Lili Zheng joined NBC5 in August 2019 as a general assignment reporter on weekdays and Saturdays.
Prior to her time in Dallas-Fort Worth, she worked at the NBC affiliate KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City. Her areas of reporting ranged from crime to the capitol, including key policy issues and the historic teacher walkout of 2018.
While in the Sooner State, Lili also covered severe weather and a number of high-profile court cases. She was the principal reporter in the opioid crisis trial against drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson.
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An East Coast native, her on-air career began in Salisbury, Maryland where she was a weekend anchor/producer and reporter for the ABC affiliate WMDT-TV.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she was an active member of Delta Zeta sorority and worked with Nightline on ABC News in New York City as a college senior.
She will soon hold a master's degree in political science from Virginia Tech. When she's not reporting, you can find her cycling and exploring North Texas.
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Woman caught on video defecating on car during road rage incident in Pennsylvania
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Philly notary allegedly stole homes throughout the city in years-long scheme
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Man accused of setting fire to Governor's Residence with Josh Shapiro, family inside
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New Jersey home day care owner accused of physically abusing 6 babies
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Girl stabs attacker in face to stop abduction attempt in New Jersey: Officials
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Como neighborhood hosts community school event before classes start next week
It’s the final push before the Fort Worth ISD goes back to school next week. Several organizations are hosting events this weekend to help families get ready. But one event is more than a simple supply drive. NBC 5’s Lili Zheng reports from Fort Worth.
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Como to host community school event before Fort Worth ISD returns for '23-'24 school year
The event will include free supplies and haircuts, but families need to participate in courses to be eligible.
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‘Double Back Fire' in Johnson County burns 1,320 acres, 95% contained Thursday
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