I’m From Topeka Szn.4 Ep.2 | Katie Maher

Katie Maher is an award-winning sports anchor and reporter at WIBW-TV in Topeka, Kansas. Originally from the Jersey Shore, Katie's journey into sports journalism began after a knee surgery at 16 ended her 14-year dance career. She graduated from the University of Maryland in May 2022 with a B.A. in Journalism, where she served as Executive Producer of The Left Bench TV and President of the Association for Women in Sports Media. Since joining WIBW, Katie has covered major events, including the Chiefs' back-to-back Super Bowl victories and K-State Men's Basketball's Elite Eight run in 2023. Beyond her reporting, she enjoys spending time with her dog, Lilo, playing guitar and piano, and exploring Kansas. On this episode of I'm From Topeka, Katie shares her transition from the East Coast to the Midwest and her experiences covering sports in Northeast Kansas.​