WDAF, KANSAS CITY, MO This report covers the time period September 1, 2003 – August 31, 2004 (except where otherwise specifically noted).
Local Newscasts and Key Stories
WDAF airs 49.0 hours of local news each week, at the following times:
Monday – Friday, 5 a.m. – 9 a.m. Monday – Friday, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Monday – Friday, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Saturday – Sunday, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, 9 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Provided below is a brief summary of important local news issues that WDAF has covered recently within its local news broadcasts:
* Local Government - WDAF provided coverage of Missouri's concealed gun law, and efforts by some Kansas City city council members to impose limitations.
* Environment – Station covered efforts to begin a curbside recycling program in Kansas City.
* Law Enforcement – Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies teamed up to prevent welfare fraud.
* Economy – WDAF reported on efforts to deal with Kansas City's $24 million budget shortfall, which included a hiring freeze and potential furloughs and layoffs.
* Education – A report detailed the Lawrenceville school district's creation of a curriculum for a virtual school to cater to the increasing number of parents who home school their children.
* Transportation – Area transportation planners studied commuter rail options to ease congestion along Interstate 70.
A list of WDAF's local interest news stories is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Breaking News Updates
WDAF broke into and/or preempted regularly-scheduled programming hundreds of times during the period covered by this report in order to bring its viewers breaking news or disaster information. This coverage included extended reporting on severe weather and developing local news stories, including local flu deaths and a local shooting. In addition, WDAF inserted severe weather crawls into its programming numerous times in an effort to provide its viewers with vitally important local weather updates as quickly as possible. WDAF also participates in the amber alert system and has inserted numerous crawls into its programming in an effort to provide its viewers with vitally important information about missing persons as quickly as possible.
Public Affairs Programming
WDAF has broadcast a variety of local public affairs programming of interest to the viewers in its community. For example, the station has aired several special programs relating to winter weather and tornadoes. In addition, WDAF has aired specials relating to the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. The station also addresses numerous public affairs issues throughout its 49 hours of local newscasts each week.
Political Coverage
WDAF has devoted extensive time to coverage of political issues important to its viewers. During the time period covered by this report, for instance, WDAF has aired special coverage of transportation tax proposals on this year's election ballot and April's municipal elections taking place across Kansas, as well as extensive coverage of the presidential campaign. In addition, for the two-week sample time period running September 13-27, 2004, the station aired nearly 70 minutes of political coverage during its newscasts. Exhibit B attached hereto includes a detailed list of WGHP's political programming specials as well as the political issues covered in the station's local newscasts.
Public Service Announcements
WDAF makes its air-time throughout the broadcast day available to public service announcements for a variety of causes, such as:
* Boys and Girls Town Hotline * Partnership for a Drug Free America * V-Chip/Ratings Information * Neighborhood Watch * Earthshare * National Bone Marrow Donor Program * Arbor Day * Drunken Driving
For each of two sample weeks (January 12-19 and June 14-21, 2004), WGHP broadcast more than 20 minutes of public service announcements – all without charging any of the organizations or causes for the time.
Participation in the Community
WDAF's on-air newscasters and behind-the-scenes employees have made a commitment to participate in the Kansas City community. The station's employees take part in a variety of events and causes in and around Kansas City, such as:
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* St. Luke's Hospital * Inroads/Kansas City * Jim Eisenreich Foundation for Children with Tourette syndrome * Board of Executive Women International/KC Chapter * Love Fund for Children
A comprehensive list of the station's participation in the community is attached as Exhibit C hereto.
WDAF constantly gathers information about the needs and interests of the members of its community, particularly by hosting ascertainment meetings with members of the Kansas City community. The station has hosted two ascertainment meetings in the past year, and attendees included representatives from the KCMO Police Department, The Keelre Center for Women, Parkville Business Association, Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, and the Johnson County Chapter of the NAACP, among others.
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EXHIBIT A – Local News Stories
Important local stories within the news 9/1/03 – 8/31/04
CONSUMER AFFAIRS/FINANCIAL
Try-It Dirt Devil Ragwood Season Welchia Worm Looking for Work Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Plaza Gardens Teachers Need $ Musical Therapy Problem Solvers Maaco Paint Job Shawnee Tires Citizen Complaints Local Stocks-Multiple Free Heating and Cooling Restrictions Lifted Frontier Expansion at KCI Smoking Ban Flu Season-Multiple Stories Nebraska Furniture Surveillance Problem Solvers-No Raincheck Wayside Waifs-Multiple Stories Bridge Detours Ticketmaster Boycott Sunday Liquor Sales-Multiple Stories Try-It Glad Press 350 reopens Ford Lawsuit Courtney Arguments-Multiple Stories Fox 4 Problem Solver-Greenwood Sewer Carfax Can Help Driveway Scam Fox 4 Movie Critics: Weekly Consumer segment rating this week's movie releases, and weekly Chat With the Stars Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Golf Ball Damage Sprint Expands Church Abuse Settlement Sprint/Len Lauer KCMO Revenue Shortage Independence Hospital Krispy Kreme Jobs Anti-Graffiti Paint H&R Block Kauffman Foundation Investigation Canadian Drug Flap Diagnosing MS Platelet Preserver MO Malpractice Issue-Multiple Stories Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Stolen Cars Time Warner Phones
Problem Solver-TV Trouble Overhaul Base MOV Ameridebt Sprint-Multiple Stories American Airlines-Layoffs-Multiple Stories UAW Talks Recycle Changes-Multiple Stories Aquila Stocks St. Luke's Hospital KU Med Center's name change Try-It/Pine Sol Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Downtown Parking Outsourcing OP Truck Enforcement KCI Parking Lot Car Care Academy Fox 4 Problem Solver-Liquid Siding Plywood Prices KS Tax Amnesty Interest Rates Adult Happy Meal ATA Bus Grant Smarter Cell Phones MGE Violation Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Moving Company Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Yearbooks KCI Flight Impact Reservist Pay Woodland's Casino Downtown Casino Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Credit Card Problem Interstate Bakeries Cutbacks American Century Jobs August Unemployment Counterfeit Money Save the Overhaul Base-Multiple Stories Casino Moving Out-Multiple Stories Try-It-Scented Trash Bags Missouri Malpractice Insurance Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Spa Treatment Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Moving Nightmare Trade Center Fraud No Call List-Multiple Stories Zona Rosa Contractor Refinance Fallout Try It-Squeezable PB&J Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Bad Ads Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Dance Recital Independence Police Grant Fox 4 Problem Solvers-In the Gutter Chiefs Tickets
COMMUNITY
Lawrence Parasite Outbreak-Multiple Stories Kansas River Fight
Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Graffiti Breast Cancer Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Bikes & Trikes Storm Water Control-Multiple Stories Lisa Farmer-KS Extension Recipes Storm Cleanup-Multiple Stories St. Francis staff help Precious Doe Bust-Multiple Stories Priest Lawsuits-Multiple Stories MU Rape Suit KC Diocese Audit Baptists in Town Cemetery Audit KCMO West Nile Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Park Signs Casino Controversy-Multiple Stories Crystal Apple-Multiple Stories KU Hazing Church Abuse-Multiple Stories Church Abuse Settlement Independence Hospital Skateboard Kid Dies Local 9-11 Events/Victims-Multiple Stories Mural over Graffiti Pro-Life Motorcade Problem Solvers-Brookfield Cemetery Urban Redevelopment Day of Prayer Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Rev. Maraj Child support Diagnosing MS Citizen Complaints New Speedway Carnahan Memorial Fighting Asthma River Cleanup Animal Haven-Multiple First Birthday's-Multiple Stories Healthy Habits-Multiple Stories Blue Springs Theatre Edgar Trial Indy Picnic Construction Update Health Alliance Hallmark Lawsuit Baby in Shoebox-Multiple Stories Problem Solvers-Drug Houses Leaving a Child-Multiple Stories Apple Market Reward KU Med Money Quinilla Swartz Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Ice Cream Man Downtown Arena Tornado Monument Drexel School Closed MO Organ Donation
Problem Solvers-Sewing Lady DNA/Car Seat Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Emetria's House-Multiple Stories Cancer Survivors New Zoo Director Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Construction Equipment Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Northland Dumps Dog Park Moving Missouri Archbishop Church Anniversary Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Christmas Storage Daycare Dilemma Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Boarded Drug House
DISABLED/CHARITY
Down Syndrome Walk Heartmate Sherwood Funraiser Hospice Volunteers Zachary Walk-Multiple Stories Sock it to Poverty United Way Kick-off Alzheimer's Benefit Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Handicap Access Fox 4 Problem Solvers-No Wheelchair Red Dress Day Well for Life Walk Buddy Walk Celebration of Life Fall Festival Bikers and Babies Newhouse Fundraising William Chrisman Theft-Multiple Stories Heart to Heart-Multiple Stories TeamPriest Driving $ Bruce Love Fund Light of the Night Walk of Faith Goodwill-NKC KCPL Crews University Fundraising Strut Your Mutt Lunch with Old Bag
EDUCATION
Schools Report Student Loans Basehor Test Scores Taylor Vision/Map Scores Poor Test Scores Education Funding Missouri Schools Fail KCMO Map tests
