Meg Gatto
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Meg Gatto is an Edward R. Murrow award winning reporter and anchor. She joined the FOX 8 team in March 2011 and can be seen on FOX 8 Morning Edition.
Originally from a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Meg followed in the footsteps of her parents, moving to New Orleans to attend college. She graduated from Loyola University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
She knew at a young age she wanted to become a reporter and sought out numerous internships and opportunities to fulfill that dream. Along the way, she made lasting friendships that have helped her as her career progressed.
After a two year stint in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Meg made the move back to New Orleans.
Over the years, she’s covered a number of high profile stories including the mass shooting at Virginia Tech, the Danziger Bridge trial, BP oil spill and countless hurricanes.
Meg has been nominated for numerous Suncoast Regional Emmy awards and Louisiana Associated Press Awards. She’s also been recognized by the New Orleans Press Club for her work, including winning awards for breaking news story of the year and general news, among others.
She earned her regional Murrow award for an investigation into the New Orleans Police Department. In her spare time, Meg enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters while also volunteering with a number of non-profits that are near to her heart.
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Beginning next year, homes in Louisiana will be required to have a working carbon monoxide detector. It also says that any home that has a generator installed after the new year must have a carbon monoxide detector.
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A federal judge will redraw the state’s congressional map after state lawmakers abruptly ended a special session two days early.
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After a surprise visit, code enforcement inspectors have found almost a dozen violations of city code at The Willows apartment complex in New Orleans East.
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As New Orleans code enforcement inspectors show up at The Willows, the CEO of the non-profit that owns the complex called us to give his side of the story.
Our first investigation revealed the issues at The Willows, with residents saying the conditions are unlivable so Helena Moreno wanted to see for herself.
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Years of neglect, near nightly shootings and overwhelming filth. That's what some terrified New Orleans East neighbors say they've been dealing with at their apartment complex and it's who owns the complex that may surprise you.
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People say the pothole at the corner of Carrollton and Cohn, big enough to stand in, is frustrating and annoying.
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“When you hear that your kid has cancer, the first thing you think of is ‘oh my gosh, is she going to make it, am I going to see her get married? Am I going to see her graduate?’ All that runs through your head."
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Carjackings, armed robberies, and murders are happening at an alarming rate in New Orleans and sometimes the crimes can have more than just physical ramifications.
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Paul Noel, a 25-year veteran of the New Orleans Police Department, is expected to be named the new police chief in Knoxville, Tenn.
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Two weeks after Linda Frickey, 73, was dragged to death in a brutal Mid City carjacking, her family is preparing to meet with the district attorney’s office and they are looking for answers.
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James Reiss and Elinor White will serve as esteemed Carnival royalty Tuesday.
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A mother’s love knows no bounds. After receiving the surprise of a lifetime, one Northshore mom decided to dedicate her time to helping others. And it all begins in the gym.
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Thunder the Boy Wonder was returned to his owner after thieves snatched him 10 days ago.
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A state representative wants to pass a new law to keep people safe from carbon monoxide, after our reports exposed how alarming levels of the odorless, colorless gas got into people's homes following Hurricane Ida.
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The man in charge of permits for St. Tammany Parish wants to change parish law, to protect homeowners from dangerous carbon monoxide gases, after we detailed the problems following Hurricane Ida. Now, more people tell us they too had the dangerous chemicals seep into their homes.
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Reports of dangerous levels of carbon monoxide inside homes after Hurricane Ida prompts Jefferson Parish to conduct a safety study of whole house generators. While the equipment proved convenient for thousands of people without power, others say, the fumes nearly cost them their lives.
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A Baton Rouge woman is on a mission to get people vaccinated against Covid-19. For Carla Brown, this mission, is personal, saving lives.
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A couple in town for a convention says they woke up to find a burglar inside their Marriott hotel room over the weekend.
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Neighbors call a sidewalk repair project in the French Quarter, a nightmare. In a FOX 8 Defenders report, they explain why they’re so upset as the work has halted with huge holes left behind.
