Katie Wermus
Katie Wermus is a content editor at FOX 9.
Katie graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2021 with a degree in journalism and completed a fellowship with Newsweek before joining the FOX 9 team.
She’s a Minnesota native who enjoys being outside, reading, traveling and all things true crime.
If you have a story idea or news tip, email her at Katelyn.wermus@fox.com
The latest from Katie Wermus
Man indicted for first-degree murder in fatal stabbing, attack of relatives in Bloomington
A man accused of fatally stabbing a man and injuring his wife in their Bloomington home has been indicted on first-degree murder charges.
Minnesota murder suspect who escaped court before judge read verdict arrested in Michigan
A Minnesota man who walked out of court in March before a Hennepin County judge read his verdict on murder charges has been arrested by the FBI in Michigan.
Man accused of burning down Shoreview barbershop to open new shop with owner: Charges
A barber is accused of intentionally burning down a barbershop in Shoreview so the owner would open a new shop with him in Columbia Heights.
St. Paul man accused of killing man with single punch pleads guilty
A St. Paul man charged with murder after a single punch caused the death of another man has pleaded guilty.
Fmr. Hubbard Co commissioner, school bus driver charged with sex crimes against a 2nd child
A former Hubbard County commissioner and school bus driver already accused of grooming a 13-year-old boy is now facing additional charges for sex crimes involving another child.
Man charged with killing girlfriend in St. Paul apartment
A St. Paul man is facing a murder charge after his girlfriend was found dead in her apartment during a welfare check.
Baa-ffled deputies find 20 loose sheep outside Winona County home
The Winona resident told authorities she does not own any sheep or know of anyone around her that does. Authorities said the sheep had no tags or markings. It also appeared that they may have traveled as some were covered in burrs and appeared dirty.
Man charged in deadly Minneapolis traffic dispute
A man is facing murder charges for allegedly shooting a passenger during a traffic argument in Minneapolis.
Como Zoo’s oldest African penguin, Cupid, dies at 32
Cupid had been suffering from an illness, and zoo staff said despite care from the veterinary team, "his quality of life continued to severely decline." They decided to humanely euthanize him on Friday morning.
Judge declares mistrial for St. Paul man accused of trying to kill ex-wife with toxic liquid
A Ramsey County judge declared a mistrial on Friday for a St. Paul man accused of attempting to kill his ex-wife by dumping a toxic liquid on her.