Shaley Sanders

Shaley Sanders is a fifth-generation Texan with a deep-seated love for the Lone Star State. Shaley joins the KCBD news team after reporting for KLTV, KCBD's sister station in Tyler. During her time at KLTV, she covered several impactful stories such as the tragic fertilizer plant explosion in West. She was also invited into a hospital's delivery room where a woman used FaceTime so that her military husband could watch their daughter's birth from overseas. A graduate of Texas Christian University, Shaley earned a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Sociology. Following graduation, Shaley completed successful stints in both New York and Philadelphia where she created video content for well-known fashion companies and managed media and fashion shows for some of the world's finest designers during New York's Fashion Week. Shaley is also a graduate of the Travel Channel Academy, where she honed her skills in the art of digital filmmaking with mentors from New York University's Film School.

Recent Articles by Shaley

Lubbock County Commissioner responds to criminal allegations filed by medical examiner

An ongoing dispute between the Lubbock County Medical Examiner and a recently-installed county commissioner has resulted in a criminal complaint.

Shaley Sanders

Published February 18, 2019 at 10:55 PM

KCBD Investigates: Lubbock County Chief Medical Examiner not allowed to testify in death cases

The KCBD Investigates Team has learned the Lubbock County District Attorney’s Office will not try any death cases that involve the current staff at the Lubbock County Medical Examiner’s Office as the Texas Rangers continue their investigation into the office.

Shaley Sanders

Published February 14, 2019 at 9:48 PM

Former medical examiner’s office employees not surprised by investigations into office

Commissioners were scheduled to review the agreement with the National Autopsy Assay Group Pathology Labs (NAAG) during Monday's Commissioner's Court meeting, but they voted to table the item.

Shaley Sanders

Published February 11, 2019 at 11:09 PM

Lubbock Co. JP: Arrests are being made on tickets that should have been dismissed

At the Lubbock County Commissioner’s Court Monday morning, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Susan Rowley requested the court’s approval to purchase a laptop and other equipment, but the reason behind the request left commissioners stunned.

Shaley Sanders

Published February 11, 2019 at 3:49 PM

KCBD Investigates: Experience Life closes church properties, leaving some members feeling misled

A group of residents in Yoakum County is without a church after Experience Life’s satellite campus unexpectedly closed its doors. As it turns out, the Plains campus is not the only location to close.

Shaley Sanders

Published February 7, 2019 at 7:05 PM

Lubbock Community Theatre prepares for spring season

The Lubbock Community Theatre is preparing for its spring season.

Shaley Sanders

Published February 5, 2019 at 1:13 PM

KCBD Investigates: Texas Medical Board investigates Lubbock County Medical Examiner’s Office

The KCBD Investigates Team has discovered the Texas Medical Board is investigating the Lubbock County Medical Examiner’s Office and the chief medical examiner.

Shaley Sanders

Published February 5, 2019 at 8:23 AM

Science Spectrum to host Children’s Dental Health Fair

The Science Spectrum will host the annual Children’s Dental Health Fair on Saturday, February 9th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Shaley Sanders

Published February 4, 2019 at 12:40 PM

EmiSunshine gives KCBD a sneak peek of tonight’s performance

EmiSunshine, a 14-year-old prodigy from East Tennessee, has captured the nation’s attention with her voice and her musical wizardry.

Shaley Sanders

Published February 1, 2019 at 5:00 PM

Lubbock’s Adventure Park hopes to open their ‘phase one’ this spring

The main building at Lubbock's Adventure Park is up, and crews are working to install flooring, cabinets, and kitchen equipment in efforts to open this spring.

Shaley Sanders

Published January 28, 2019 at 5:41 PM

KCBD Investigates: Fatal crash involving livestock sparks liability questions

A deadly crash in Hockley County earlier this month has sparked questions about liability. Texas is an open range state, meaning livestock can roam at large, but property owners still have a responsibility to keep their animals off state and federal highways.

Shaley Sanders

Published January 22, 2019 at 6:44 AM

Special agent trades in badge for popsicles

Corey Crane has lived a lot of life. After a stint with the Marine Corps Embassy Security detail and the State Department, he settled down in Lubbock to a life of popsicles.

Shaley Sanders

Published January 10, 2019 at 8:36 PM

KCBD Investigates: Woman promised $6.5M realized the scam before it was too late

“He sent me a picture of a lock box and in it, $6.5 million dollars,” Scott said.The catch? Scott needed to pay the agent who would drop off that box of cash.

Shaley Sanders

Published January 9, 2019 at 6:44 PM

Judge delays decision in Reagor-Dykes reorganization plan

Following five hours of testimony Tuesday, Judge Robert Jones announced he will make his decision on Reagor-Dykes' reorganization plan Wednesday afternoon.

Michael Cantu, Shaley Sanders and Ryan Crowe

Published January 8, 2019 at 5:56 PM

Nonprofit partners with church to offer Sensory Santa event

Radar Foundations Inc. has partnered with Plainview’s First Baptist Church to host their first Sensory Santa event.

Shaley Sanders

Published December 4, 2018 at 3:01 PM

KCBD Cares: Researchers warn parents of deceptive advertising in kid-friendly apps

From games inspired by popular television shows to digital play labeled as educational, children’s apps continue to explode on smart phones and tablets.

Shaley Sanders

Published November 28, 2018 at 10:00 PM

A hidden danger could be in your home.Have you ever purchased furniture and smelled something odd? Something chemical?

Shaley Sanders and Rachel DePompa

Published November 27, 2018 at 6:09 PM

County responds to former medical examiner’s explanation of backlog, provides update on outstanding cases

Lubbock County officials sat down with the KCBD Investigates Team following our exclusive interview with former Lubbock County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Sridhar Natarajan.

Shaley Sanders

Published November 20, 2018 at 10:07 PM

KCBD Investigates: Exclusive Interview with former Lubbock County Chief Medical Examiner on backlog of cases

In his first exclusive television interview since leaving the Lubbock County Medical Examiner’s Office, Dr. Sridhar Natarajan tells his side of the story.