Kelly is so happy to be back in Cincinnati!

And she’s one of those unusual “morning people,” so she’s excited to bring you the local news as you get ready for school, work or just another day.

If she looks familiar, she worked in local news here from 2012-2014, and liked it so much she decided to make it home.

Before her first stint in Cincinnati, she worked in Clarksburg, WV, and from Cincinnati she went to Nashville and Orlando, before returning to the Queen City.

When she’s not at work, she’s spending time with her dog, Penny, or her fiancé (In that order).

She loves going to sporting events, being outside, a nice long run and trying all the delicious food the tri-state has to offer!

Kelly is a proud graduate of Penn State University, so she expects lots of polite football banter with the Buckeyes.

She loves to meet new people and talk (a lot), so if you have a story idea, restaurant recommendation, great place to take the pup, or an adventure she should check out nearby, email her at kelly.rippin@hearst.com.