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Kelsey Penrose

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Covers:  Breaking news, investigations, crime, human interest, education, community events, and more.
Sierra Nevada journalist || Tahoe MFA student || Ag & Archaeology nerd || she/her

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Kelsey Penrose’s Biography

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Kelsey is a fourth-generation Nevadan whose work covers the Sierra region she calls home. Her reporting includes investigative deep-dives, local government reporting, education, and everything in between. She is passionate about high-desert agriculture, Nevada history, obscure folklore, and bluegrass.

She holds an MFA in Creative Writing, a BA in English Literature, and a BA in Anthropology with a focus in Archaeology.

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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Absolutely; I collect them!

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Raoul Duke, and Hildy Johnson.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It means being the voice for the public - not only to keep them updated on the news, but to ask the questions they want answers to.