Laura Kraegel
Former Staff
Laura Kraegel was the Roy W. Howard Investigative Fellow at WBUR.
Originally from Illinois, Laura Kraegel earned her master’s degree in investigative journalism in 2021 from Arizona State University, where she worked as a reporter at the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism.
She previously spent about five years covering local news for KUCB and KNOM in Unalaska and Nome, Alaska. She earned her bachelor’s degree in the Program of Liberal Studies at the University of Notre Dame.
Recently published
Hundreds hop on the new MBTA's long awaited Green Line Medford extension
After decades of planning, the new GLX branch opened with five new stations Monday. Commuters packed into trains and celebrated the line going as far as Tufts University.
Mass. homebuyers pay hidden fees to lawyers for title insurance, with no state oversight
In Massachusetts, WBUR found an unregulated and opaque business where title insurers pay large, hidden commissions to attorneys — and homebuyers often unknowingly foot the bills.
Banks saw opportunity during COVID, permanently shuttering 230 branches in Mass.
Branch closures hit some customers hard: small businesses that deal in cash, city dwellers reliant on public transit, and older customers. Of the 230 branches closed since the start of...
Advocates question whether Florida gov. broke laws by shipping migrants to Vineyard
Immigration rights advocates and lawmakers are questioning whether Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis violated any laws when he unexpectedly flew nearly 50 migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard this week.
MBTA's long-term projects jeopardized daily operations and safety, federal report says
The FTA first told state officials it was launching an inspection of the MBTA’s operations and maintenance in April — days after a man was dragged to death by a...
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MBTA will shut down Orange Line trains for a month
"This is an unprecedented service diversion for the MBTA," T General Manager Steve Poftak said. Shuttle buses are expected to replace trains beginning on Aug. 19 through Sept. 18.
Mass. board declines to rule whether quickie home inspections are legal
Despite home inspectors urging the board that oversees them to clarify the legality of controversial mini inspections, the board has decided to wait until someone lodges a complaint.
Home inspectors urge state board to clarify law on shortcut inspections they say put consumers at risk
Several home inspectors on Wednesday urged state overseers to address the rise of shortcut home inspections, asking whether the practice was legal.
In a frenzied home-buying market, rushed and unregulated inspections are rising
These “soft” inspections, or “walk-and-talks," are leaving buyers at risk.