No Child Left Behind-Multiple Stories Missouri Special Session-Multiple Stories Perfect Act Score Outdoor Outlook-Multiple Stories Lansing Grades on Line Olathe Bond-Multiple Stories Scores/Charters School Funding-Multiple Stories Binge Drinking-Multiple Stories KS Immunization Push Blue Ribbon Schools Basehor Test Result Educating Teen Moms Fox 4 Problem Solvers-JC Harman Zero Tolerance Baldwin Book Ban-Multiple Stories Young Smokers Toddler Left Alone Boundary Changes
MINORITY
Lawrence Hate Crime Northland Hate Crime Apartment Swastika Rap Lyrics Concern Hispanic Mental Health KKK Adopt A Highway Fiesta Hispania Hispanic Heritage-Multiple Stories Latino Health Fair
POLITICAL
Presidential Race-Multiple Stories John Kerry Running-Multiple Stories Missouri Lt. Gov. Race President visits-Multiple Stories Bush Protesters-Multiple Stories Democrats Debate-Multiple Stories Missouri Special Session Veto Session-Multiple Stories MO Senate Override Recall Challenge-Multiple Stories Domestic Partner Folo Lieberman Door to Door Laura Bush in town-Multiple Stories Edwards Announcement-Multiple Stories Clark for President-Multiple Stories Holden/Abortion Sebelius/Education Ashcroft in K.C. Bush/Cheney Campaign Bush United Nations-Multiple Stories
SAFETY
Flash Flooding-Multiple Stories Looking for teen in flooding-Multiple Stories Turnpike flooding-Multiple Stories Flooding Eyewitness Brush Creek Flooding-Multiple Stories Leawood Flooding-Multiple Stories KCK Flooding-Multiple Stories Emporia Flooding-Multiple Stories Indian Creek Flooding-Multiple Stories Home Flooding Dos and Don'ts KCK Chemical Leak-Multiple Stories Resource Officers-Multiple Stories Oak Park Mall Attack-Multiple Stories Water Escape-Multiple Stories Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Manchester Water Restrictions Gas Main Break Kansas Violence Hotline Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Turnpike Fixes Kansas City Kansas Murder Clearance Rate Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Nail Kit Porky(teenage felon) in school-Multiple Stories Stolen Property Protecting Your Property Cinemark Crowds-Multiple Stories Problem Solvers-No Light DUI Checkpoint-Multiple Stories ATV Racing E-Coli Outbreak-Multiple Stories Bridge Repair-Multiple Stories Alternate Bridge Routes-Multiple Stories Power Outage Downtown Johnson County Cocaine Bust Mountain Lion Sightings Child Abuse Big Picture Cocaine Bust Paseo Closed Porter Wanted Health Locker Theft Felons Driving-Multiple Stories Child Abuse on the Rise MoDot Construction-Multiple Stories Fort Osage Exposure DFS Hotline-Multiple Stories Flasher Search-Multiple Stories Parent Precaution Heat Death Supplying Minors with Alcohol-Multiple Stories Olate South Threat Skateboard Kid Dies Group Home Arrest Gun Implications/Conceal and Carry-Multiple Stories Fugitive Sought FOX 4 Fugitive-Multiple Stories
INS Raid West Nile-Multiple Stories Rain More Mosquitoes You Ate It Color Coded Travel Child Porn Bust Alternate Daycare Raid Lenexa Police Grant Heart Attack Detector KU Student Death-Multiple Stories I-70 Construction KCK Teacher Porn Truck Blocks I-70 Missing Teen Water Main Break Skyfox Traffic-Multiple Stories I-70 Repavement Meningitis Vaccine Click it or Ticket Problem Solvers-Metal Plates St. Joseph Officer Bust Explosives Found Apt. Burglaries Warning Blue Springs Walmart Robbery Shawnee Burglaries-Multiple Stories Apartment Safety Olathe Bow Hunting School Sex Investigation-Multiple Stories Free School ID Kits Smithville Bad Cop-Multiple Stories Indy Rapid Bat Westridge Flasher Problem Solver-Claycomo Highway Water Park Closed Cookie Dough Recall Pedestrians Stuck Parole Hearing-Stephanie Schmidt Home Invasions-Multiple Stories Belton School Bus Crash Nursing Home Fire-Multiple Stories Paseo Student Abduction Schlagle Knife I-435 High Speed Chase-Multiple Stories HWY 71 Construction Attempted Abduction Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Blind Intersection Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Scary Road Shawnee Mission-Abuse Allegations Total Traffic-Multiple Stories Liberty Kid Burned-Multiple Stories Problem Solvers-Dangerous Street Car Rescue Foster Care Charge Child Hit by Train
NOVEMBER 2003
CONSUMER AFFAIRS/FINANCIAL
Try-It Before You Buy It -- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Fox 4 Money -- Stock Market Status Fox 4 Money -- Protecting Your Assets In Case of Fire Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Parking Meter Trouble Downtown Fox 4 Health -- How to Protect Your Medical & Legal Rights In Case of Coma Fox 4 Health -- Surge In Obese People Wanting Gastric Bypass Surgery Money Saver Mondays -- Bargain One Money Saver Mondays -- Rick's [Men's Clothing] Money Saver Mondays -- Dirty Don's Money Saver Mondays -- Cargo Largo in Independence Money Saver Mondays -- Lulu's in Parkville Try-It Before You Buy-It -- Bow-Lingual Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Furniture Store Going Out Of Business Causes Problem For KC Woman Mutual Funds and Local Investors Fox 4 Health -- Nursing Shortage: How It Could Be Eliminated Baby Formula Theft in Overland Park Fox 4 Health -- Overland Park Man with Marfan's Syndrome Talks About Struggle Tornado Insurance Being Cancelled for Many Who Filed Claims After May Tornadoes Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Nigerian Internet Scam Fox 4 Movie Critics -- Weekly Segments include "Chat With the Stars" and movie reviews Fox 4 Special: Fox 4 Consumer "Try-It" -- 30-minute special Confusion About Personal Property Taxes in Clay County You Ate It: Consumer Check of Health Inspection Violations and Follow-Ups [Weekly reports] Fox 4 Money: How To Find Out If You Have Unclaimed Property With the State Chiefs Fans Save Money as Team Continues Winning Streak Try-It Before You Buy-It -- Toilet Brush Top-Paid Jobs and Why Are They Overpaid Fox 4 Health -- Research Shows Billions of Dollars in Productivity Lost to Pain Try-It Before You Buy-It -- Dry Cleaners American Airlines Jobs To Tulsa Police Investigate Scam Costing Job Seekers Thousands Fox 4 Special: Problem Solvers -- 30-minute special Fox 4 Problem Solvers: Contractors Cash $100,000 Check, Fail to Do Work for Emetria Stone -- Multiple stories Fox 4 Money: Consumer Sentiment, US Economy On the Rise Fox 4 Money: Long-Term Investment Strategy Try-It Before You Buy-It: Quattro Razor Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Star Trek Convention Goers Lose Money Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- State Refuses to Issue ID, Disputes Age of Missouri Woman Fox 4 Health -- Safety of Atkins Diet Questioned By Researchers South Kansas City Communities See Boom in Shopping Options Overland Park Based Spring Lays Off 2,000 Workers -- Multiple stories Cell Phone Number Portability Begins Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- ATM Malfunction Investigated Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Uncovering Unpaid Tax Bills By Metro Area Companies Families Affected By Sprint Layoffs Struggle to Provide Happy Holiday Holiday Shoppers Swamp Area Retailers on the Day After Thanksgiving Busy Holiday Season Continues As Metro Area Retailers Report Steady Sales
COMMUNITY
Accidental Shooting Kills Lee's Summit Teenager -- Multiple stories Bates City Baptist Church Closing after 120 Years Raytown Family Mourns Death of Teenage Girl in Car Crash Castrated Man Goes On Trial For Murder of KC North Woman -- Multiple stories Machete Attack in Osawatomie, KS Grain Valley Neighborhood Welcomes Soldier Home for R&R Leave Northland Vandalism Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Children Abandoned By Father Cared For By Community -- Multiple stories ACORN -- Association of Community Organizations for Reform Supports Transit Plan Bully Terrorizes Town of Lathrop, MO Spree Killer Darrell Stallings is Incompetent to Stand Trial -- Multiple stories 62-Year Old Woman Foils Robbery of Subway Sandwich Shop Military Families Talk about Morale of Troops in Iraq Coffee Shop in KCK Serves Up Job Skills for Welfare Workers Cemetery Vandalism Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Trouble With Cars Being Towed in Westport Exotic Animals For Sale Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Little Girl Works To Improve Her Neighborhood Playground Owner Of Burned Lumberyard Talks About Arrests -- Multiple Stories Wyandotte Stabbing Dispute Over Parking Tickets in Trenton, MO Vandalism Outbreak in Lakewood Dennis Moore Speaks Out About 10 Commandment Ruling Kansas City Family Upset After Federal Officer Shot & Killed Their Son God's Creation Church Assets in Limbo Shooting Victim's Mother Holds Vigil to Stop Violence in the 24th St. Corridor Olathe Police Search for Man Accused of Exposing Himself To Children Near Two Neighborhood Schools Lee's Summit Investigates First Homicide of the Year -- Multiple stories Woodland Home Invasion Lee's Summit Police Search for Murder Suspect Justin Flippin, Later Captured -- Multiple stories Fox 4, KUDL Radio Sponsor Holiday Light Display Kansas City's New Zoo Director Outlines Vision for the Zoo Scimeca's Community Market Reopens in Northland Playgrounds Torched at Liberty View School in Olathe
DISABLED/CHARITY
Local Toys For Tots Campaign -- Multiple Stories Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Wheelchair Stops Working For Double-Amputee William Jewell Students Camping Out to Raise Poverty Awareness Housing Complex Raided for Welfare Fraud -- I-29 & Waukomis -- Multiple stories Fox 4 Health -- Virtual Visits to the Doctors Office Help Raytown Man Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Christmas Charity Gets Warehouse Space, Thanks to Fox 4 Problem Solvers Veterans Day Honored in Birthplace of Emporia, KS Operation Christmas Stocking -- Multiple stories Veteran's Day Stories -- Multiple stories, including Liberty Memorial Museum, history project Chiefs Charity Fashion Show Chiefs' Tony Gonzalez Teaches Ladies Football To Benefit Shadow Buddies Charity Kansas City Men Return After Taking $50,000 in Supplies To Sudan Raymore-Peculiar Parents Raise Concerns About District's Special Education Programs Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Restoration Counseling Services Has Delivery Van Stolen Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Disabled Veterans Face Backlog from Claims to Government Fox 4 Viewers Help Lawrence Family Whose Thanksgiving Was Stolen By Burglars Deb's Diner Angels Charity
EDUCATION
Outdoor Outlook -- Class for Youngsters Who Are 1st Time Duck Hunters Fox 4 Health -- Smoking Cessation Program at CMSU KC Chief Dante Hall Talks to Middle School Kids About Importance of Exercise North Kansas City School Board Announces Plan to Avoid Layoffs Local Art Students Learn From Local Professionals with Joint Art Exhibit Science City Children's Museum Celebrates 4th Anniversary with Celebration for Kids Plattsburg Quarterback Charged with Marijuana Possession -- Multiple stories, including school board reaction, etc. Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Sanford Brown Degrees Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- School Kids Collecting Supplies to Send to Soldiers Overseas Blue Springs Schools Seeing Unusually High Numbers of Sick Students Fox 4 Health: Push is on to Pump Up P.E. Time In Metro Area Schools Central High School Brawl Disrupts Class Time Thieves Steal Money Intended to Help Shawnee Student Confined to Wheelchair -- Multiple stories Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Investigation into Idle Cars Owned By State of Kansas Blue Valley North Student Scores Perfect on ACT
