FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, JUNE 5th, 2009
Contact: Joe Kozlowski
405-478-6220
OKLAHOMA’S NEWSCHANNEL 4 NOMINATED FOR MORE EMMY AWARDS THAN ANY TELEVISION STATION IN OKLAHOMA CITY
NewsChannel 4 was nominated for seven Emmy awards from the Heartland Regional Emmy Awards chapter. “We are thrilled to receive seven Emmy nominations on the heels of our number one ranking in virtually every newscast in the Oklahoma City market. Our team of dedicated journalists work hard every day to bring you the best news, weather and sports coverage,” said Mary Ann Eckstein, Executive Vice President and News Director.
Three of the Emmy nominations were in the breaking news category. NewsChannel 4 was also recognized for reports in the categories of spot news, specialty assignment, general assignment and light and serious features.
Below is a complete list of the nominations including journalists and staff involved with each story. For more information, go to KFOR.com/emmys.
"The Search For Truth"
Travis Schutten, Photojournalist
Lance West, Anchor/Reporter
"Swift Water Rescue"
Daniel Anderson, Photojournalist
Linda Cavanaugh, News Anchor/Reporter
Mary Ann Eckstein, Sr. VP/News Director
Jim Gardner, Helicopter Pilot/Reporter
Steve Johnson, Assignment Desk
Kevin Ogle, Anchor/Reporter
Irish Stogner, Senior Producer
"Northern Oklahoma Tornado Outbreak"
Kevin Josefy, Photojournalist
David Payne, Meteorologist
Behind the Sooner Legends"
Joe Busch, Photojournalist
Linda Cavanaugh, News Anchor/Reporter
"Rescuing Rita"
Travis Schutten, Photojournalist
Lance West, Anchor/Reporter
"Drive-Up Drugs"
Joe Busch, Photojournalist
Ali Foster, Reporter
Brian Bates, Video Journalist
Chuck Musgrove, Managing Editor/Photojournalist
Travis Schutten, Photojournalist
Kevin Josefy, Helicopter Videographer
Jim Gardner, Helicopter Pilot
"Natalie Hughes, Producer Composite"
Natalie Hughes, Executive Producer
