KFVS12 anchor advances to finalists for Miss America

Miss Illinois Isabelle Hanson in the Miss America competition at the Mohegan Sun, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

KFVS12 anchor Isabelle Hanson as Miss Illinois advanced as a finalist for the crown of 2022 Miss America. She did not advance to the Top 5 in Thursday night’s pageant.

Miss Alaska Emma Broyles was crowned Miss America 2022.