INVESTIGATIVE
Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Black Boxes Lathrop Bully Fox 4 Westport Towing Fox 4 Problem Solver-Chester James
MINORITY
Providence Hospital Sponsors Diabetes Screenings Mother of Foreign National Killed in Convenience Store Shooting Talks Teenager Who Finds $100 Gives It Back COPD and Diabetes Pose Severe Threat to Minorities Disabled American Veterans Medical Treatment Manhunt in East Side Apartment Complex Causes Hard Feelings Between Residents, Police Mother Responds To Settlement After Kansas City, MO, Police Shot and Killed Her 13-Year Old Son Peachtree Restaurant in Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District to Stay Open
POLITICAL
Family of Mel Carnahan [Late Governor] Suing Plane and Parts Makers For Wrongful Death in Crash -- Multiple stories Jackson County Legislators Seek To Increase Pension Transportation Tax Proposals on November 4th Ballot -- Multiple stories Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Government Agency Damaged Man's Car Kansas City, MO Mayor Pro-Tem Threatened for Views on Missouri's Concealed Carry Law -- Multiple stories National Figure In Abortion Debate Visits Kansas City Reaction From Local Reps in St. Louis, About Missouri's Concealed Carry Law -- Multiple stories Ron Hunt Accused of Abusing Wife City Hall Shake-Up As Four Department Heads Are Fired Flyers With Graphic Pictures Target Neighborhood of Overland Park Abortion Doctor
SAFETY
Gun Locks [In light of Lee's Summit Teenager Killed in Accidental Shooting]
Local Troops Families Speak About Safety Concerns For Loved Ones In Iraq SkyFox Reports 6:00-7:30 Monday through Friday House Call Segment -- Requiring Child Safety Seats on Airplanes Local Reaction to Chinook Chopper Crash at New Century Airport Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Former KC Area Priest, Hugh Monahan -- Multiple stories 122 Animals Rescued From Deplorable Conditions at Kansas City Home -- Multiple stories Three Convenience Store Robberies in Overland Park, Kansas City North -- Multiple stories Independence Elementary On Lockdown After Threat By Mother -- Multiple stories Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Little Black Box in Your Car Security A Concern For Westport Senior Academy Homecoming Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Friends of Crash Victim Call For Safety Improvements on Road Search for Suspects, Protecting Yourself After KCMO Carjacking Shooting At Club Chemical Kills One Man -- Multiple stories Spotlight Remotes Going Public Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Dirt Roads Cause Safety Concerns for Rural Jackson County Community Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Students Complain of Safety at Crosswalks along Broadway Woman Whose Daughter Died In Rock-Throwing Incident Talks About Public Safety on Highways Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Dark, Dangerous Walk for Gladstone Man Dog Trained to Sniff For Mold Could Find Hidden Dangers in Home Kansas Charges After Fires at AMC Theaters Nationwide, Including One in KC Shawnee Emergency Response Team Focuses on Animals After Disasters Ten-Year Old Girl Mauled By Great Dane -- Multiple stories People Concerned After Carjacking And Shootings At KC Area Restaurants Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Trees On Power Lines Family Talks After Police Chase and Shooting Turned Deadly Hospital Bed Shortages in KC Police Officer Impersonator in Independence Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Broken Elevator in Apartment Building Unsafe -- Multiple stories Fox 4 Health -- Preventing Deadly Cases of the Flu Driving Test: How Safe Are You on the Road? Fox 4 Health -- Safety of Men Taking Testosterone to Stay Young Bates County Authorities Concerned Sex Offender May Have More Victims Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Woman Unhappy with Police Response to School Threat Kansas City, MO, Police Warning Families in Northland To Protect Themselves From Robberies How Will MAST Ambulance Financial Crisis Affect Service -- Multiple stories Shooting and Robbery At Crown Center Women In Self-Defense Training Dangerous Morning Fog Caused Trouble For Drivers Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Opposing Traffic Signs Confuse Drivers Firefighter Dies on Way to Fight Fire in Kansas City, KS -- Multiple stories Fox 4 Health: Skin Cancer and its Impact on Risk for Other Cancers Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Woman Wants FAA To Admit Truth Behind Plane Crash Kansas Turnpike Heroes Honored -- Multiple stories KidsNet Safety for Children & Teens Online Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Blind Intersection in Brookside Amber Alert Denied for Missing Boy, Boy Later Found -- Multiple stories Doppler Don: How To Be Safe When Driving In Icy Conditions Preparing for Safe Holiday Travel Fox 4 Problem Solvers: Volunteer Fire Departments in Rural Areas Lack Needed Safety Gear Kansas City Man Dies From Exposure Paramedics Scramble to Save the Victim of a Morning Car Wreck Casino Thefts and How To Keep Your Winnings Safe Kansas City, MO Police Assess Choppers In Crime Fighting Efforts Bulldog Attacks Kansas City Man, Baby Police Share Tips to Keep Shoppers Safe During Busy Holiday Season Three People Die in Semi Crash On I-35 and Chouteau
Johnson County Deputy Shot While Making Traffic Stop
CONSUMER AFFAIRS/FINANCIAL
Money Minute Economic Impact (Flu) Oak Park Financial Oak Park Fraud Holiday Jobless Holiday Sales Down-Multiple Stories Plan for Retirement KCK Fire Rescue Father and Son Robbery
COMMUNITY
Shop Till You Drop Possible Anthrax Money Minute Blue Springs Days Raya/ Rios Billboard More Whooping Cough KCK Fire Waverly Fire Victim Desoto Doctor-Multiple Stories Holiday House Tour Missing Dog Returns Lost 3 Year Old -Multiple Stories Tire Dump On the Farm Bank Robbery KCK Church Burglar-Multiple Stories Fort Scott Christmas 129th Deployed Injured Soldier 1-Yr Old Abused Homeless at Auto Christy Edgar Charges Old Murder Charge DFS Runaway Olathe Old Murder Honduras Adoption Larry Johnson Assault Larry Johnson Charges Teenager Charged Bar Robberies Double Homicide No Flu Vaccine Left Hospitals Full Westport Robberies Booneville Family Truck Through House Rita Hahn Memorial Pearl Harbor Soldier LS Dad Charged Duvall Charged
Snow Preps Unsolved Olathe Case Apartment Armed Robbery Duvall Murder Indictment Unsolved Fires Salt Dome Preps Clearing Side Streets Missing St. Joe Woman Home Burglarized Vanishing Builder Northland Conditions Joco Morning 6-yr old Found Clearing the Street Snow on Side Streets Indy Cop Impersonation Another Bar Break-in Coffee Truck Overturns Unsolved Bar Crime MU Board of Curator 71 Highway Accident Street Clearing MO & KS Flu Outbreak-Multiple Stories Fake Temporary Tag Mo/Kan Flu Vaccine Lenexa Burglary Missing Cancer Girl Flu/Blood Supply Principal Drug Possession-Multiple Stories Arrowhead Preps Winter Weather Local Family Reacts (Saddam Captured) Still Plowing Soldier Family Reacts (Saddam Captured) Psych Suit Baby Death/Meth Lab Iraqi Family Raymore-Pec. Teacher Gail Dale Found Dead Baby Charges Meth Baby Folo KCK Drops Mast Man Shoots Dog Triangle Deadly Crash Clay County Flu Shot Leawood Robbery Attempt Deadly Accident Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Bunked Folo Multiple Shooting Flu-Travel Haskell Shooting KCK Double Shooting Flu Death MO Flu Death Christy Edgar Folo City Council Meeting
OP Sexual Assault Flu Death-Multiple Stories Gladstone Burglaries KCMO Redevelopment KCMO Rollover Crash Holiday Travel Deadly Flu Stolen Christmas Money Returned Flu family Holiday Shopping S. Benton Fire Overturned Carriage Mom Remembers (Flu Victim) Raya/Rios Murder Indy Vandalism Hotel Demolished Development & KCK KCK Business Boom Historic Hotel Mall Rage Burn Boy Home Lenexa Train Water Rescue Bank Robberies Home for Christmas Liberty Boy Home Soldier Comes Home Teen's Friends (After Deadly Wreck) Bar Robberies Gift Returns Triple Shooting-Multiple Stories Twins Leave for Iraq Mad Cow Madness Deputy Shot Follow Trooper Shot Holiday Sales KCMO 7-11 Robbery Friedmann Shot Mad Cow Madness Car Wash Shooting Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Water Leaks Drill Robbery Brush Creek Shoot Police Chase Indy Bar Robbery
DISABLED/CHARITY
KUDL Adopt a Family Salvation Army Toy Man Folo Angel Tree Needs Help Fox 4 Appearances Toys for Donuts Project Box
Toys for Tots Family Christmas Della Lamb Help Salvation Army Toy Salvation Army Need Help the Salvation Army Don Bosco Wayside Waifs-Multiple Stories Help the Love Fund Fire Victims Love Fund Donations Little Girl Needs Kidney XMas Cars Salvation Army Turkeys Blood Donations Oldest Bell Ringer Toy Giveaway Stolen Christmas Giving to Others Firehouse Christmas Woman on Fence Chiefs' Christmas Grand Slam Robber Delta Problems Salvation Army Need Trooper Shot Fund Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Hearing Aid Police Preps Bar Security
EDUCATION
No Stigma To Teens Lisa Farmer/ Home Extension-Multiple Stories Try It/ Hotwheels Flu Vaccine Sheraton Help Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Dry Cleaner Healthy Habits Flu Worse/ Better Flu Prevention Parenting for Dads Missouri Roads In the War Room Staging Area MODOT/KDOT Grades MU Curators Meeting Child Development What to Do / DUI Union Station Celebration
MINORITY
Helping Iraqis Iraqi Torture Victim Guatemalan Adoption
Jews on Christmas African American Men Risk and Prostate Cancer
POLITICAL
Cauthen Questions Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Union Access Kansas School Funding-Multiple Stories Where's Wayne Political Christmas
SAFETY
Virtual Police Dog High Speed Crash Total Traffic- Multiple Stories Holiday Robberies Adults and Violence ID Theft Safe Kids Parkville Door to Door Wrong Way Wreck Animal Control Pedestrian Hit Lenexa Pedestrian Hit Schmidts on Big Story MODOT Commission Security at Bars MODOT/KDOT Preps Road Sensors Weight Loss Regulations Triangle Traffic Safe Snow Driving Dash Cam &KCMO Police Triangle Ax Investigation Identity Theft DUI Patrol Holiday Cab Local Reaction-Terror Alert Level Airport Security Seatbelt Use Low Seatbelt Usage Domestic Violence Mad Cow Impact
JANUARY 2004
CONSUMER AFFAIRS/FINANCIAL
You can now buy stronger beer in Leavenworth, KS at grocery & convenience stores Woman needed business sign/Fox 4 Problem Solvers helped Minimum Wage comparisons New Years Day shopping KS economic outlook Cable bills are going up "Try It, Before You Buy It"-multiple stories
