KUT News Adds Three to Austin Newsroom

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 2:19pm CT

Brian Diggs

KUT News and The Texas Newsroom are adding three journalists to their Austin operation, with Brian Diggs (pictured), Toluwani Osibamowo and Charlie Sharpe joining the public media newsroom this fall.

Diggs joins as visuals editor and will lead multimedia efforts across KUT News, Texas Standard and KUTX 98.9. He brings experience in documentary, commercial, nonprofit and journalism work, including a decade with the Austin American-Statesman. Diggs joined the staff September 30.

Osibamowo will expand investigative and accountability reporting for KUT News and The Texas Newsroom. She most recently served as law and justice reporter for KERA News in Dallas, covering civil and criminal legal issues along with investigative and accountability stories.

Her work includes the award-winning "Deadly Pursuits" series examining high-speed police chases in North Texas and their impact on officers, suspects and bystanders. In 2024, Current named Osibamowo one of public media's "Rising Stars." She begins her new role October 12.

Sharpe joins as a fellow reporting for "The Long View: Aging in Young, Hip Austin," a yearlong project examining how the Austin region is adapting to the needs of older adults and their families. He previously interned with Texas Standard this summer and the Austin Chronicle this fall. Sharpe starts October 6.

"Our journalism strives to help people understand their community, make informed decisions and navigate their lives," KUT News Executive Editor Corrie MacLaggan said. "Brian, Toluwani and Charlie each expand our ability to deliver on that public service through compelling visual storytelling, investigative reporting that holds powerful institutions accountable and deep reporting on issues affecting older Central Texans and their families."