Rhea Jha @Rhea_Jha_ Twitter profile

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Rhea Jha

8 months

LIFE UPDATE: I am packing up and making the short trip up I-25! Thrilled to announce I have accepted a nightside reporter position @9NEWS in Denver! My last day with @FOX21News will be Thursday. BUT I’m looking forward to making the most of my last week here in Southern Colorado.

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Rhea Jha

@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

One week after a triumphant vote to unionize, Starbucks workers in Ithaca went on their first strike after a grease trap failure.

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6 months

DENVER I AM HERE!!! My first two weeks on-air @9NEWS have been an amazing whirlwind. Now that I’ve got my footing, I cannot wait to share my stories and more on this platform again. Beyond thrilled about this next chapter.

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3 years

Cornell Law Professor files lawsuit against NYDOH calling COVID-19 treatment guidelines “racial discrimination”

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3 months

@jeffcosheriffco said they only have four helicopters picking up water, but you would think it's way more than that. The pace these guys are going back and forth from the reservoir and into the #QuarryFire is insane @9NEWS

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2 years

Really enjoyed speaking with @CamFAwesome today, and I think I now have a new favorite saying. Here's a short clip from our live interview in the studio!

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2 years

Olympic heavyweight boxer Cam F Awesome will speak at First Arena on Tuesday morning, to inspire students from across the district. @18NewsRhea spoke with him live in the studio today!

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@Rhea_Jha_

5 months

Jillian Ball made school history as the 1st student with Down syndrome to give their commencement speech. The energy she brings into any room is contagious. 📽️: Foster Gaines I strongly recommend watching her full speech, I promise you'll cry even harder:

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 months

Latest update at 7:45pm: @jeffcosheriffco said the #QuarryFire has now grown to 341 acres. Still zero percent containment from what we know right now. In this live shot from 4pm you can just see the growth of fire towards the west @9NEWS

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 months

We are out here west of Loveland covering the Alexander Mountain Fire. We’ll be live at 9 & 10 with the latest info. @9NEWS

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@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

Storm coverage today. When it snows it blows.

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1 year

New title who dis! Thrilled to have officially earned the title as investigative reporter for @FOX21News 🕵️‍♀️🔎

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@Rhea_Jha_

8 months

Today was my last day @FOX21News . Here’s a glimpse at the past year and a half:

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@Rhea_Jha_

7 months

We are in Littleton where winds gusts are about 30-40 mph. We spoke with neighbors who said they received less than four hours notice before Xcel Energy turned the power off around 3pm. More coverage on the impact on @9NEWS at 9 & 10

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@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

Filling in behind the anchor desk this weekend! @FOX21News

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@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

LIFE UPDATE: I’m packing up and leaving the Northeast! Thrilled to announce I’ve accepted a full-time reporting position @FOX21News in Colorado Springs! My last day with @WETM18News will be this Friday, BUT I’m looking forward to making the most of this week with the Twin Tiers!

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 months

@LarimerSheriff says the Alexander Mountain Fire has grown to 950 acres and still zero containment. Even though the sun has set, the fire is glowing up the mountain right now. Tune in at 10 for the latest info @9NEWS

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 months

Officials said they will be using a planned burning operation to secure the SW corner of the #AlexanderMountainFire Basically fighting fire with fire. These are videos of hotshot crews securing the SE corner using the tactic. @9NEWS

Rhea Jha

@Rhea_Jha_

3 months

Firefighters are now focusing on the SW area of the #AlexanderMountainFire near the Cedar Park neighborhood where at least 25 homes were destroyed. But that is the extent of the damage. Officials said they're confident it won't move further west into that neighborhood @9NEWS

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3 years

Same vibes

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 years

So excited to be joining the @WETM18News evening team!

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@WETM18News

3 years

Congratulations to 18 News' Rhea Jha on being named the co-anchor of our 18 News evening shows! Beginning December 7, Rhea will anchor 18 News at 5 & 10 p.m., and co-anchor 18 News at 6 & 11 p.m. with Zach Wheeler

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3 months

These are pictures/videos from #AlexanderMountainFire hotshot crews who have been working day and night. It really shows the chaos they’ve been dealing with and the dedication of these first responders @9NEWS

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3 months

Insane background to our live shots tonight. The Alexander Mountain Fire is definitely active @9NEWS

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3 months

The difference between what we were reporting on yesterday and today is insane. Tune in at 9 and 10:30pm for the latest info @9NEWS

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@Rhea_Jha_

4 months

I held the door open for that guy!! @Marshall9News Such a fun day in the 9newsroom 😊

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4 months

It's official. @Marshall9News is faster than an RTD train. And he proved it live on @nexton9news .

