Kelly Hayes
Kelly Hayes is a seasoned digital journalist with over a decade of experience covering local and national news.
Kelly’s a proud graduate of the University of Cincinnati, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Electronic Media and first discovered her passion for newswriting while taking a class with longtime Cincinnati, Ohio, news anchor Norma Rashid.
She went on to cover local happenings, crime, and digital trends for FOX 19 in Cincinnati, both digitally and on-air, and later joined the team at FOX 11 in Los Angeles, California.
During her time at FOX 11, Kelly created and hosted the station’s first podcast, Olympic & Bundy, in 2017, where she interviewed notable figures like Tim Robbins, Lance Bass, gymnastics coaching legend Valorie Kondos Field, and director Leslie Linka Glatter.
In 2019, Kelly joined a national team of reporters who provide news coverage for all of FOX's owned-and-operated markets nationwide. She covers breaking news, consumer-focused stories, and explainers of sometimes-complicated topics in the news cycle.
Kelly is a mother of two who loves history, her Peloton, watching documentaries, and live music.
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The latest from Kelly Hayes
2 Americans held in Afghanistan freed in prisoner exchange, Taliban says
A prisoner swap between the U.S. and the Taliban freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California, officials said.
Space heaters sold on Amazon recalled over risk of electric shock, fire
Nearly 8,000 space heaters have been recalled in the U.S. because they pose electric shock and fire hazards, officials said. Here's what to know.
Biden issues preemptive pardons for Fauci, Milley, Jan. 6 committee members
During his final hours in office, President Joe Biden pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and Jan. 6 committee members against potential Trump "revenge."
USPS, UPS SurePost delivery contract ends. Here’s what it means for packages
SurePost, a UPS economy service primarily used by businesses to send packages, is changing after a contract with the U.S. Postal Service expired. Here's what to know.
What's open and closed on MLK Day and Inauguration Day
Here's what is open and closed on Jan. 20, 2025, the day the nation commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and when President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as president.
TikTok ban: App warns it will 'go dark' on Jan. 19 without Biden administration clarity
The Supreme Court has upheld a law banning TikTok in the U.S. starting Jan. 19, unless the popular social media platform cuts ties with its China-based parent company. Here's what to know.
Cash App parent company to pay up to $120 million to fraud victims, feds say
The parent company of Cash App has been ordered to pay up to $120 million to fraud victims, in addition to a $55 million penalty. Here's what to know.
Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders
Biden has now set the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued. Here's what to know:
Over 43,000 printers recalled after reports of fire, overheating
More than 43,000 Lexmark specialty printers have been recalled in the U.S. because a metal part inside can dislodge and pose a fire risk. Here's what to know.
Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage deal
Currently, the Israeli government is set to vote on the measure on Saturday, which would delay the release of the first three hostages until Monday.