Monica Evans
Monica Evans is a seasoned television news reporter with more than 20 years of broadcasting experience.
For 11 years Monica was a senior reporter for the FOX affiliate in Kansas City, Missouri reporting primarily for the 5:00 P.M and 6:00 P.M newscasts.
Monica has also worked as a talk show host / Executive Producer and News Manager for PBS39 producing a nightly newscast, a weekly 30-minute talk show and a live 60-minute monthly broadcast with a studio audience for 3 years. Monica was also a court and crime reporter for the ABC affiliate in Springfield, Massachusetts, an arts and entertainment reporter for the FOX affiliate in Hartford, Connecticut and a talk show host/producer for the NBC affiliate in Hartford.
Monica has a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and journalism from Central Connecticut State University. In her spare time, Monica loves kayaking, DIY projects, cooking, the arts and traveling.
Monica was born in Philadelphia and raised in Connecticut and she’s delighted to be back on the East Coast, closer to her family. Monica and her husband have three children, 5 grandchildren ! She relocated to the Lehigh Valley for her husband’s job at Crayola.
The latest from Monica Evans
Field lights vandalized; more than 300 kids left in the dark in Olney
More than 300 students are now left in the dark after someone stole the copper wiring from a football stadium in Olney early October, shutting off all the lights.
North Philadelphia family frantic as autistic son, 21, missing 5 days
Maurice Boyd, Jr. has autism and has been missing since Tuesday. Police say he could be in danger. The 21-year-old was last seen getting into Uber.
'Catastrophic flooding' closes Berks County school for upcoming school year, according to officials
Clean up is underway after heavy flooding in Reading. Officials are saying that Antietam Middle-Senior High School suffered catastrophic flood damage that will keep it closed next school year.
'None of the harm': Philly's first horseless electric carriage to debut in Fourth of July parade
An electric horseless carriage will make its debut during the Salute to America Independence Day Parade on July 4 with City Councilmember Mark Squilla as its first passenger.
Grandfather, grandson injured after more than 50 shots fired in targeted SW Philly shooting: officials
A 5-year-old boy and his grandfather were both shot inside a car at a gas station in Southwest Philadelphia Saturday. Police say more than 50 shots were fired.
Lehigh County man recognized with honor that will allow him to travel the globe
The Executive Director of a Lehigh County community organization will soon be making an even larger impact as he prepares to travel around the globe to share his experiences and expertise.
Philadelphia Police continue to recruit more men and women to serve on the force
Philadelphia Police are recruiting more men and women to serve on the force and it was orientation day at the police academy. They are facing a shortfall of 850 police officers.
Philadelphia wraps holiday weekend as residents share holiday traditions
People all over the world are wrapping up a holy weekend. From Easter to Passover to Ramadan, there are different traditions to celebrate.
Organizations gather in South Philadelphia to help formerly incarcerated people rebuild their lives
A group of service organizations hosted a community Day of Action in South Philadelphia, with the goal of helping formerly incarcerated people connect with programs to rebuild their lives.
Hope of finding loved ones alive fades as presumed last victims pulled from explosion rubble
The search for survivors after the West Reading factory explosion goes on as West Reading officials talk about the longstanding community partner the company has been.