Shaley Kidwell

Shaley Kidwell, a fifth-generation Texan, rejoined the KCBD NewsChannel 11 team in August 2022 as an Investigative Reporter.

Shaley received a 2024 regional Edward R. Murrow Award for "End of Watch" which presented never-before-seen video evidence surrounding the murder of a Texas Tech police officer.

In 2023, Shaley's investigative report surrounding a failed ordinance earned a Texas Broadcast News Award. She also earned a Texas Broadcast News Award for her continuing coverage of the Texas juvenile justice system.

Before returning to Lubbock, Shaley worked as an Anchor/Investigative Reporter at KCBD's sister station, KOLD News 13 in Tucson, Arizona, from June 2019 until August 2022. While in Arizona, her team earned a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for the podcast, "Disappeared in the Desert."

While working at KOLD, Shaley earned her Master of Legal Studies from Pepperdine University.

Earlier in her career, Shaley worked as a Reporter/Multi-Media Journalist at KLTV 7 News in Tyler, Texas.

Shaley graduated from Texas Christian University with a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Sociology.

Following graduation, Shaley completed successful stints in both New York and Philadelphia where she created video content for well-known fashion companies and managed media and fashion shows during New York’s Fashion Week.

Shaley is also a graduate of the Travel Channel Academy, where she honed her skills in the art of digital filmmaking with mentors from New York University’s Film School.

Contact Shaley

• Email: shaley.sanders@kcbd.com

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShaleySandersTV

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaleysanderstv/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shaleytv