Mrs. Nebraska 2023

Alissa Harrington-Grand Island Physical Fitness award winner at Mrs. America

Alissa Harrington has been leading Local4’s morning and midday newscasts since July 2017. Originally from North Dakota, she started her journalism career in Nebraska in 2012. Alissa and her husband, Brandon, have an 8-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son. The family attends several school, dance and sporting events and enjoys exploring Central Nebraska together. Beyond her professional and family commitments, Alissa is deeply involved in the community. As Mrs. Nebraska America 2023, she champions literacy through her Readers Today, Leaders Tomorrow program. She was recognized as Mrs. Fitness at the 2023 Mrs. America Pageant. Alissa emcees several fundraisers and serves on the Board of Directors at Choice Family Health Care, a local nonprofit clinic. Notably, she was honored in 2020 as part of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce’s Top 35 Under 35.