Micah Upshaw joined the WLFI-TV 18 News team in September 2018 as a Multiplatform Journalist.
Micah Upshaw joined the WLFI-TV 18 News team in September 2018 as a Multiplatform Journalist.
She was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio but spent her college years in Athens, Ohio where she graduated from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University.
While in Athens, Micah worked as a reporter with WOUB Public Media, a PBS affiliate station. At Ohio University she produced, directed and hosted Straight Up!, an entertainment news show. She was also a fashion and entertainment news host for The Relevant radio show. She worked as a writer, blogger and stylist for Thread Magazine, where she was able to create her own clothing pieces. Micah loves the world of fashion and makes clothing in her free time.
Micah spent a summer in Los Angeles, California interning at LATF USA Entertainment News.
She is so excited to call the Greater Lafayette area her new home. Micah has a passion for people and is dedicated to uncovering and telling stories that impact the lives of those in the community.
Follow Micah @micahupshawwlfi on social media. Feel free to contact her with any story ideas.
Cathy Powers is running 1,000 miles, a portion in every state to honor her son who died in a car accident six years ago.
Seven new trees went up in the Maplewood Heights neighborhood in Lafayette.
The city of Lafayette hosted its annual Clean Sweep event.
The city of Lafayette is hosting its annual Clean Sweep on Saturday, May 18 at Columbian Park from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The "Send Silence Packing" showcase was created to help end the silence surrounding mental health.
Community members can now call or email the city's community development department directly for non-emergency issues.
The National Academy of Sciences elected Purdue Physics and Astronomy Professor Chris Greene.
Lafayette Police Officers responded to the crash at the 3600 block of State Road 38 East just before 2:30 a.m.
Tommy is graduating from Oakland High School on May 31. To earn his final class credit, he chose to do something that would benefit his classmates.
Monday, May 13 is the last day for West Lafayette's recycling drop-off center services. The West Lafayette Street Department's food waste and cooking oil bins will still be available for community drop-off.
