Mikenzie Hammel joined the TMJ4 team in the summer of 2024 as the station's Sheboygan County Reporter.
She spent the first half of her childhood in Sheboygan where she made many memories chasing seagulls along Lake Michigan, enjoying the weekend farmers market, and devouring donuts from Johnston's Bakery.
She graduated from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism with her bachelor's and master's degrees. During that time, she became a multi-award-winning collegiate journalist.
Previously, Mikenzie reported in Tucson, Arizona where she localized national stories and produced investigative and community-based pieces.
Also known as “The Flexible Journalist,” Mikenzie is a certified yoga instructor; she is flexible physically as well as in a way that allows her to cover any news story that will educate the public, encourage civil discourse and impact communities.
She doesn’t usually like to sit still—in her free time, she enjoys practicing yoga, camping and trying new restaurants.
With her passion for human connection and visual storytelling, Mikenzie is honored to be back in Sheboygan sharing the stories that matter most to the community.
You can email Mikenzie at mikenzie.hammel@tmj4.com.
