Regional Edward R. Murrow winners announced

Cory Bergman March 28th, 2007

RTNDA has announced the list of Edward R. Murrow award winners for excellence in journalism in TV, radio and the web. The list follows below. Congrats, all!

REGION 1

Radio: Large Market

Overall Excellence KIRO-AM, Seattle
Continuing Coverage KEX-AM, Portland, OR Kim Family
Feature Reporting KIRO-AM, Seattle Goodbye To DQ
Feature: Hard News KIRO-AM, Seattle Battle for the High Court
Investigative Reporting KIRO-AM, Seattle Dirty Telemarketing
News Documentary KUOW-FM, Seattle As the Sound Churns
News Series KIRO-AM, Seattle It’s Not Your Mother’s Opera
Newscast KIRO-AM, Seattle AM Drive News
Sports Reporting KEX-AM, Portland, OR Win at State
Spot News Coverage KIRO-AM, Seattle Jewish Federation Shooting
Use of Sound KIRO-AM, Seattle Sound of Movie Music
Writing KIRO-AM, Seattle Best Of Dave Ross

Radio: Small Market

Feature: Hard News KBSU-FM, Couer d’Alene, ID Animal Hoarding
Newscast KGMI-AM, Bellingham, WA KGMI Morning News
Sports Reporting KUAC-FM, Fairbanks, AK Midnight Sun Baseball
Feature Reporting KUAC-FM, Fairbanks, AK Staff Sergeant Eugene Alex Remembered
Continuing Coverage KUAC-FM, Fairbanks, AK Alaskan Soldiers’ Tour Extended

Television: Large Market

Overall Excellence KING-TV KING 5 News
Continuing Coverage KGW-TV, Portland, OR Search for Mt. Hood Climbers
Feature Reporting KOMO-TV, Seattle, WA Marin Morrison
Feature: Hard News KOMO-TV, Seattle, WA For Sale
Investigative Reporting KATU-TV, Portland, OR OHSU: Shielded By The Law
News Documentary KIRO-TV, Seattle, WA The Great Insurance Gamble
News Series KING-TV, Seattle, WA Nursing Home Cons
Newscast KIRO-TV, Seattle, WA KIRO-7 Eyewitness News
Sports Reporting KOMO-TV, Seattle, WA Al Hostak
Spot News Coverage KATU-TV, Portland, OR Police Shootout
Videography KGW-TV, Portland, OR Gibson Dreams
Website (broadcast-affiliated) KING-TV, Seattle, WA king5.com
Writing KOMO-TV, Seattle, WA Sharify’s Stories

Television: Small Market

Overall Excellence KTUU-TV, Anchorage, AK
Continuing Coverage KTVQ-TV, Billings, MT Firewatch 2006
Feature Reporting KXLY-TV, Spokane, WA The Great Marmot Caper
Feature: Hard News KECI-TV, Missoula, MT Wayne Nance
Investigative Reporting KTVB-TV, Boise, ID Well Water: 1 & 2
News Documentary KTUU-TV, Anchorage, AK Ironwoman: The DeeDee Jonrowe Story
News Series KXLY-TV, Spokane, WA Food 101
Newscast KTVB-TV, Boise, ID The News at Ten
Sports Reporting KTVB-TV, Boise, ID Olympic Comeback
Spot News Coverage KTVB-TV, Boise, ID Boise River Rescue
Website (broadcast-affiliated) KTVB-TV, Boise, ID ktvb.com
Writing KXLY-TV, Spokane, WA Melissa Luck Composite

REGION 2

Radio: Large Market

Overall Excellence KCBS-AM, San Francisco
Continuing Coverage KCBS-AM, San Francisco Kim Family Ordeal
Investigative Reporting KCBS-AM, San Francisco Disabled Placards
News Series KCBS-AM, San Francisco Starving for Perfection
Newscast KCBS-AM, San Francisco KCBS 9AM News
Sports Reporting KCBS-AM, San Francisco Barry Bonds
Spot News Coverage KCBS-AM, San Francisco Hit and Run
Website (broadcast-affiliated) KCBS-AM, San Francisco kcbs.com
Use of Sound KFI-AM, Burbank, CA Guarding the Border
Feature: Hard News KPCC-FM, Pasadena, CA Skid Row Homeless
Writing KPCC-FM, Pasadena, CA Island Foxes
News Documentary KNX-AM, Los Angeles Water Wars: The Battle for Owens Valley
Feature Reporting KGO-AM, San Francisco Derrill’s Legacy

Radio: Small Market

Continuing Coverage KAZU-FM, Pacific Grove, CA Tainted Spinach
Feature Reporting KCSN-FM, Northridge, CA Dimples Karaoke Bar
Feature: Hard News KCLU-FM, Thousand Oaks, CA The Price of War
News Documentary KHUM-FM, Ferndale, CA Picking Up: Meth on the North Coast
News Series KKOH-AM, Reno, NV KKOH Hazing Series
Newscast KCSN-FM, Northridge, CA The Evening Update
Sports Reporting KCLU-FM, Thousand Oaks, CA Cowboys Hit the Trail
Use of Sound KCLU-FM, Thousand Oaks, CA Olivas Adobe
Writing KCSN-FM, Northridge, CA Autism

