Kelsey Penrose
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As seen in:
Carson Now,
EIN News,
The State,
Bradenton Herald,
Roanoke Times,
Bryan-College Station Eagle,
Reno Gazette-Journal,
Belleville News-Democrat,
The Nevada Independent,
Centre Daily Times,
Frederick News Post
and
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
Read Full Bio →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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Kelsey Penrose’s Journalist Portfolio
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Interview
See all 9 answers →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.