Rylee Kramer
Reporter
Monroe
:no_upscale()/s3.amazonaws.com/arc-authors/gray/18aab5f9-ebcb-4ae5-b5f6-c48abefad807.jfif)
Rylee is a reporter for KNOE 8 News.
She joined KNOE in August of 2022 after meeting members of the team at a conference for investigative reporting. Rylee jumped into covering a wide variety of stories from local community projects to statewide issues.
Rylee graduated from the University of Kansas and made the move with her adopted cat, Luna. She is passionate about being a voice for the voiceless and helping the community in any way she can.
Rylee wants everyone to know that she is committed to telling the important stories from the ArkLaMiss and hopes that her work will one day make a difference. If you have a story you’d like Rylee to know about, you can email her at Rylee.Kramer@knoe.com
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:32 PM CDT
|By Rylee Kramer
MGM development group celebrated the grand opening of the Sandal Family Apartments on Mar 21, 2023. The $15.3 million complex offers 40 three-bedroom, two-bathroom units, 20 two-bedroom, two-bathroom units, and 4 one bedroom, one bathroom units, along with a computer lab, fitness center, and high speed internet.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:34 PM CDT
|By Rylee Kramer
The United States Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, Kristen Clarke visited the city of Tallulah and Grambling state University on Mar 20, 2023. This visit is a part of the DOJ’s civil rights tour that focuses on deepening connections with southern communities.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:21 PM CDT
|By Rylee Kramer
Lincoln Preparatory moves into new building
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:27 PM CDT
|By Rylee Kramer
The sixth annual Women’s Symposium of Northeast Louisiana was held at ULM’s Bayou Pointe on Tuesday, Mar 14. It took place on ‘equal pay day’, which brought awareness to the gender wage gap nationwide.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 7:57 PM CDT
|By Rylee Kramer
In a Facebook post that’s since been taken down, Louisiana Tech University Student Government Association (SGA) Vice President Gabriel Freeman allegedly made insensitive and racial comments.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 7:58 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office searching for suspect in deadly shooting
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 2:08 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Fatal shooting investigation underway
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 6:29 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Bill filed to fund early education program for Monroe City School District
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 10:12 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
The city of Monroe hosted a pre-council meeting on Feb. 27, just one day before the city council meeting. They discussed plans to implement affordable housing in the Monroe area by using money from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 10:45 AM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Tibet Sancak is a Louisiana Tech University international student athlete from Izmir, Turkey. After seeing the devastation from the earthquake in his home country, he knew he had to help.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 6:28 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
NASA hosted an educational program for students at Ouachita Christian School to learn about the agency and get hands-on experience.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 6:13 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Lincoln Parish School Board voted 7-4 to approve the motion to adopt the Capital Improvement Plan for Ruston School District no. 1.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:21 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
The office of prevention and wellness at Northeast Delta Human Services Authority hosted a responsible beverage server training class to prevent underage drinking and alcohol-related injuries and fatalities.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:23 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
An estimated 13.5 million people are stalking in one year in the United States according to the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center. Kris Barney is a survivor of domestic violence and now serves as an advocate for the Domestic Abuse Resistance Team (D.A.R.T.) in Ruston. She gives tips on signs to look out for and how to navigate a stalking situation.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:15 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
The city of Ruston has decided to move away from inclement weather sirens and instead is urging residents to sign up for emergency alerts through the code-red system.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:48 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Around 2:40 pm on Jan 25, shots were fired on the 700 block of MLK Drive in Winnfield. According to Lieutenant Charles Curry, no one was injured, but Winnfield primary school was put on lockdown.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:31 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Monroe Police Department recently expressed interest in getting a larger armored vehicle to help with police response.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:19 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Following the decision not to renew former Parish Administrator Doug Postel’s contract, the Lincoln Parish Police Jury appointed an interim administrator on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:26 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
In early 2022, the Thurgood Marshall Foundation, United Negro College fund, and Partnership for Education Advancement announced a collaborative effort aimed at driving long-term success at HBCU’s across the country.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:47 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
The City of Monroe hosted a community engagement meeting to get feedback on their strategic master plan for Downtown Monroe.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:29 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Dr. Bill McCown, president of the Louisiana Association of Compulsive Gambling, explains who is more likely to develop a problem, and why it is difficult to regulate online gambling.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:51 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Louisiana Tech University held a ribbon cutting today to celebrate the renovations of Tolliver Hall being completed.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 7:11 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Tensions were high at the Lincoln Parish Police Jury meeting last night when eight out of twelve jurors voted against renewing now former Parish Administrator Doug Postel’s contract.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 6:53 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Lousiana
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:38 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
