Jillian Hartmann
Jillian Hartmann is a reporter for FOX 26. She joined the team in April 2025.
Before moving to Houston, Jillian spent five years reporting in her hometown of Pittsburgh at WPXI. She covered major stories including the Donald Trump assassination attempt, East Palestine train derailment and Fern Hollow Bridge collapse.
Prior to that, she was a morning reporter at FOX 4 in Fort Myers, Florida, where her coverage included significant events like Hurricane Michael and the Parkland mass shooting. Jillian began her career at WJAC in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, also serving as a morning reporter.
Jillian earned her degree in Broadcast Journalism from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University in Athens, OH. During college, she interned at WPXI, and later gained additional experience at WTOV in Steubenville, OH, and WRIC in Richmond, VA.
Now calling Houston home, Jillian is excited to tell the stories that matter to the community and enjoy plenty of Texas BBQ.
If you see her out and about, don’t hesitate to say hello! Have a story idea? Reach out to her at jillian.hartmann@fox.com.
The latest from Jillian Hartmann
Missing in Montgomery County: Family pleads for help finding missing woman with dementia
Authorities in Montgomery County are asking for the public's help finding a missing 58-year-old woman who disappeared two weeks ago in New Caney.
Family searching for answers 6 months after deadly NW Harris County hit-and-run
A family is still searching for answers nearly six months after Michael Shannon was killed in a hit-and-run crash in northwest Harris County. Sunday would've been Michael's 20th birthday.
Search continues for missing teen last seen in Baytown
Police say 16-year-old could be in the Katy or Humble area after leaving a home in Baytown in mid-May.
More residents report pest problems at senior apartment complex in The Woodlands
More residents are coming forward and raising concerns about conditions at a senior affordable apartment complex in The Woodlands.
Elderly residents claim rat infestations at senior apartment complex in The Woodlands
Residents at a senior apartment complex in The Woodlands say they're dealing with a serious rat infestation inside their apartments.
Sugar Land teen recovering after rare barracuda attack in Turks and Caicos
A 13-year-old girl from Sugar Land is recovering after she was severely bitten by a barracuda while vacationing with her family in Turks and Caicos. Claire Macdonel is now back in the Houston area, where she's preparing to undergo surgery on her hand.
17-year-old, older brother killed in Northside Houston shooting; ex-boyfriend arrested
Officials say the suspect was found in Humble after shooting his child's mother and her brother on Sunday.
Community meeting held in Houston's East End following deadly ICE shooting
A community meeting on immigration enforcement was held Wednesday night in Houston's East End following the ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Italian court blocks Lee Gilley's extradition over sentencing concerns
Gilley faces a capital murder charge in the 2024 death of his pregnant wife, Christa Gilley. He remains in custody in Italy, where a court is deciding whether to extradite him back to the United States.
Father saves 3-year-old son from deadly Spring apartment fire; boy suffers burns to 95% of his body
Authorities have charged a man with murder and arson after an apartment fire in Spring. The Harris County Sheriff's Office said one person was killed, and 13 others were hurt, including 3-year-old Atlas. His family says he suffered burns to 95% of his body and is expected to remain hospitalized for at least 90 days.