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
The 2019 “State of Tobacco Control Report” finds that most states and the federal government are falling short in preventing tobacco use.
School officials are warning students to take precautions when approached by strangers.
If White Castle sounds romantic to you, book quickly. Special Valentine's Day spots are going fast.
You can see the Oscar-nominated Marvel movie in theaters once again.
Residents will have to wait a little longer for their chicken sandwiches.
Breaking: Drivers should take another road.
Breaking: Drivers should take another route.
Breaking: Drivers might experience dangerous whiteout conditions in North Jersey, the NWS warned.
Breaking: Drivers may experience dangerous whiteout conditions in New Jersey, the NWS warned.
Rumors have been flying around social media about the future of the site, but at this point, they're just rumors.
"Bad Guys: Please do not think of doing anything stupid tonight. It's too cold. Period."
Margaret June Hoffman, 74, lived in Long Valley for 48 years and loved WMC sports. She taught at Roxbury High School for 26 years.
The family got out of the home safely but one family cat is still missing and feared dead, police said.
Drivers should be careful when driving today.
Police say the investigation started after residents of a Morris County apartment complex complained of a "peeping tom."
Washington Township (Morris) is the safest town in all of Morris County, the report said.
The tip jar was swiped from the drive-thru earlier this month, police said.
This weather has us thinking...what was the coldest temperature ever recorded in New Jersey? (Hint: really, really cold)
No decisions have been made about classes on Wednesday, Jan. 30.
Police say they found 19 live pigs and nine dead pigs on a Long Valley farm.