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 months

Today we are in JeffCo at the #QuarryFire . Dozens of cars and people are lined up to watch. Last update we have from @jeffcosheriffco is 200 acres as of this morning. It has definitely grown much more than that, just by the looks of it @9NEWS

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 months

The people staying at the Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch are staying put for now as the fire burns right outside their property #AlexanderMountainFire @9NEWS

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@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

Would you buy a house that’s floor-to-ceiling in faux fur? One artist’s masterpiece home in Colorado Springs is now on the market.

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 years

It was 90 degrees out and I found myself extinguishing a fire in full fire fighter gear for my story today. To say I was sweating would be an understatement.

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 months

We are now on scene at the Wildland fire south of JeffCo @9NEWS

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@Rhea_Jha_

1 year

Dozens of people will lose their jobs following the shutdown of The Pueblo Chieftain’s printing facility. Employees who are now trying to talk publicly about losing their jobs say they are being threatened by The Pueblo Chieftain’s parent company.

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1 year

In a FOX21 News exclusive, Joseph Maldonado, famously known as @joe_exotic from the hit Netflix show Tiger King, called into the FOX21 newsroom from federal prison to talk about his 2024 presidential campaign.

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Rhea Jha

@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

Happy New Year from Colorado Springs!! What are YOUR resolutions for 2023?🤨

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@Rhea_Jha_

5 months

This Mother's Day weekend marks four years since Morphew's disappearance, also marking the fourth year community members are coming together to honor her memory🎥: Mark Zoletta @9NEWS

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@Rhea_Jha_

1 year

Maldonado has already started to assemble his staff. He says he has sent certified letters asking Rep. Liz Cheney to be his running mate. The spot of the campaign manager is getting filled by his inmate friend, who is currently serving time for white-collar tax fraud and evasion.

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 months

We are back at the #AlexanderMountainFire and it’s looking way more apocalyptic today. @LarimerSheriff is supposed to be giving a press conference here shortly @9NEWS

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@Rhea_Jha_

4 years

@branfire do we even need a list tho... I think there's one reason that trumps all other reasons. pun intended.

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@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

Love when this happens. Looking forward to Sunday at 1pm with @ScottHanson i’m hype!!!

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@Rhea_Jha_

6 months

Today the EPA will begin demolition on the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose. Victims are gathered underneath a tent for a memorial before it begins. More coverage tonight on @9NEWS

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 months

The #AlexanderMountainFire is still growing, but slower. We're at 9,668 acres. Officials said today was the first time it had grown by hundreds of acres instead of thousands of acres @9NEWS

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1 year

In a rare show of emotion, Judge Gregory Werner could be seen crying and wiping away tears after both of Gannon Stauch's biological parents, Al Stauch and Landon Bullard broke down at the stand while addressing the court.

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 years

Best 28 minutes of my birthday probably ever @zackwheeler

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Rhea Jha

@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

In light of tragic events this summer, including a string of mass shootings nationally, an uptick in shootings locally, and the midterm elections coming up, to me, the need for discussion is urgent. I launched a series called Roundtable with Rhea...(THREAD⬇️)

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3 years

NOW she's legit 😎🤝

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4 years

May have been caught slippin but you'll NEVER see me fall 😤

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1 year

The remains of Suzanne Morphew, the Colorado mother who went missing three years ago, were found. I was in Salida today speaking with members of the community who say, they never gave up on her.

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2 years

For the past year, I have been investigating the bullying parents and students say is going on in the Elmira City School District. Now, parents are challenging a bullying report sent to the state. Some may find the images in this story disturbing.

Parents challenge Elmira City School District's bullying report: 18...

Parents challenge Elmira City School District's bullying report: 18 News Investigates

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 months

#AlexanderMountainFire at same spot, same time. Crazy how much can change in three days. Officials had great news with containment jumping from 5% to 32% today.

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 months

The #AlexanderMountainFire has grown to 5,080 acres according to @LarimerSheriff . The flames/smoke paired with the sunset is lighting up the sky this evening.

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3 months

After speaking with the Idekers when they got evacuated at 2:30am on night one of the #QuarryFire we caught up with them on Thursday, two days later. They're wearing the same clothes thinking they would be back home by now @9NEWS

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@Rhea_Jha_

7 months

SO PROUD OF MY GIRL 🥹🥹🥹🥹

Abbi Bennett

@abbibennett99

7 months

So honored to be named ‘Best Sportscaster’ of the year by the Colorado Broadcasters Association🥹 Hard work paying off feels GOOD!!!! @FOX21News

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 months

Columbine Steak House & Lounge has been temporarily closed for the past week after being burglarized for the third time in two years. The only items stolen in each burglary? Steaks. 🥩

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@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

Me: *Has to be up at 6am* Also me: Lemme just check the polls one last time…

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2 years

Feeling so grateful for my nightside team. Love you guys @18StormShelby @18SportsAndy @18NewsJackie @KDN1692 @NickKetter_TV

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2 years

From Ithaca to Corning, New York, hundreds of protesters showed up to fight for the future of Roe vs. Wade.