Television: Large Market

Overall Excellence KTTV-TV, Los Angeles
Continuing Coverage KVBC-TV, Las Vegas Homeless in Las Vegas
Feature Reporting KNTV, San Jose, CA Holy Hostel
Feature: Hard News KPIX-TV, San Francisco One Strike, You’re Out
Investigative Reporting KNBC-TV, Burbank, CA Staples Center Investigation
News Documentary KNBC-TV, Burbank, CA State Divided
News Series KNBC-TV, Burbank, CA LAUSD: Battle for Control
Newscast KTTV-TV, Los Angeles Fox 11 10 o’ clock News
Sports Reporting XETV-TV, San Diego Extreme Skateboarding
Spot News Coverage KNBC-TV, Burbank, CA Murder Suspect Surrenders
Videography KNTV, San Jose, CA Holy Hostel
Website (broadcast-affiliated) KNBC-TV, Burbank, CA NBC4.tv
Writing KNTV, San Jose, CA Noelle Walker Writing Composite

Television: Small Market

Overall Excellence KSEE-TV, Fresno, CA
Continuing Coverage KITV, Honolulu Kauai Dam
Spot News Coverage KITV, Honolulu Hawaii Earthquake/Breaking
Feature Reporting KHON-TV, Honolulu Peanut Allergy Prompts School Changes
Feature: Hard News KEYT-TV, Santa Barbara, CA Garage Living
Newscast KFTV-TV, Fresno, CA Noticias 21
Videography KFTV-TV, Fresno, CA Danzando con los Dioses
News Series KGPE-TV, Fresno, CA Stories of Service
Website (broadcast-affiliated) KUAM-TV, Dededo, GUAM kuam.com

REGION 3

Radio: Large Market

Overall Excellence KOA-AM
Continuing Coverage KTAR-FM Serial Killers
Feature Reporting KJZZ-FM, Tempe, AZ Biosphere 2-15 Years Later
Feature: Hard News KCPW-FM, Salt Lake City Cabella’s is Utah’s Top Tourist Attraction
Investigative Reporting KSL-AM/FM, Salt Lake City Doctor’s Office to Dumpster
News Documentary KOA-AM Stars, Stripes and Soldiers
News Series KOA-AM Denver in a Decade
Newscast KOA-AM August 17th, 8am Newscast
Sports Reporting KOA-AM The Ron Lyle Story
Spot News Coverage KTAR-FM Serial Shooters Arrested
Use of Sound KJZZ-FM, Tempe, AZ Oh Say, Can You Sing?
Website (broadcast-affiliated) KSL-AM/FM, Salt Lake City ksl.com
Writing KSL-AM/FM, Salt Lake City Andrew Adams Reporting for KSL News Radio

Radio: Small Market

Continuing Coverage KNAU-FM, Flagstaff, AZ The Brins Fire
Feature Reporting KNAU-FM, Flagstaff, AZ Civil War Band
Feature: Hard News KNAU-FM, Flagstaff, AZ Doctor Shortage
News Documentary KNAU-FM, Flagstaff, AZ Edge of the Rez
News Series KUNC-FM, Greeley, CO Avian Flu and Colorado
Sports Reporting KUWR (Wyoming Public Radio), Laramie, WY Remember the 8
Use of Sound KUNC-FM, Greeley, CO Scooters: A Ride on the Mild Side
Website (broadcast-affiliated) KROE-AM, Sheridan, WY
Writing KNAU-FM, Flagstaff, AZ Polygamy, Border Farms and the Power of a Name

Television: Large Market

Overall Excellence KUSA-TV, Denver
Continuing Coverage KTVK-TV, Phoenix The Search for Warren Jeffs
Feature Reporting KUSA-TV, Denver Mikael and Friends
Feature: Hard News KCNC-TV, Denver Last Man Standing
Investigative Reporting KNXV-TV, Phoenix Broken Borders: Broken Promises
News Documentary KDVR-TV, Denver Battle For the Border
News Series KUSA-TV, Denver Burlington’s Sacrifice
Newscast KPHO-TV, Phoenix CBS5 News@6:30
Sports Reporting KPNX-TV, Phoenix Anthony Robles
Spot News Coverage KNXV-TV, Phoenix Baseline Killer Arrest
Videography KUSA-TV, Denver Mostek Compilation
Website (broadcast-affiliated) ksl.com, Salt Lake City ksl.com
Writing KUSA-TV, Denver Never Do the Same Story Twice

Television: Small Market

Feature Reporting KRDO-TV, Colorado Springs, CO Losing His True Love
Feature: Hard News KRDO-TV, Colorado Springs, CO The Dangers of Street Racing
Investigative Reporting KKTV, Colorado Springs, CO The Forgotten Victims
News Series KVOA-TV, Tucson, AZ Don’t Forget Vicki Lynne
Sports Reporting KKTV, Colorado Springs, CO Fisher DeBerry Retires
Videography KGUN-TV, Tucson, AZ Casting For Recovery

REGION 4

Radio: Large Market

Overall Excellence WUWM-FM, Milwaukee
Continuing Coverage WTMJ-AM, Milwaukee Milwaukee’s Missing Boys
Feature Reporting WERN-FM, Madison, WI Robo-Deer Nab Poachers
Feature: Hard News WUWM-FM, Milwaukee School Naming Rights
News Documentary KNOW-FM, St. Paul, MN The McCarthy Tapes
News Series WCCO-AM, Minneapolis North Minneapolis Beyond Crime
Newscast WTMJ-AM, Milwaukee Wisconsin’s Morning News
Sports Reporting WUWM-FM, Milwaukee Soccer Moms’ Soccer
Spot News Coverage WTMJ-AM, Milwaukee Explosion in the Valley
Use of Sound WERN-FM, Madison, WI Hmong Funerals
Website (broadcast-affiliated) Minnesota Public Radio, St. Paul, MN minnesota.publicradio.org
Writing WERN-FM, Madison, WI Brian Bull Compilation

