Brittany Michaleson
Reporter
Lubbock, Texas
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Brittany Michaleson joined KCBD in January of 2021. She is a multimedia journalist who loves meeting new people and sharing their stories. She grew up not too far from the Hub City, in Plains, Texas, watching NewsChannel 11 and is excited to start her career with such a respected team.
Her passion for journalism began in high school, competing on the UIL team. She took that passion to Lubbock Christian University, where she wrote for The Duster Today, hosted several radio shows, and studied abroad in Avila, Spain. Her final semester, she was an intern in Washington, D. C., at the Voice of America in the Latin American Division for a weekly show called Venezuela 360. She graduated in 2020 with a degree in Mass Communications and minors in Spanish and Linguistics.
A native West Texan, Brittany loves being a part of the Lubbock community and is excited to kickstart her career sharing your stories.
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"Had a teacher come up to me just in tears and say 'For the first time, I was able to sit in church and focus on church instead of what I'm supposed to be doing tomorrow," Superintendent Jim Baum said.
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The baby formula shortage is causing concern for one family native to Lubbock - not because of their infant, but their 13-year-old son. Teenager Eli Rouse has eosinophilic esophagitis, or EOE, and has relied on a specialized formula for most of his life.
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Matt Rose with LP&L says part of his confidence comes from ERCOT's recent focus on improving reliability. He says reserve margins are higher than ever and he's encouraged by how the grid managed with what happened this past weekend.
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It can be tough navigating advice from agencies, doctors, family and Facebook, as parents try to feed their babies amidst a nationwide formula shortage. One pediatrician is giving his advice to keep your children safe.
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The Calf Canyon-Hermits Peak fire is now the largest fire in New Mexico history. It's burned nearly 300,000 acres, forced families out of their homes and destroyed several structures. Some of those are near and dear to families here in the south plains.
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Protestors were in Central Lubbock on Saturday, taking part in a national outcry against the Supreme Court draft that would overturn Roe v. Wade, part of the nationwide “Ban Off Our Bodies” rally.
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The baby formula shortage is growing more severe. A Lubbock mom calls it a national security concern, with the out-of-stock rate at a staggering 43 percent.
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If it seems like someone hits a gas line once a day in Lubbock, LFR Deputy Chief Nick Wilson says if you look at the data from 2021, it actually does average out to a little bit more than one a day.
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In just a few weeks, high school seniors will cross the stage and embark on their next journey. In Slaton, the school hosted its first 'All Signing Day' to celebrate those seniors continuing their education through college, trade school or the military.
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The CDC cites drowning as the leading cause of accidental death for kids ages one to four. Infant swimming lessons can give precious seconds in an emergency.
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There is a dispute in Southwest Lubbock over how the Lubbock Professional Firefighters Association is supporting Dr. Jennifer Wilson for city council. Her opponents claim the association has fed more than $120,000 into her campaign.
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Mother's Day is almost here, a time for us to celebrate the important women in our lives. For some women though, this day serves as a reminder of all they've lost.
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Alice Gillepsie was born six weeks early from a birth defect. At 7 years old, she's now had more birthdays than brain surgeries. During one of her hospital stays, her mom learned about March of Dimes and signed up for her first March for Babies.
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Students at the Frenship school earn tokens in class for things like finishing a chapter book, branching out to a new series, or reading more nonfiction. They can use that token to choose a book from the machine and take it home.
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The district hasn't passed a bond in more than 50 years. Superintendent Mike Read says he knows it's a tough time for many when it comes to money, but the district's facilities need an upgrade.
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Lubbock and Amarillo middle schoolers spent their Wednesday in the courtroom, sharpening their skills in a mock trial.
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“I mean I’ve seen people come in there a little bit upset, this year they’re mad," property tax consultant Gary Adrian said. He advises that as frustrating as it can be, it's in your best interest to leave emotion out of it when challenging your property tax appraisal.
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At least two women from Lubbock crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon. This race marks the 50th anniversary of women being allowed to run in its 126-year history.
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People are returning to their homes as containment efforts continue on the McBride Fire.
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Family, friends and co-workers honored Sergeant Joshua Bartlett on Saturday, by cleaning a section of the highway named in his honor.
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High winds are fueling wildfires across New Mexico and Texas, prompting the Texas A&M Forest Service to request additional personnel from other parts of the country. The agency responds when volunteer fire departments need additional help.
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Texas Tech University is raising awareness about sexual assault and resources for survivors. It’s joining people and organizations across the globe in recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. On the Texas Tech campus, Red Raiders have reported 32 instances of sexual assault since August, according to the university’s crime log. That count includes sexual assault, rape, fondling, or forcible fondling.