KCI Economy Lot is now open Financial advisor George Warmuth-multiple stories Kansas City, MO family doesn't have enough to keep their heat on Applebees International has new Chief Operating Officer Sprint expects to add one million wireless subscribers during the fourth quarter Kansas City, MO man got water in his gas/Fox 4 Problem Solvers helped get the owner of the station to get the man's tank flushed Construction scam in the Northland New report highlights the cost to drivers on MO roads/its costing hundreds of dollars each year for the wear & tear of car Metro businesses like bars & restaurants are taking advantage of Chiefs being in the playoffs Concerns about telephone scams tops list of calls made to Missouri's Attorney General An Illinois collection agency with a growing reputation as a rip-off is hounding some Kansas City area consumers A new grocery store, bank and some other retail shops are coming to the Northeast corner of Highway 40 & Noland Rd A new Wendy's has opened near Bannister Mall/it's the first new construction the area has seen in years 200 workers will lose their jobs at the Ford Claycomo Plant A developer is transforming the U.S. Bank Tower, downtown, into condominiums Fox 4 Movie Critics: Weekly Consumer segment rating this week's movie releases, and weekly Chat With the Stars
COMMUNITY
Downtown Marriott Lighting New Year's Day Walk Three Suspects Robbing Bars-multiple stories MO Conceal & Carry Law-multiple stories Activist Vigil to Stop Child Abuse Number of homicides in Kansas City, MO increased last year/could be because of increased reports of gang violence New fitness center coming to downtown Kansas City Heating assistance/Missouri residents Road conditions-multiple stories School closings-multiple times Olathe, Overland Park, Leawood made "Money Magazine's" "Most Desirable Cities" list in the central region Number of drunk driving arrests up in Overland Park Dozens of people in Leavenworth, KS had the windows of their vehicles shot out Thousands of people in the Northland spent several hours in the dark after a circuit locked out Broken water pipes and mains are happening all over the metro because of the cold Overland Park has increased police presence on the streets at night Some Independence homeowners aren't getting their mail because of a dog the Post Office says is vicious Police across the metro are joining forces to try and catch the people behind a recent string of robberies $40 million dollar traffic management system, SCOUT, started/designed to keep traffic moving Jackson Co. Prosecutors charged William Blair & 3 others in connection with rash of recent bar robberies- multiple stories
DISABLED/CHARITY
John Anderson has his finger & lower left leg amputated/used small vacuum to hold wound shut Thanks to the Make-a-Wish Foundation, a 7 year old got to hang out with Mike Thompson A member of the FOX News staff is training a puppy, 'Ollie', who will later help someone with a disability Shelters around the metro are reporting a high number of people needing a place to stay
EDUCATION
New exhibit at Truman Library & Museum Dept. of Education is waiting for Missouri to claim $72 million Raymore-Peculiar Middle School/new building opened 240 of Missouri's 524 school districts file a lawsuit against the state New report says Kansas schools are better funded than schools in most other states Kansas City, MO Superintendent Bernard Taylor says a $15,000 pay hike won't take anything away from kids' education Reps. from Missouri's Board of Ed. are gathering information to make decision on KCMO School dist. accreditation status Ray-Pec teacher, Ann Graham, was fired for allegedly stealing books, then re-selling them The Blue Valley School District is looking into corporate sponsorship as a way to generate revenue
MINORITY
Janet Murguia, a Vice-Chancellor at KU, will become the head of the largest Hispanic advocacy group in the U.S., La Raza Some construction workers claim illegal immigrants have taken away what used to be considered good paying jobs An African-American and a White church joined hands under one roof for the first time ever City leaders say the Prospect Corridor is a possibility for a street named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
POLITICAL
MO lawmaker introduced bill requiring birth certificate/proof of citizenship when registering to vote President Bush makes a stop in St. Louis Senator Hillary Clinton stops in St. Louis Kansas Senator Sam Brownback is in Tokyo working to get country to lift import ban on US beef Missouri State Lawmakers are back in session Kansas State Lawmakers are back in session Iowa Caucuses President Bush State of the Union Address Missouri Congressman Dick Gephardt dropped out of race for the White House Supporters of Howard Dean aren't losing faith, yet Wrap-up of New Hampshire Primary Howard Dean makes a trip to Kansas City Senators John Kerry & John Edwards both hold rallies in Kansas City
SAFETY
Flu shots available-multiple stories How to safely recycle your Christmas tree Kansas City, MO decrease in fire deaths MO/KS flu outbreak slowed down National volunteer blood donor month Flu vaccine giveaway Blood donors needed MO/KS Governors want update on prevention of Mad Cow Disease PLAC Test can help determine people's risk for heart disease 'You Ate It'-multiple stories Winter driving tips MO smokers not quitting Space heater safety Protecting your home from the cold How cold is too cold, when you're working outside?
Missouri gets D+ for gun violence & children from The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Independence City Council talks about new ordinance to have dangerous dogs impounded Independence Police Dept. is asking the city to restrict kids from riding motorized scooters in sidewalks & busy streets In a little over six weeks, the herbal supplement Ephedra can no longer be sold legally The Community Blood Center issued an emergency appeal for blood MO Supreme Court hearing arguments on conceal & carry-multiple stories Getting ready for a potential ice storm, what you can do K-DOT/MODOT plans for roads when bad weather hits New research shows breast implants make it harder for doctors to detect breast cancer
FEBRUARY 2004
CONSUMER AFFAIRS/FINANCIAL
"Try It, Before You Buy It"-multiple stories Several hundred workers at the Prime Outlet Mall in Odessa got the day off because of the snow Gas companies say prices are up 20-30%, and the difference is shown in your bill It's been pretty nerve wracking lately not only for drivers, but also for people at body shops and insurance companies Ice and snow cancellations have created some financial problems for metro congregations "From Consigners to Designers" in Platte City is a large consignment store that can save you money Ice is clogging gutters and that's expensive to fix Some ads for custom lasik surgery for $299 are too good to be true One of the largest consumer fraud schemes in U.S. history involves an Overland Park company Fox 4 Movie Critics: Weekly Consumer segment rating this week's movie releases, and weekly Chat With the Stars There's some controversy on how the "Combat" anti-drug program uses $20 million dollars Financial advisor George Warmuth-multiple stories Money saver Monday-multiple stories Demand for the new Chevy Malibu is adding jobs at the Fairfax Assembly Plant The Problem Solvers used a hidden camera to investigate Abracadabra Cleaners Wyco Property Tax
COMMUNITY
One million square feet of shopping space is coming to Blue Springs Kansas City emergency snow ordinances-multiple stories Homeowners along 48th street near Winnetonka High School are complaining about city snowplows taking out their mailboxes What streets are expected to be plowed for snow, and which ones aren't? Violent crime continues to go down in Kansas City, KS/people are getting involved in taking back streets & neighborhoods City leaders announced an expansion of the Stowers Institute for medical research People with Spirit Fest make one final cry for help to help keep the celebration afloat Six months after going up in flames, Garozzo's restaurant is back open Phase one of the "Recycle First" program begins-multiple stories Fox 4-Problem Solvers/No Propane Fox 4 Problem Solvers/POW Bracelet Fox 4 Problem Solvers/Emetria's Story
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A chocolate breakfast benefits the Fox Four Love Fund
EDUCATION
Critics argue a loophole in Missouri's tax law is taking money away from schools Boundary changes in the Blue Valley School District are official A group of educators gathered in Jeff City to protest lawmakers making any more cuts in education funding Education Rally KS School Finance Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Virus School Closings Winter Weather Healthy Habits-Multiple Stories 4 Minutes to Live-Multiple Stories Obesity
INVESTIGATIVE
Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Lasik Sugery Out of a Truck Fox 4 Problem Solvers-FDIC Fraud Email Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Hospice Abuse Fox 4 Problem Solvers-Great Expectations Fox 4 Problem Solvers Abracadabra Cleaning Company
MINORITY
Fox Four takes a closer look at civil rights leader Herman Johnson, who died at the age of 87 KU Discrimination
POLITICAL
Missouri and six other states are holding presidential primaries or caucuses Former Mayor Emmanuel Cleaver announces he's running for congress President Bush made a visit to Springfield Some people in Kansas City, Kansas say they can't talk with the mayor
SAFETY
Treating the roads for bad weather/Missouri & Kansas-multiple stories What you should buy to help prepare for a winter storm-multiple stories KCP& L shut off the power to a Kansas City, Missouri apartment complex Technologists want to change that virtually anyone can legally take an x-ray in Kansas and Missouri Total Traffic-multiple stories Icy conditions at an Independence Apartment Complex made it difficult for some people to get out Overland Park Police looking for man and woman suspected to stealing people's identities Surviving the winter weather-multiple stories Even middle aged women aren't too young to have a heart attack There are some simple fixes that can prevent your furnace from a meltdown Neighborhood Evacuation City & state road crews says they're on the attack against potholes in the roads A campaign called Project Childsafe is giving away gunlocks in an effort to keep kids safe Some people don't think access to Missouri's sex registry is easy enough Pictures of murder suspects are going on billboards along highways Lenexa & Shawnee have reported an unusual number of apartment burglaries Housecall with Dr. Hock-multiple stories State health inspectors look at Menorah Medical Center The first four minutes after you fall into the ice can decide if you live or die Even though a baby boy wasn't abducted from a Sedalia hospital, its Director of Sec. is reassessing his system.
