Kareen Wynter

Los Angeles

Anchor and Reporter at KTLA-TV (Los Angeles, CA)

KTLA News Weekend PM Anchor/Weekday Reporter, former CNN Correspondent. Storyteller at heart. Tweets/RTs/Links are not endorsements. Insta: @kareenwynter

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‘Zombie drug’ a growing threat to L.A.’s homeless addicts

1 week ago | ktla.com | Kareen Wynter |Marc Sternfield

A dangerous veterinary tranquilizer known as Tranq is rapidly spreading through Los Angeles, alarming public health experts and federal agents who say the drug, when mixed with fentanyl, is driving a wave of overdoses and gruesome injuries, particularly among the city’s homeless population. Often called the “zombie drug,” tranq, or xylazine, was originally developed as an animal sedative.
Suspected ICE operation unfolds at Home Depot in Hollywood

1 week ago | ktla.com | Jesse Gill |Kareen Wynter

A federal immigration enforcement operation unfolded early Wednesday morning outside a Home Depot in Hollywood, where more than a dozen people were reportedly taken into custody by agents believed to be with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The incident happened at the Home Depot on Sunset Boulevard.
Studio City school mourns death of student, 15, in parking lot tragedy

3 weeks ago | ktla.com | Kareen Wynter |Marc Sternfield

The Campbell Hall school community is mourning the loss of a 15-year-old student who was struck and killed on campus. The incident occurred in the school’s back parking lot during student pickup on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities said the student, a ninth grader, was walking between vehicles when he was struck by a Rivian SUV. Authorities believe the driver may have mistakenly stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake.
Major heist of Bidrussian jewelry store in Glendale

4 weeks ago | thecaliforniacourier.com | Tony Kurzweil |Kareen Wynter

A burglar who got away with a large amount of gold and valuables is believed to have caused an explosion while using a blowtorch to break into a jewelry store in Glendale earlier this week. Bidrussian Jewelry owner Manail , whose family has operated the store for over four decades, said he knew something was wrong when he arrived Tuesday morning and noticed the lights were on.
Blowtorch used in costly heist of Glendale family-owned jewelry store

4 weeks ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil |Kareen Wynter

A burglar who got away with a large amount of gold and valuables is believed to have caused an explosion while using a blowtorch to break into a jewelry store in Glendale earlier this week. Bidrussian Jewelry owner Manail Bidrussion, whose family has operated the store for over four decades, said he knew something was wrong when he arrived Tuesday morning and noticed the lights were on.
Music Fest Fridays: Rising star Vincent Mason set for Stagecoach debut with two performances

2 months ago | ktla.com | Pablo Chacon |Kareen Wynter |Glen Walker |Tammy Chan

Rising singer-songwriter Vincent Mason has caught the attention of country music fans with his vulnerable and emotional lyrics. Mason is set to make his Stagecoach debut with two special performances at the Toyota Music Den and Bud Light Backyard on Sunday, Aug. 27.
Video shows flash mob-style robbers hit Southern California sneaker store

2 months ago | ktla.com | Marc Sternfield |Kareen Wynter

The owner of a high-end sneaker store in Montclair’s Galleria shopping mall shared video of a recent flash mob robbery – the third incident in the past month. He says one of his employees was assaulted in the latest incident. KTLA’s Kareen Wynter reports.
Police investigating after man appears to threaten streamers in Santa Monica

Mar 6, 2025 | ktla.com | Kareen Wynter |Travis Schlepp

Authorities are investigating after a man appeared to threaten a group of Twitch live streamers Sunday night on the Santa Monica Pier. The women, popular Twitch streamers known as Cinna, Valkyrae, and Emiru, were participating in a weeklong marathon stream in Los Angeles when the incident occurred. According to the victims, the suspect first introduced himself on their stream as “Russell” before reappearing about 30 minutes later and issuing the threat.
L.A. Fires: Anxious evacuees wonder when they’ll be able to return home

Jan 16, 2025 | ktla.com | Travis Schlepp |Kareen Wynter

Angelenos who were forced to evacuate their homes due to the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires are beginning to wonder when they will be able to return home to begin rebuilding their lives. But fire officials say it’ll be at least a week before repatriation begins, and that’s only for a very select few homes. Though there are no active fires in the area, officials say it is still not safe due to air quality concerns.
Here’s how Los Angeles residents can safely clean up ash

Jan 15, 2025 | ktla.com | Iman Palm |Kareen Wynter

(KTLA) — Officials warn that communities not directly impacted by the deadly wildfires across Los Angeles County should still take precautions to protect their health. Particles, mainly from the Palisades and Eaton fires, have produced poor air quality in many areas. High levels of ash may also be inside homes or along property lines.

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