Born and raised in Edison, this NJ native has spent the past three years covering Morris County, and the past year and a half covering Edison and Metuchen. Before joining the Patch team, Katie previously worked at MTV News, Fox 5 New York, and News 12 New Jersey. She is a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College in New York City.
When she's not reporting, Katie enjoys listening to punk rock, checking out the local art scene, and trying new recipes. She's a big Broadway nerd (her favorite show is Dear Evan Hansen) and book worm (Harry Potter is her go-to re-read).
Questions? Tips? Email me at katie.kausch@patch.com
After reports that Navy pilots were encountering UFOs at hypersonic speeds, Patch took a peek at the most recent sighting in your area.
After reports that Navy pilots were encountering UFOs at hypersonic speeds, Patch took a peek at the most recent sighting in your area.
The Morris County Prosecutor's Office has identified a man killed in a winter house fire earlier this year.
One of three Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot winning tickets was sold in Morris County.
One of three Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot winning tickets was sold in Morris County.
Elsie was found on the streets in Texas after giving birth to her puppies. Now she needs a forever home.
The annual parade is back in 2019, and will be fun for the whole family.
Police believe the suspected robber fled the area entirely.
Summer is the hungriest time of year for some families and No Kid Hungry is making sure children get their fill.
Summer is the hungriest time of year for some families and No Kid Hungry is making sure children get their fill.
Summer is the hungriest time of year for some families and No Kid Hungry is making sure children get their fill.
Summer is the hungriest time of year for some families and No Kid Hungry is making sure children get their fill.
Summer is the hungriest time of year for some families and No Kid Hungry is making sure children get their fill.
Summer is the hungriest time of year for some families and No Kid Hungry is making sure children get their fill.
Summer is the hungriest time of year for some families and No Kid Hungry is making sure children get their fill.
Summer is the hungriest time of year for some families and No Kid Hungry is making sure children get their fill.
Summer is the hungriest time of year for some families and No Kid Hungry is making sure children get their fill.
Summer is the hungriest time of year for some families and No Kid Hungry is making sure children get their fill.
"My God. These are Little League kids, nonprofit. We're all volunteers here," one Little League volunteer said of the string of burglaries.
Police say the man claimed an underage girl grabbed him inappropriately, despite that never happening.