Overland Park police are looking for someone who's been shooting a pellet gun at moving cars Kansas City, Missouri firefighters participated in some intense rescue drills Shawnee Police send a SWAT team to disarm teenagers, only to find the guns were toys Morning fog caused quite a problem during the morning commute You can help protect your kids from getting the chicken pox by getting them a vaccine to protect against the disease Higher speed limits could mean more money, or more trouble along Kansas highways Experts say learning how to take care of a special needs kid takes weeks, months or years of training House explosion, shooting/Donin Wright-multiple stories Devices that can help save your life, defibrillators, are now in many places Missouri's supreme court upholds your right to carry concealed weapons-multiple stories You need to keep your credit and debit cards out of the sight of people with camera phones Fox 4 Fugitive-Multiple Stories
MARCH 2004
CONSUMER AFFAIRS/FINANCIAL
Recycle First Program Planned Parenthood v Justice Dept./Keeping women's medical records private Judge sides with Planned Parenthood on women's medical records Sprint combines stocks-Multiple stories Money Minute with George Warmuth-Multiple stories Credit & debit card changes/fees Money Saver Monday/Shopping for tools Healthy Habits-multiple stories Local stocks-Multiple stories Problem Solvers Scrap Metal on the Road Try It Time Scout TV monitor Sprint age discrimination lawsuit Kansas City, MO bond issue-multiple stories Problem Solvers Fake Immigration organization Little Blue Valley sewage agreement Missouri tax law loophole MGE & Aquila gas refunds KC Health Dept. HIV & AIDS grant 4 Minutes to Live/How to survive dangerous situations-Multiple stories No more supersize Fox 4 Movie Critics: Weekly Consumer segment rating this week's movie releases, and weekly Chat With the Stars Sprint's new board members Problem Solvers propane delivery Gas prices-Multiple stories MOCSA/stop violence against women Weapons ban in KCMO public buildings Family wins big settlement from Ford in deadly crash Sprint outsourcing costs metro jobs Problem Solvers Bad Clutch Getting help for post partum depression Martha Stewart/insider trading-Multiple stories Sprint/new investments in the metro Basement flooding/fixing foundations KCI new internet technology Problem Solvers Urban Wasteland KC's indigent care budget cuts Overland Park hospital cited for health hazards
St. Luke's hospital gets natl. award for outstanding healthcare KCMO Zoo bonds-Multiple stories New MO license plates KS state budget-Multiple stories Gas/air quality Problem Solvers Woman Trapped Jackson county tax bill mistake Belton Deputy Police Chief accused of throwing dog feces at newspaper reporter Jewel thieves in Overland Park Metro mountain lion sightings-Multiple stories Try It Fabric Shaver Truman Medical Ctr. continues to get federal funding Road construction in the metro-Multiple stories MO reinstates old tire fees to help with recycling MAST financial troubles-Multiple stories Executive women seminar Upgrades at Wheeler Downtown Airport Insurance & car accidents Problem Solvers furniture business bankruptcy Tornado drills Pothole Patrol Problem Solvers Dangerous Lot Construction in the metro-Multiple stories Water main breaks-Multiple stories Try It Donut Maker Morning After pill KC steel plant out of business New KCMO downtown arena-Multiple stories Road construction funding vote Rotavirus meds hard to find Try It Thigh Master KCMO budget-Multiple stories Johnson County buys hybrid cars Problem Solvers/credit companies going after son of a deceases man Immigrant day hire center in KCMO Health levy/possible tax hike in KCMO Low carb dieting-Multiple stories Redtail hawks nesting on Broadway Bridge Double shooting on Euclid Lewis & Clark Celebration Bus driver fired for playing song with suggestive lyrics on bus Wyandotte County arsonist investigation Try It Tide Stain Brush
COMMUNITY
Shot Paramedic Released from Hospital-Multiple stories Paramedic Shooter Investigation-Mulitiple stories Lee's Summit explosive-Multiple stories 3-month-old Death Case KU Crime/Suspect Search Woman identifies her rapist UPS fire Restivo prayer vigil/teen killed-Multiple stories Trout season kicks off in Missouri/Kansas Father/son assaulted at Gladstone McDonald's-Multiple stories
New KS plan to investigate foster care deaths Girlfriend killing/Walkup sentencing Africa re-opens at the KC Zoo Iguana thief caught on tape Meth lab bust/80th & Grand Police shoot at burglar in Overland Park Conceal/carry funding in MO counties Domestic violence car chase Pipe bomb in Independence-Multiple stories KC teen's death/Change in KS driving laws-Multiple stories KC Zoo brings animals to display at Fox 4--Multiple stories 12-year-old boy in Buckner tries to get to school with backpack of guns-Multiple stories Buckner boy/Bullying problems-Multiple stories Hundreds of hamsters, gerbils, mice stolen 7/11 armed robbery Guard stabbed at grocery store Vacant house arsons-Multiple stories Robber caught by Thriftway customers sentenced Police need help identifying bad check writers Man sentenced for robbing store with his toddler present Train derailment Police need help catching electronics thief Blue Springs sexy billboard controversy-Multiple stories Baby in dumpster/Mom prelim. hearing Argument/car windows shot out Police officer hurt during chase Grandview robberies Platte City stray animal problem Owner locks dog in abandoned car Cold case double murder charges/Kids heard killings-Multiple stories Drug use on the rise in Johnson County, KS ATA bus hits building Students bring explosives to Shawnee school Shooting near elementary school Subway Sandwich robber says he has to feed kids-Multiple stories Bank robberies-Multiple stories Standoff sends Prairie Village neighborhood into lockdown Metro smash-n-grabs-Multiple stories Olathe school in lockdown after carjacking FBI internet sex predator sting/new technology Wrong way driver on I-635 Deadly, dangerous driving in Miami County, KS Big cocaine bust on I-70 Increased police patrols during prom season-Multiple stories Flooding/water rescues-Multiple stories Independence robberies Underage drinking grant to Lenexa Marillac lawsuit/troubled youth home Deadly shootings in KS & MO-Multiple stories BB gun vandalism in Raytown Police need help finding missing Lenexa girl Missing Lenexa girl found safe Hit & run causes big pile-up in KCK Fox 4 Fugitive-Multiple stories KC Harley plant fire Fairway homicide investigation-Multiple stories
Double murder in Clay County, MO-Multiple stories Attempted abduction in Independence Suspected baseball bat beating/man dies Suspected baseball bat beating turns out to be accident/man fell while drunk Metro house fires-Multiple stories Cass County school fire Raw sewage in Raytown homes KBI agents hit woman head-on/she dies in crash Murdered teen's family files lawsuit against business where she got shot Child sex charges/sentencing-Multiple stories Murder suspect Peeler goes to Larned State Hospital for mental eval. Olathe arena proposal Clay County foster kids sex abuse case New Penn Valley Dog Park Ray-Pec school fire Double murder with 2-year-old in house-Multiple stories Double murder/kids missing Amber Alert-Multiple stories Drug raid in Miami County, KS Double shooting in KCMO Stephen Nolte murder investigation-Multiple stories KCMO police overloaded with so many murders at once Lee's Summit business bomb threat/explosives found KC medical offices burglary Double shooting in drive-by 8-year-old raped/Hightower sentenced Toddler left home alone 81 robberies/suspect caught-Multiple stories KCMO police chases/policy changes-Multiple stories Johnson County deputies honored Town hall meeting on school violence/Westport Sr. Academy Muffler shop fronts theft ring Johnson County arsons-Multiple stories Police teach people to be better witnesses with CYMBOL=color, year, make, body, style, occupants, License number Identity theft-Multiple stories Texas teen charged in Johnson County, KS rape Raytown child porn charges KS Public Libraries/internet porn-Multiple stories Columbia sportswriter murder suspect arrested in Parkville, MO Purse snatcher arrested in Kansas City, MO Habitat for Humanity lumber stolen Former Lenexa mayor dies KC's assistant city manager resigns Motorcycle hit & run Mersington double shooting Platte County stolen guns Counterfeit checks on the rise in the metro Raytown double murder St. Patrick's Day Celebrations-Multiple stories 4 die in head-on crash in Richmond, MO Apartment burglar caught Woman kidnaps baby from house in Benton Co./Shows up in KC-Multiple stories Man turns himself in after killing girlfriend in KCMO Police chases in Independence-Multiple stories Principal defamation Woman shot to death on Wabash
Gay marriage debate Overland Park bat attack Bald eagle released Hickman Mills School hit list-Multiple stories St. Patrick's Day Parade shooting Grandview body found Drunk driving-multiple stories Hate crime investigation in Independence DUI checkpoints-Multiple stories Olathe teen drowns Most Wanted billboards-Multiple stories Car hits 2-year-old boy Independence love triangle murder Platte County burglaries Deadly Hit & Run driver only gets 120 days in jail 2-year-old boy badly burned in fire is back home in Liberty after treatment in TX Convenience store holdups-Multiple stories Walters honored/soldier killed fighting in Iraq Pedestrians vs. cars-Multiple stories 15-year-old disabled boy wandering Kansas City Mailbox vandals in Overland Park Fitness center peeper MO foster care changes Controversy in Blue Springs over Family Video adding adult section Police complaint procedure in KCMO Stolen car, abduction, robbery in KCMO Blue Springs High bomb threat--Multiple stories Deadly house fire in Independence Blue Springs woman plots husbands death Prairie Village mom wants to change guilty plea in fire that killed two of her kids MLK, Jr. Middle School hit list Suspicious package arrives at Sen. Pat Roberts metro offices Murder plea protest KC police officer gives false testimony in illegal search case KCMO baby scalded/Mom charged KCK Indian casino-Multiple stories Weapons in schools Accused mass murderer asks community activist for help BTK serial killings Dog saves KC family from fire Deadly North KC fire/murder mystery-Multiple stories Overland Park flasher targets children Deffenbaugh garbage truck runs over worker Nursing home rape-Multiple stories Gas drive-offs Dozens of teachers get sick in Shawnee Mission Dist. after eating bad food at meeting Dog attacks boy/fire set Trash dumped in city parks Teen charged with abusing dog Transgender case in Leavenworth Parade Park shooting MO felons get out of jail early
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Rock-n-Jock fundraiser for Big Bros/Sisters Cars for Christmas donates car to Fox 4 Love Fund family Spirit Awards Wayside Waifs-Multiple stories Boogie Nights to raise money to fight Huntington's disease Animal Haven-pet adoption-Multiple stories Habitat for Humanity builds houses in metro-Multiple stories Kaw Point clean-up First Watch raises money for dental charity Yorkies help Children's Center for Disabled Kids Fire Dept. & KCK library raise money for book drive Chiefs' kickball fundraiser Hillside Christian Church fundraiser for MS Cops & Lobsters/police raise money for KC Special Olympics
EDUCATION
