Mikhaela Singleton
Morning Edition host and multimedia journalistMikhaela Singleton is Morning Edition host and a multimedia journalist for WXXI News. She has spent more than a decade in media, previously working in television as the morning show host at WROC and reporting for multiple communities around the nation.
In 2019, Mikhaela earned the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Best News Story merit award, and in 2018, she was honored by the Georgia Commission on Family Violence with its Responsible Coverage award.
Mikhaela identifies herself as a “foodie” — constantly cooking new things and tasting Rochester’s amazing food culture. She loves reading, crafting, animals, and enjoying these hobbies outside the sunshine (when we have some)!
Contact her at msingleton@wxxi.org.
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In today's headlines:An event in Orleans County protesting immigrants and farmworkers being deported matches demonstrations all across Western New York.A youth center housing homeless children may lose funding after Trump administration cuts.An RIT admin talks parents through the big transition time of sending your kid to college for the first time this fall. -
In today's headlines:WXXI's investigative reporter breaks down the City of Rochester's response to violence following festivals and holiday celebrations this year.A report finds the biggest chunk of the Monroe County tickets issued to drivers who illegally pass school buses are concentrated in the Greece School District.Former president Bill Clinton makes his way to Rochester to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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In today's headlines:There's an active investigation into an officer-involved shooting this past Sunday involving Monroe County Sheriff's deputies.President Trump plans a stop in New York to support the Republican candidate for governor.A lineup of some of the most spectacular views across the cosmos is in our sights this week, so a local astronomy expert explains the phenomena ahead.
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In today's headlines:Foodlink explains navigating exemptions to the federal cuts to SNAP benefits.A SUNY program designed to get adults without degrees into college for free is expected to grow this year.Major names in music are making their way to Greater Rochester for the return of the Hoochenanny Festival.
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In today's headlines:A report on mental health treatment recommends changes to state policy before a New York law expires.Police are still searching for the shooters behind the deadly incidents after the Puerto Rican festival, so Rochester's City Council president weighs in on initiatives to prevent future violence.The Republican challenger for governor claims he has a better plan for prediction markets like Kalshi.
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In today's headlines:A Rochester mother and her boyfriend are under arrest accused of abusing the woman's toddler son to death.Suspected ICE agents were spotted circling a local immigrant services non-profit.A new, state-of-the-art mobile clinic is rolling through Rochester streets to treat local children.
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As artificial intelligence grows in influencing our daily lives, professionals at large are unsure on when you should or shouldn't use it—especially in the workplace. A group of young Black men are getting the jump on their technological education thanks to the Summer A.I. Accelerator Program from Mission Fulfilled 2030. -
In today's headlines:A Rochester-area radiologist makes the case for why A.I. can make them better at their jobs.A new career center offering free job training is coming to downtown.Young Black men make their mark in tech by getting an early start on learning how to responsibly use A.I. in a workplace.
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In today's headlines:A judge rules against New York's law banning ICE agents from wearing masks.The new leader at the helm of Nazareth University talks frankly on the astronomical cost of college.Accessible summer activities return to the Rochester Museum & Science Center, thanks to a local grant.
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In today's headlines:Rochester City Council unanimously approves funds to support immigrant families torn apart by ICE.Monroe County’s director of veteran's services prepares to watch his own daughter deploy, while also explaining veteran families want clarity on what it will take to win the war in Iran.WXXI shares excerpts from a newly-discovered letter written by Susan B. Anthony.