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@Rhea_Jha_

1 year

“Give your kids a kiss good night…Little things like that matter,” Landon Bullard, Gannon Stauch’s biological mother told me when I asked her what she would tell other parents. More tonight on @FOX21News @ 5, 6:30, 9 & 10pm

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Rhea Jha

@Rhea_Jha_

3 months

Watching Mini Optimus Prime at the #QuarryFire was the highlight of my day. As taxing as these Colorado wildfires are, the people we've been able to meet have made it worthwhile. Looking forward to meeting more of you as we all keep our fingers crossed. @9NEWS

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@Rhea_Jha_

1 year

The City of Colorado Springs went all out on Sunday morning for the Pikes Peak Pride Parade, the first pride since the Club Q mass shooting in November. Richard Fierro, one of the individuals who tackled the gunman, lead the parade as grand marshal.

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@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

LGBTQ+ support groups in Colorado Springs are reacting to the House Oversight Committee's hearing on "The Rise of Anti-LGBTQI+ Extremism Violence in the United States," saying it was tough to watch their own community members testify.

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 years

Would you ever try wine or beer with maple syrup in it? The first maple product development lab in the U.S. opened today, and researchers already have a recipe for it:

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@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

Thank you to everyone at @WETM18News and in the Twin Tiers for making my time here so meaningful. It's been a pleasure, truly.

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@Rhea_Jha_

4 years

Not really relevant to the situation rn but i'm just putting this out there

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 years

Happy International Women’s Day! Today @WETM18News began our #RemarkableWomen2022 segment featuring four *remarkable* women in the Twin Tiers, airing each week of Women’s History Month. I met with all these amazing women and now I am so excited to share their stories with you.

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@Rhea_Jha_

4 years

ayyy that’s me! racism is #small #dick #energy

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4 years

Hoboken’s protest today was beautiful

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5 months

Hundreds of people are outside the Poudre School District Board meeting where they are discussing the consolidation/ closing of 5 schools. While there are bunch of parents and teachers, the kids are ones making the most noise @9NEWS

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3 months

The #AlexanderMountainFire has grown to 5,080 acres according to @LarimerSheriff . The flames/smoke paired with the sunset is lighting up the sky this evening.

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 years

The history of Labor Day got me like:

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@Rhea_Jha_

11 months

Had so much fun with @NFLonFOX today!! Got to interview the hosts and some cadets on their annual Veteran’s Day special held at Air Force Academy this year 🏈🏈🏈

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 years

I genuinely have trust issues with people that use the Apple weather app.

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@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

FUN FACT AB ME 😃 In college I was a double major; my first was journalism and my second was history! So when I was presented with the opportunity to do a story on the history of the Tri-Lakes for @FOX21News ' We Are Tri-Lakes campaign, I was all for it!

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5 months

The audience gave her a standing ovation, with many in tears. Her parents, Alexis and David stood with the crowd, beaming with pride.📽️: Foster Gaines/ @9NEWS

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 years

Our director @KDN1692 threw in a badum tss sound effect and it really sent me. Here’s me not being able to end the show:

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@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

Today’s stand-up took a few tries.

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1 year

“We’ve seen time and time again that Lauren Boebert chases the political spotlight… instead of listening to her constituents in Colorado’s 3rd congressional district,” said Justin Lamorte, the executive director of Rocky Mountain Values.

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2 years

The Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International (WGI) was truly international, with seven different countries represented, the most in NASCAR history. However, crews and fans say, of all places, they aren't surprised this record took place at The Glen.

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2 years

Students in southern Colorado walking out of class today in protest of gun violence. Sand Creek High School students say they are fed up with the thoughts and prayers and are calling for action.

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Rhea Jha

@Rhea_Jha_

4 years

I had a really good March. Not tryna be selfish but.. y'all mind if I also have a good April??

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 years

Light on news last night so I made @18StormShelby answer some New Year’s Eve trivia 🌟See if you can get any right because Shelby sure didn’t!

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 years

First time anchoring the news. Coming for your job next @LesterHoltNBC

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4 years

this is all I have to say #callherdaddy

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3 years

First live on-air interview! We talked about a great initiative beginning in Elmira this week.