Radio: Small Market

Overall Excellence KUSD-FM, Vermillion, SD
Continuing Coverage KFGO-AM, Fargo, ND Rising Rivers
Feature: Hard News KUSD-FM, Vermillion, SD L. Frank Baum
News Documentary KUSD-FM, Vermillion, SD The Mighty Mo from Montana to the Dakotas
News Series KXRB Radio, Sioux Falls, SD Silent Epidemic
Newscast KUSD-FM, Vermillion, SD
Use of Sound KUSD-FM, Vermillion, SD National Guard Officer Training

Television: Large Market

Overall Excellence KARE-TV, Minneapolis
Continuing Coverage WCCO-TV, Minneapolis Separating Sisters
Feature Reporting KARE-TV, Minneapolis Portrait of Compassion
Feature: Hard News KMSP-TV, Minneapolis Room to Live
Investigative Reporting KSTP-TV, St. Paul, MN Expensive Pill To Swallow
News Series WCCO-TV, Minneapolis Project Energy
Newscast WTMJ-TV, Milwaukee Falk Explosion: Live at 10:00
Sports Reporting KARE-TV, Minneapolis Willmar Kids
Spot News Coverage WISN-TV, Milwaukee Falk Company Explosion
Videography KARE-TV, Minneapolis Skyway Race
Website (broadcast-affiliated) KARE-TV, Minneapolis kare11.com
Writing KARE-TV, Minneapolis Boyd Huppert Compilation

Television: Small Market

Overall Excellence WISC-TV, Madison, WI
Continuing Coverage WBAY-TV, Green Bay, WI East High School Bomb Plot
Feature Reporting WDAY-TV, Fargo, ND Anna’s Gifts
Feature: Hard News WISC-TV, Madison, WI Downtown Madison After Hours
Investigative Reporting WLUK-TV, Green Bay, WI Bad Santa
News Documentary KELO-TV, Sioux Falls, SD Underage, Under the Influence
News Series Wisconsin Public Television, Madison, WI Challenge Academy
Newscast WLUK-TV, Green Bay, WI FOX 11 News at Nine
Sports Reporting WDIO-TV, Duluth, MN Hibbing Golfer
Spot News Coverage WBAY-TV, Green Bay, WI Ellison Bay Explosions
Videography WDIO-TV, Duluth, MN Sailing
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WISC-TV, Madison, WI Channel3000.com
Writing WDAY-TV, Fargo, ND Anna’s Gifts

REGION 5

Radio: Large Market

Overall Excellence KMOX Radio, St. Louis
Feature Reporting KCUR-FM, Kansas City, MO Farm Crisis: 20 Years Later
Feature: Hard News KCUR-FM, Kansas City, MO What’s the Price for Keeping KC Major League?
Investigative Reporting KMOX Radio, St. Louis Precious Cargo On The Big Yellow Bus
News Documentary KCUR-FM, Kansas City, MO KC Currents: Elections Special
News Series KMOX Radio, St. Louis The Big Differential
Newscast KMOX Radio, St. Louis 8:00 AM News
Sports Reporting KCUR-FM, Kansas City, MO Buck O’Neil Remembrance
Spot News Coverage KMOX Radio, St. Louis Summer Storms/Tornado
Use of Sound KMOX Radio, St. Louis 5th Anniversary 9/11
Website (broadcast-affiliated) KWMU-FM, St. Louis kwmu.org
Writing KCUR-FM, Kansas City, MO Buck O’Neil Remembrance

Radio: Small Market

Overall Excellence KFDI-FM, Wichita, KS
Continuing Coverage WHO-AM, Des Moines, IA Jobs Program Scandal
Feature Reporting KBIA-FM, Columbia, MO Living Off the Grid
Feature: Hard News KSMU-FM, Springfield, MO Debating Sex Education
Investigative Reporting KBIA-FM, Columbia, MO Dead Voters
News Documentary KUNI-FM, Cedar, IA Child Abuse Investigations
News Series KBIA-FM, Columbia, MO From the Outside Looking In: Examining Missouri’s Probation and Parole System
Newscast KNSS-AM Morning NewsWatch
Sports Reporting KFDI-FM, Wichita, KS NBC Baseball - At Issue
Spot News Coverage KFDI-FM, Wichita, KS Sedgwick County Hailstorm
Use of Sound KBIA-FM, Columbia, MO Voices United: Protesting Three Years of War

Television: Large Market

Overall Excellence KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO
Continuing Coverage KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO Toby Young
Feature Reporting KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO Secret Santa Revealed
Feature: Hard News KMOV-TV, St. Louis Party Patrol
Investigative Reporting KCTV-TV, Fairway, KS Police Station-Intimidation
News Documentary KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO Blessed
News Series KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO Murder Squad
Newscast KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO KMBC Newscast
Sports Reporting KSDK-TV, St. Louis Naismith
Spot News Coverage KMBC-TV, Kansas City, MO Businesses Burn
Videography KSDK-TV, St. Louis Fiberglass Works of Art
Website (broadcast-affiliated) KSDK-TV, St. Louis ksdk.com
Writing KMOV-TV, St. Louis Chamraz Composite

Television: Small Market

Overall Excellence KYTV, Springfield, MO
Continuing Coverage KYTV, Springfield, MO No Escape
Feature Reporting KCCI-TV, Des Moines, IA Lake Robbins Ballroom
Feature: Hard News KWCH-TV, Wichita, KS Drunk and Still Driving
Investigative Reporting KYTV, Springfield, MO Critical Care Violations
News Documentary KRCG-TV, New Bloomfield, MO KRCG in Iraq
News Series KOMU-TV, Columbia, MO Immigration in Depth
Newscast WHO-TV, Des Moines, IA Channel 13 News at 10:00
Sports Reporting WHO-TV, Des Moines, IA Smiley
Spot News Coverage KYTV, Springfield, MO 2006 Tornado Outbreak
Videography KWCH-TV, Wichita, KS Demolition Derby
Website (broadcast-affiliated) KTKA-TV, Topeka, KS KTKA Website/49ABCNews.com
Writing KCCI-TV, Des Moines, IA Hanson Compilation