Fox 4 Crystal Apple Award for Educators-Multiple stories Muncie Elementary budget woes Blue Valley School Dist. education grants DeSoto band program cuts Former KU chancellor Clarke Wescoe dies Celebrate Dr. Seuss birthday by reading to kids North Kansas City schools lose money over Ford tax breaks 2nd grader raises money to build playground in Faucett, MO New MU arena sneak peek Blue Valley female weight lifting champion School funding KS & MO-Multiple stories "The Beat Keepers"/DeSoto 5th grade drummers Blue Valley budget cuts-Multiple stories Lawrence schools budget cuts KCMO Teachers Union pickets for better safety in schools Reaching for Excellence-Multiple stories Raymore teacher fired-Multiple stories Hickman Mills school reorganization Central High POSSE-Peers Organized to Support Student Excellence
INVESTIGATIVE
U.S. Counterinsurgents/Problem Solver Investigation into a club that was charging to help undocumented workers gain legal status, when in fact there is nothing they can often do for these workers
MINORITY
Hallmark age discrimination lawsuit Negro Leagues play/Live interview with Buch O'Neil Indian art at Nelson-Atkins Museum U.S. Counterinsurgents/Problem Solver Investigation into a club that was charging to help undocumented workers gain legal status, when in fact there is nothing they can often do for these workers
POLITICAL
Kerry Campaigns/Republican Primary-Multiple stories Fight over COMBAT in Jackson County-Multiple stories
Municipal elections in Kansas Independence mayor and city council accused of violating Sunshine law KS primary elections-Multiple stories Constitutional amendment defining marriage-Multiple stories Advertising for Presidential election in Missouri Bush/Kerry campaign in Missouri-Multiple stories KS governor backs Kerry Voter registration-Multiple stories Protest against Mo Sec. of State Matt Blunt Oak Grove Mayor candidate protest Linn Valley Dispute Metzel/Clark/Rice ties
SAFETY
Diagnosing sepsis Farmland clean-up in Lawrence Missouri seatbelt laws under NTSB scrutiny Olathe daycare shut down after state inspection-Multiple stories Total Traffic-Multiple live reports Metro flooding problems-Multiple stories FEMA grants to local fire departments Problem Solvers school cameras Breast cancer/earlier detection test Stop light problem
APRIL 2004
CONSUMER AFFAIRS/FINANCIAL
Milk prices are up Chocolate to cost more "Try It, Before You Buy It"-multiple stories Some area malls are considering asking schools to move into some of its empty space An overnight jump in fuel prices may not only make you pay more at the pump, but also trickle down elsewhere $6,000.00 Phone Bill MO's Attorney General says the Jackson Co. Collections Director shouldn't have granted waivers of tax penalties and interest MO. Legislature Budget Cuts Someone is spending dozens of phony 20 dollar bill at businesses across the northland Taxpayers are filing their income tax forms today, but many blame the complicated tax codes for delaying them The Stetson Hat Factory in St. Joseph is closing Fox 4 Movie Critics: Weekly Consumer segment rating this week's movie releases, and weekly Chat With the Stars
COMMUNITY
The state of Kansas shuts down the Wyandotte Nation Indian Casino in downtown Kansas City Kansas City voters approved a trio of bond measures to improve city roads, the zoo and Liberty Memorial Kansas City is ranked one of the 30 most livable cities this decade by Partners for Livable Communities A 20 story building at Admiral and Cherry has been vacant for ten years, but now its 172 luxury condos New v Old Stadium Opening Day Preps Animal Haven-Multiple Stories
Fox 4 Problem Solver-Midwife
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Operation Breakthrough, a program that helps at risk teenagers, could be at risk for shutting down
EDUCATION
Shawnee Mission voters will decide if they're going to pay millions in new construction and improvements at area schools A former teacher in the Ray-Pec school district failed in her quest to become a member of the school board Words of anger and compassion flowed inside Ruskin High School over the subject of restructuring their schools Many educators agree suspending kids can make a bad situation worse The UMKC newspaper staff says a University employee tried to censor a story he didn't like Some people in western Independence and Sugar Creek say their children's education is suffering 26 teachers in the Lawrence School District are losing their jobs next year The Kansas City, MO school board revoked the charter of Westport Academy MU Tuition Hike Fox 4 Problem Solvers-School Lunch KS School Funding Problems Smallpox Vaccine Healthy Habits-Multiple Stories
MINORITY
Scam artists are targeting Hispanics
POLITICAL
Vice-President Dick Cheney visits the metro MO. Presidential Debate Readron Retiring
SAFETY
The state of Missouri is now offering the smallpox vaccine to fire, police and emergency medical personnel An 8th grader found sewage had spilled into Boone Creek in South Kansas City-multiple stories A growing number of construction site theft rings have emerged in the area because of all the new construction Total Traffic-multiple stories Broadway Bridge Closing The MAST Ambulance service is facing serious financial problems and the city council has 4 options to fix it-multiple stories Gas Main Break KC Possible Terror Target Blue Valley West High school student allegedly made threats against minority students during an interview with school paper Fox 4 Fugitive Stories A church sponsored talent show ends with a crowd of more than a thousand kids getting out of control/police make arrests New state audit says too many kids are being abused and the MO Dept. of Social Services isn't doing enough to protect them Researchers may finally have created a vaccine to protect from genital herpes A water main break caused a mess, and a safety concern If diabetes is left uncontrolled, it can damage or destroy many part of the body, and even cause vision loss
The mayor of Linn County, KS promises people will be safe despite a fight that's left police powerless to enforce traffic laws Police say a stretch of 69 highway has become more like a crash zone Five dead dogs are picked up from a park at 23rd & Kensington in Kansas City, Missouri A student brawl that started at Westport Senior Academy spills into a neighborhood, and it's all caught on tape Sewage Clean-up Overland Park Police are looking for a man they say attacked two women at Tomahawk Creek Park 53-year-old Lorenzo Gilyard has been charged with the murders of a dozen women-multiple stories Stranger Danger Johnson County woman says she watched some kind of big cat attack her dog A scam involving fake cops is preying on the elderly in the Northland Police say during six weeks there were at least 20 home burglaries in and around Kansas City North Tro's and Domestic Violence Johnson County Prosecutors say one out of four cases in adult court is in some way related to domestic violence A Lakeview Middle School student is suspended for allegedly bringing a loaded gun to school People say they're afraid after a brutal gang rape at an abandoned house at 51st & Wabash KS Conceal and Carry Independence Flasher
MAY 2004
Note: Much of our news coverage this month was the result of deadly tornadoes which hit several parts of the greater Kansas City Metro area on May 4th, Lawrence on May 8th, and Southwest Missouri. This was one of our most extensively covered topics for the entire month, covering every aspect with 4-7 reporter packages daily in the first week, and 2-3 per day after that, focusing on the fallout and the communities' efforts to recover and rebuild. There are at least 60-70 reporter stories, relating to the coverage of this significant local event.
CONSUMER AFFAIRS/FINANCIAL
Seniors Say Tax Supported Housing Complex is Breaking Promise for Affordable Housing Johnson County Leaders Look at Ways to Trim Shrinking Budget You Ate It: Consumer Check of Health Inspection Violations and Follow-Ups [Weekly reports] Try-It Before You Buy-It -- Lower Fat Lunchables Insurance Process After Tornadoes Hit Kansas City Metro Area -- Multiple stories including relief efforts, financial scams, bad contractors, etc. Tornado Wipes Out Business, Requires 20 Temporary Layoffs At ABC Trucking in Riverside Fox 4 Movie Critics: Weekly Consumer segment rating this week's movie releases, and weekly Chat With the Stars Try-It Before You Buy-It -- The Home Fireman Try-It Before You Buy-It -- Sleep Number Bed Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Tow Drivers Illegally Wreck Running Sprint Shareholders Want to Reject Big Money Severance Agreements -- Multiple stories Cutting Your Credit Card Rates Bogus Attorney Rips Off Clients -- Multiple stories Bogus Roofer Running Scam on Elderly Victims Westar & Corporate Greed Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Roofing Company Charging Too Much For Tarps After Tornadoes Mystery Shoppers Fox 4 Money -- Markets Rally, Impact on Investments Trouble With Bad Builders in Johnson County, KS First FEMA Checks Arrived Tax Cut Passes & What it Means For Taxpayers Fox 4 Health -- Botox for Your Bladder
Diamond Thieves Used Bad Checks To Rip Off Oak Park Mall Stores Money Order Fraud in Metro Area
COMMUNITY
Community Mourns After Car Hits & Kills 3-Year Old Girl at 25th & Lister -- Multiple stories Charges Against Belton Child Care Owner For Child Abuse Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Burned Out House Presents Danger in KCK Neighborhood City Leaders Try to Fight Blight on Prospect, Target Junkyards & Illegal Dumping Sites Neighborhood is Scared After Triple Murder on Lydia Illicit Sex Causing Problems For Neighbors in South Kansas City's Minor Park Douglas County Family Sells Farm After 69 Years Tornadoes Hit KCK, KCMO, Liberty, Gladstone -- Multiple stories on community efforts to help victims, Governor's visit to the hardest hit areas, victims killed, etc. Tonganoxie, KS Marks 3rd Anniversary of Tornado That Destroyed 200 Homes and a Dozen Businesses Blue Springs Neighbors Fight Against Wal-Mart Planned on 7 Highway -- Multiple stories Oak Grove School Up In Arms As District Refuses To Let Graduate Walk in Ceremonies -- Multiple stories Lowe's Home Improvement Chain Limits Aerosol Cans, Paint Sales to People Under 21 to Curb Huffing MO-DOT Mowed Over Flowers in Blue Hills Neighborhood Move-Up Holds Vigil To Raise Community Awareness About Girl Hit and Killed in Accident Northwest Missouri Community Relieved Teenager's Murder Trial is Over Sex Offender Registry KC's Most Busy Crime Neighborhoods John TV Grant to Clean Up Neighborhoods from Prostitution Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Neighbors Upset About Trashed Cemetery New Sketch of Young Murder Victim Gives Community Hope About Finding Her Identity, Killer -- Multiple stories Gladstone Amphitheater Celebrates Rebuilding After Arsonists Burned Theater Prospect of Only Home Depot or Target Excites Wyandotte County Families, Businesses
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How To Donate/Help Tornado Victims -- Multiple stories Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Sweet Springs Missouri Tells Disabled Man His Golf Cart Isn't Legal on City Streets Parents Have Problem With People Parking In Handicapped Parking at Children's School Abuse of Handicap Parking Tags Coda Jazz Benefit to Provide Burial Funds for KC Jazz Artists Number of Foreclosures Among Urban Core Neighborhoods Spurs Discrimination Complaints Helping Free Lunch Families Survive the Summer
EDUCATION
William Jewell College Works to Recover After Tornado Hits University William Jewell College Graduation, In Aftermath of Tornado KU Students Scramble to Recover After Twister Destroyed Their Apartments Overland Park Girl Uses Civics Lessons To Get Better Toilet Paper For School Kansas City, MO School District Unveils Summer School Plans Not Enough Seating at Southeast High School's Graduation Ceremony -- Multiple stories
INVESTIGATIVE
Tow Truck Folo Problem Solver follow-up investigation into wreck running tow trucks that charge outrageous fees. This piece focused on one company in particular that continues to run wrecks and victimize consumers.
