Mackenzie Johnson

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Mackenzie joined WDEF News 12 in May, 2026.

Articles

Sudafed by RX

We're at the peak of cold and cough season. But some stuffy nose medicine isn't as innocent as it looks. That's why legislators want pseudoephedrine sold by prescription only. WDEF News 12's Brittany Shaw takes a closer look at the proposal.

Grundy POW Celebrated

It's an amazing story of Patriotism, right in our own backyard. Glenn Shely Shoenmann was a prisoner of war in Korea, and after 62 years his family is getting some long-awaited closure. WDEF News 12's Brittany Shaw has the story from Grundy County.

Jennifer Davis Uses Transitions to Keep Her Class Moving

Jennifer Davis thought she'd grow up to become a CPA or Marine Biologist. But during her senior year in high school, her principal made her volunteer at an elementary school. That put her on a path that landed her at Oak Grove Elementary 12-years ago.

JOE FRUGAL: Bath & Body Works Clearance Underway!

Bath & Body Works is having a huge clearance sale right now in store and online. Home fragrances and body care items are under $3, while many foaming and deep cleansing soaps can be purchases for $3 or less.

JOE FRUGAL: After Christmas Deals

Keep an eye out for great bargains this week. Holiday season shopping numbers haven't lived up to expectations - and that has both online and brick-and-mortar retailers scrambling to squeeze a few more dollars out of bargain-hungry Americans.