REGION 6

Radio: Large Market

Overall Excellence KTRH-AM, Houston
Continuing Coverage KTRH-AM, Houston The Death of Ken Lay
Feature Reporting KUT-FM, Austin, TX Devil & Daniel Johnston
Feature: Hard News KUHF-FM, Houston Exit, Stage Right
Investigative Reporting KTRH-AM, Houston Mexican Flags in US Schools
News Documentary KUT-FM, Austin, TX Rediscovering Barbara Jordan
News Series WBAP-AM, Arlington, TX Parkland Hospital: From Paupers To Presidents
Newscast KTRH-AM, Houston KTRH Morning News
Use of Sound KUT-FM, Austin, TX Kashmere Stage Band
Website (broadcast-affiliated) KUHF-FM, Houston kuhf.org

Radio: Small Market

Feature Reporting KOSU Radio, Stillwater, OK College Students Face Facebook
Feature: Hard News KOSU Radio, Stillwater, OK Clear Air for Eating
News Documentary KOSU Radio, Stillwater, OK Ten Men Remembered
News Series KOSU Radio, Stillwater, OK Hazards of Chickens for Oklahoma
Sports Reporting KOSU Radio, Stillwater, OK Fields of Faith

Television: Large Market

Overall Excellence KXAS-TV, Fort Worth, TX
Continuing Coverage KTVT-TV, Fort Worth, TX Missing on Mt. Hood
Feature Reporting KHOU-TV, Houston, TX Their Daughter The Donor
Feature: Hard News WFAA-TV, Dallas Ally’s Story
Investigative Reporting KDFW-TV, Dallas Airport Insecurity
News Documentary KTRK-TV, Houston, TX No Man’s Land
News Series KHOU-TV, Houston, TX Heroes Left Behind
Newscast KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City 10pm Newscast
Spot News Coverage WFAA-TV, Dallas Truck Chase
Videography WFAA-TV, Dallas David Carter ‘06
Website (broadcast-affiliated) KHOU-TV, Houston, TX KHOU.com
Writing KRIV-TV, Houston, TX Greg Groogan Writing

Television: Small Market

Overall Excellence KVUE-TV, Austin, TX
Continuing Coverage KVIA-TV, El Paso, TX Storm 2006
Feature Reporting KXII-TV, Sherman, TX Young Fiddle Player
Feature: Hard News KRGV-TV, Weslaco, TX Los Zetas
Investigative Reporting KVUE-TV, Austin, TX Star Loan Money
News Documentary NEWS 8 AUSTIN, Austin, TX News 8 Explores: The Tower Shooting
News Series KEYE-TV, Austin, TX ER: In Critical Condition
Sports Reporting NEWS 8 AUSTIN, Austin, TX Vincent’s Home Town
Spot News Coverage KVIA-TV, El Paso, TX Storm 2006
Website (broadcast-affiliated) KVUE-TV, Austin, TX kvue.com
Writing NEWS 8 AUSTIN, Austin, TX News 8 Explores: The Tower Shooting

REGION 7

Radio: Large Market

Overall Excellence WBBM-AM, Chicago
Continuing Coverage WLW-AM, Cincinnati The Marcus Fiesel Story:Death in a Closet
Feature Reporting WBEZ-FM, Chicago Joshua
Feature: Hard News WBEZ-FM, Chicago Elvira
Investigative Reporting WBBM-AM, Chicago Predators Next Door
News Documentary WBEZ-FM, Chicago Re-Forming Englewood
News Series WGN-AM, Chicago Smack in the Suburbs
Newscast WBBM-AM, Chicago 3 p.m. Newscast, December 8, 2006
Sports Reporting WBBM-AM, Chicago Joniak’s Journal: Rashied Davis
Spot News Coverage WBBM-AM, Chicago Ogilvie Shootings
Use of Sound WBEZ-FM, Chicago With a Smile
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WBEZ-FM, Chicago Chicago Matters: Valuing Education
Writing WBEZ-FM, Chicago Ben Calhoun Compilation

Radio: Small Market

Overall Excellence WJBC-AM, Bloomington, IL
Continuing Coverage WTAX-AM, Springfield, IL March 12th Tornadoes
Feature Reporting WIUM/WIUW Radio, Macomb, IL The Singing Senior
Feature: Hard News WUIS Public Radio, Springfield, IL No Place Like Home
Investigative Reporting WOOD-AM, Grand Rapids, MI The Ada Argument
News Series WJBC-AM, Bloomington, IL Voices or Immigration in McLean County
Newscast WJBC-AM, Bloomington, IL Winter Storm Slowdown
Sports Reporting WGLT-FM, Normal, IL Competitive Barbecue
Spot News Coverage WTAX-AM, Springfield, IL March 12th Tornado
Use of Sound WIUM/WIUW Radio, Macomb, IL Celebrating 175 Years in 175 Seconds
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WJBC-AM, Bloomington, IL wjbc.com
Writing WVPE-FM, Elkhart, IN Michiana Chronicles

Television: Large Market

Overall Excellence WKYC-TV, Cleveland
Continuing Coverage WXIN-TV, Indianapolis Justice for Jill
Feature Reporting WTHR-TV, Indianapolis Brush with History
Feature: Hard News WLWT-TV, Cincinnati Changing Face of Prostitution
Investigative Reporting WISH TV, Indianapolis Command Mistake
News Documentary WDIV-TV, Detroit The China Syndrome
News Series WBBM-TV, Chicago Good Gifts, Gone Bad
Newscast WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH Eyewitness News at 5pm
Sports Reporting WTHR-TV, Indianapolis Age To Spare
Spot News Coverage WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH Parsons Escape
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WBNS-TV, Columbus, OH 10tv.com
Writing WTHR-TV, Indianapolis Linsey Davis

