Payton May
FOX 4 welcomes Payton May as the newest Good Day reporter.
Payton joins us from KOKH in Oklahoma City, where she covered the state capitol and was a general assignment reporter.
Prior to that, Payton was an anchor/reporter in Traverse City, Michigan. She also interned at several news radio stations in Syracuse.
Payton graduated from Syracuse University in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication with a dual major in Broadcast & Digital Journalism and Political Science.
She grew up in Chicago and is a huge deep-dish pizza and Bears fan.
In fact, she's named after Chicago Bears legend Walter Payton. Her friends and family even call her "Sweetness," which is his nickname.
Payton also loves to travel and once studied abroad in Italy.
The latest from Payton May
Dallas whaling wall artist sues FIFA for $25 million after mural covered
Environmental artist Wyland is suing FIFA for $25 million after his iconic eight-story Dallas whaling wall mural on North Akard Street was covered in blue paint for a new World Cup mural without his consent.
Dallas Apartment Explosion: What we know about the victims
Three people, including a toddler, died and five others were injured after an explosion at an Oak Cliff apartment complex in Dallas.
Deep Ellum Shootings: Security guard killed, 5 others shot in unrelated incidents
One man is dead and five other people are wounded following two separate shootings in the Deep Ellum entertainment district late Tuesday and early Wednesday, according to Dallas police.
Mineral Wells tornado upgraded to EF-3 by National Weather Service
The National Weather Service upgraded the tornado observed in Mineral Wells on Tuesday night to an EF-3 rating after an initial survey. The storm caused significant damage, resulting in five hospitalizations.
Early voting begins for May 2 municipal elections
Early voting starts Monday for North Texas municipal elections featuring several mayoral races, a record $6.2 million Dallas ISD school bond package, and propositions regarding DART withdrawal in Addison, University Park, and Highland Park.
Dallas weather: Record rainfall reported, high-water rescues and roof collapses during severe storms
North Texas is cleaning up this morning after severe storms triggered a warehouse roof collapse in Garland, prompted multiple high-water rescues, and shattered a nearly 90-year-old rainfall record at DFW Airport.
Dallas Stars to Plano? What we know about the Willow Bend Mall arena proposal
The city of Plano has formally entered the race to become the future home of the Dallas Stars, submitting a letter of intent to relocate the NHL franchise to the site of the Shops at Willow Bend, according to Dallas City Councilman Chad West.
High-speed chase hits 110 mph before ending in rollover crash; 5 in custody
A high-speed chase topping 110 mph ended with five suspects in custody after a 90-minute pursuit across three North Texas counties Thursday morning.
Rangers manager Skip Schumaker chats before first spring training game
There’s a lot of anticipation from players as the newest manager of the Texas Rangers gets settled in for spring training in Surprise, Arizona. Many fans are also wondering what Skip Schumaker will bring to the clubhouse.
Fort Worth city leaders consider their own pay raise
Residents in Fort Worth may soon decide whether some city leaders deserve a pay raise. Similar pay raise proposals were rejected by voters in 2016 and 2022.