Alex Arger

Alex Arger

Alex Arger

Digital Producer

Alex is a digital content producer for Scripps News. Her work covers everything from deep dives into lawsuits and crime stories to the latest trending topics in entertainment and business. Prior to joining the company in 2019, she spent three years reporting and producing for digital and on-air at an NBC-affiliate TV station in Columbia, Missouri, where she received her bachelor’s degree in journalism. Alex is a St. Louis native but now resides in Los Angeles. In her free time, you can find her at a concert or local flea market, but otherwise, you can reach her at alex.arger@scripps.com.

Recent Work
A person holds pills in their hand.

FDA issues warning for 'gas station heroin' as adverse reports rise

Noah Roush and Jatonia Bryant, both escaped inmates, are pictured.

Manhunt underway for 2 murder suspects who escaped detention center

Republican presidential candidate former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks.

Nikki Haley vows to remain in race for president after N.H. defeat

Monica Aldama is picture on a couch.

'Cheer' star Monica Aldama's son hit with 10 child pornography charges

Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson, left, is held back by his head coach.

Tristan Thompson suspended for 25 games after violating NBA drug rules

A lawyer works with a client on legal papers.

City utility board faces 10th discrimination lawsuit from employees

Amateur golfer Nick Dunlap kisses his trophy.

20-year-old wins PGA Tour event, but he won't receive the $1.5M prize

Elle King performs.

Elle King under fire for drunken, expletive-heavy Dolly Parton tribute

Marissa Hughes is pictured next to her husband and child.

Why are moms boycotting Kyte Baby? How one employee's story went viral

Lauren and Christopher Skerritt are pictured with medals.

Athlete sues Panera, says Charged Lemonade left permanent heart damage

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is seen after a meeting.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called to testify over health secrecy

A car is shown inside of a car wash.

Car wash employee killed after becoming trapped in machinery

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner walk the red carpet.

Sophie Turner's 'wrongful retention' suit against Joe Jonas dismissed

Madonna performs on stage.

Fans sue Madonna for starting her concerts 2 hours late

Teacher, counselor among 123 arrested in Florida trafficking operation

Mike Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, speaks at a conference.

Report: FBI investigating ex-Abercrombie CEO amid sex trafficking case

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay speaks during a news conference.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay found unresponsive, blue

Banned books are stacked.

Dictionaries among 1,600 books pulled from Florida school district

Recently arrested fugitive Iris Iliana Rodriguez is pictured.

Texas most wanted fugitive captured after nearly 10 years on the run

Quinta Brunson kisses her Emmy Award.

Quinta Brunson becomes 1st Black woman to win this Emmy in 41 years

Christina Applegate arrives on stage at the 75th Emmy Awards.

Christina Applegate gets teary as Emmys crowd gives standing ovation

The Jerry Colangelo Museum at Grand Canyon University is seen.

Grand Canyon University faces another audit months after $37.7M fine

Deceased inmate Brandon Clay Dotson is pictured.

Heart, brain missing from dead inmates' bodies, family lawsuit claims

Jackson Pierce, suspected murderer, is pictured.

Teen charged with shooting man 15 times, hiding body in air mattress

Nikko D'Ambrosio is pictured.

Man sues dozens over Facebook dating group's negative reviews of him

A view of behind the house at the Murdaugh Moselle property is shown.

Estate where Alex Murdaugh murdered his wife, son goes up for auction

U.S. Army members in uniform are shown.

Woman accused of stealing $100M from US Army to buy clothes, cars

A Margaritaville at Sea cruise ship is shown.

Woman says cruise bartender raped, impregnated her in $75K lawsuit

Forensic genealogy renderings are shown of a woman murdered by the "Happy Face Killer."

Can you identify the last unknown victim of the 'Happy Face Killer'?

A TSA employee stands at the airport security checkpoint.

Record 6,737 guns found by TSA security in 2023, and 93% were loaded