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A Lubbock criminal defense attorney says if your chosen profession isn't a life of crime, don't bring marijuana into the state of Texas.
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The Sniders lost the home they brought their first son Dawson to, and where they should have been able to bring their new twin baby girls home in just a few months. Even so, they remain hopeful.
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We posted on Facebook about this increase Tuesday afternoon and by the evening the more than 150 comments were overwhelmingly negative. The 133,000 homeowners who received notices since last Friday have until the end of April to contest their valuation.
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Residents were speaking to police as they discovered and assessed the damage Monday afternoon, while shattered glass still laid in the street. Officers are sharpening their focus on property crimes and say you can help with prevention.
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Changes to the Texas Election Code require voters to include ID information on their mail-in ballot envelope. It's a change Elections Administrator Roxzine Stinson says voters aren't quite used to. She's reminding voters how to make sure their ballot counts.
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"Think about how big Lubbock is going to become and the second loop, well it's 20-25 minutes now to an ER, or to a physician, or to a cancer center. And if you can bring that down to a more convenient, accessible level, then you can meet people where they are," UMC CEO Mark Funderburk said.
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The revitalization of downtown Lubbock has been in the works for decades. One councilman wants that progress to continue with a facelift for some of the city's most prominent buildings.
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The most recent federal data on human trafficking shows our district prosecuted more traffickers than any other in the nation in 2020. This doesn’t necessarily mean trafficking is more prevalent here, but highlights the work law enforcement agencies are doing to bring justice to its victims.
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Kody Bessent, CEO at Plains Cotton Growers, says in our region, 'astronomical' fertilizer costs are almost double what they were a year ago.
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A community is in mourning tonight after a tragic crash in Andrews County that took the lives of six members of a university golf team and their coach. Two more students are in critical condition at Lubbock hospitals.
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In less than 72 hours, the Texas Tech men’s basketball team will take the court for the first round in San Diego. While the game is more than a thousand miles away, proud alumni and fans will be there to cheer on the team.
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Support is pouring in for a Ropesville teen and her family after she was seriously injured in a crash last week.
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Callie, her husband Randy and their team have forming relationships with the people of Eastern Europe for almost 25 years. That network of family and friends, placing Prepare International just where it needed to be when war broke out.
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Texas Tech Athletics is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX by honoring its pioneers in women’s athletics. The legislation, passed in 1972, prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school that gets funding from the federal government.
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The Red Raiders battled against Kansas State, winning 73-68 to defend their undefeated record at home. The team ends the season with an 18-0 record at the United Supermarkets Arena. This marks the first undefeated season at home inside the USA.
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More than 300 people participated in a Zoom call on Friday, as Texas Tech professors from the history, political science and literature departments tried to debunk propaganda and put the Ukraine conflict in context.
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Baryshpolets says his family back home in Kyiv sees helicopters flying over their houses and they saw the missile attack early this morning. He says this is not just an attack on Ukraine, but an attack on freedom and democracy as we know it.
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Texas Tech football, men's basketball, and baseball players will score an NIL contract, and in exchange for payments, will do community service and help raise awareness for non-profits and charities in the area.
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Police records show that Allan Montemayor says he believed a song told him to kill Cypress Ramos, but also believed that Cypress heard a song with instructions to kill Montemayor. Cypress' friend isn't buying Montemayor's story and wants justice.
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Flowers and a pinwheel honor Nikkee Neel and Malachi Zarate in the median of Highway 84 near where they died. DPS Sergeant Johnny Bures says after a crash, it's important that you get a safe distance from the road and then call for help.
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Lieutenant Kelton Goad says the support from employees has been overwhelming. Staffers are focused on supporting one Lubbock non-profit a month.
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The DeVos family started their dairy farm from scratch more than 20 years ago. They are excited for developments like the Leprino plant to help keep it running for generations to come.
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Tonight, the Salvation Army is helping those who don't have a warm place to stay. It deployed its "Cold Patrol" team and is ready to send it out again tomorrow and Friday if needed.
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Three days before tipoff, students started waiting outside the USA to see the Tech versus Texas showdown. They brought tents, complete with heaters, air mattresses, recliners and even couches.
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The university's marketing team says the collaboration has generated more than 18 million social media impressions and 60,000 visits on the admissions website.
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Ahead of the storm, city crews are doing what they can to prepare for bad road conditions. Mike Gilliland, director of Public Utilities, says that means filling up 12 salts and sand trucks and making sure snow plows are ready to go.
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"Have you ever had a broken heart? Have you ever had fears of the unknown? And have you ever been so tired and worn out that you just couldn't take one more step?" the author, Nancy Ormon asks.
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The Seminole Hospital District plugged $45 million into rural health care. Six years after the planning began, hospital and community leaders are proud of the result.