Danika Young
Digital Reporter/Producer
Waco, Texas
Danika is a Baylor Alum from Orange County, California who decided to stay in Waco and join KWTX as a Digital Content Producer!
While at Baylor, Danika studied Journalism, graduated in three years, and spent her time working for Baylor’s student news station, The Baylor Lariat. At the Lariat, she spent her first two years as an award winning reporter/anchor covering breaking news and crime and for her final year she held a leadership role as LTVN’s social media editor and loved it!
Danika has won numerous awards for her reporting from College Media Association and was grateful to be named Baylor’s Broadcast Journalism Honoree for 2024 during her senior year.
While she spent most of her time focusing on reporting, Danika discovered her passion for social media and creating digital content during her final year at Baylor—a passion she hopes to develop during her time at KWTX.
Danika has been working part-time as a Digital Producer for KWTX since January 2024 while finishing up her degree at Baylor and she is excited to continue and develop this role.
When not working, Danika loves to cook, travel, hike, dance and spend time with her family and friends. She also can be found scrolling on TikTok often—she hopes to develop KWTX’s TikTok for those who love to get her news from social media like she does!
The Temple Police Department is searching for a suspect in a robbery in the 2900 block of S. General Bruce Dr.
A former deputy in Florida is accused of using TikTok to send explicit messages to a 10-year-old girl from Coryell County, Texas, according to authorities.
Mayor Jim Holmes announced he intends to run for re-election as Waco Mayor in the May 2026 Election.
The Freestone County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after he broke into a home, took a shower and tried to take a nap on the couch.
A major crash has closed eastbound Interstate 14, forcing all traffic to exit at WS Young, according to the Killeen Police Department.
Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation of almost 1,000 Texas cities, including Waco, to ensure municipal transparency and stop unlawful tax increases, according to a press release.
Killeen ISD says an incident occurred at Patterson Middle School on Tuesday morning involving two adults during drop-off before school.
The Waco Police Department is working on an accident in the area of Loop 340 and Kendall Ln. on Friday morning.
A Fort Hood doctor accused of recording a patient during an exam will remain in the Bell County Jail until trial after a judge ruled he violated his restrictions seven times.
The Waco Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Aunastasia Herrera, who has been reported as a runaway.
Woodway Public Safety Department says Captain Schaffer discovered a vehicle fire on Wednesday morning and saved the nearby home and surrounding trees.
Whitney ISD says a bus carrying elementary and intermediate school kids slid off the road on Wednesday afternoon, but says there were no major injuries.
A Copperas Cove resident won a top prize winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery® scratch ticket game 500X.
Police are investigating after a person of interest led police on a chase that reached 130 mph in Lorena.
The Freestone County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for stealing around $20,000 worth of aluminum pipe, who was later found to be in possession of methamphetamine and a stolen cell phone.
Toys for Tots 2025 is officially underway in Waco, Texas, beginning the day after Thanksgiving and continuing through December 12, 2025.
Suspected teenagers target Gatesville homes in a social media trend, causing hundreds of dollars in damage
Elm Mott Fire Rescue responded to a fatal structure fire early Thursday morning.
The Killeen Police arrested a man on a warrant for his arrest during a walk to his grandmother’s house for Thanksgiving. Officers also seized 5.5 ounces of marijuana from the individual.
The Killeen Police Department is investigating the death of a 22-year-old female following a shooting early Wednesday morning.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after an Amazon delivery drone stuck a wire line in Waco, Texas.
Waco has been selected to host the Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup (CECC) May Madness 2026, the largest collegiate esports championship in North America, from May 1-3, according to the Texas Scholastic Esports Federation (TexSEF).
TxDOT and its contractor announced it will start new projects in Mart, Texas and Waco, Texas that will upgrade pedestrian infrastructure.
A man was found dead inside a donation box early Monday morning, according to a Facebook post by Harris County constable Mark Herman.
The Fairfield police say the search for a 15-year-old runaway girl led to the arrest of an arrest 18-year-old for possession of child phonography. Police say possible human trafficking charges are pending.
Gatesville ISD is honoring two students and one staff member for rushing to help a Robinson football player after suffering from a head injury during a game in October 2025.
Authorities are responding to a crash on IH-35 northbound at mile marker 317 in Bruceville-Eddy.
Several monks, along with their escort driver, were injured in an accident during a ‘Walk For Peace’ journey in Dayton, Texas, along U.S. 90 on November 19, 2025.
A Brownsville, Texas, man was arrested in Waco on criminal charges after allegedly trafficking a mixture or substance containing fentanyl, according to court documents.
The Texas Animal Health Commission says they are aware of two cases now and are continuing their investigations to track the virus and where it spreads.
The Fairfield Police Department announced that its police chief, Chief David Utsey, is planning to retire.
Fort Hood has been listed as a potential site for a microreactor power plant, according to the U.S. Army, as part of the next steps on the Janus Program.
Bosqueville ISD says they wanted to make staff and parents aware that a student reported possible misconduct by a staff member toward them.
The Zimmerman Law Firm gave away two Thanksgiving dinners for their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment, the new owner of Hawaiian Falls Waterparks, says they plan to invest more than $1 million to enhance the Hawaiian Falls locations in Mansfield, Roanoke, and Waco.
The father of a five-month-old infant was arrested after the child was found unresponsive at home and later died at the hospital.
The Temple Police Department is investigating a traffic accident that left two people injured.
The Navarro County Sheriff’s Office arrested a murder suspect at the Quality Inn in Corsicana, Texas, early Thursday morning.
Police are asking the public to help identify a suspect in an assault at Lampasas Church on Thursday morning.
The Killeen Police Department has charged the 33-year-old suspect with kidnapping a 2-year-old and assaulting the babysitter.
A Man was arrested after threatening a 10-year-old with a butcher knife, according to an arrest affidavit.
The Harker Heights High School band director was previously placed on administrative leave following the allegations.
The Waco airport manager says that there will be one more flight coming in overnight tonight and one morning departure and nightly arrival over the weekend.
The Celina Police Department arrested a Special Education Teaching Aid for endangering a disabled individual at Celina High School.
A man was arrested for the continuous sexual assault of two young girls from Oct. 1, 2020, to Oct. 5, 2025, according to an arrest affidavit.
A man was arrested after leading authorities on a car chase in Bell County, crashing into a parked car and later attempting to flee on foot in Bell County, according to authorities.
Killeen ISD Police arrested a student today, November 5, 2025, in connection with an assault that occurred on September 18, 2025, at Killeen High School.
Amazon announced that its Prime Air drone delivery service is now live in Waco, Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott announced on social media that as soon as the polls close, he will be putting a % 100% tariff on anyone moving from Texas to New York City.
The Killeen Police Department arrested a wanted suspect out of Bell County, along with two other individuals, during a traffic stop on Monday afternoon.
