Darren Smith swore the dark, antlered figure he saw in the early morning hours was an elk. No one believed him.
Olivia Aldridge is a Health Care Reporter at KUT, Austin's NPR station. With a passion for local news rooted in her upbringing in rural Georgia, she focuses on a variety of health-related topics including public health, consumer health, and the healthcare system, while also exploring cultural and societal themes. Olivia's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including NPR, Texas Public Radio, and High Plains Public Radio.






