In-Depth and Feature Reporting

Lauren Gray Faces Deportation

A recent Stephens College graduate faces deportation back to England on her 21st birthday when she ages out of her parents investment visa. Lauren Gray's parents say they've tried everything they can to keep their daughter in the states where she's lived since she was four years old. Emily told this story about a family in fear of being torn apart. 

A Titanic Tale 

On the 100th anniversary of the Titanic tragedy, Emily told the story of a woman who's grandma, Ruth Blanchard, survived the shipwreck. Emily put together this multimedia piece using video, pictures and a tape recording of Ruth recalling her experience.

WWII B-17 Comes to Jeff City

One of only 12 B-17s still flying came to Jefferson City on a national tour. Emily went on a ride in the more than 70-year-old plane with KOMU 8 Videographer Scott Schaefer and found these stories on board. 

Gray Update: Escapes Deportation

Following media coverage and pressure by the Gray family, Homeland Security granted Lauren Gray a renewable two-year deferral, which allows her to legally live in the U.S. Emily did the update and got the community's reaction. 

Prop B: A State Divided

Emily Spain and colleague Blake Hanson won the Fox News College Challenge in May 2011.  It is a national competition where students produce a fair and balanced story and one team wins.  The pair won, received a $10,000 scholarship and were featured on the network's show Fox and Friends. To view the winning segment about a proposition regarding limitations on dog breeders, click the link to the right. Then click on the 2011 winning story - "Puppy Mill Debate". 


WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: 
Click on Puppy Mill Debate

MU Alum Root For Tradition

With MU's switch from the Big 12 conference to the SEC, the school will no longer be in the same conference as long time rival KU.  The two teams have played each other in the "border rivalry" for more than a century.  This in-depth piece takes a look back at the tradition between the schools and the hope it will continue. 

Operation Tyler

A community came together to raise money for Tyler Huffman, a local marine.  He became paralyzed from the waist down because of an injury he suffered while serving in Afghanistan. A team of volunteers surprised Huffman with Operation Tyler - a fundraiser in his name to help build him a wheelchair accessible home.