Heather Graf
InvestigateTV+ Reporter
Heather’s career has taken her across the country over the last two decades — most recently at WJLA/ABC7 in D.C., with stops prior to that at KING 5 in Seattle, Washington and WTVF in Nashville, Tennessee, along with television stations in Asheville, NC, Macon, GA and Jacksonville, FL. Her work has been honored with numerous Emmy and Murrow awards, including wins for general assignment reporting, consumer reporting, writing, spot news, and news documentary. Heather graduated from Elon University in North Carolina. She’s originally from Charleston, South Carolina and still visits often, to see both her family and the beach.
For the first time in history, women under the age of 65 are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than men in the same age group.
Gayle Patrick, a retiree, tracked 948 calls over 365 days after she stopped answering unknown numbers in April 2024.
In an age of keyboards and touchscreens, should cursive still be a required skill for students?
Caregiving for a loved one is not just a good deed. It’s a public health issue.
While lower courts have been split in how they analyze officer use of force in fatal shootings, a 2016 traffic stop has now prompted the Supreme Court to rule.
Commercial beekeepers lost an average of 62% of their colonies this year, threatening $17 billion in agricultural production.
Communities across the U.S. are competing to attract new residents who are fully employed but can live anywhere
Many experts believe that an increased availability of naloxone is a big factor in a 30,000 overdose reduction from 2023 to 2024.
Our investigators take an in-depth look at the issue, how it could impact us, and the potential solutions to save hundreds of species.
Screening is the most effective way to prevent a common form of cancer in women but not everyone is getting checked.
Weeks into boot camp, a dream of serving in the military turned into a family’s worst nightmare.
Everytown, a group advocating for firearm safety, says that nearly every day, someone is shot in the U.S. because a child accidentally fires a gun.
Some designers & business owners say there’s a dark side to some low-price online deals, and they fear artificial intelligence is making it worse
Take an in-depth look at how vehicle design affects safety on and near roadways. Also, see the potential solutions that could protect everyone.
Mortgage rates, skyrocketing prices and housing shortages have made the 'American Dream' a nightmare for many. The answer for some is teaming up with a friend.
Our investigators examine a new mandate designed to ensure quality care and reveal why some say it's a standard that can't be met.
The goal of this 'panic button' technology is to reduce response times in situations where every second counts. It's already been credited with saving lives during a school shooting in Georgia.
Following a shift to more remote work, many cities have empty office buildings in downtown areas. Some want these spaces to become new residential apartments.
Reporter Heather Graf goes in-depth on why simple shots for many Americans come with a burdensome bill
From discarded spacecraft bolts to defunct satellites, millions of pieces of space debris are beginning to pose a larger problem for those of us on Earth.
These drugs have been hailed as not only life-changing but also life-saving. However, insurance does not cover the drugs for many.
Our investigators examine what happened to this couple and how one city took action to prevent more trouble like this for others.
Doctors behind this research say an affordable, life-saving solution already exists to fully prepare ERs for the needs of pediatric patients.
You've probably heard of asbestos and how toxic it is. However, you might not realize that the deadly carcinogen is still being used in America today.
Reporter Heather Graf shows us some of the different approaches to cell phones at schools and asks families, educators, and experts what's working.
When it comes to battling the disease, patients undergo intense treatments, often with painful side effects.
More than 20% of American construction workers are age 55 and older. With numbers dwindling, the industry is turning to new efforts to fill the gap.
In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to an abortion and shifting to state-by-state decisions.
Our investigators examine what's potentially behind these dangerous incidents, and we speak with auto safety experts about what you need to know.
Is it time for parents to practice what they preach when it comes to social media?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20% of construction workers are 55 or older. Nearly 454,000 new workers are needed in 2025 alone.
School systems are utilizing technology to help eliminate vaping from campuses. Find out how the tech works and what criticisms come along with these devices.
Experts say charges against parents could signal a fundamental shift in the way our justice system holds parents accountable when gun safety is lacking.
Investigative Reporter Heather Graf goes in-depth to explain what some view as barriers to donation and the push for change.
An effort is underway to ensure the children of our nation's fallen military heroes have someone to teach them life lessons as they grow into young adults.
The dangers of extreme heat include dehydration, heat stroke, hospitalization and even death. Employees at work in extreme temperatures face these risks daily.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has repeatedly pushed for permanent, year-round daylight saving time. However, what do health experts and historians think about the potential change?
As shifting weather patterns threaten harvests, scientists are searching for ways to help crops survive. Our team examines the future of climate-resilient crops
“It’s kind of like Netflix. You can watch as many shows as you want or no shows. So you can come to the office as often as you need and there is no barrier.”
Of the 61 million people in the United States living with disabilities, fewer than 1% are teamed with service dogs.
Cancer is a top killer in the United States, and Black women face the highest death rate and shortest survival of any racial or ethnic group.
About one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, but what if a vaccine existed that could treat or even prevent it?
Reporter Heather Graf explains the new federal regulations and how women fighting the disease inspire change.
Reporter Heather Graf explains how hair salons can now be potential safe havens for those facing abusive situations
Advocates and officials continue to push for new vehicles to be equipped with impaired-driving detection technology that experts say could save countless lives.
We reveal why robberies of mail carriers are on the rise, and what the USPS says it is doing to protect workers.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is eyeing a potentially life-saving update
Tens of thousands of robots are now working in dining rooms around the world, but are they a viable solution to staff shortages in customer-facing industries?
We reveal why robberies of mail carriers are on the rise, and what the USPS says it is doing to protect workers.
Choosing a college can be one of the most important decisions in a teen’s life, but now, life is becoming a key factor in that decision.
