New reporter at Sierra Sun
The Sierra Sun is welcoming a new general assignment reporter to its staff. Amanda Butler began work with the Sun March 13.
Butler, 22, is a native of Dallas, Texas, and a graduate of Louisiana State University with a bachelor of arts in journalism.
She served as an intern with television stations WBRZ-TV of Baton Rouge, La., and WFAA-TV of Dallas. She also was a reporter for the Tiger Weekly at Louisiana State University.
Butler moved to Truckee in January and has been employed with Northstar-at-Tahoe. Her hobbies include skiing, running, water skiing and reading.
At the Sierra Sun, Butler will be covering the education, hospital, features, police and fire beats, among other duties.
To contact Amanda, call 587-6061 or E-mail sun@swiftnews.com.
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