Television: Small Market

Overall Excellence WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH
Continuing Coverage WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH Silverman Saga
Feature Reporting WTOL-TV, Toledo, OH Little People…Big World
Feature: Hard News WNDU-TV, South Bend, IN Rewiring the Brain
Investigative Reporting WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH Red Light Buses
News Documentary WFIE-TV, Evansville, IN A Year Later
News Series WTVG-TV, Toledo, OH The Truth Test
Newscast WSBT-TV, South Bend, IN Explosive Day of News
Sports Reporting WFIE-TV, Evansville, IN Playing Fair?
Spot News Coverage WTVG-TV, Toledo, OH The First Summer Storm
Videography WDTN-TV, Dayton, OH Mike Hamlet
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WFIE-TV, Evansville, IN 14wfie.com

REGION 8

Radio: Large Market

Overall Excellence WUNC-FM, Chapel Hill, NC
Continuing Coverage WUNC-FM, Chapel Hill, NC Ahmed’s Diary
Feature Reporting WUNC-FM, Chapel Hill, NC Card # 10
Feature: Hard News WUNC-FM, Chapel Hill, NC What is Terrorism?
News Documentary West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Charleston, WV Big Ears in The Mountains
News Series WUNC-FM, Chapel Hill, NC North Carolina Voices: Studying High School
Newscast West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Charleston, WV West Virginia Morning
Sports Reporting WUNC-FM, Chapel Hill, NC Evans Quads
Spot News Coverage WUNC-FM, Chapel Hill, NC Apex Chemical Fire
Use of Sound WUNC-FM, Chapel Hill, NC Florida Panthers

Radio: Small Market

Overall Excellence WNOX-FM, Knoxville, KY
Continuing Coverage WCHS-AM, Charlestown, WV The Sago Mine Disaster
Feature Reporting WNOX-FM, Knoxville, KY Garbage Bears
Feature: Hard News WIVK-FM, Knoxville, TN Roane County Remembers
News Documentary WKYU-FM, Bowling Green, KY The Changing Faces of the Evening News
News Series WHQR Radio, Wilmington, NC Katrina To Wilmington
Newscast WCHS-AM, Charlestown, WV The Morning News
Sports Reporting WTMZ-AM, Charleston, SC Marc Buoniconti Returns to The Citadel
Spot News Coverage WLAP-AM, Lexington, KY Crash of Comair Flight 51-91
Use of Sound WLAP-AM, Lexington, KY Batting Practice
Writing WUOT-FM, Knoxville, TN Compilation

Television: Large Market

Overall Excellence WLKY-TV, Louisville, KY
Continuing Coverage WTVF-TV, Nashville, TN News Channel 5 Investigates: TN States Veterans Homes
Feature Reporting WYFF-TV, Greenville, SC Keeping Up with Kos
Feature: Hard News WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC WCNC Investigators: Norman Immigration
Investigative Reporting WTVF-TV, Nashville, TN Newschannel 5 Investigates: Bill Heard Chevrolet
News Documentary WRAL-TV, Raleigh, NC Focal Point: Paper Thin Promise
News Series WTVF-TV, Nashville, TN Newschannel 5 Investigates: The Ticket Fix
Newscast WLKY-TV, Louisville, KY 6pm News-Comair Crash
Sports Reporting WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC Unbreakable Kos
Videography WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC Andy Benton - Light Keepers
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WCNC-TV, Charlotte, NC wcnc.com
Writing WTVF-TV, Nashville, TN From Nashville to Nairobi

Television: Small Market

Overall Excellence WCBD-TV, Mount Pleasant, SC
Continuing Coverage WKYT-TV, Lexington, KY Crash of Comair Flight 5191
Feature Reporting WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN Cross Country Runner
Feature: Hard News WTVQ-TV, Lexington, KY Price of Progress
Investigative Reporting WLTX-TV, Columbia, SC The Costly Contractor
News Documentary WJHL-TV, Johnson City, TN Infamy: 65 Years Later
News Series WATE-TV, Knoxville, TN Community in Crisis
Newscast WKYT-TV, Lexington, KY Comair Crash 11pm
Sports Reporting WTVC-TV, Chattanooga, TN Dave’s Diamond Darlings
Spot News Coverage WTVQ-TV, Lexington, KY Flight 5191
Videography WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN Jake’s Composite
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN wbir.com

REGION 9

Radio: Large Market

Radio: Small Market

Overall Excellence WUAL Radio, Tuscaloosa, AL
Continuing Coverage WUAL Radio, Tuscaloosa, AL Alabama Elections 2006
Feature Reporting WWL-AM/FM, New Orleans Saints Lift City’s Spirits
Feature: Hard News WBHM-FM, Birmingham, AL Alabama Church Fires
Investigative Reporting WUAL Radio, Tuscaloosa, AL Obesity in Alabama
News Documentary WBHM-FM, Birmingham, AL AIDS: The Epidemic in Alabama
News Series WMSI/WQJQ-FM, Jackson, MS The Last Big One
Newscast WUAL Radio, Tuscaloosa, AL The Alabama Report
Sports Reporting WABB-AM, Mobile, AL A Record Breaking Name
Use of Sound WMSI/WQJQ-FM, Jackson, MS Theater of War
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WWL-AM/FM, New Orleans wwl.com
Writing WBHM-FM, Birmingham, AL Technology & Trademarks and Paying for Progress

