TEGNA Stations Receive Six National Edward R. Murrow Awards
12 August 2022 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations have won
six 2022 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in
broadcast journalism. The Edward R. Murrow Awards are sponsored by
the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and honor
outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism.
“Our purpose of serving the greater good of our communities
empowers our journalists to tell stories that matter and make a
difference,” said Lynn Beall, EVP and COO of media operations,
TEGNA. “Congratulations to all our stations that were recognized
for their impactful work.”
The prestigious Murrow Awards “recognize local and national news
stories that uphold the RTDNA Code of Ethics, demonstrate technical
expertise and exemplify the importance and impact of journalism as
a service to the community.”
TEGNA stations’ National Edward R. Murrow Award winners are:
- KUSA – Denver: Overall Excellence, Large Market
Television.
- KARE – Minneapolis: Hard News, Large Market Television
for “Pregnant & Shackled.” Police raided a pregnant woman’s
home wrongly suspecting her husband stole a snowblower. She ended
up in jail, in labor, and experts say, illegally in shackles.
Through their reporting, KARE 11 investigative reporter A.J. Lagoe,
reporter/producer Brandon Stahl, photojournalist Gary Knox and
executive producer Steve Eckert prompted policy changes in Hennepin
County.
- KARE – Minneapolis: Excellence in Writing, Large Market
Television for reporter Boyd Huppert. In 2021, Huppert marked his
25th year as a reporter at KARE. Over his career, he’s received 22
Murrows, including this year’s winning entry, which featured three
stories from his signature Land of 10,000 Stories segment: “Brad’s
Rink,” “McDaniel,” and “Mrs. Klein’s Greatest Lesson.”
- WFAA – Dallas: Breaking News Coverage, Large Market
Television for “Timberview High School Shooting.” During its
breaking coverage of the Mansfield Timberview High shooting, the
entire WFAA newsroom focused on clear public safety information,
exclusive reporting about the student suspect, and on-the-ground
conversations with parents waiting to be reunited with their
children.
- KREM – Spokane: Feature Reporting, Small Market
Television for “Hyland Family Tragedy.” In this report, KREM anchor
Whitney Ward and senior photojournalist Brett Allbery share the
Hyland family’s story after the couple lost their young son and
unborn child to a devastating wildfire in Washington state.
- WCSH/News Center Maine – Portland: Excellence in Video,
Small Market Television for “Schooner Bowdoin: A Classroom Like No
Other,” in which photojournalist Kirk Cratty looks at the Maine
Maritime Academy and the young men and women who’ll serve as
officers and engineers on everything from ferries to freighters,
tugboats to tankers.
TEGNA stations were also honored with a record 96 Regional
Edward R. Murrow Awards, more than any other local broadcast
television group and the most in the company’s history. KARE in
Minneapolis received 11 individual awards, the most given in 2022,
and seven stations received the overall excellence honor.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that
serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA
tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and
delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television
stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4
network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station
groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television
households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks
True Crime Network, Twist and Quest. TEGNA offers innovative
solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television,
digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion,
TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit
www.TEGNA.com.
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For media inquiries: Anne Bentley Vice President,
Corporate Communications 703-873-6366 abentley@TEGNA.com
For investor inquiries: Julie Heskett Senior Vice
President, Financial Planning & Analysis 703-873-6747
investorrelations@TEGNA.com
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