Bria Jones
Bria Jones is an Emmy-nominated journalist excited to be joining the FOX6 nightside team.
She’s coming from her hometown market in Memphis, TN where she covered the city’s aggressive breaking news cycle, earning her a nomination for the city’s "Best Reporter." She was also a part of award-winning coverage for the "Memphis Shooting Rampage" where WREG-TV won first place in Large Market -- Best Coverage of Breaking News from the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters.
However, she’s no stranger to the Midwest and cold weather. Previously, Bria worked as a reporter/fill-in anchor in Flint, Michigan where she extensively covered crime and city government. She also took tough viewer questions to city hall in a bi-weekly show titled "Ask The Mayor."
Before that, she spent two years as a multimedia journalist in Northeast Louisiana. She started her professional broadcast career developing her news judgment as a digital associate producer in Memphis.
A proud southern belle, Bria spent time growing up between Arkansas, Texas and Tennessee.
While in college at St. John’s University in New York City, she interned at "The Wendy Williams Show," MTV and VH1.
She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and currently serves on the Broadcast Task Force Executive Board for the National Association of Black Journalists.
The latest from Bria Jones
West Allis man charged in fatal Milwaukee crash in court, bond set
A 21-year-old West Allis man is charged with reckless homicide after prosecutors say he was speeding and failed to brake before a Milwaukee crash last week that killed newlywed father D’Monte Owens.
Milwaukee school resource officers; mixed views surface at public meeting
Community members are questioning the impact of school resource officers nearly 10 months after their return to Milwaukee Public Schools, with calls for more data and transparency.
Minneapolis ICE shooting; Milwaukee protesters join nationwide outcry
Protesters gathered in Milwaukee following the fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman by an ICE agent, holding a vigil and calling for accountability as similar demonstrations unfolded nationwide.
Milwaukee death, arson investigation; pregnant woman identified
A pregnant woman was found dead inside a Milwaukee home Monday night, Jan. 5, launching a death and arson investigation that police say also claimed the life of her unborn child.
New Year’s Eve safety; Milwaukee agencies urge safe rides amid celebrations
As New Year’s Eve celebrations begin, Milwaukee agencies are urging safe rides, offering free AAA tows, rideshare options and fare-free bus service to prevent impaired driving.
Milwaukee-area small businesses struggle as costs rise, sales fall
Milwaukee-area businesses are facing closures as owners cite declining sales, rising rent and inflation, with one Whitefish Bay shop set to close at the end of January.
Sade Robinson's mother backs bill addressing violence against Black women
A Wisconsin bill would create a task force to address violence against Black women and girls, with testimony from Sade Robinson’s mother and bipartisan support at the Capitol.
Kenosha school threat investigation; teen tried to disarm officer
A Kenosha teen linked to a prior school scare now faces new allegations after police say he posted a TikTok referencing a school shooting and later tried to disarm an officer during arrest.
Milwaukee Public Schools sued; staffer accused of locking students in boiler room
Several parents are now suing Milwaukee Public Schools. They claim a former paraprofessional locked their students inside a boiler room as punishment.
Accusations of abuse by school staff; Milwaukee parents take legal action
Two Milwaukee Public Schools parents are planning to take legal action after they say their disabled children were abused by school staffers.