Laura Cavanaugh
lcavanaugh@kobi5.com
NBC5 News Weekend anchor Laura Cavanaugh brings incredible experience to the NBC5 news team. In addition to producing television news in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Laura’s resume includes an internship with Dateline NBC and a position with ABC News. At ABC, she worked with the producers of Primetime Live, Nightline, World News Tonight and Good Morning America.
She earned a Master's degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in both Spanish and Business from the University of Michigan. Cavanaugh was selected as the recipient of USC's Annenberg Director's Award for Excellence.
While working in New Mexico, Laura was recognized by the Associated Press for outstanding work and has earned two awards from the New Mexico Broadcasters Association for General News and News Feature Story.
Laura enjoys salsa dancing, quiet reading, good music, working out and college sports. She also loves to spend time with her miniature dachshund.
Laura says she can’t wait to explore the natural beauty and tranquility of Southern Oregon.



