Fox 4 Problem Solver-House Inspectors Fox 4 Problem Solver-Lemon Laws Fox 4 Problem Solver-College Partnership Street Drag Racing Fox 4 Problem Solver-Water Test
MINORITY
Kansas City Woman Says Neighbors Are Harassing Her Because Of Her Race Fox 4 Investigation Exposes Nursing Homes Failing Senior Citizens Peachtree Restaurant in Historic 18th & Vine District to Stay Open Researcher Looking To Reduce Illness & Death For African American Smokers
POLITICAL
Missouri Governor Holds News Conference After Tornadoes Hit Kansas City Area Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Businesses Experiencing Big Troubles Due To Water Leak President Bush Visits Springfield, Pierce City After Tornadoes in SW Missouri State of Missouri Considers Budget Cuts For Social Services Agencies Independence Police and Mayor Have Showdown Over Officers' Contract
SAFETY
Olathe Man Arrested After Giving Teenagers Illegal, Dangerous Tattoos Without Permission Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Mold Problem in Lathrop, MO School Lake Lotawana Keeps Speeds Down By Writing Tickets Police Dispatcher Taps into Sprint Technology to Help Stroke Victim Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Crosswalk Troubles Plans For Teenage Curfews To Protect Kids in Westport on Summer Nights Fire Department Holds Drill to Handle Natural Disasters Investigators Check to See What Killed Fish in Brush Creek Tornadoes Hit KCK, KCMO, Liberty, Gladstone -- Multiple stories on sirens, safety, debris clean-up, scramble to treat injured, FEMA tours, Fox 4 Problem Solvers report on why Worlds of Fun and other public places have no tornado plan posted for patrons, etc. Storm Chasers Strategy and Safety Safe Rooms As Protection From Tornadoes Police Patrol Johnson County Parks to Eliminate Cruising for Illegal Sex Apartment Storm Plans Mutual Aid -- Police Protect Tornado Stricken Areas Kansas City, MO Working To Solve Problem of Early Inmate Release Due To Overcrowding Fox 4 Health -- Dangers of 4-Wheel ATVs for Kids Security Changes at Leawood Pool Where Ali Kemp Was Murdered Police in Overland Park Adjusting Schedules/Shifts to Better Protect Public Buckner Cuts Police Force to Part-Time to Save Money Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Dangerous Storm Basins Fox 4 Health -- Protecting Yourself From West Nile and Tick Bites 31st & SW Trafficway is Dangerous Intersection Greenwood Budget Woes May Force Police Cutbacks What Should You Look For To Protect You From Road Rage -- Multiple stories Kansas City Man Charged With Chemical Weapons Violation Boating Safety Week Fairway Speed bumps and Speed Problem Burglary Precautions At Area Bars & Grills Natural Gas Explosion Destroys South Kansas City Home -- Multiple stories Dangers For Teenage Drivers Speeders in Independence
Roofing Nails on I-70 Strange Fumes Concern Parent in Lawrence Fox 4 Problem Solvers -- Postal Service Suspends Service Due to Dangerous Dogs Trip Group Claims KC Roads Are Some of the Worst, Most Dangerous in Country Tracking & Reporting Northland Burglaries
JUNE 2004
CONSUMER AFFAIRS/FINANCIAL
Vacations and Gas George Warmuth-Money Minute-Multiple Stories Tippins Closes Prison Calls/Problem Solvers Helped a woman who was being charged for collect calls from a prison phone in northwest Missouri. Turns out this is a common problem and the piece gave tips on what to look for. Try-It-Hit Away Try-It-Low Sugar Cereal Fox 4 Movie Critics: Weekly Consumer segment rating this week's movie releases, and weekly Chat With the Stars
COMMUNITY
Accident Shooting Abduction at Ballpark Cheney Visits KC Dead Body KCMO Homicide Accident and Shooting Shots Fired Police Man Falls from SUV Stolen RX 35th and Bales Shooting Finger Left Behind Dead Woman 87th Street Construction P/S Gravel Dumped Indy Child Molester Union Station Task Force Marillac/ Sex Offender Indy Chase/Crash Pit Bull Attack Union Station Teen Gets 4th DUI Problem Solvers Daycare Wallingford Sentence Clay County Conceal Car Chase Folo Appliances to Victims Hit and Run Lake Annette Party Patrol Speedway Update-Multiple Stories Out at the Speedway Tire Fire Ottawa Fire
Smithville Drowning Rivermarket Body City Market Body-Multiple Stories Sugar Creek Chase Auto Burglary Charge Edwardsville Ambulance Daycare Folo 5YO Luring/Sex Assault Odessa Teen Folo Kid Hit By Car Monkey of a Noose Dog Bites Kid Missing 11 Year Old BPU Impersonator P/S Junky Neighbors Boy on Bike Rescue KCK Ambulance Vote Veteran Gets Diploma 8-yr old Hit Lake Annette Scams Parental Kidnapping-Multiple Stories Lost Ring Returned Flag Day Preview River Market Arson Fighting Dogs Father Found/Kids P/S Mobile Park Location DUI Charges Officer Accused Restaurant Bombing Search for Kids-Multiple Stories Gallatin Cop/Sex HIV Man Bites Cop Search for Porters-Multiple Stories Serial Killer Local Idols Back at the Park Clifton Ray Murder Porter Search-Multiple Stories Kabal's Opening Road Construction Trenton Abduction More Storm Clean-Up Murder Investigation Teenager Shot 2 People Shot Prostitution Sting Stolen Baseball Goal Canisters Found Methyl Bromide Search-Multiple Stories Sewage Problem P/S Work Day Profile on Porter P/S Suspended License Toddler Hit Bicycle Murder
Officer Assaulted Olympic Cyclist Robbery Spree Sprint Layoffs Woman & Stun-Gun Bass Pro-Indy P/S Bible Found Employee Impact/ More Sprint Layoffs Police Assault Harvesters Controversy Woman Tasered P/S Prison Calls Taser Usage Ft. Scott Murder KCK High Water Water Dept Scams Police Training Basketball Goals Fox 4 Health Hospital Beating Victim Kemp 2 Years Later Porter Family Reward Police Training Teen Dies/Softball-Multiple Stories Porter Kids Newser Whiteman Air show I-HOP Robbery Seymour Back at Work Taser/Police-Multiple Stories Burglar Stuck Roundtree Killing Porky Shooting Husband Kills Wife Employees Burned Woods Parole Arlington Homicide Deb's Diner Thefts Natural Gas Fire Prison Bus Accident P/S Wild Backyard Alarm House Fire Gated Community Water Imposter Crime Cut in Cres Sexual Assault No Men Allowed Urban Development Killer Paroled Taser Ban Mast Ceremony Bridge Deadly Accident McDonalds Robbery/Carjack P/S Slum Housing Merriam Rape Case P/S Air Conditioning Cats Dumped
Raytown Accident Horse Shot/ Missing Commuter Rail Dump truck Ax P/S Grain Valley Leavenworth Teen Mobile HIV Testing Purse Snatching Man Trapped in Trenton Brooks/No Arrest Atchison School Fire Truck Stop Standoff 10th and Armstrong Shooting Fuel Spill Porter's Attorney Tanker Overturns Roundtree Funeral Gymnasts Arrive Harvey Baby Missing Gymnasts Return Michigan Gang Stuff Roundtree Follow KC Gang Violence P/S Transpo Assist Stolen BBQ Grill Suspect Shot Child Scalded Store Demolished Armed Home Robbery P/S No Pool Broken Window Prayer Vigil
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Crystal Apple Award Animal Haven KC Motorcycle Ride Elderly Couple WWII Purple Heart P/S Sick Kids VFW Helps Military Veterans Help
EDUCATION
Lisa Farmer Demo Antidepressants/Fat Healthy Habits Demo Truman Home 6th Graders Visit Try It -Hummingbird CCO Reaching for Excellence-Hero Scouts Alzheimer's Disease-Multiple Stories Pledge/Flag Day KS Parents/SKL Funding
Westport Charter P/S Try It Hit Away Jr. Virtual School
MINORITY
Health/Aids Drugs POLITICAL Bush Rally Kerry Rally Kerry in Town Kerry Today JOCO Bistate Vote Rodgers Campaign Bush/Local Volunteers President Bush in the Metro Waiting for President Bush to Liberty President Bush in Liberty Speech in Liberty Casino Debate Ashcroft to KC Holder/DNA Bill Bi-State Tax Future Howard Dean in Town
SAFETY
Total Traffic-Multiple Stories Handwashing Total Traffic-Multiple Stories Blind Spots Danger Zone P/S Danger Zone CCO P/S Parking Lot KCPL Interview Storm Damage Amber Alert/Trenton Power Outage Restaurant Inspection Police Taser Training Disaster Center Teens Fireworks Cutting/Carjacking Deadly Week Safe on the Roads P/S Hairpin Turns West Nile Prevention Firecracker/Broke
JULY 2004
CONSUMER AFFAIRS/FINANCIAL
Aventis Layoffs Interest rates-Multiple stories
Grants to KC women's health care clinics Try It Hit Away Baseball Toy KCMO Housing Dept. Failures-Multiple stories Local stocks-Multiple stories Missouri unemployment Weight Watchers Chrysler recall Bi-State II tax proposal-Multiple stories Lawn treatment scam Ford recall KS Tourism contest Try It Tangle Tamer Toy Jewelry recall I-70 Turnpike tolls increase New Missouri bill to create jobs Sprint deal with IBM Union Station Layoffs Walmart/Mission Center Fight Fox 4 Movie Critics: Weekly Consumer segment rating this week's movie releases, and weekly Chat With the Stars Turnpike Prices Up Union Station Attraction's Budget Union Station lays off 30 employees. Kansas City, Kansas planned to open water parks, but none have been built Wyandotte County property tax rates going down by more than 5% next year H&R Block faces nationwide lawsuit Hotel & Rental car fees. Gas prices Up Toyota recalls Camry's AT&T layoffs Drop in sales for Kansas City based company American Italian Pasta
COMMUNITY
Union Station funding-Multiple stories BPU/Power Shortage Problem Solvers No Pool MAST financial problems-Multiple stories Lawrence smoking ban-Multiple stories Explosion in neighborhood Bank robberies-Multiple stories KBI crash charges Underage drinking New Hawthorne Community Center Prayer vigil for troops in Iraq Neighbor charged with trying to poison Edwardsville mayor Shootings in KCK and KCMO-Multiple stories Vandalism at new home construction sites Fireworks ban in metro cities-Multiple stories Broadway Bridge make-over Charges in cold case murder in Olathe-Raisch Mom charged with scalding toddler Missing Porter kids-Multiple stories Reward increased for info on missing Porter kids Gun violence in KCMO & KCK-Multiple stories Higginsville Police Chief forced out-Multiple stories
