Kelly Hayes
Kelly Hayes is a seasoned digital journalist with over a decade of experience covering local and national news.
Kelly’s a proud graduate of the University of Cincinnati, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Electronic Media and first discovered her passion for newswriting while taking a class with longtime Cincinnati, Ohio, news anchor Norma Rashid.
She went on to cover local happenings, crime, and digital trends for FOX 19 in Cincinnati, both digitally and on-air, and later joined the team at FOX 11 in Los Angeles, California.
During her time at FOX 11, Kelly created and hosted the station’s first podcast, Olympic & Bundy, in 2017, where she interviewed notable figures like Tim Robbins, Lance Bass, gymnastics coaching legend Valorie Kondos Field, and director Leslie Linka Glatter.
In 2019, Kelly joined a national team of reporters who provide news coverage for all of FOX's owned-and-operated markets nationwide. She covers breaking news, consumer-focused stories, and explainers of sometimes-complicated topics in the news cycle.
Kelly is a mother of two who loves history, her Peloton, watching documentaries, and live music.
If you have a story idea or a tip, please send it to Kelly.Hayes@FOX.com.
The latest from Kelly Hayes
Mushrooms distributed nationwide recalled for listeria risk: What to know
Enoki mushrooms that were distributed across the United States have been recalled over possible listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
Watch live: Pope Francis' body moved to St. Peter's Basilica for public viewing
There will be three days of public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica to allow the public to grieve the 88-year-old Pope Francis, who died Monday after suffering a stroke.
Gerber teething sticks recalled for choking hazard remain on shelves, company warns
Gerber Baby Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks that pose a choking hazard remain on store shelves despite being recalled, according to the company. Here's what to know.
New Army fitness test announced: Here's what soldiers must complete
The U.S. Army announced a new physical fitness test, including gender-neutral standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs and no longer includes the "yeet." Here's what to know.
When is Pope Francis' funeral? Cardinals set date, along with public viewing
Pope Francis' funeral date has been announced by the Vatican, as well as when public viewing will begin for people to pay their final respects to history's first Latin American pope.
Live updates: Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, has died on Easter Monday. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the Vatican's announcement.
Are banks open on Easter Monday? What to know
Easter Monday, or the day following Easter, is celebrated in some Christian faiths. Here's what to know.
Death of Pope Francis: What to know about his funeral and burial
The death of Pope Francis now sets off a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals. Here's what to know.
Portable charger recall: Nearly 500K power banks pose fire risk, officials say
Nearly half a million portable power banks are being recalled because they can overheat and pose the risk of a fire while phones are plugged in, officials said.
Marco Rubio: US will 'move on' from Ukraine-Russia peace push if no progress made
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is planning to "move on" from its Russia-Ukraine peace push if there is no progress made in the coming days.