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

New legislation aims to give victims of child sex abuse more time to come forward with a claim against their abuser

State Representative Jason Hughes of New Orleans says he has an obligation to victims of child sex abuse to fight on their behalf. "Since I have filed this bill, I have heard from victims around the State."

Kimberly Curth

Published April 16, 2021 at 5:33 PM

Some Covid long haulers report a relief in symptoms following vaccination

Kelly House says for months she suffered with debilitating symptoms, like headaches, fatigue and brain fog following a Covid-19 infection last July. "It really scared me because I was thinking is this something I am just going to have to deal with for the rest of my life," said House.

Kimberly Curth

Published April 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM

The housing market is booming across the country and in New Orleans too.

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Published April 12, 2021 at 5:24 PM

CDC issues new travel guidance for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says those who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can resume travel at low risk to themselves.

Kimberly Curth

Published April 2, 2021 at 10:28 PM

Doctors concerned about possibility of fourth COVID-19 surge

Cases are increasing in some parts of the country and health officials are concerned about a fourth surge.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 30, 2021 at 3:22 PM

New Orleans Convention Center Board approves proposal for entertainment and residential river district

A group of New Orleans real estate developers have been selected to create an entertainment and residential district on the Mississippi River.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 24, 2021 at 5:37 PM

New Orleans EMS delivering COVID-19 vaccines to those with medical mobility issues

Those who have medical mobility issues can now have a health professional come to their house to administer a COVID-19 vaccine.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 22, 2021 at 9:00 PM

New support group formed for sex abuse survivors

Three church sex abuse survivors formed a friendship and are now advocating for other victims.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 18, 2021 at 10:38 PM

New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board says its considering “smart meters”

New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board customers like Ricky LaBorde have had enough. "$100 bill one month, 400 the next month, I've tried to resolve it, this has been going on for over a year," said LaBorde.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 18, 2021 at 5:07 PM

Family devastated after body of missing Southern University student pulled from Lake Pontchartrain

A Slidell family is devastated after authorities pulled the body of a missing Southern University student out of Lake Pontchartrain Thursday.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 12, 2021 at 5:32 PM

Empresas y funcionarios de turismo optimistas sobre el regreso de más visitantes a Nueva Orleans

Las empresas y los funcionarios de turismo esperan que el dinero de estímulo, las vacunas y la disminución de las restricciones de Covid-19 en Nueva Orleans debido a las bajas tasas de positividad traigan más visitantes a la ciudad.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 11, 2021 at 10:28 PM

Businesses and tourism officials optimistic about more visitors returning to New Orleans

Businesses and tourism officials are hoping stimulus money,vaccines and the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in New Orleans due to low positivity rates will bring more visitors back to the city.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 11, 2021 at 5:29 PM

Overweight and obese individuals now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Louisiana

Individuals age 16 and older who are overweight or obese are now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Louisiana.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 9, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Mother desperate for help finding her missing son

A Slidell mother is desperate for help finding her missing son. The NOPD says it's investigating the possibility of foul play being involved in the disappearanc of Marquise Jones, 21.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 5, 2021 at 9:39 PM

33 Republican lawmakers call on Louisiana Governor to lift mask mandate and capacity restrictions

Texas and Mississippi are lifting their mask mandates and allowing businesses to return to full capacity. Now, 33 Louisiana Republican lawmakers want Governor John Bel Edwards to do the same.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 4, 2021 at 10:07 PM

Neighbors concerned about furniture dumped on Chef Menteur Highway

Neighbors in Venetian Isles are concerned about trash dumped on the highway leading to their community.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 3, 2021 at 4:23 PM

Deadline for victims of church sex abuse to file claims expires

The deadline to file a sexual abuse claim against the Archdiocese of New Orleans in its federal bankruptcy expired as of 5 p.m. March 1, 2021.

Kimberly Curth

Published March 1, 2021 at 6:51 PM

Clergy sex abuse survivors and whistleblower priests join together for healing and worship

Survivors and whistleblower priests are joining together in an unconventional way. They’ve found common ground in their personal experiences speaking out about clergy sexual abuse while continuing their fight for transparency from the church.

Kimberly Curth

Published February 24, 2021 at 10:20 PM

NOLA universities hopeful for ‘normal’ fall semester

Education leaders in New Orleans are hopeful for a normal Fall 2021 semester.

Kimberly Curth

Published February 24, 2021 at 2:00 PM

NOLA bars resume 25% indoor dining Friday

Bars and breweries will be allowed to resume indoor service at 25% of their permitted occupancy Friday.

Kimberly Curth

Published February 19, 2021 at 5:56 AM

The CDC reports a record number of drug overdose deaths during the pandemic. And, our area certainly isn't immune.

Kimberly Curth

Published February 18, 2021 at 9:20 PM

Transportation crews prepare for the possibility of icy roads next week

The Louisiana DOTD says crews strategically mobilized salt pallets this week.

Kimberly Curth

Published February 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Alleged sex abuse victim files federal lawsuit against the City of New Orleans and a former NOPD Lieutenant

An alleged sexual abuse victim files a federal lawsuit against the City of New Orleans and a former NOPD Lieutenant who is now deceased.

Kimberly Curth

Published February 11, 2021 at 10:20 PM

Some Boy Scout leaders in New Orleans area told to stop all activities until further notice

We're learning some Boy Scout leaders in the New Orleans area have been told they have to stop all activities until further notice. This affects groups whose charters are held by Catholic schools or parishes within the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Kimberly Curth

Published February 3, 2021 at 4:55 PM

Doctors are seeing an increase in drug overdose deaths during the pandemic

Shannon Prince lost her only child to an accidental overdose in 2019. Parker was only 25 and addicted to opioids.

Kimberly Curth

Published January 28, 2021 at 4:38 PM

No medical evidence to suggest COVID-19 vaccine causes fertility issues, doctors say

Doctors want to dispel myths that the vaccine can cause fertility problems or harm to a developing baby.

Kimberly Curth

Published January 27, 2021 at 5:23 PM

Crawfish boil catering businesses trying to hang on during pandemic

Those in the crawfish boil catering business are hurting right now due to the pandemic.

Kimberly Curth

Published January 26, 2021 at 5:40 PM

Repeat offenders, new technology among topics of crime reduction discussion

Leaders from several top agencies met Monday to discuss ways to combat the recent crime surge in New Orleans.

Kimberly Curth

Published January 25, 2021 at 4:37 PM

Trastorno neurológico relacionado con COVID-19 deja paralizado a bombero de Louisiana.

El Jefe de Distrito del Departamento de Bomberos de la Parroquia de St. Bernard, Rory Miller, fue admitido en la clínica Ochsner North Shore a principios de este mes y ha estado luchando contra el COVID-19 y las complicaciones de la infección desde entonces.

Kimberly Curth

Published January 22, 2021 at 5:48 PM

Doctor temporarily paralyzed following Covid-19 infection shares story following Fox 8 report on firefighter battling the same complication

Baton Rouge physician Bucky Elofson, M.D., was in good shape and had no underlying medical conditions when he contracted Covid-19 in September.

Kimberly Curth

Published January 22, 2021 at 4:25 PM

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