on to Pittsburg, Kansas where she was a general assignment reporter for three and a half years at KOAM/KFJX Jennifer was then hired on at KOLR/KSFX in Springfield, Missouri as the weekend anchor and general assignment reporter where she remained for another three and a half years. During her time in the Midwest she covered everything from murders and politics to features and most recently the aftermath of an EF5 tornado that hit Joplin. Jennifer recently married KEZI 9 News’ Brian Richardson, on September 3rd in Gilroy, California. They met while reporting together in Missouri. Jennifer grew up in California and they are happy to have found their way to this coast for a brand new adventure.

Latest posts

  1. Teachers Union Asks for 1% Raise — May 21, 2013
  2. State of Mental Health in Lane County — May 20, 2013
  3. Firms Pitch City Hall Rebuild Plans — May 16, 2013
  4. Eugene Meets with City Hall Design Teams — May 15, 2013
  5. Historic Building On the Move — May 14, 2013

Most commented posts

  1. Sheriffs Speak Out About Gun Control — 14 comments
  2. Tri-City Man Accused in Murders — 12 comments
  3. 35 Jail Beds Cut — 8 comments
  4. Family Navigates Russian Adoption Ban — 8 comments

Author's posts listings

Crews Battle House Fire

EUGENE, Ore. — About a dozen fire trucks responded to battle a house fire in Eugene, Friday night. The fire broke out in the 700 block of Skipper. Crews shut down parts of the roads as they battled the fire and the home is heavily damaged. At one point crews had to knock down an … Continue reading »

Suspected Drunk Driver Hits Tree

EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene police think a drunk driver crashed into a tree on Highway 99 near Putters around 7:00 p.m. Friday night. The Major Collision Team was out investigating the crash for a couple of hours. Officers redirected traffic through the Putters parking lot as they worked the scene. Police say the driver may … Continue reading »

Pedestrian Hit By Car, Hospitalized

EUGENE, Ore. — A pedestrian was hit bay a car Friday evening at Broadway and Patterson. Eugene Police say a man was hit by a car and taken to the hospital, his condition is unknown at this time. Police were interviewing people at the scene, including the driver. When we know more information, we will … Continue reading »

Water Safety Reminders for Warm Weekend

EUGENE, Ore. — The beautiful weekend will likely send a few people racing to the rivers. Lane County Search and Rescue says the first problem is people will not be checking their equipment. This is likely the first time since last summer some people are venturing out. Boaters should make sure their motors are tuned … Continue reading »

Lane County to Deliver Budget Message

EUGENE, Ore. — More details about the proposed Lane County budget will be revealed Thursday evening. The total budget is $466 million–down $34 million from the current year. Lane County Administrator Liane Richardson will present her budget message to the budget committee. It’s titled “A Brighter Future.” Richardson will outline the changes and steps being … Continue reading »

Explosion Sends Man to Hospital

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — An explosion in Springfield sent a man to the hospital. Fire crews were called out to an explosion on Parker Street, Wednesday night. When officers arrived, medics were treating 35-year-old Allen Walker for extensive burns, but the injuries don’t appear to be life threatening. Springfield Police say it appears the explosion was … Continue reading »

Former UO Student Sentenced in NK

EUGENE, Ore. — A former University Of Oregon student, detained in North Korea, has been sentenced to 15 years of hard labor. CNN is reporting that Kenneth Bae was sentenced by North Korea’s Supreme Court. KEZI 9 News spoke with Kenneth Bae’s friend Bobby Lee by phone and he says he’s devastated by the sentencing. … Continue reading »

Oregon Man Accused of Crime Spree

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — An Oregon man that went on a crime spree in the San Francisco Bay area may be linked to a homicide along the Oregon coast. The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety in the San Francisco Bay area arrested Jeffrey Boyce, of North Bend, Monday night. The department says Boyce carjacked … Continue reading »

City Rallies to Take Back the Night

EUGENE, Ore. — Sexual violence is prevalent across campuses nationwide–that’s why students are trying to raise awareness and protest against sexual violence. Survivors of sexual violence and their supporters will rally together at the University of Oregon to protest continued sexual violence in their communities and around the world. The rally at the EMU Amphitheater … Continue reading »

Senate Passes Temp Licenses Bill

EUGENE, Ore. — Illegal immigrants may soon be able to get short term driver’s licenses in Oregon. The state Senate passed the controversial bill in a 20 to 7 vote. The bill would allow immigrants who have lived in Oregon for at least a year and meet other requirements to apply for driver’s licenses without … Continue reading »

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