Television: Large Market

Overall Excellence WBRC-TV, Birmingham, AL
Continuing Coverage WVTM-TV, Birmingham, AL Church Fire Suspects
Investigative Reporting WVTM-TV, Birmingham, AL Massage Parlors
News Series WBRC-TV, Birmingham, AL Church Bomber: Tom Blanton’s Story
Newscast WBRC-TV, Birmingham, AL FOX6 News at 5:00
Sports Reporting WBRC-TV, Birmingham, AL The Clay Dyer Story
Spot News Coverage WBMA-TV, Birmingham, AL Attorney Abduction
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WVTM-TV, Birmingham, AL nbc13.com

Television: Small Market

Overall Excellence KATV-TV, Little Rock, AR
Continuing Coverage KLRT-TV, Little Rock, AR Casey Crowder Amber Alert
Feature Reporting KARK-TV, Little Rock, AR Bracketology
Feature: Hard News WPMI-TV, Mobile, AL Baby Christian
Investigative Reporting WALA-TV, Mobile, AL Disciplined Doctors
News Documentary WLPB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA Washing Away: Losing Louisiana
News Series WBRZ-TV, Baton Rouge, LA Escape from Charity
Newscast KHBS/KHOG-TV, Fort Smith, AR 40/29 News at 5
Sports Reporting WBRZ-TV, Baton Rouge, LA Candace Baham - St. Amant Football
Spot News Coverage KATV-TV, Little Rock, AR Cabot School Fire
Videography WKRG-TV, Mobile, AL
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WAFF-TV, Huntsville, AL waff.com
Writing KARK-TV, Little Rock, AR CSI/Hall

REGION 10

Radio: Large Market

Overall Excellence WBZ-AM, Boston
Continuing Coverage WBZ-AM, Boston Election 2006
Feature Reporting WBZ-AM, Boston Who’s on First
Feature: Hard News WBUR-FM, Boston Skin Shock
News Documentary WBUR-FM, Boston Boston Medical Center
News Series WBZ-AM, Boston DaVinci Code
Newscast WBZ-AM, Boston
Sports Reporting WBUR-FM, Boston Kenya’s Fastest Town
Spot News Coverage WBZ-AM, Boston New Bedford Shooting
Use of Sound WBUR-FM, Boston Violin Return
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WBZ-AM, Boston wbz.com
Writing WBZ-AM, Boston Who’s on First

Radio: Small Market

Overall Excellence WATD-FM, Marshfield, MA
Continuing Coverage WVPS-FM, Colchester, VT Mexican Labor
Feature Reporting WVPS-FM, Colchester, VT Peace Songs
Feature: Hard News WATD-FM, Marshfield, MA The Great Mail Robbery Revisited
Investigative Reporting WVPS-FM, Colchester, VT Mexican Labor on the Farm
News Documentary WEVO Radio, Concord, NH Culture Lessons
News Series WVPS-FM, Colchester, VT Iran Today
Newscast WATD-FM, Marshfield, MA The Midday Report-Christine James
Sports Reporting WATD-FM, Marshfield, MA The Monster Shark Tournament
Spot News Coverage WATD-FM, Marshfield, MA The Search for Sam
Use of Sound WATD-FM, Marshfield, MA July 4th in Duxbury
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WATD-FM, Marshfield, MA 959watd.com
Writing WVPS-FM, Colchester, VT Coffin

Television: Large Market

Overall Excellence WBZ-TV, Boston
Continuing Coverage WCVB-TV, Needham, MA Tunnel Tragedy
Feature Reporting NECN (New England Cable News), Newton, MA Mentos Gone Wild
Investigative Reporting WHDH-TV, Boston Highway Robbery
News Documentary NECN (New England Cable News), Newton, MA Hidden Wounds
News Series WBZ-TV, Boston At Home with the Candidates
Newscast NECN (New England Cable News), Newton, MA Right Now with R.D.Sahl
Spot News Coverage WCVB-TV, Needham, MA North Shore Floods
Videography NECN (New England Cable News), Newton, MA Flood of ‘06
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WCVB-TV, Needham, MA The Boston Channel.com

Television: Small Market

Overall Excellence WCAX-TV, South Burlington, VT
Continuing Coverage WCAX-TV, South Burlington, VT Judge Cashman
Feature Reporting WCAX-TV, South Burlington, VT Vicar General
Feature: Hard News News 12 Connecticut, Norwalk, CT Serial Killer
Investigative Reporting WLNE-TV, Providence, RI Steak and Lobster
News Series WCAX-TV, South Burlington, VT Dirty Secrets
Newscast WCAX-TV, South Burlington, VT May 3rd, 2006
Sports Reporting News 12 Connecticut, Norwalk, CT Winning Ways
Spot News Coverage WCAX-TV, South Burlington, VT Essex Shootings
Videography News 12 Connecticut, Norwalk, CT Frank Bruce Compilation
Writing News 12 Connecticut, Norwalk, CT David Springer

REGION 11

Radio: Large Market

Overall Excellence KYW-AM, Philadelphia
Continuing Coverage WINS-AM, New York 50 Shots
Feature Reporting KYW-AM, Philadelphia A Firefighter’s Journey
Feature: Hard News WNYC Radio, New York New York Cop Trains Iraqi Privates
News Documentary WNYC Radio, New York The ‘N’ Word: It Represents Hatred
News Series KYW-AM, Philadelphia Your Post-9/11 Lifestyle
Newscast WINS-AM, New York Morning Drive
Sports Reporting WCBS-AM, New York Jared Max
Spot News Coverage WINS-AM, New York Plane Crash
Use of Sound KYW-AM, Philadelphia A Firefighter’s Journey
Website (broadcast-affiliated) 1010 WINS, New York 1010wins.com

