Avery Ikeda
Assistant News Director
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Avery Ikeda has worked almost every job in the news department, both behind the scenes and in front of the camera.
She is currently the assistant news director at KSWO 7News, leading the newsroom's day-to-day operations.
Avery got her start at KAUZ News Channel 6, joining the station as a digital producer in August 2021 before being promoted to assignment editor in February of the next year. While her official job was developing story content and coordinating the team, she continued her work with digital, producing and shooting breaking news until being pulled to help lead sister station KSWO in September.
Born and raised in California, Avery's loved getting to know Texas and Oklahoma. Her sources sometimes joke she's been adopted by both states.
Avery's focus has always been accurate but engaging storytelling and making news accessible to the community. Feel free to drop her a line with feedback, a story idea, or just to say hi.
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A caller told police they saw someone lying on the ground with their legs sticking out from under a blanket, according to dispatch.
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Police say the child’s mother was inside a restaurant picking up food when the car was stolen.
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The conversation started with Ukrainian soldiers on Fort Sill, and quickly expanded to topics affecting Oklahomans and the nation at large.
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The investigation and change in leadership will reportedly not have any impact on the operations or mission at Fort Sill.
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The remains are expected to be transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Oklahoma City for identification.
The OSBI asked the public to not self-deploy to search for Athena, citing risks of trespassing or contaminating potential evidence.
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The second caregiver for Athena Brownfield has allegedly been arrested in Arizona.
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OSBI confirmed a connection to a missing 4-year-old from Cyril Thursday.
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The victim was reportedly found dead by her mother about an hour and a half after the alleged transaction.
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A litter of unexpected puppies faced uncertain futures in overcrowded shelters until one organization stepped up.
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A Wichita County jury deliberated for under an hour before finding him guilty in the death of a 91-year-old woman.
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The denied motions would have allowed for a new trial and reduced sentence.
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There was only one occupant in the plane, according to DPS.
Officials are working to identify the victim and plane tail number.
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City View ISD was rocked by a series of sexual misconduct allegations after victims came forward in June against a former teacher and coach.
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An investigative report obtained by News Channel 6 alleges the employee placed over $9M at risk over the course of four years.
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He made sure to lay on the love while visiting the station, rubbing up against producers’ legs like a cat.
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Three men were charged with murder and aggravated assault after a stabbing that left one dead and two injured in Dec. 2020.
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Prosecutors denied that the broken elevator would affect how the jury saw Staley in court.
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Her dad’s hoping to Texoma will get online and vote for Jayde to help her get the People’s Choice award.
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DWFD announced Friday it would not renew the lease with Farmers Market Association.
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15-year-old Kady Marie Aine was last seen by her father on July 5.
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The airman reportedly exposed himself to four women in three separate incidents.
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The Wichita County District Attorney’s office is also assisting in the investigation.
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The accused died just hours after police reports were filed Monday. The question that remains in everyone’s mind is: where were the authorities?
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Officials would not confirm if it was suicide, citing the ongoing investigation.
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The district says it is cooperating with law enforcement agencies in the investigation.
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Police found two people dead and their alleged murderer in critical condition on Saturday.
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Justice Alito wrote that the decision wouldn't impact precedents about same-sex relationships and contraception. But not everyone is on the same page, and one of those opinions is tucked away in the SCOTUS decision.
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Two SAFB pilots had to eject after a single bird took out their $8M plane in 2013; officials say reporting the birds can help prevent more accidents.
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Pepito was found in a box after being hit by a car -- but you'd never know it from his friendly and playful personality.
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City Council members voted to demolish and replace the tower back in December 2021.
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Wichita Falls and surrounding areas are creating more and more courses as the sport grows in popularity.
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Michael named these two kittens after Top Gun characters Goose and Maverick, and they're hoping to fly into their future families' hearts.
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The boy was killed in a shooting in Wichita Falls on Wednesday.
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Swaize Lee is the first woman to head VC's rodeo program; she's the second female head coach in the Southwest Region of the NIRA.
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Held in Waxahachie, the Tactical Games were created to test the skills and readiness of tactical athletes, as well as find weaknesses and test gear in an intentionally stressful competitive environment.
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The school district’s Number Sense team placed first at the UIL state competition in Austin.
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Los maestros de Harrold ISD han llevado pistolas desde que 2007.
Harrold ISD's teachers have carried handguns since 2007.
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Text messages from one of the suspects reportedly included a photo of her hand, covered in blood.
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Text messages from one of the suspects reportedly included a photo of her hand, covered in blood.
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One junior also took home a silver award for both chemistry and physics.
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Police say Green also offered the victim money to take a shower with him, or to let him watch as they showered.
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As the fire on Waggoner Ranch in Wilbarger Co. grows, so do questions on how and why it got its name.
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