Katie Taranto is a K-12 Education & Youth Reporter for the Columbia Missourian. With a focus on local news in Columbia, Missouri, Katie covers a range of topics including education, crime, community events, and local business. Her work has also been featured in KOMU 8 & Mid-Missouri CW, Springfield Daily Citizen, and Editor & Publisher (E&P) Magazine.
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Katie Taranto's coverage indicates a focus on local news, with an emphasis on education and community events in Columbia, Missouri. She frequently reports on crime, public health initiatives, and government announcements.
Given her extensive reporting on local events and educational themes, she is likely to be interested in pitches related to human interest stories within the community, education-related developments or initiatives impacting Columbia residents' lives. Additionally, as she covers crime topics extensively, providing insights into relevant issues such as community policing efforts or local safety measures could be of interest to her.
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By: Katie Taranto
An accessory dwelling unit by Backyard Homes in North Arlington (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)
By: Katie Taranto
As the temperature cools and leaves begin to change, a wide array of activities are planned in Arlington this harvest season.
400 S. Maple Avenue, formerly Pizzeria Orso and soon to be Dolan Uyghur (via Google Maps)
By: Katie Taranto
The Gallery Underground in February 2024 (via Gallery Underground/Facebook)
K9 Weaver with Corporal McCabe (courtesy of the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office)
Arlington Public Library book sale (via Arlington Public Library)
By: Katie Taranto
A European-inspired bistro by the founders of For Five Coffee Roasters is slated to open in Virginia Square’s new nine-story office building next year.
Two furry Arlington influencers are featured in a new pet-inspired product line at Target. Golden retrievers Ellie and Emma -- who have over 14 million social media followers as the faces of Golden Retriever Life -- are among a handful of "furluencers" featured in Target's new "Cuddle Collab" merchandise collection. "We’ve been working for 16
A forthcoming pizza restaurant in Rosslyn plans to serve up Roman-style pies of the rectangular variety. Ravenna Pizza advertises a menu with 13 varieties of sharp-cornered pizza, alongside salads, homemade gelato and Italian desserts. Owner Mustafa Durran plans to open in the former spot of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop at 1500 Wilson Blvd by early to mid-January.
By: Katie Taranto
The new interior of Kaldi’s at Potomac Yard (via Kaldi’s/Facebook)
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