Melanie Wingo is a reporter at KCRA. With a focus on education, including public education, school districts, and higher education, as well as themes such as travel and tourism, Melanie brings a diverse range of topics to her reporting, including sports and consumer travel. She has been featured in various outlets including KCCI-TV, NewsChannel 21, and KSBW 8.
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Melanie's focus is on local news, community events, and government announcements within Sacramento and California. She covers a range of topics including family & relationships, crime, and government & politics.
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By: Melanie Wingo
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By: Melanie Wingo
Authorities are cracking down on illegal fireworks again this year, trying to prevent fires, property damage and injuries by getting those explosives off the streets.
By: Melanie Wingo
The sky over the Sacramento area is filled with illegal fireworks on Saturday night, LiveCopter 3 footage shows.
By: Melanie Wingo
Former KCRA 3 news producer Katie Hoedt's parents caution visitors about underwater hazards , Calif. —
By: Melanie Wingo
Seniors are taking to softball fields across the greater Sacramento area all this week as the Senior Softball-USA Western National Championships gets underway.
By: Melanie Wingo
From a corndog cannon to antique tractors, rodeo events, and a cowbell decorating contest, Amador County Fair offers 'a little something for everyone'
By: Melanie Wingo
A Sacramento-based nonprofit group continues to get the word out about its mission to support teenagers battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
By: Melanie Wingo
Runnin' for Rhett's summer fitness festival brought participants to Sacramento's McKinley Park on Saturday, where they embraced movement and community despite the weekend's hot weather.
By: Melanie Wingo
California lawmakers return to the Capitol on Monday after a month-long summer recess, facing a packed schedule to review and pass hundreds of bills before the end of August.
By: Melanie Wingo
Hundreds of teachers from across Roseville did some listening and learning at presentations and workshops Monday in advance of their students' first day of class.
