Chris Welch
Thrilled to be calling New York home once again, Chris Welch is the anchor of "The Noon" and a general assignment reporter for Fox 5 News. He covers everything from breaking news, to politics and the trendiest pancake joint in town.
Chris got his start in the news business thanks to a high school internship at KTIV in Sioux City, Iowa. Since then, his career has taken him around the country—and internationally.
Following graduation from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Chris was hired as CNN’s Iowa-based producer covering the first-in-the-nation 2008 presidential caucuses. When then-Senator Barack Obama came out of the Hawkeye State on top of the field of democratic candidates, Chris was assigned to travel full-time with the presidential hopeful’s campaign covering his historic path to the presidency.
In the years since, he’s worked as a CNN reporter and producer in both Minneapolis and New York where he covered stories ranging from an Amish beard-cutting cult in Ohio, to the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, which included live reporting from the North Atlantic Ocean.
Most recently Chris was a national correspondent for E.W. Scripps based in Denver, where his work could be seen in dozens of local markets. While at Scripps, he covered a variety of stories, ranging from migrants seeking asylum at both of the U.S. borders, to every type of natural and man-made disaster.
Chris is an Emmy Award-winner and was part of CNN’s Peabody Award-winning coverage of the 2008 presidential election.
The latest from Chris Welch
Many NYCHA buildings have broken locks, audit says
An audit showed that more than half the entrance doors of buildings in the city's public housing complexes had either broken locks or were simply left open all the time.
Renewed push for NYC to cut ties with Bronx golf course licensed to Trump
The families of 9/11 victims are continuing their calls for New York City to cut ties with the Trump organization's public golf course in the Bronx over the course's decision to host a women's tournament next month with close ties to Saudi Arabia.
NY accepting applications to sell recreational pot
New York state has started accepting applications to open its first recreational pot shops.
NYC health officials point to decline in monkeypox cases, hope it's a turning point
Health officials in New York City say monkeypox transmission rates are down as more appointments to get the vaccine open.
NYC schools release COVID protocols for new school year
The New York City Department of Education says it will no longer randomly test willing students for COVID-19 and will rely instead on at-home tests.
Sen. Gillibrand calls on White House to use its power to ramp up Monkeypox vax production
Sen. Gillibrand is calling on President Biden to invoke the Defense Production Act to ramp-up production of the badly-needed monkeypox vaccine.
LGBTQ monkeypox patients use social media to help each other get treatment
Doctors that specialize in LGBTQ health are asking the feds to cut the red tape that's preventing people from getting the only treatment known to help those suffering with severe cases. TPOXX, an antiviral, has a cumbersome prescription process.
Manhattan congestion toll plan hits 'milestone,' MTA boss says
MTA Chairman Janno Lieber says the process to implement so-called congestion pricing for vehicles entering Manhattan is moving forward after a delay.
WWII vet honored with Purple Heart 77 years after service
World War II veteran William "Willie" Kellerman is finally getting medals he earned during WWII.
NYC parents frustrated over changes to high school ranking process
New York City high school admissions decisions came out this week and some students say they didn't get into any of their top choices. Something many are blaming on changes to the admissions process.