The Hotel Monroe is officially beginning the reconstruction phase as officials broke ground today symbolizing the beginning of the project.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 6:18 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Caldwell Parish Sheriff's office is implementing a new inmate work release program to help combat a shortage of employees.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 5:22 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Louisiana Public Health Institute offering grants for reducing tobacco use in specific communities
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 3:58 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Columbia’s new carbon-negative renewable diesel fuel plant begins phase one of construction
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 6:43 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry created a new online portal for concerned community members to report books.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 6:34 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Monroe Police have seen four overdose deaths in the last 72 hours and they say the deaths are believed to be related to fentanyl.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 8:47 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Caldwell Parish Sheriff addresses viral arrest video
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 5:46 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Life Choices pregnancy resource center in Monroe, LA received a brand new ultrasound machine as a donation from the local chapter of the Knights of Columbus.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 6:23 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
‘Greaux the Good’ statewide program incentivizes those using food assistance programs to shop locally. This will allow those in need to access quality produce and support Louisiana agriculture as the program will match every dollar spent at a market partner.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 6:28 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
The Wellspring of Monroe, LA received a $1.25 million grant from the Bezos day 1 Families fund. The grant is given to 40 nonprofits across the U.S. with the goal of moving the needle on re-housing and supporting families experiencing homelessness.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 6:43 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Janecia Walker was killed in a hit and run on Dec. 6 2021. Her mother, Sonya Wilford, has been searching for answers and communication ever since.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 6:26 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
The family of Samuel Keys IV, who was killed in a hit and run on Oct. 3, 2022, is asking for people to come forward with information.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 6:17 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Toyota of Bastrop and Central fire station partnered together for the eighth annual toy drive. They provide gifts for children in need to receive gifts on Christmas.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 10:48 AM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
Primary Health Services Center opened up a mobile healthcare unit at Wossman High school in Monroe, LA. This will provide primary care, mental health and telehealth services to address any and all health concerns students might have. this will be in place until the permanent unit is finished being built in May of 2023.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 2:37 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
The Award of Merit and the Members Choice award were given to the program by the Louisiana American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 1:54 PM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
A Veteran of 22 years and his wife, who is also his caregiver, have spent years struggling to receive help from the department of Veteran Affairs through its Caregiver Support Program.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 10:10 AM CST
|By Rylee Kramer
On Monday Nov. 7, Caldwell parish deputies pulled over a man for a traffic stop. It escalated into a physical situation when the subject said he was leaving.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 9:59 PM CDT
|By Rylee Kramer
Lawrence Williams was just 22 years old when he was murdered in Ruston, LA on Nov 2, 2019. His family has been searching for answers and justice for Williams ever since.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By Rylee Kramer
Grambling State University is kicking off homecoming week with increased security measures in place to keep students, staff, and visitors safe.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 6:53 PM CDT
|By Rylee Kramer
Early voter turnout in Ouachita parish has seen a steady stream of voters. Since the start of early voting on October 25th, the registrar of voters has seen roughly 500 voters per day.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 6:52 PM CDT
|By Rylee Kramer
The Grambling State University department of Psychology and Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation hosted HBCU Mental Health day to bring awareness to the mental health struggles African-American communities face.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 6:59 PM CDT
|By Rylee Kramer
The Wellspring and various community partners hosted a meeting to collaborate with each other on ways to improve resources for domestic violence
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 7:55 PM CDT
|By Rylee Kramer
The Hunters for the Hungry non-profit organization provides a way for hunters to minimize waste and donate excess meat to those in need.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 6:54 PM CDT
|By Rylee Kramer
The family of Sheila Marie Jackson held a vigil for the fifth anniversary of her death. They want to honor their family member while also bringing attention back to the unsolved case.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Rylee Kramer
A fire started around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19th on Depo street in Tallulah, La.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 6:29 PM CDT
|By Rylee Kramer
The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) is a national organization with about 19,000 members that has chapters located throughout the United States, including one in Monroe. The CVMA is committed to ensuring that all veterans get the help they need.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/TU6C45NXOFGRZCFP2ZOZ6OQSGM.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/K544KZPXCFJOBDW4EDIMMSZJMU.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/PVP62ESISRGS5CQRLIYCEBY7UE.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/SUWP562VNJESLL7M7Q5JTOTR2Q.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/XYJXESK6UNGWFAKZWNWQQLLATM.bmp)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/EV2SSLYFMVBXFJCTKOVTWIYNJA.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/KXE622NBPBAKBMPZSANIPMWSSU.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/KSNLDTWNYNBZZEHO6HA2LIBYFQ.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/XSE6CK3PXFD4LIL4VT5MGHBF4A.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/5JUE4NNQZRABBFYDRPPJIR7BSA.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/OWD7TDTLFBEONCPNRB7WUNM7S4.jpg)