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Franque Thompson
I am incredibly honored to be a member of the FOX 13 News team, working alongside some of the most elite journalists in the United States. I joined the team as a reporter in August 2019, and became weekend anchor in April 2024.
Growing up, I was a very shy girl with extremely low self-esteem. I thought I would never see the day when I could turn on a television and see myself on the screen.
Instead of hiding in the shadows, I took a chance on faith and stepped into the light. I won my first beauty pageant at the age of 16, and from then on, I began to see my potential. Taking that chance was the hardest, but most rewarding decision I have ever made. The adrenaline of pageantry and on-stage presentation jump-started my interest in journalism.
I am a proud alum of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. However, the road to the start of my career was not easy. I was rejected from job positions left and right. Just when self-doubt started to creep back into my life, I kept the faith and persevered.
With patience, I was blessed with the opportunity to start my career in my hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, as a multimedia journalist at KPTM FOX42 News. After that, I was a multimedia journalist for KTUL Tulsa’s Channel 8 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, followed by a reporter position with WWMT Newschannel 3 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Throughout my career in news, I have earned multiple Emmy Award nominations, and have received other high honors and awards from the Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists. News inspired my enthusiasm to pursue higher education. In 2023, I graduated top of my class, earning the highest honors from Eastern Washington University where I earned my Master of Science in Organizational Leadership.
I’ve had the privilege of covering stories with some of the most important and influential leaders in the U.S., including sitting presidents, vice presidents and first ladies. However, being the voice of the local community has been a passion and one of my greatest honors. I look forward to the many adventures my career takes me.
The latest from Franque Thompson
Man sentenced to prison for 2021 hit-and-run that killed Shoreline mother
The man who killed a Shoreline mother during a hit-and-run crash in 2021 will spend nearly 11 years in prison, a judge ruled Thursday.
Deadly gun violence impacts rising number of youth in King County
The first five months of 2024 in King County revealed an alarming trend in youth violence.
Boeing workers pass a strike sanction vote as negotiations for a new contract continue
Thousands of Boeing workers filled the stands of T-Mobile Park on Wednesday, overwhelmingly passing a strike sanction vote, should they not reach a contract agreement with the company by September.
Seattle approves harsher penalties on illegal street racing
Seattle City Council approved legislation Tuesday that will cost offenders as much as $1,500 for illegal street racing, and spectators and promotors could face big fines, too.
Small business owners rally against West Seattle light rail extension
Business owners, neighbors, and supporters rallied against Sound Transit’s West Seattle Link Extension.
$1.55B Seattle transportation levy signed by mayor to go to November ballot
This is Seattle’s priciest transportation levy proposal ever.
WA's latest report shows decline in overall crime rate, but youth violence persists
The latest crime rate report in Washington shows overall crime declined in 2023, but rates in some areas still exceeded pre-pandemic levels.
Tacoma's youth summer program to keep kids safe, active already seeing record attendance
A youth program intended to keep kids in Tacoma safe and active through the summer is already seeing record attendance, and the kids say they love it.
Seattle’s early summer violent crimes prompt renewed calls to address police shortage
Seattle is only a few days into summer, and the city has already seen several violent crimes. Concerns about what the rest of the summer will look like are growing as the police department deals with staffing shortages.
DV suspect shot by Renton officer was convicted felon, previously escaped from jail van
A man who was shot by a Renton Police officer during a domestic violence call has many prior convictions, including one for escaping from a jail van in 2014.