‘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.
Local TV Stations Push For Racial Equality
August 20th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyPerhaps a significant step toward real equality could begin with televised dialogues, conversations, interactions and discussions so racial inequality gets exposed to thousands of people in communities all over the U.S., and a path to equality begins to emerge.
Iowa Derecho Disaster Gets Scant National TV Coverage
August 18th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyA week after a rare weather event called a derecho hit eastern Iowa causing massive destruction, reporters in Cedar Rapids say there hasn’t been enough national network TV or cable news coverage.
Iowa News Anchor’s Cry For Help After Rare Weather Disaster
August 14th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyOn Monday, a rare weather event called a derecho hit Cedar Rapids, Iowa. “This derecho has damaged almost every property in a city of more than 130,000 people,” said Elizabeth Malicki, news anchor at KCRG in Cedar Rapids. Malicki wonders why the national press has ignored this story.
KSHB Celebrates Its 50 Years Of Television In Kansas City
August 13th, 2020 by Paul Greeley“It’s an honor to look back at the past five decades and reflect on the impact the station has had on the Kansas City area community,” said Kathleen Choal, KSHB’s general manager. Throughout August, KSHB will feature numerous stories and impactful moments over the years, while looking forward to the role it will play in the months, years and decades to come.
Tallahassee’s WTXL Helps Feed Hungry Children
August 7th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyThe list of how local TV stations around the country contribute to the well-being of their respective communities is long, diverse and never ending. While the various causes are all laudable, deserving and appreciated, making sure children have enough to eat is one that ranks among the most important.
WPTV’s Live Coverage Of ‘Isaias’, Working Remotely
August 5th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWPTV provided viewers with weather coverage of Isaias for more than 20 hours all while staying safe and socially distanced. Due to the virus, everything from food planning to sleeping arrangements at the station had to be modified.
WDIV Gives Free Advertising To 15 Small Businesses
August 4th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWDIV’s Vote 4 The Best contest, which generated more than 650,000 votes, awarded $7,500 each to 15 small businesses that won in their category.