Katie Cole is a producer for digital news.
At WBUR, Katie writes, edits and produces digital stories and social media content. She also dabbles in newsletters and the occasional audio piece. Katie has a special interest in stories about climate, the environment and the weird and wonderful creatures within.
Before WBUR, Katie worked as the multimedia platform producer for The B-Side from Boston Globe Media. She interned at The Boston Globe, GBH and PBS NewsHour.
Katie is a graduate of Simmons University with a degree in journalism, political science and radio. She’s also a born and raised New Englander and can often be found seeking out coffee or ice cream (or both).
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MBTA announces summer commuter rail discounts ahead of busy season
The discounts will arrive as multiple national events come to the state and are expected to draw tourists to the transit system. The promotions, however, are mostly aimed at benefitting...
Elizabeth Warren endorses Graham Platner in Maine Senate race
Platner, a progressive candidate facing off against Gov. Janet Mills in the Democratic primary, has racked up a string of endorsements from fellow progressives in the party.
What to know about Boston Legacy FC ahead of their inaugural match
The team's inaugural game is a home opener at Gillette Stadium, with lots of fanfare to boot. The Legacy's debut comes during a busy year for soccer in Massachusetts.
Mass. athletes to watch in the 2026 Paralympics
There are a plethora of Paralympic events over 12 days across six sports, and a few athletes with Massachusetts roots to cheer for as you watch. Here's who to know.
Healey lifts southeastern Mass. travel ban as tens of thousands remain without power
" I would characterize the damage as some of the most significant I've seen in my 25 years here at the fire department," said Orleans Fire Chief Geof Deering. Power...
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All seven crew members aboard ship that sank off Gloucester coast identified
In a statement Monday, the Coast Guard identified the seven people who were on the boat. They are captain Accursio “Gus” Sanfilippo and fishermen Paul Beal Sr., Paul Beal Jr.,...
Mass. record-breaking auction of Bob Ross art pulls in over $1 million for public TV
Each painting up for auction Tuesday well exceeded their appraisals, with one breaking the record for a Bob Ross piece sold at auction. The proceeds of the blockbuster sale will...
Haverhill police won't face charges in death of man pinned down by officers
Francis Giggliotti, 43, died in July after after seven police officers pinned him to the ground outside a seafood restaurant. Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker said in a press...
13 athletes from Mass. to watch in the Winter Olympics
Bay Staters are about to take to the wintery world stage. Across ice and through snow, here are athletes from Massachusetts to cheer on in the Milan Cortina Olympic Games.
Photos: Snow blankets Massachusetts as winter storm plows through the U.S.
A massive winter storm moving through the country has dumped over a foot of snow (and counting) on the Bay State.