Radio: Small Market

Overall Excellence WKXW-FM, Ewing, NJ
Continuing Coverage WGY-AM, Latham, NY The Porco Murder Trial
Feature Reporting WSLU-FM, Canton, NY Forestport Poker Run
Feature: Hard News WITF-FM, Harrisburg, PA Remembering Flight 93 Five Years Later
Investigative Reporting WSLU-FM, Canton, NY Latinos on the Farm
News Documentary WITF-FM, Harrisburg, PA Families of the Fallen
News Series WKXW-FM, Ewing, NJ Forgotten Heroes
Newscast WKXW-FM, Ewing, NJ New Jersey’s First News
Sports Reporting WSLU-FM, Canton, NY Rugby Brings Elegance and Violence to Adirondacks
Spot News Coverage WGY-AM, Latham, NY The Porco Verdict
Writing WPSU-FM, University Park, PA Central Pennsylvania Black History Series

Television: Large Market

Overall Excellence KYW-TV, Philadelphia
Continuing Coverage WABC-TV, New York Israel-Hezbollah War 2006
Feature Reporting KYW-TV, Philadelphia The Beanie Baby Soldier
Feature: Hard News KYW-TV, Philadelphia Price of Polygamy
Investigative Reporting WGAL-TV, Lancaster, PA Follow the Money
News Documentary WNBC-TV, New York Reporters Beat: Child Abuse
News Series News 12 Long Island, Woodbury, NY Following Their Faith
Newscast KDKA-TV, Pittsburgh, PA KDKA TV News at 11
Spot News Coverage WGRZ-TV, Buffalo, NY The Bucky Phillips Capture
Videography WXTV-TV, Teaneck, NJ Ray Barreto’s Death
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WCAU-TV, Bala Cynwyd, PA NBC10.com

Television: Small Market

Overall Excellence WSYR-TV, East Syracuse, NY
Continuing Coverage R News, Rochester, NY The Hunt for Ralph “Bucky” Phillips
Feature Reporting WHAM-TV, Rochester, NY J-MAC
Feature: Hard News WSYR-TV, East Syracuse, NY The Ultimate Sacrifice
Investigative Reporting WHAM-TV, Rochester, NY Safety on the Tracks
News Documentary WROC-TV, Rochester, NY Eye on Rochester: The Pregnancy Codes
News Series News 10 Now, Syracuse, NY 9/11 5 Years Later
Newscast WNEP-TV, Moosic, PA Newswatch 16 at 6 - Floods of ‘06
Sports Reporting R News, Rochester, NY Jason “J-Mac” McElwain
Spot News Coverage WTEN-TV, Albany, NY Dangerous Flooding
Videography News 12 Westchester, Yonkers, NY From Sing Sing to Salvation
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WSYR-TV, East Syracuse, NY 9wsyr.com
Writing WSTM/WSTQ-TV, Syracuse, NY Matt’s Memo

REGION 12

Radio: Large Market

Overall Excellence WBAL-AM, Baltimore
Continuing Coverage WBAL-AM, Baltimore All Things Ravens
Feature Reporting WBAL-AM, Baltimore Pedal Power
Feature: Hard News WBAL-AM, Baltimore The Amish: Mourning and Healing
Investigative Reporting WBAL-AM, Baltimore Going Around in 9-1-1 Circles
News Documentary WTOP Radio, Washington Beyond the Purple Heart
News Series WBAL-AM, Baltimore Little League–Just for the Fun of It
Newscast WTOP Radio, Washington April 5th
Sports Reporting WBAL-AM, Baltimore Pirates of the Caribbean
Spot News Coverage WBAL-AM, Baltimore Barbaro Breaks Down
Use of Sound WBAL-AM, Baltimore Wise Avenue Train Garden
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WBAL-AM, Baltimore wbal.com
Writing WBAL-AM, Baltimore The Week Gone By

Radio: Small Market

Overall Excellence WDEL-AM, Wilmington, DE
Feature: Hard News WDEL-AM, Wilmington, DE DANG Drill
News Documentary WFLS-FM, Fredericksburg, VA Focus: Tech Fest
News Series WDEL-AM, Wilmington, DE From Fat to Fit: Childhood Obesity in the First State
Newscast WJMA-FM, Orange, VA 10/11/06 5pm News
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WDEL-AM, Wilmington, DE wdel.com

Television: Large Market

Overall Excellence WTTG-TV, Washington
Continuing Coverage WBAL-TV, Baltimore At What Cost?
Feature Reporting WBAL-TV, Baltimore Washing Away
Feature: Hard News WJLA - TV, Washington Piano Mover
Investigative Reporting WTTG-TV, Washington Elevator Falls
News Series WAVY-TV, Portsmouth, VA Evacuating Lebanon
Newscast WTTG-TV, Washington The News Edge at 11
Sports Reporting WUSA-TV, Washington Len Bias–20 Years Since….
Spot News Coverage WJLA-TV, Arlington, VA Police Station Shootout
Videography WashingtonPost.Newsweek Interactive/MHZ Networks, Arlington, VA The Jailed (Part1)
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WVEC-TV, Norfolk, VA wvec.com
Writing WBAL-TV, Baltimore Washing Away

Television: Small Market

Overall Excellence WSLS-TV, Roanoke, VA
Continuing Coverage WDBJ-TV, Roanoke, VA Morva Rampage
Feature Reporting WTVR-TV, Richmond, VA Ella Thompson: Helping Others with Grief
Investigative Reporting WDBJ-TV, Roanoke, VA Bob Dills Investigation
News Series WTVR-TV, Richmond, VA Soldier in the Photograph
Newscast WSLS-TV, Roanoke, VA News Channel 10 @ 11
Sports Reporting WHAG-TV, Hagerstown, MD Brett Smith
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WSLS-TV, Roanoke, VA wsls.com

