Love Cross
Morning Edition Host and EditorLove Cross joined KLCC in 2017. She began her public radio career as a graduate student, serving as Morning Edition Host for Boise State Public Radio in the late 1990s. She earned her undergraduate degree in Rhetoric and Communication from University of California at Davis, and her Master’s Degree from Boise State University. In addition to her work in public radio, Love teaches college-level courses in Communication and Sociology.
In 2024 Love was awarded her third consecutive Edward R. Murrow award for Best Newscast in the Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska region. She also received that award in 2019. Her newscasting was also recognized as part of the KLCC News team's 2024, 2023 and 2022 Edward R. Murrow Overall Excellence award. In 2022 she was also bestowed with a regional Murrow award for Excellence in Sound for her piece Sounds from the ballgame: Emeralds return to PK Park. Other honors include national first place awards for Best Newscast from the Public Media Journalists Association in 2024 and 2022, and second place finishes in 2025 and 2019. She has also earned awards for her hosting and reporting from the Idaho State Broadcaster’s Association and the Idaho Press Club.
Love is an avid music lover and enjoys yoga, going to concerts and sporting events, and hanging out with her husband and their daughters.
You can hear her on Morning Edition weekdays mornings.
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We are in month 3 of Oregon Ready, following the Eugene Water & Electric Board's Pledge to Prepare to be “2 weeks ready” for disaster situations. We've received several disaster preparedness questions from you, our listeners and readers. So we have invited EWEB's Emergency Management Specialist, Jenny Demaris, back to KLCC to get some answers to your questions. -
With Oregon’s session ending soon, lawmakers face budget deficits, a transportation funding fight, and sweeping immigration proposals. -
We are in month two of KLCC’s Oregon Ready- taking one month at a time toward being two weeks ready for disasters and emergency situations. February’s checklist involves an additional day of food, water, and cash, plus unscented chlorine bleach, and propane for alternative food prep and heat sources. -
In "Oregon Ready," KLCC host Love Cross embarks on her own journey to become "2 Weeks Ready," inspired by the Pledge to Prepare program from Eugene Water & Electric Board. Join in and follow her as she shares progress updates, interviews from emergency managers and preparedness experts, and actionable tips for your own effort to be prepared. -
No. 5 Oregon faces No. 1 Indiana in the Peach Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal. Ducks seek revenge behind quarterback Dante Moore, as defense leads title push. -
From the months-long debate over Flock cameras to the end of CAHOOTS crisis services in Eugene, KLCC reviews some of the area's top stories in 2025. -
The No. 5 Ducks host No. 24 James Madison Saturday in the first round of CFP action. -
Oregon earned the No. 5 seed in the 12-team field and will host No. 12 James Madison in the first-ever CFP game at Autzen Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 20. -
The National Weather Service warns of significant rainfall for the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast as two atmospheric rivers bring flood risks, landslides, and hazardous travel. -
The 9-0 Oregon Ducks host the 5-3 Oregon State Beavers for rivalry women's basketball Wednesday evening in Eugene.
