Zora Stephenson

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Zora Stephenson joined FOX31 and Colorado’s Own Channel 2 as a reporter July 2017.

Zora is originally from Northern Virginia, but calls North Carolina home as well. This east coast gal is so excited to be in the Mile High City!

Before moving to Denver, Zora was a reporter at WNCT, the CBS affiliate in Greenville, North Carolina. There she covered just about everything and is no stranger to the big stories. She has covered multiple hurricanes and tropical storms including Hurricane Matthew. The historic storm gained national attention after it caused major flooding in Eastern North Carolina. She traveled the state of North Carolina to cover the 2016 presidential election. She was the stations go-to political reporter and enjoyed breaking down the democratic process for viewers. As a former Division 1 basketball player at Elon University, Zora will always love sports. It was normal to see her filling in as a sports anchor or on the football field reporting.

Zora also has experience as a sideline reporter, analyst, and host. During March of 2017, Zora worked for the Colonial Athletic Association during its basketball championships.

Zora fell in love with journalism while interning at NBC Washington in its award winning Sports Department. She is a proud member of the National Association of Black Journalists as well as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.

When Zora isn’t working she enjoys attending various sporting events, spending time with friends and family, and trying out new restaurants. She’s always up for a good pickup game of basketball as well.

Zora loves meeting new people and is thrilled to help tell YOUR stories. She believes the best stories are told by the people. Zora says it’s an honor to be a journalist and takes that responsibility seriously. If you have any story ideas let Zora know by emailing her at Zora.Stephenson@kdvr.com

Recent Articles

  • Couple hopes to rebuild after home destroyed in Spring Fire

    COSTILLA COUNTY, Colo. — After burning 145 homes, the Spring Fire  in Huerfano and Costilla Counties in southern Colorado has marked its place in history as the state’s third largest ever recorded. It scorched more than 108,000 acres. “It is devastation,” said Lynda, a woman who lost her home in the fire. She and her husband Phil — who did not want to use their last name — had just moved to their Paradise Acres home a few months ago. They said it […]

  • Pueblo parents sue daughter’s boyfriend for allegedly enabling her heroin abuse

    PUEBLO, Colo. — A southern Colorado mother filed a civil suit against the man she says got her daughter addicted to heroin. The lawsuit lists several instances where Kyle Monson, 29-year-old Carla Pena’s boyfriend, ignored Pena’s cry for medical attention. Pena’s mom, Gail Sistrunk, says she filed the suit for a number of reasons, but the main one has nothing to do with money. Sistrunk said she filed the suit to save her daughter’s life. There are 25 claims in […]

  • Mother of Parker road-rage shooting victim speaks out

    PARKER, Colo. — Authorities say a road-rage shooting in Parker on May 22 was random. Suspect Abraham Paquet, 29, is in jail in El Paso County for an unrelated crime. The Parker Police Department recommends Paquet be charged with attempted first-degree murder. Charges have also been recommended for Tara Doxtater, the passenger in Paquet’s car. Police said that during the evening rush hour, Paquet is alleged to have pulled up next to Rob Rowland’s vehicle on the E-470 exit ramp at Parker […]

  • Teens partner with private company to build community in Cole neighborhood

    DENVER — At Tuesday’s State of the City address, Mayor Michael Hancock touched on a number of topics. One of them was his push for more parks and open spaces. Hancock highlighted a group of teenagers in Denver’s Cole neighborhood who are leading the way for better recreation facilities. The project is about more than just a park. Phranklin Gerdine, one of the teens, said the project is about unity. “A very amazing story about kids that are so much […]

  • Two single moms, children lose everything in Aurora house fire

    AURORA, Colo. — Weeks after a fire destroyed an Aurora home, the two single moms who lived there are continuing to try to recover. One of the women has a 4-year-old daughter, while the other has a 4-week-old son. They both say the unimaginable happened to them last week. “It’s hard to look at everything you own gone,” said Meghan Terry, who lived in the burned home with Katie Haynes.  “Everything your kids own [is] gone. Everything you’ve worked for is […]

  • Mother of Lafayette boy whose father tried to kill him speaks out

    LAFAYETTE, Colo. — A toddler whose father tried to kill him in a car crash in 2016 now has to undergo his second surgery because of injuries from the incident. For the first time, the toddler’s mother has decided to share the family’s story on camera. “It was a lot. It was really hard,” Nancy Lopez, the toddler’s mother, said. At 4 years old, Isaiah has been through more challenges than many people deal with in a lifetime.  “No child deserves that,” […]

  • ‘I will not let this mountain be my friends grave:’ Friends continue search for missing hiker

    ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK — The missing hiker on Mount Meeker in Rocky Mountain National Park now has a group of friends, even strangers looking for him. Brian Perri took a picture at the summit on June 30 and sent it to a friend, he was reported missing on July 5. Its been almost two weeks since anyone has heard from him. Thursday marks day seven of their efforts. The group says they won’t stop hiking until they find their missing […]

  • Westminster hopes murals will spruce up neighborhood, get drivers to slow down

    WESTMINSTER, Colo. — An effort to revitalize an older part of Westminster and keep people safe is now underway. A group of artists is painting murals around 73rd Avenue. The goal is to spruce up that part of town, also known as Westminster’s art district. One mural is at a crosswalk, another in the middle of the street and another at an intersection. “There’s not one word that could just describe it,” Kerrisa Rice said. “Our jaws kind of dropped. […]

  • Community gathers to celebrate life of murdered teenager Reese Cobb

    DENVER — There was a vigil at East High School on Friday night for the football player who was killed earlier in the week on East Colfax Avenue. 17-year-old Reese Grant-Cobb just graduated and was all set to go to college. Dozens of people showed up to celebrate his life at a vigil at East. The stands were packed and the football field was filled. “This is where he spent most of his days at,” Darnell Webb, one of Cobb’s coaches […]

  • Animal shelters fill up after the 4th of July

    DENVER — The day after the 4th of July is always a busy time for animal shelters. The loud booms from the celebrations tend to scare our furry friends away from home. The issue is nothing new, every Independence Day shelters tend to get more lost and found animals compared to the rest of the year. “The day after the 4th of July is one of the busier days for people coming in looking for lost pets,” Maia Brusseau with […]

  • Residents of condo complex want help dealing with bee infestation

    JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — A resident looks for help dealing with a bee infestation at a condominium complex in Jefferson County. After contacting the HOA and getting nowhere, she decided to ask the Problem Solvers for help. “Essentially I have bees pretty much right next to my wall,” Gina O’Connor said. “I never know what temperament they’re in.” The bees have concentrated right next to Gina O’Connor’s patio. It’s so bad that she can’t even use her outdoor space. “They’re always here. Some […]

  • La Veta community comes together as Spring Fire blazes through the county

    LA VETA, Colo. — The Spring Fire in southern Colorado continues to burn and the conditions continue to change as well. On Sunday afternoon the town of La Veta smelled like a campfire and a red haze sat over the area. Highway 160 is still closed from Fort Garland to La Veta and Highway 12 is shut down near La Veta as well. “It’s an emotional roller-coaster,” one resident said. RELATED: Colorado fires A wildfire is fuming in La Veta’s backyard. […]