REGION 13

Radio: Large Market

Overall Excellence WSB-AM, Atlanta
Continuing Coverage WSB-AM, Atlanta Murder on the Silver Comet Trail
Feature Reporting WSB-AM, Atlanta Winecoff Hotel Fire
Investigative Reporting WSB-AM, Atlanta Snaring Internet Predators
News Documentary WSB-AM, Atlanta Surviving the Storm: Courage After Katrina
News Series WSB-AM, Atlanta Atlanta’s Top 5 Consumer Scams
Newscast WSB-AM, Atlanta Atlanta’s Morning News
Sports Reporting WSB-AM, Atlanta East Lake Golf Kids
Spot News Coverage WDBO-AM, Orlando, FL Gatorland Fire
Use of Sound WSB-AM, Atlanta Wesley Hollis
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WSB-AM, Atlanta wsbradio.com

Radio: Small Market

Continuing Coverage WFSU-FM, Tallahassee, FL Pythons in the Everglades 1 & 2
Feature Reporting WFSU-FM, Tallahassee, FL Gator Hunt
Feature: Hard News WFSU-FM, Tallahassee, FL Florida’s New Space Race
Investigative Reporting WFSU-FM, Tallahassee, FL Mental Health
News Documentary WUFT-FM, Gainesville, FL The Long Road: From Poverty to Prosperity in Bradford County
News Series WUFT-FM, Gainesville, FL Breaking the Abuse Cycle
Newscast WGAC-AM, Augusta, GA 7:00 AM News
Sports Reporting WUFT-FM, Gainesville, FL Go Gators!
Spot News Coverage WGAC-AM, Augusta, GA Man Down

Television: Large Market

Overall Excellence WFOR-TV, Miami
Continuing Coverage WLTV-TV, Miami Alerta Al Inmigrante
Feature Reporting WTSP-TV, St. Petersburg, FL 60 Years Later
Feature: Hard News WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL Stop Snitchin’
Investigative Reporting WFOR-TV, Miami Law & Disorder
News Documentary WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL Danny Rolling’s Date with Death
News Series WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL Quest for Everest
Newscast WFOR-TV, Miami Fidel Castro Transfers Power
Sports Reporting WTSP-TV, St. Petersburg, FL The NFL’s New Video Policy
Spot News Coverage WKMG-TV, Orlando, FL Fatal Shooting: Caught on Tape
Videography WXIA-TV, Atlanta Year of Firsts: Willis Boyd Composite
Website (broadcast-affiliated) WTLV/WJXX-TV, Jacksonville, FL firstcoastnews.com
Writing WTSP-TV, St. Petersburg, FL Kathryn Bursch Compilation

Television: Small Market

Continuing Coverage WFTX-TV, Cape Coral, FL Canadian Drug Imports
Feature Reporting WINK-TV, Ft. Myers, FL Tyler’s Tale
Feature: Hard News WJBF-TV, Augusta, GA Faces of Meth
Investigative Reporting WZVN-TV, Ft. Myers, FL Grouper Investigation
News Documentary Villages News Network, The Villages, FL Faces of Freedom: America’s Frontline Heroes
News Series WWSB-TV, Sarasota, FL Diving Florida’s Treasures
Newscast WCJB-TV, Gainesville, FL 5:30/6PM Newscast
Sports Reporting WZVN-TV, Ft. Myers, FL Athlete Contact Lenses
Spot News Coverage WTVM-TV, Columbus, GA Kia Watch
Videography WSAV-TV, Savannah, GA Move it Moms
Writing WFTX-TV, Cape Coral, FL The Hunt, The Death of David, The Skunk Ape

REGION 14

Radio: Large Market

Overall Excellence CFTR-AM, Toronto
Continuing Coverage CFTR-AM, Toronto Terror Suspects Arrested
News Documentary CHUM-AM/FM, Toronto Toronto: Under the Gun
Newscast CFTR-AM, Toronto Wildcat Transit Strike
Spot News Coverage CFRB-AM, Toronto The Caledonia Standoff
Use of Sound CFRB-AM, Toronto EMS Ride-along

Radio: Small Market

Continuing Coverage VOCM Radio, St. John’s Breaking News
Newscast CKGL-AM, Kitchener, ON
Spot News Coverage CKGL-AM, Kitchener, ON B.F. Goodrich Hits the Road

Television: Large Market

Overall Excellence Global BC, Burnaby, BC
Continuing Coverage CIII - Global Television Ontario, Toronto Terror Threat
Feature Reporting Global BC, Burnaby, BC Norval Morrisseau
Feature: Hard News CIVT-TV, Vancouver, BC Francis McAllister
Investigative Reporting Global BC, Burnaby, BC Home Inspectors
News Documentary Television Broadcast Limited (TVB), Hong Kong The Pearl Report: Slim Pickings
News Series CIVT-TV, Vancouver, BC Dead End Streets
Newscast CITY-TV, Toronto CityNews at Six
Spot News Coverage CFTO-TV, Scarborough Transit Strike
Videography Global BC, Burnaby, BC Storm Damage
Website (broadcast-affiliated) CITY-TV, Toronto citynews.ca

Television: Small Market

Overall Excellence CIVI-TV, Victoria, BC
Feature Reporting CTV Atlantic, Halifax, NS Breakfast Television in Nicaragua
Feature: Hard News CFJC-TV, Kamloops, BC Nick Waslenchuk: War Vet
Investigative Reporting CIVI-TV, Victoria, BC Apartment Lock Boxes
News Series A-Channel-TV, Barrie, ON When Seconds Count
Newscast CHEK-TV, Victoria, BC CH News at Five
Videography CTV Atlantic, Halifax, NS Brock’s Big Day