Janice Yu
Janice Yu joined the FOX 5 team as a reporter in October 2019.
She comes to Atlanta from Tucson, Arizona where she worked as a breaking news anchor, fill-in anchor and reporter. Janice spent some time in Texas and South Carolina when she was younger, but she calls Tucson home.
She reported on a wide range of stories during her time in Tucson, including local features, issues along the U.S. - Mexico border, Senator John McCain's last senate run, and campaign rallies during the 2016 presidential election. Janice also had a once in a lifetime opportunity to fly with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds in March of 2019. She'll be proud to tell you she was able to pull 9 G’s and even flew the F-16 jet!
Janice previously spent time reporting and anchoring in El Paso and Amarillo, Texas. She graduated from the University of Arizona (Bear Down!) with a degree in journalism.
When she's not working, Janice enjoys spending time with her family, working out, hiking and exploring new places to eat. She also loves spending time with animals, including her poodle and rabbit. She has swum with otters, pet a sloth, taken a selfie with a kangaroo and played with penguins.
Janice was born in Seoul, South Korea and is fluent in Korean.
She can't wait to explore everything Atlanta has to offer!
The latest from Janice Yu
Woman collecting donations after her father's nursing home destroyed by a fire
Nine residents of a Loganville nursing home are living elsewhere after a fire destroyed the building Sunday afternoon.
Roswell woman and police help connect lost man to his family
A Roswell woman and an officer with the Roswell Police Department were able to help a lost and confused man find his family on Sunday.
Upson County coroner, paramedic recovers from coronavirus
An Upson County coroner and paramedic is now recovering at home after a month long battle with the Coronavirus.
Couple helps save pregnant woman's life at a gas station
A couple's timely stop at a gas station in downtown Atlanta helped save the life of a pregnant woman who was unconscious from an apparent overdose.
Euharlee family finds no solution to their growing sinkhole problem
A sinkhole opened up in Lynn and Kevin Southerland’s yard on May 7 but they have not been able to find a solution to the growing problem.
Sandy Springs couple thankful they're unharmed after a chaotic series of crashes along GA-400
A Sandy Springs couple is thankful they're not seriously hurt after a chaotic series of crashes along Georgia 400 early Sunday morning.
Cherokee County business sees rise in demand for plexiglass products
Many stores are installing plexiglass barriers to keep customers and employees safe as they start to open back up for business. Custom Choice Acrylics in Cherokee County has adapted their business to meet this demand.
Fire destroys Gainesville family's home and belongings
Mandy Dale, her mother, and five children lost all of their belongings when a fire broke out in one of the bedrooms.
Covington woman helps stroke victim reconnect with his family
A woman in Covington was able to connect a lost and confused stroke victim with his family members.
Ceiling of Sandy Springs apartment crashes down
Roberta Hunnicutt and her 12-year-old daughter were in their apartment Monday evening when the ceiling of one of their bedrooms came crashing down.