ABC Owned TV Stations Want Underrepresented Counted For Census
September 9th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWith the 2020 census nearing the Sept. 30 deadline and an estimated 25 million households still uncounted, the ABC Owned TV stations have organized a one-day-only virtual census phone bank for a nationwide outreach to be held today, Wednesday, Sept. 9th.
Thanks To NBC, More Than 500,000 Pets Find Homes
September 8th, 2020 by Paul GreeleySince 2014, NBC and Telemundo owned stations’ Clear The Shelters campaign has helped more than half a million pets find new homes. In Trenton, N.J., a dog that had been living in a shelter for seven years found a new home.
WECT Helps Provide More Than 500,000 Meals To Fight Hunger
September 4th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWECT, Grays NBC affiliate in Wilmington, North Carolina, raised more than $50,000 for children in the area who face food security as part of the Stop Summer Hunger Virtual Food Drive.
Entravision Helping Newly Naturalized Hispanic Americans To Vote
September 3rd, 2020 by Paul GreeleyThe Hispanic segment of new American voters represents nearly 40% of the estimated 5.3 million people who have naturalized since 2014, a multi-generational and multi-racial, majority women voting bloc that can impact the outcome of the upcoming elections.
Three Iowa TV Competitors Partner For Derecho Relief
September 1st, 2020 by Paul GreeleyTheir broadcast area was heavily damaged by an Aug. 10 derecho with 140-mph winds that lasted for 45 minutes. There is extensive damage to cities, homes and agriculture stretching from the center of the state and east into Illinois. A 40-mile-wide path of destruction is so severe it can be seen from satellite images.
WMAQ Chicago Explores Systematic Roots Of Racism
August 31st, 2020 by Paul GreeleyIn a new series, WMAQ will cover different topics that are deeply rooted in bias and racism. “As a journalist I feel a sense of responsibility to report stories that will hopefully inform and educate viewers about the important issues that have led to the Black Lives Matter movement,” said Marion Brooks, WMAQ’s investigative reporter.
General Manager Opening In The ‘City Of Four Lakes’
August 31st, 2020 by Paul GreeleySurrounded by lakes, Madison, Wis., is ranked the 12th Best Place to Live in the country by U. S. News & World Report.
‘Newsroom Mom’ TV Anchor Retiring After 36 Years
August 28th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyKarole Honas, the self-described newsroom mom, is retiring from TV news in Idaho. Honas said her “kids” graduated to big markets including Los Angeles, Boston, New York, Atlanta, Portland and Seattle.
WCTI Food Drive Yields 158,000 Meals For 5 Cities
August 28th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyFive days. Five cities. One mission. To help feed hungry families in eastern North Carolina.
WDIV Schools Detroit On Education Questions
August 27th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyIf ever there was a time to focus and brand news coverage on education, it’s now. What was a reliable, routine, well-oiled machine—the physical act of education, going to school—has turned into chaos and uncertainty due to Covid 19.