Kerry Kavanaugh, Boston 25 News Anchor, Investigative Reporter Kerry Kavanaugh is an Edward R. Murrow and Emmy Award-winning anchor and investigative reporter for Boston 25 News, where she leads in-depth reporting for the station’s 25 Investigates unit. Since joining Boston 25 in 2015, Kerry has built a reputation for holding powerful institutions accountable and breaking down complex issues that impact viewers across Massachusetts. Her investigations examine public safety, government oversight, consumer concerns, and systemic failures — often using data and public records to uncover new findings. Her reporting has driven real-world impact. Kerry’s years of reporting on the ‘age of consent’ loophole, which allowed child predators to use consent as a defense, led to a change in the law in 2026. Her investigations into a loophole in medical consent laws — which shielded some healthcare providers accused of sexual assault — exposed the issue. Kerry followed legislative efforts for years, culminating in a 2024 change in Massachusetts law to close the loophole and strengthen protections for patients. [boston25news.com] As an anchor, Kerry launched the Boston 25 News expansion of a 3 p.m. newscast in September 2025. She is often at the helm of several newscasts. In 2026, Kerry moderated Boston 25’s Massachusetts Democratic Senate Primary debate in the contentious race between incumbent Senator Ed Markey and Congressman Seth Moulton. Her work has earned national recognition, including multiple Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. In 2023, the 25 Investigates team received a Murrow Award for its continuing coverage of the tragic disappearance and murder of Harmony Montgomery, a five-year-old girl who wasn’t seen for two years before anyone reported her missing. Kerry was also part of the 2023 Murrow-winning investigative documentary The Murder of Amanda Dabrowski, which examined domestic violence and workplace protections. Kerry’s reporting led to legislation to close a legal loophole that limits workplace protections for survivors of domestic violence. The bill continues to work its way through the Massachusetts State House. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfqKl9S6ye0 Kerry has led extensive reporting on the youth mental health crisis in Massachusetts, including the in-depth series Kids in Crisis, which examined gaps in care, emergency room boarding, and the ongoing strain on families, providers, and state systems. She’s also uncovered failures in Massachusetts schools to protect children from sexual predators. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kerry reported on the frontlines, exposing conditions in nursing homes and prisons, the challenges of remote learning, and barriers to vaccine access. Her reporting has also spotlighted domestic violence protections and public safety risks, helping drive awareness — and, in some cases, policy conversations. Kerry is the creator of the Emmy-nominated interview series Coffee with Candidates, where she has sat down with presidential contenders, including former President Joe Biden, as well as key figures in Massachusetts politics. Before returning home to Boston, Kerry reported for WSB-TV in Atlanta and WFTS-TV in Tampa, and WHO-TV in Des Moines, covering major national events and investigative stories. She began her career as a multimedia journalist in Montana, shooting, writing, and editing her own reports. A Medford native and Boston College graduate, Kerry is fluent in Spanish and committed to telling stories that reflect the full range of the communities she serves.