Ivory Hecker
Ivory Hecker is a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor for FOX 26 News in Houston. During her time in Houston, Ivory has covered the Gulf Coast's recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. She covered the death of former President George H.W. Bush and also covered President Donald Trump's visit to Houston. Ivory was also live from the scene of the Santa Fe High School mass shooting with network breaking news coverage for Fox News Channel.
Prior to FOX 26, Ivory was a reporter and fill-in anchor for KARE, the NBC affiliate in Minneapolis. While there, Ivory reported live from the scene of several national breaking news stories, including Prince's death, the police shootings of Jamar Clark and Philando Castile, and the protests and riots that followed those shootings. Prior to KARE, Ivory worked at WLEX in Lexington, Ky., where several of her investigative reports spurred county and state leaders to make improvements to local government. CNN aired Ivory's breaking news report when she covered a hotel explosion in Lexington. Ivory's coverage also helped WLEX win a 2014 AP award for best newscast in Kentucky. Before WLEX, Ivory was a reporter for WACH in Columbia, S.C. While there, she covered the 2012 DNC in Charlotte, reporting live for a dozen local affiliates throughout the nation. In 2013, Ivory was sent to Colorado Springs to cover the Black Forest fire. Ivory holds a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University.
She got her start as a reporter at CitrusTV on campus. Ivory was chosen for the NYSBA paid internship at WBNG-TV in Binghamton, NY. While still in college, Ivory spent a summer reporting for KBJR-TV in Duluth, MN. She also interned at KABC-TV in Los Angeles and at YNN Syracuse, Time Warner's 24-hour news channel. Ivory grew up in Wisconsin where she discovered her passion for journalism through high school radio speaking competitions and as a radio announcer at WRLS-FM.
The latest from Ivory Hecker
Viral chiropractor shows how to TikTok dance your way to pain relief
A Sugar Land chiropractor has risen to internet fame after turning pain relief tips into TikTok dances, and his new-found TikTok following is bringing more business to his clinic.
Lake Jackson splash pad blamed for deadly brain-eating amoeba
“You cannot get that infection from drinking the water or merely showering in it,” said John Hellerstedt, MD, commissioner of the DSHS.
Hundreds of noncitizens registered to vote in Harris County, lawsuit claims
“In essence what we have here is evidence of people saying they are not U.S. citizens on voter registration records in Harris County, and yet they are becoming registered voters anyway."
COVID-19 testing in greater Houston area: how and where
Where can you get tested for COVID-19 in Houston and surrounding areas. There are public testing sites and private sites. Some are free of charge, others cost a fee or bill a patient's insurance.
Justice walk planned for dead 2-year-old after a month with no answers
Police are still investigating the strange circumstances surrounding 2-year-old Maliyah Bass's death, while her family seeks answers.
Mother speaks out for the first time at visitation for unsolved murder victim Sierra Rhodd
The murder of Sierra Rhodd, 20, in the Cypress area remains a mystery, as her family prepares to lay her to rest just days after her dad was also shot and killed.
Beta leaves several homes flooded in Houston
The city of Houston towed over 180 vehicles and recused more than 30 people during Tropical Storm Beta.
Wife claims husband tried to strangle her father before deadly shooting
Krystal Rhodd says after her father killed her husband in self-defense, he returned home to Michigan. He had flown to Houston to attend his granddaughter’s vigil.
Lifted truck drivers rescue flood victims in Houston, Pearland
Rapper and philanthropist Trae Tha Truth was driving one of those lifted trucks, along with other members of his nonprofit Relief Gang.
New executive order allows face-to-face visits to return at Texas nursing homes
COVID-19 restrictions prevented many Texans from seeing their loved ones in nursing homes and assisted living facilities for about six months. But that’s changing thanks to the latest executive order issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.