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Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
More from Katherine →Editor-in-Chief · Monday, October 26, 2026 at 8:12 PM · 1 min read
PAXTON, Ill. (WCIA) -- A man arrested in Ford County is facing extradition to Ohio on charges related to sexual contact with a minor. Ford County court records show Jason David Riley, 27, was arrested on a warrant originating from Montgomery County, Ohio. Appearing in court on Friday, Riley agreed to a waiver of extradition, [...]
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