Rusty Summers

Rusty Summers has been a Multimedia Journalist for KQ2 since February 2023.

Rusty is a native of St. Joseph and graduated from Lafayette High School. She studied Communications at Missouri Western State University.

With roots in the community, Rusty has a personal connection to the people, families and history that make Northwest Missouri special. Her connection to the area reflects the importance of family, community and local history in shaping news stories in the area.

Rusty brings a hometown perspective to her work and a commitment to telling the news stories that matter most to the community.

Outside of the newsroom, Rusty enjoys traveling and exploring new places, food and culture. She also owns and operates Summer Rays tanning salon.