Kara Lofton
Kara Lofton is a photojournalist based in Harrisonburg, VA. She is a 2014 graduate of Eastern Mennonite University and has been published by EMU, Sojourners Magazine, and The Mennonite. Her reporting for WMRA is her radio debut.
In her spare time Kara enjoys reading, practicing yoga and hiking with her two loyal dogs.
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West Virginia's governor has declared a state of emergency in 44 counties after severe flooding that damaged homes and stranded people across the state.
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In the second of two reports, WMRA’s Kara Lofton takes a detailed look at the current Guatemalan healthcare crisis and the attempt of one UVA physician to…
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For medical professionals in the U.S. today, Spanish-language proficiency and cultural sensitivity are invaluable. WMRA’s Kara Lofton looks at one…
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Have you ever walked into a gas station or convenience store and seen the newspaper with row after row of mug shots? In central and western Virginia that…
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Restorative justice is the idea that conflict occurs because of broken relationships. If relationships can be restored, conflict can be resolved without…
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Cohousing, or living in an intentional community while still retaining your own home, is a trend that has recently begun taking off in Virginia. WMRA’s…
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In August, Harrisonburg adopted a single stream collection program, which removes the need for residents to sort their own waste. WMRA’s Kara Lofton took…
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Sometimes, no matter how hard an emergency team works to save a life, the patient dies. A nurse finds that pausing after the frenzy to honor the loss helps him and others cope — and avoid burnout.
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In partnership with Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky, The University of Virginia has launched the Compassionate Schools Project, a…
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On Saturday, Sept. 26th, Harrisonburg will celebrate its 18th annual International Festival at Hillandale Park. But for the third year, another event,…