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3 years

Program for P.E.A.C.E and Elmira police are collaborating to install neighborhoods with new Ring doorbell technology in an effort to create a safer community. @18NewsRhea interviewed local leaders and program developers, live in our studio:

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1 year

I sat down with Gannon Stauch's parents to find out what the future looks like for them, following the conviction of his murderer #LeteciaStauch . (1/2)

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@Rhea_Jha_

6 months

The EPA began demolition of the Return to Nature Funeral Home, where 190 bodies were found improperly stored last year. But, before the first break, family members and local officials gathered for a memorial service to honor the victims.

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1 year

Even though the Colorado Secretary of State has not accepted @joe_exotic ’s presidential bid to be on the state’s ballot, Exotic says this will not deter him. “This is just another bump in the road…”

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@Rhea_Jha_

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Firefighters are now focusing on the SW area of the #AlexanderMountainFire near the Cedar Park neighborhood where at least 25 homes were destroyed. But that is the extent of the damage. Officials said they're confident it won't move further west into that neighborhood @9NEWS

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 months

My favorite shot from this story! Mini Optimus Prime said he wants to be a first responder one day. Watching these guys do their job was his Super Bowl #QuarryFire @9NEWS

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 months

Watching Mini Optimus Prime at the #QuarryFire was the highlight of my day. As taxing as these Colorado wildfires are, the people we've been able to meet have made it worthwhile. Looking forward to meeting more of you as we all keep our fingers crossed. @9NEWS

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@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

A local cannabis delivery service, @JiveHyve was created by two Colorado Springs veterans, with the focus of anonymity for their customers.

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1 year

A Colorado non-profit launching a six-figure ad campaign out of Pueblo against Representative Lauren Boebert to hold Boebert accountable for misrepresenting her constituents in the third district.

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@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

Sending off my political bestie to her next job in Harrisburg :( Can’t wait to see what you do!!! @18NewsSarah I’ll see you at the White House 🫡

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1 year

@FOX21News EXCLUSIVE: Amidst numerous allegations of misconduct and inadequate job performance, 11th DA Linda Stanley, is breaking her silence. In her first interview in almost 2 years, Stanley responds to her critics by saying these accusations are unfair

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@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

Ahead of the August primary, I will be interviewing NY-23 candidates this week so the Southern Tier community can learn more about their next congressman. Today we kicked it off with Democratic candidate @DellaPiaForNY23

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@Rhea_Jha_

9 months

It was such a pleasure to be able to cover the Indian Harvest Festival this weekend, and get to experience a bit of my own Indian culture here in the Springs!!

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2 years

How I got those awesome overhead shots of @JiveHyve ’s 6,000 sq ft greenhouse. AND she did it in heels 😌

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The bright pink trash bins that can be seen outside homes in Colorado Springs aren’t just a way for homeowners to pizazz their driveways. A local trash service is now offering pink trash bins to their customers to raise money for breast cancer.

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4 years

@saywhatagain this thread is the best thing I have ever seen

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@Rhea_Jha_

3 years

From experience as one of your first students I know you'll do amazing. So proud of you, Professor Gogoi 🤓

Pallavi Gogoi

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3 years

Just arrived on my first day at ⁦ @columbiajourn ⁩ I’m teaching this semester at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Excited to meet the amazing students. First class today: Reporting. Wish me luck!!

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3 years

Protests broke out as the NY eviction moratorium was set to end today, pushing Gov. Hochul to convene a special legislative session, with plans to extend the moratorium.

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@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

BIG HEART 🫶 @KDN1692 @NickKetter_TV

Rhea Jha

@Rhea_Jha_

2 years

Feeling so grateful for my nightside team. Love you guys @18StormShelby @18SportsAndy @18NewsJackie @KDN1692 @NickKetter_TV

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2 years

In my most recent investigative report, I looked into the negative impacts of Ithaca’s police reform initiative that city officials seemingly don’t want to acknowledge.

The negative impacts of Ithaca's police reform initiative that city...

The negative impacts of Ithaca's police reform initiative that city officials seemingly don't want to acknowledge

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2 years

So proud 🥹

Annie Mae

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2 years

AM in the Big 🍎!! So excited to get started with my next adventure on the Third Period Live Show for the @NHL #StanleyCup Conference Finals! Stay tuned for more 👀

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3 years

This is heartbreaking. Curt had a passion for teaching and it showed. I still recall his lectures, and continue to apply his lessons in my job today as a journalist. I know that I am one of thousands of @PSUBellisario students that he impacted. Rest In Peace.

Penn State Bellisario College

@PSUBellisario

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We’re heartbroken at the loss of faculty member Curt Chandler. “He changed lives with his absolute belief in students and his dedication to helping them achieve their potential.” — @mariehardinpsu

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