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A chance call five months ago changed the lives of two Northshore families.
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A Mount Carmel and LSU grad is within reach of beating out some 20,000 other people to be declared the greatest baker. Baleigh Callaghan credits the power of social media and a creative mind, for helping her get this far.
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On this holiday, one local family is extra thankful.
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While the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on many businesses, some are actually thriving right now. Whether it’s because they’ve got a commodity that people want or they’ve adjusted their business model to fit this new world, they’re making it work.
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When the pandemic began, it threatened a critical lifeline for so many seniors in our area. But thanks to a special group of people, the elderly didn't go hungry.
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The Jefferson Parish nine-year-old who was suspended from school for having a BB gun in his home, testified before lawmakers in Baton Rouge Wednesday morning.
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Vandals cause thousands of dollars worth of damage at City Park
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As COVID-19 cases across New Orleans continue to rise, the city’s 311 helpline to report non-compliant businesses, is slammed.
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With the announcement that Orleans District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro is retiring, focus now shifts to the four candidates who qualified to take over his seat.With just 100 days until election day, FOX 8 political analyst Mike Sherman says the race is about to heat up, quickly.
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He’s known for his skills on the trumpet but now, musician Shamarr Allen is lending his talents in another way, trying to stop the violence that plagues New Orleans streets.
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93-year-old Blaine Kern has died. Kern founded "Blaine Kern Artists", responsible for designing, building and staging most of the region's largest carnival parades.
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Airbnb is teaming up with the City of New Orleans to house medical workers and other essential personnel so they can self-isolate from their families during the pandemic.
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Ochsner Health System expects to take a large financial hit because of the coronavirus, according to CEO Warner Thomas.
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More than 300 Ochsner employees are in quarantine right now with 50 of them testing positive for COVID-19.
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For one Kenner mother, the pain of losing her son, shot in the line of duty, is just as real today, as the day it happened five years ago. Through her pain, she's formed an unbreakable bond with someone very close to the case, a bond she says has helped her to survive.
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The young dancers at the Martha Mayer School of Dance perfect their craft, nailing every step along the way. While the goal is to blend in with the team, there’s one person in the sea of black leotards who stands out because of what she’s had to overcome to get there.
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This weekend the Krewe of NYX will celebrate the opening of an all-inclusive playground meant to benefit children with disabilities. The playground will also honor Nancy Parker who was to serve as the krewe’s grand marshal this year.
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Two store clerks are lucky to be alive after a brazen store robbery in New Orleans on Dec. 17 at around 4 a.m.
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If you want to save yourself from having to carry you bags inside, there’s a new remote bag drop off location.
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A Thibodaux family eats, breathes and sleeps...bull riding. From humble beginnings training in their yard to winning national titles the Rodrigue boys are taking over the sport.
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Local car dealerships and repair shops say they’re still inundated with people bringing in waterlogged vehicles, almost a week after heavy rains soaked the area and caused widespread street flooding last Wednesday (July 10).
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Leaders at the New Orleans Youth Study Center are taking a new approach to stop juveniles from becoming repeat offenders as part of the city’s plan to clean up juvenile crime.
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The parish has already spent millions of dollars on consultants, contractors and construction to fix the stench at the dump.
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In an emotional ceremony, the victims’ family members watched as ghost bikes were erected in their honor.
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Three years. That's how long some Seventh Ward neighbors say they've had to deal with a massive pothole so big, a tree grew out of it. Fed up, they turned to the FOX 8 Defenders for help.
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Kendell Trepagnier, a former chief with the Black Eagles Mardi Gras Indians, is sick of the violence tainting a beloved New Orleans tradition.
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As early as this summer, motorists could start to see major safety improvements in place on the Causeway Bridge.
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Louisiana's two senators say they hope bipartisanship can be reached in Washington, especially after President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night.
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Nearly half a million men seek it out each year. Botox is an increasingly common cosmetic procedure that some doctors say is growing by leaps and bounds with their male clients.