Lauren Jones
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Wake up each weekday morning with Lauren Jones, co-anchor of WAVE 3 News Sunrise from 4:30 to 7 a.m. Lauren joined WAVE 3 News Sunrise in 2012 as the morning anchor.
Lauren came to WAVE 3 News in 2011 as a Meteorologist, and she remains part of the WAVE 3 Storm Tracking Team. You can catch her forecasts Monday through Friday on WAVE 3 News Midday at 11:00 a.m.
Lauren attended Mississippi State University prior to landing her first job as Weekend Evening Meteorologist at WTVW-TV, the Fox affiliate in Evansville, Indiana. She also worked for WLKY-TV, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky as the Weekend Evening Meteorologist. With the opportunity to work in a top 25 market, Lauren left Louisville to become the Weekend Evening Meteorologist and 4:00 p.m. Weekday Meteorologist at WXIN-TV, the Fox affiliate, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Lauren is an Emmy-Nominated Meteorologist, and her reporting has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists. She also holds the National Weather Association Seal of Approval.
Lauren is originally from Columbus, IN. She is married with two daughters, one son and two cats.
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Many people already susceptible to migraines who have gotten COVID have since had flare ups and are having them on a regular basis.
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For the last two and a half months, Lauren and her family have been facing their own challenge, one she has shared on social media, after she tested positive for COVID-19.
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Hugh Haynie would conceal Lois Haynie’s name in his cartoons and “finding Loises” became a hobby for many people.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, affects about 10 million Americans every year and starts to ramp up during the end of fall and into early winter.
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In honor of National Awareness Month, we are looking at how well Kentucky and Indiana are doing when it comes to energy consumption.
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We all know exercise is good for the body, but it’s also good for the brain, especially now with more kids stuck inside learning from home.
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Some communities across the nation are cancelling, or altering, trick-or-treating guidelines amid the Coronavirus outbreak, but despite that candy is still flying off store shelves.
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Target is targeting the holidays already, looking to hire 130,000 employees for the busy shopping season.
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From wild dreams to sleepless nights, the global pandemic has infiltrated every part of our lives.
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With more kids going to school online, mental health experts are concerned about teens feeling isolated and alone.
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Back to learning looks and feels a lot different this year.
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#ChallengeAccepted is a social media movement that’s going viral, where women are posting black-and-white photos of themselves to encourage female empowerment and solidarity.
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Health experts say talking to your kids about why certain foods are good for them increases the chance that they will actually eat them.
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The global pandemic has sidelined so many working professionals, forcing them to clock in from home.
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What kind of sunscreen you use is almost as important as how much you use.
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If seeing a distracted driver drives you crazy, a new law in Indiana will be a welcomed change.
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We all need a little comfort-food during quarantine.
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Mother’s Day is going to look, and feel, a lot different for millions of moms across the world, as families are forced to celebrate the holiday in isolation.
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It’s certainly not a traditional classroom, but these certainly aren’t traditional times.
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Since the coronavirus outbreak canceled the NCAA tournament, College Sports on Sirius XM decided to make their own bracket challenge for best mascot.
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The coronavirus pandemic is forcing millions of Americans to find a way to make ends meet as unemployment hits an all-time high.
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As students across Kentucky are forced to stay home during the coronavirus outbreak, teachers hopped in their vehicles and drove around Willowbrook Estates in Fisherville, Kentucky.
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Parents, if you need new ideas to keep your kids entertained during this uneasy time here are a couple places to start.
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All About Kids is helping families in WAVE Country by offering free exercise classes online Tuesday morning.
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The unprecedented closure came after two employees tested COVID-19 during medical screenings.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking all Americans to stand at least six-feet apart from each other to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
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“Each for Equal” was the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, on Sunday, March 8.
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The toys skyrocketed in popularity after the movie Toy Story hit the big screen.
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To determine their ranking, they calculated the cost of living, cost of care, the average income versus the average price of a home, and the percentage of people older than 65.
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Airport officials said they are following guidelines from public health officials.
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Scientists studied a group of healthy young men with normal body fat and found they burned twice as many calories when they ate a bigger breakfast and a smaller dinner.
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Called by some people as the peanut drug, it’s the first ever treatment approved by the Food and Drug Administration for kids between the ages of 4 to 17.
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According to health experts, your child should see a dentist for the first time as soon as their first tooth comes in, which in most cases is between six and 12 months.
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Friday is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, and we are here to help you make ends meet.
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"That's so 2019!" Maybe you’ve already heard someone say that, or maybe you’ve thought it while looking around your house, or in your closet.
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It can be daunting, but there are tips for those who wish to save up more cash in the new year.
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If you are thinking about getting a puppy for Christmas, or anytime soon you should be aware of a bacteria outbreak, called Campylobacter, that has been linked to pet store puppies.
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There have been at least 2.6 million flu illnesses and 23,000 people have been hospitalized from the virus.
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The Center for Disease Control says 1.7 million people have already gotten the flu this year, sending 16,000 people to the hospital.
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Other than one prescription drug that treats two rare, but serious, forms of epilepsy, the FDA hasn’t approved any other CBD products.
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Before you log on and start putting things in your cart, it’s important to keep your information safe.
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With five fewer days to shop between Thanksgiving and Christmas stores are already slashing prices.
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The spookiest holiday of the year, can also be the most dangerous. Technology is providing peace of mind for parents, helping to keep their children safe.
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From paying the mortgage and daycare to putting food on the table, it’s not easy to save money, but leading by example is so important.
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Technology is complicated nowadays, and keeping tabs on your children can be stressful and confusing.
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Forget snakes on a plane, how about millions of germs on a plane. A recent study is breaking down the dirtiest things 30,000 feet up.
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If you’re heading out of town for Fall break or gearing up for the holidays, it’s no secret traveling is expensive. There are some quick tips to keep in mind that will hopefully save you a bit of money.
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The scariest holiday of the year is bringing in billions, but we’re here to help you make ends meet before you tear into that first piece of candy.
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Morning sickness usually occurs in the first trimester of pregnancy and is fairly common; it affects nearly half of pregnant women.
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