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Cory Johnson

Cory Johnson

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Corps Member, Report For America

Columbia

Biography

Current: Reporter for KOMU 8 News, Columbia, MO Past: Fulton County Expositor, The Village Reporter, Wauseon, OH Junior attending the University of Missouri, graduating in May 2022, with an interest in television news reporting. I am a true believer in a solutions-based journalism with the foremost goal of serving the community. I am a passionate storyteller that thrives on breaking news but equally enjoys sharing the accounts of everyday people living out their extraordinary purpose. 2018 National Press Club awardee, Eagle Scout

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Total articles 566

  • Closing the loop on organic waste and fueling the future with biogas

    By Matt Baumgurtel, Marni Riley, Raymond Deng, Cory Johnson|LexologyVerifiedThe nutrient cycle of agriculture, where farmers recycle organic waste into fertiliser or feed, is perhaps the most ancient circular economy of all. However, with the agriculture sector accounting for approximately 18% of Australia’s emissions1, the need for innovative and scalable solutions to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions is more imperative than ever.

    By Matt Baumgurtel, Marni Riley, Raymond Deng, Cory Johnson · Lexology

    Mar. 12, 2025

  • Wainwright family files wrongful death lawsuit after deadly Greene County shooting

    By Cory Johnson|WKRG-TV (Mobile, AL)VerifiedGREENE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) – The family of a man killed in a January shooting in Greene County has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the alleged shooter. Logan Wainwright, 22, of Mount Vernon, Ala., was killed at his girlfriend’s home on Old Hwy 63N, between Fork Road and Beck Cave Road, on Saturday, Jan. 28, Greene Co. deputies said. Investigators believe Michael Holder, 37, waited at the home of his ex-wife until she arrived with Wainwright.

    By Cory Johnson · WKRG-TV (Mobile, AL)

    May. 26, 2023

  • George County Schools billed $341k to defend three open lawsuits

    By Cory Johnson|WKRG-TV (Mobile, AL)VerifiedGEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) – George County Schools has paid over $341,489 in legal fees in the past five years as it continues to defend three open lawsuits. The amount includes payments made from July 2018 through April 2023. Public records only list the total amounts paid to all law firms in each year, not the amounts paid to each individual attorney. In addition to the open lawsuits, the district keeps a school board attorney on retainer for day-to-day procedural duties and advising.

    By Cory Johnson · WKRG-TV (Mobile, AL)

    May. 26, 2023

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Report For America

Report for America is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to revitalizing local journalism in the United States. Operated under The GroundTruth Project, it addresses the decline in local news coverage by placing journalists in underserved communities to report on important issues. The organization aims to strengthen communities and democracy through truthful and fair reporting. The program recruits and places emerging journalists in local newsrooms, covering topics such as healthcare, education, racial justice, and government accountability. It provides ongoing training, mentorship, and resources to support these journalists, including fundraising training to help secure community backing. Report for America also partners with newsrooms to develop sustainable funding strategies, ensuring long-term viability for local journalism. With a mission to place 2,500 journalists in over 750 newsrooms, Report for America is working to eliminate "news deserts" and enhance accountability reporting. The organization currently supports 59 journalists across 50 newsrooms and is focused on expanding its impact.

Dallas, United States

Founded: 2017