John Krinjak
John Krinjak is an anchor and reporter for FOX 7 Austin.
John joined the FOX 7 Austin team in December of 2020. No stranger to early wake-up calls, John was most recently a morning anchor at ABC6 in Providence, Rhode Island. He was also the station’s lead political reporter, and had a popular food segment called "Rhode Island Eats." Prior to that, John was an anchor and reporter at WABI in Bangor, Maine.
John grew up in Connecticut and graduated from New York University with a degree in journalism. While in NYC, he worked behind the scenes at ABC’s Nightline and NBC’s TODAY.
John lives in Austin with his dog, Tico. A Northeasterner all his life, John is enjoying the change in scenery and climate, especially the Texas "winters." He loves live music and food, and welcomes any recommendations of bands and barbecue!
Oh…and John is a DIE-HARD Bon Jovi fan—he’s seen the band live more than 40 times!
The latest from John Krinjak
Man speaks out after being drugged while bar-hopping on Sixth Street
A man is speaking out after he says he was drugged while bar-hopping with friends on West Sixth Street in Downtown Austin.
Protesters rally against phase two of HOME initiative
Debate intensifies over how to best tackle Austin's housing affordability crisis. City council is preparing to vote on phase two of a plan to build more homes on a single lot, but some are worried the changes could actually make living in Austin less affordable.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says campaign has enough signatures needed to get on Texas ballot
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says his campaign has more than double the signatures needed to get on the ballot in Texas.
Texas power grid: ERCOT weather watch issued for May 8
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for May 8, but says grid conditions are expected to be normal.
Three Austin neighborhoods vote to break away from city limits
Certain neighborhoods in Austin are leaving the city limits. Residents voted Saturday on one of six dis-annexation propositions. In the end, three out of the six areas voted to break away from the city.
Austin opioid overdose outbreak: ATCEMS responds to 75 calls in three days
Since Monday morning, medics have responded to 75 opioid overdose calls in Austin and Travis County. According to the medical examiner, eight deaths are suspected to be opioid-related.
Outlying Austin neighborhoods consider leaving city limits
If you could vote to remove your neighborhood from the City of Austin, would you do it? Residents of some outlying areas have the change to do that.
Austin sees 2 homicides, deadly officer-involved shooting in less than 48 hours
It was a violent weekend in Austin. In less then 48 hours, the city saw two homicides, and a deadly officer-involved shooting. So far, no arrests have been made.
Travis County DA José Garza could be removed from office under new state law
An attempt to remove Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza from office is taking a step forward. The looming court battle is the result of a law signed by Gov. Abbott last year allowing judges to go after so-called "rogue DAs."
Uncertified teachers in Texas: Growing concern over rising numbers
Concerns are growing over the sharp increase in uncertified teachers working in Texas public schools. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak takes a closer look.