Karen Rodriguez

Karen Rodriguez

Karen Rodriguez

Investigative Producer

Karen Rodriguez is an award-winning national investigative reporter/producer at Scripps News. She graduated from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism with a bachelor’s degree in convergence journalism with an emphasis in investigative reporting. Born on the tropical island of Cuba, Karen braves the cold of the midwest to bring you visual stories that cause change.In 2022, she was one of the lead reporters nominated for a Peabody award for "The Model City" podcast.

Karen is interested in all sorts of issues that affect people's lives, from housing to health care, so tell her your story in english or spanish at Karen.Rodriguez@scripps.com or find her on X @Krod65

Recent Work
Smithfield Corporate Offices

Newsy Exclusive: 13 New COVID-19 Cases Tied To NC Pork Plant

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Farmers Urge USDA To Distribute COVID-19 Relief

Rick Groger putting packets of food with oranges, milk and sandwichs on a table

Students In Need Get Meals Delivered

A Planned Parenthood sign

Ohio, Alabama Judges Order Abortions Can Continue During Pandemic

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Some Abortions Paused Under States' Coronavirus Measures

Health worker holds vial

Pandemic Highlights Years Of Cuts At State, Local Health Departments

Box of Mifeprex

Report: Medication Abortions On The Rise. But, What Are They?

Big Mail digs into the data-driven scams behind junk mail.

Big Mail: Signed, Sealed, Exploited

How does a "do not mail" registry work?

How Does A 'Do Not Mail' Registry Work?

Big Mail

Big Mail (Trailer)

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Facebook Blocks Far-Right Group Britain First

Roy Moore speaks at a campaign event

One Of Roy Moore's Accusers Is Taking Him To Court For Defamation

Soldiers raise the Iranian flag

US Sanctions 5 Iranian Entities 'Key' To Ballistic Missile Program

Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick

Uber's Co-Founder Could Soon Become An Actual Billionaire

Virginia State House building

GOP Incumbent David Yancey Wins The Drawing For Virginia's House Seat

South Africa train crash

Several Dead, Dozens Injured In South Africa Train Crash

North Koreans perform showing the North Korean national flag.

North Korea May Have Hit One Of Its Cities With A Ballistic Missile

President Donald Trump walks at the White House

What Is The So-Called 'Deep State' Trump Is Referencing?

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Spotify's Latest Copyright Lawsuit Is For $1.6 Billion

Caitlan Coleman, Joshua Boyle and their children as seen in a video released in December 2016.

Canadian Held Hostage In Afghanistan Now Faces Criminal Charges

A South Korean government official communicates with a North Korean officer during a phone call.

North Korea Reopens Key Communication Line With South Korea

Joaquín Guzmán Loera walks with members of Mexico's armed forces.

Lawyers For Drug Kingpin 'El Chapo' Want His Trial Postponed

Competitors at the King Salman Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships.

Saudi Arabia's Chess Tournament Is Already Filled With Controversy

The White House

The Oldest Tree On The White House Grounds Is Being Removed

A person walks in front of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.

Israel Says More Countries May Move Their Embassies To Jerusalem

South Koreans see a news report on a North Korean missile test.

South Korea Warns UN Sanctions Won't Keep North From Testing Missiles

Shanghai, China

Shanghai Sets Population Limit Because Of 'Big City Disease'

An offshore oil rig sits in the ocean

The Trump Administration May Relax Some Offshore Drilling Safety Rules

Alexei Navalny

Kremlin To Investigate Whether Telling Voters Not To Vote Is Illegal

A woman picks up tax forms.

The House And The Senate Just Revealed Their Blended GOP Tax Bill