Ashley Smith
Senior Producer | Multimedia Journalist
Toledo, OH
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Ashley Smith has been a member of the 13abc Action News team since February 2019.
She got her start in broadcast news at KLST-TV in San Angelo, Texas back in 2016, where she served as the host of their daily lifestyle show, and later became the morning anchor. In 2019, Ashley ventured north to 13abc in Toledo where she started as a News Producer. Then in 2020, she went from being behind-the-scenes to reporting as a multimedia journalist for several months, before returning to producing. Ashley helped launch Action News at 4 in 2021. In 2022 she transitioned to the role of Senior Producer, where she produces the region's most-watch 6pm newscast, along with spearheading special news projects and training new producers.
Ashley is originally from the California Bay Area, loves spending time with her rescue pets, and travelling.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:09 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith and Brian Planalp
Multiple Over-the-Rhine restaurants will make their way up I-71 to The District at Deerfield.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 11:28 AM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
The Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance or CORA hosted its first Bike and Trail Expo at MadTree Saturday.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 1:48 PM EST
|By Ashley Smith
National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is here, and many troops are still selling cookies.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 7:32 AM EST
|By Ashley Smith
The city didn’t wait for state tests to arrive, instead proactively traveling to eastern Ohio to get the data.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:37 AM EST
|By Ashley Smith
Fans from Buffalo and the Cincinnati-area continue to support heart health.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 1:38 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
Both women were diagnosed with breast cancer last year just two days apart, they said.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 4:44 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
This will be the 56th Gigi's Playhouse in the world.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 6:07 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
The city was approved for a $20 million grant through the federal infrastructure bill.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 4:38 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
From unhealthy to gym owner
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 2:54 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
All proceeds from the shirts will go to Matthew 25: Ministries relief efforts and their work in the Goshen community.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 4:57 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
The Elsmere Police Department will move into its new shared building with the City Administration later this year.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 1:34 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
Sunday's weather will reach around 81 degrees.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 11:22 AM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
Colerain Township is making its neighborhoods cleaner, greener and safer with its new Team Up to Green Up initiative.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 6:15 PM EST
|By Ashley Smith
Lewis and Clark Trail signs added in Covington.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 at 10:28 AM EST
|By FOX19 Digital Staff and Ashley Smith
Camps go on sale to CMC members at 10 a.m. Feb. 1 and to non-members Feb. 8.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2022 at 11:44 AM EST
|By Ashley Smith and FOX19 Digital Staff
As much as 2 to 3 inches of rain is possible
Updated: Dec. 13, 2021 at 10:42 PM EST
|By Ashley Smith
People came to clear debris, cook hot meals, say prayers and give hugs. It all mattered.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2021 at 6:54 AM EST
|By Jennifer Edwards Baker, Steve Horstmeyer and Ashley Smith
Storms weakened as they moved in, sparing the Tri-State
Updated: Dec. 7, 2021 at 5:35 PM EST
|By Ashley Smith
The CRC hosts training sessions each month with flexible scheduling on the weekends and evenings.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2021 at 2:59 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
A sports park in Cleves hosted a junior drag race to raise money for the Kyler Strong Foundation on Saturday.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2021 at 4:33 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
The goal is to raise lots of money for cancer research... and maybe stir up some competition in the pool too!
Updated: Jul. 2, 2021 at 6:59 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
“You never know what you’re going to find.”
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 6:05 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
Thursday will be a First Alert Weather Day through the evening hours.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2021 at 4:52 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
“Her vision is being fulfilled in a way she would have never dreamed.”
Updated: Jun. 24, 2021 at 3:38 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
Adult cicadas are dying but the eggs will hatch next month
Updated: Jun. 23, 2021 at 10:28 AM EDT
|By FOX19 Digital Staff and Ashley Smith
You can watch the episode on FOX19 NOW at 7:30 p.m.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2021 at 6:52 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
The cicadas are finally dying and it’s much quieter out.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2018 at 6:11 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
City leaders said they are working on a way to create rules and regulations for electric scooters that suddenly popped up late last week.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2018 at 7:04 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
You may have noticed scooters on sidewalks around Cincinnati on Thursday - they arrived early in the morning from Bird with little notice given to city officials.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2018 at 6:42 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
Local rowing coach Bryce Carlson has been making his way across the North Atlantic for two weeks as of Wednesday.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2018 at 6:46 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
Bryce Carlson is currently 280 miles out to sea from where he started one week ago. He's already faced some problems but says he's still on track to finish sometime in August.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2018 at 12:42 AM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
It is finally "go time" for a local teacher and rowing coach. After a problem with equipment on the boat, Bryce Carlson is rowing toward England.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2018 at 10:39 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
As if running in 90-degree heat isn't tough enough, try running in the hottest place in the country. And not just a mile -- 135 miles at the end of July.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2018 at 4:54 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
When you think of summer break you may picture swimming, traveling, or barbecuing in the backyard.
Updated: May. 13, 2018 at 9:31 AM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
A group of teens in Cincinnati have developed a way to rinse produce safely even if the drinking water they're using is unsafe.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2018 at 9:18 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
A Tornado Watch has been issued for the Tri-State until 1 a.m. Wednesday. Heavy thunderstorms will soak the area until at least midnight.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2018 at 12:22 AM EST
|By Ashley Smith
The Ohio River has crested in Cincinnati but should remain above flood stage into the weekend.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2018 at 10:02 PM EST
|By Ashley Smith
If you haven't registered for the Flying Pig Marathon - you may have to wait until 2019. For the first time the full marathon is sold out.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2018 at 10:13 PM EST
|By Ashley Smith
In Gallatin County, parents have been forced to find day care for their kids or stay home from work because roads have been too dangerous.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2018 at 6:19 PM EST
|By Ashley Smith
This cold snap has inspired us to look back in the record books to find other stretches that may compare.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2017 at 9:00 PM EST
|By Ashley Smith
Road crews are getting ready for the snow on Saturday, but are they moving too soon?
Updated: Nov. 16, 2017 at 6:06 PM EST
|By Ashley Smith
They may cheer for different sides of the river, but Thursday Newport's mayor and Cincinnati's vice mayor came together to dedicate the newest feature on the Purple People Bridge.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2017 at 10:59 AM EST
|By Ashley Smith
Ashley Smith started at FOX19 NOW as a meteorologist and reporter in September 2017.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2017 at 8:41 AM EST
|By Ashley Smith
You can attend a unique event Saturday at the Cincinnati Observatory.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2017 at 10:22 PM EDT
|By Ashley Smith
In an attempt to lower the population of deer in city parks and forests, the park board allows bow hunting on a regulated basis.
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