Kimberly Curth

It has been Kimberly's life-long dream to be a reporter in New Orleans. Before arriving at Fox 8, Kimberly worked as an investigative reporter for WSMV-TV in Nashville, Tennessee. She is an Emmy award -winning investigative reporter. Her investigations have made a difference in Nashville and beyond.

Recent Articles by Kimberly

Delays in coronavirus test results causing frustration for residents and officials

A state health officer calls the delay in COVID-19 test results from LabCorp and Quest unacceptable.

Kimberly Curth

Published April 3, 2020 at 6:34 PM

Federal report details many violations against companies involved in the Hard Rock

Some of the violations cite "design flaws that affected the structural integrity of the buildings."

Kimberly Curth

Published April 2, 2020 at 8:59 PM

Jefferson Parishes officials urge residents to stay-at-home as death tolls rise

Because of the high death toll in Jefferson Parish, the coroner says they’ve had to procure additional refrigerated storage for those bodies.

Kimberly Curth

Published April 2, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Governor says St. John Parish now has the highest COVID-19 death rate in the country per capita

The Governor says St. John Parish has the highest COVID-19 death rate per capita in the country.

Kimberly Curth

Published April 1, 2020 at 7:59 PM

N.O. Director of Homeland Security says traffic down more than 70% across the city

The City's Director of Homeland Security says data shows traffic thru the city is about 70% lower than it normally is. He says the majority of New Orleans is complying with the social distancing mandates in place. But, the city has had to crack down on individuals and businesses who are not.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 31, 2020 at 4:19 PM

State and City leaders urge residents to adhere to social distancing mandates

The Louisiana Department of Health says the state has not come close to peaking with its COVID-19 cases.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 30, 2020 at 2:41 PM

New Orleans and Jefferson Parish have the highest COVID-19 death rates in the country

The Louisiana Department of Health is concerned by the numbers. They show New Orleans and Jefferson Parish with the highest coronavirus death rates in the country.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 27, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Louisiana Governor asks students and retirees to volunteer medical services

The state calls on students and retired medical professionals to join the fight against COVID-19.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 26, 2020 at 7:38 PM

Real Estate industry makes adjustments during coronavirus pandemic

Real estate agent Amanda Hanemann says the coronavirus pandemic is changing the way realtors and their clients do business.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 25, 2020 at 10:38 PM

New Orleans firefighters’ union president test positive for COVID-19

The City says one New Orleans firefighter tested positive for COVID-19. But, the president of the firefighters' union fears dozens more have been exposed to the virus. Now, he's pleading with the City to stop sending firefighters on medical calls unless they're life threatening emergencies.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 24, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Study suggests coronavirus doesn’t impact children severely

The Louisiana Department of Health says a small number of children have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus in the state, but health officials believe many more are infected with mild or even no symptoms. And, they’re likely acting as vectors.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 23, 2020 at 5:34 PM

Jefferson Parish Coroner: Positive test results are not the best indicator of coronavirus community spread

Jefferson Parish Coroner, Gerry Cvitanovich, M.D., says it will take several weeks before officials are able to determine how significant community spread is there and whether they're "flattening the curve."

Kimberly Curth

Published March 20, 2020 at 7:20 PM

Governor issues serious warning about hospital capacity

Governor John Bel Edwards issued a serious warning Thursday about what Louisiana’s healthcare capacity could soon face.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 19, 2020 at 10:06 PM

Celebrity chefs organize petition to help restaurant industry during coronavirus closures

New Orleans Chef Michael Gulotta says he's had to lay off about a hundred employees and both of his restaurants,MoPho and Maypop, are now closed.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 18, 2020 at 11:27 PM

COVID-19: Some of New Orleans most famous restaurants adapt to new normal

Some of New Orleans most famous chefs must adapt to a new normal. As Louisiana's Governor orders bars and restaurants closed, businesses now offer curbside pickup.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 17, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Local expert offers advice for parents staying home with children during Coronavirus pandemic

With schools closed across Louisiana, many parents are working from home and also taking care of their children.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 16, 2020 at 5:24 PM

How do you manage anxiety surrounding Coronavirus pandemic?

Many of you may be feeling a lot of anxiety surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic. We spoke with a local psychologist and the U.S. Surgeon General about how you can best manage that stress for you and your family.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 12, 2020 at 9:55 PM

LSU Health Infectious Diseases Chief, Julio Figueroa, M.D. says it's not recommended that people who are well be tested for Coronavirus. But, those who have flu like symptoms should call their doctor to see what testing should be done.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 10, 2020 at 5:53 PM

State to start contact tracing after first presumptive positive coronavirus case

The state says because Louisiana now has its first presumptive positive case or Corona virus, it is starting a process called contact tracing

Kimberly Curth

Published March 9, 2020 at 9:55 PM

New Court filings accuse Archdiocese of New Orleans of continuing to support priest credibly accused of child sex abuse

New court filings accuse the Archdiocese of New Orleans of buying the silence of a priest credibly accused of child sex abuse.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 6, 2020 at 5:18 PM

Louisiana Department of Health has tested around 5 samples for Coronavirus, all negative

The Louisiana Department of Health says so far it has tested around 5 samples for Coronavirus and they were all negative.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 5, 2020 at 10:02 PM

Family of Hard Rock collapse victim calling for answers and accountability from the City of New Orleans

The family of one of the victims of the Hard Rock Hotel collapse demands answers from the City of New Orleans.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 4, 2020 at 10:50 PM

Louisiana law enforcement training focuses on the neurobiology of trauma

Law enforcement gathered in New Orleans this week to learn new ways to interview domestic violence and sexual assault victims.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 4, 2020 at 6:53 PM

Serious allegations against Archdiocese of New Orleans and credibly accused priest detailed in new court filings

Serious allegations against the Archdiocese of New Orleans and a former priest credibly accused of child sex abuse.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 3, 2020 at 4:48 PM

Teen dies after having seizure on school bus, parents file wrongful death lawsuit

A New Orleans couple files a wrongful death lawsuit after they say a school bus company, its driver and dispatcher failed to take action that could have saved their child's life.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 2, 2020 at 4:50 PM

Father and son take wrong turn end up helping rescue two men in fiery crash

Dylan and Carl Hammac were on their way to work Thursday. It was a normal morning until they took a wrong turn to get onto I-12 in Hammond.

Kimberly Curth

Published February 28, 2020 at 5:15 PM

Associated Press argues in Civil Court emails between the Saints and Archdiocese should not remain confidential

The Associated Press and attorneys for alleged child sex abuse victims were in Civil Court Thursday arguing that emails between the Saints and the Archdiocese of New Orleans should not remain confidential.

Kimberly Curth

Published February 20, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Sewerage & Water Board says it will inspect every part of New Orleans’ drainage system

The Board plans to inspect 210 miles of closed canals and 65 miles of open canals every 5 years.

Kimberly Curth

Published February 18, 2020 at 9:57 PM

Federal Judge says he arranged meeting with Archbishop and Saints communications executive

U.S. District Court Judge Jay Zainey says his only involvement in the matter was to see if Bensel could help facilitate meetings with the news media.

Kimberly Curth

Published February 17, 2020 at 9:54 PM

Judge rules hearing over Saints emails will be open

As an Orleans Civil Court judge ruled local media will have access to a hearing over Saints emails, in court filings, attorneys for alleged child sex abuse victims claim the team pulled community leaders into the handling of the church sex abuse fallout.

Kimberly Curth

Published February 13, 2020 at 9:35 PM

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