Body found in burning SUV-Multiple stories Fireworks accidents-Multiple stories Jacknifed semi causing traffic trouble KS Aviation Expo Teens hurt/killed in crash in Osawatomie Pets killed in house fire Peculiar, MO gambling raid Taser used in eviction of elderly woman-Multiple stories Shooting at Bannister Mall Deadly shooting at Con Agra-Multiple stories Underage drinking bust in Lenexa/Mom arrested-Multiple stories Triple shooting in KCMO DUI checkpoint in KCMO Lake Perry drowning Lightning strike sets Shawnee house on fire Blood drive after Con Agra shootings Fourth of July Celebrations-Multiple stories Car thefts in the northland Mill Creek Park plan Liberty Memorial Plan Storms cause Leavenworth power outage KS Supreme Court rules state guidelines on meth cases are illegal Fireworks cause house fire Fireworks burn up SUV/Family injured Boy born with no right hand throws out first pitch at Royals game Fireworks kill 4-year-old in Platte County-Multiple stories Doctor taxes KCMO arson investigation Search for domestic violence suspect-Multiple stories Convicted murderer goes back to jail after early release-Multiple stories Judge dismisses charges against casino GM-Multiple stories New MO law on jury duty Problem Solver Lawncare for Disabled Elderly Man Mastadon bones found in Grain Valley, MO Lorikeets at the KCMO Zoo Girl shot at banquet hall/Trial starts Overland Park Purse Snatching Ken Lay indictment-Multiple stories Truman State Park temporarily closes Wabash rape/community changes Water imposter-Multiple stories KCMO multiple shooting cases/detectives stretched thin Dog shot in face survives and gets adopted Crews Busy cleaning up Truman State Park after a massive storm hits Smoking Ban in Lawrence Police use Segways I-35 Delays North Patrol Division plans to start contacting community groups to help fight crime Eminent Domain problems with Downtown Arena Indian Casino Lawsuit Tornado Damage North of the Metro. New casino plans west of Kansas Speedway and Village West Church rebuilds after Tornado destroys building Community cleans up the image of city parks in Kansas City Battle brews over the future of the old Community Center Building Marillac Center fight to Expand into Overland Park
Community leader dies Housing costs on the rise Northland cancels program that rewards good drivers with ice cream Albany Hyvee reopens after tornado destroys it Police worked with the community to change the look of a building known as the rape house. Months later, some worry crime will soon return Plans are underway to rename the historic trolley track trail after Harry Wiggins Park benches removed near Westport in an effort to cut back on crime The Blues and Jazz festival returns after a three year hiatus
DISABLED/CHARITY
Animal Haven-Multiple stories Porter Kids Benefit Funeral Plans for Conagra Victims in Jeopardy KCK Neighborhood comes together to take back one of its parks Girl Donates to Locks of Love Good Samaritan killed in a car accident
EDUCATION
Project Grad to help underprivileged get into college Reaching for Excellence-Multiple stories New Olathe High School No Child Left Behind/Local progress-Multiple stories KS state test scores delayed New school in Atchison Shawn Bowers (Reaching 4 Excellence) Brittany Osagiede (Reaching 4 Excellence) New vaccine requirements in Kansas. Lucia Alonzo (Reaching 4 Excellence)
MINORITY
Racial slurs/Bus drivers
POLITICAL
Undercover at Church Ruth Clark sworn in to fill late husband's seat in KS Senate KS governor issues new directives on pay that affects unions John Kerry picks running mate KS Attorney General meets with church leaders on election rules KCMO Zoo gets scooters Political buttons KS ruling on unaffiliated voters Don Evans at Cerner KS 3rd Dist. Candidate Forum Libertarian Michael Badnarik guest lecture at Penn Valley Comm. College Push to Build Downtown Arena in Kansas City Platte County begins accept conceal and carry applications. People in Holt, MO is fighting city hall about a state audit Mayor's office reaches deal for construction and management of a downtown arena Former Parkville employees are suspected in a corruption case MO Governor's Debate Conceal and carry permits in Clay County
Candidate for Jackson county prosecutor caught pulling challengers campaign yard signs Democratic convention (Multiple Stories) Bush visits Metro KS Voting troubles
SAFETY
Dangerous toys Firework safety Total Traffic-Multiple stories Problem Solvers Malfunctioning Smoke Alarm Terror Threat/Increased police patrols-Multiple stories Fox 4 Severe storm coverage-Multiple stories US 50 traffic checks Problem Solvers Broken Telephone Pole Pool safety Homicides Up 10% in KCMO Two Bounty Hunters Faces assault charges Police stop a 13 year old driver Does music lead to violence? Stop violence rally Manhunt continues for man who kidnapped his estranged wife Stop the violence rally Boating Safety Toxic Toys Crypto Scare in Lawrence MO Water patrol recreates a boating accident that claimed the life of a St. Joseph Woman Taser Task Force (Multiple Stories) Dead Birds in Atchison Vehicle Heat Dangers 911 Tapes released from Conagra Shooting Rash of Violence in Kansas City, KS. Baby swing recall Water cooler recall Police raid a home that may be connected to recent shootings CO Monoxide death Baby drowns in bathtub Move-up launches an attack against crime to deal with the rash of murders in Kansas City Narcotics Stolen from drug store Amber Alert fails after alert is issued for child that didn't exist Beach Patrol at Smithville Lake Near Abduction at pool Police arrest man suspected in multiple auto burglaries Bat has rabies Prosecutors file charges against man suspected of breaking into at least 12 times Shark fish spotted in lake West Nile in Johnson County, KS Most popular cars to be stolen Insurance salesman charged with 18-counts of stealing by deceit Python attacks 15-year old child Special goggles used to show teens the danger of drinking and driving Insurance Institute for Hwy Safety release latest round of crash tests Police chase policy
AUGUST 2004
CONSUMER AFFAIRS/FINANCIAL
Turnpike Price Hike Boeing Jobs Applebee's Plan High Gas Prices George Warmuth/Fox 4 Financial Advisor (Multiple Stories) Bad Check Scam KCI Popular Flight Destination Bank Foils Scam Ford Hybrid Schlotzkys/Bankruptcy Company takes long time to build basement (problem solvers) Kansas City Hourly Wages Saturn Vue Recall GM Car Line Jobless Rate Western Auto Lofts Overtime Pay GM Fairfax Jobs KS Car Tax GM/Economic Impact Fox 4 Movie Critics: Weekly Consumer segment rating this week's movie releases, and weekly Chat With the Stars
COMMUNITY
Arena Fight (Multiple Stories) Lyric Opera Camp Brigade Housing Combat Picnic H&R Blk Construction Breastfeeding in Public MO State Fair Night Against Crime Indian Springs Mall Tax Holiday Gold Gym's Battle (problem solver) Hot Dog Fight Raytown Development Grand Emporium Reopens Airport Expansion Mission/Wal-Mart Fight Strawberry Hill Home filled with rats and drugs Bad Roads in KCMO Interim Police Chief Named. Teen Killed Vigil Union Station/Finances New Playground Local Help/Charley Spring Hill Cleanup Downtown KCK Lofts Zoo Improvements Doe Memorial (Problem Solvers)
Storm Damage (Multiple Stories) Clinic Closing
DISABLED/CHARITY
Woman Gets Van Meet the Kids (Fox 4 Love Fund) Hurricane Garage Sale Jazz for Harvesters Love Fund 5k
EDUCATION
Tax Holiday John McGovern (Reaching 4 Excellence) T-Bones/School Supplies After School Bond School Immunizations (multiple stories) Kansas City, Kansas Reopens 2 neighborhood Schools Bus Safety School Switch Lunch Options Long Walk to School Mervat Ibrahim (Reaching 4 Excellence) Special Education Teachers Needed Back to School Shopping School Speed Zones School Fees Tax Holiday Impact Price of Education Westport Charter (Multiple Stories) Val Smith (Reaching 4 Excellence) MO School Progress School Funding Meningitis Shots Caleb Cox (Reaching 4 Excellence) Melrose Hall Reopens KS School Funding KCMO First Day Untrained Tots KCK Crowded Classes
MINORITY
Rise in Kansas Businesses run by women Seniors taking drugs that are risky for them Inner City Daycare Gay Discrimination?/KS Supreme Court Battle
POLITICAL
Harry Wiggins Dies Gay Marriage Fight (multiple stories) Arena Fight (Multiple Stories) Bush/Kerry Election (Multiple Stories) August Primary (Multiple Stories)
Liquor Sales in Kansas Rockaway Beach Vote (multiple stories) Holden vs. Mccaskill (Multiple Stories) Voter Turnout Kerry/Bush Visits (Multiple Stories) Edwards in KC Kobach/Taff Race Bi-State II Edwards Back to Missouri Marinovich Running Arena Design Democratic Rally Cheney in Metro Whitlock vs. McFadden Nader to KCK RNC (Multiple Stories) DSS Director Resigns
SAFETY
Terror Alert Raised Hair Dye Causes Cancer Threats on Financial Institutions Tazer Taskforce (Police Policy) Problem Solvers/Cars speed down street while kids play KS company recalls electric heaters Heat Advisory Westport Crowds Dangerous Dogs in Neighborhood Fire Alarm didn't sound during hotel fire Girls found unconscious at house party Daycare Suspension Gang Prevention Week of Violence Meth Ring Bust MO Meth Problems Mental Health/Murder (Multiple Stories) Cross Walk Problems (Problem Solvers) Homeless Camp Bodies (Multiple Stories) Search for School Flasher Fingerprint Backlog Huge Pot Holes Fish Warning Overpass Problems/Rocks thrown over overpass Police crack down on the drug sales and prostitution in one neighborhood Police Blackouts
EXHIBIT B – Political Programming
Special Political Programming, September 1, 2003 – August 31, 2004:
Transportation Tax Proposals on November 4th Ballot -- Multiple stories Senators John Kerry & John Edwards both hold rallies in Kansas City Missouri and six other states are holding presidential primaries or caucuses Kerry Campaigns/Republican Primary-Multiple stories Fight over COMBAT in Jackson County-Multiple stories Municipal elections in Kansas KS primary elections-Multiple stories Constitutional amendment defining marriage-Multiple stories Advertising for Presidential election in Missouri Bush/Kerry campaign in Missouri-Multiple stories Metzel/Clark/Rice ties Vice-President Dick Cheney visits the metro MO. Presidential Debate KS Attorney General meets with church leaders on election rules KS 3rd Dist. Candidate Forum Libertarian Michael Badnarik guest lecture at Penn Valley Comm. College MO Governor's Debate Democrat convention (Multiple Stories) Bush visits Metro Gay Marriage Fight (multiple stories) Arena Fight (Multiple Stories) Bush/Kerry Election (Multiple Stories) August Primary (Multiple Stories) Holden vs. Mccaskill (Multiple Stories) Kerry/Bush Visits (Multiple Stories) Edwards in KC Kobach/Taff Race Bi-State II Edwards Back to Missouri Marinovich Running Democratic Rally Cheney in Metro Nader to KCK RNC (Multiple Stories)
Elections Covered:
August 2003 Combat Tax Election February 2004 The Presidential Primary in Missouri April 2004 Municipal Elections for cities in Missouri and Kansas
Political programming covered during local newscasts, 9/13/04 – 9/27/04:
DATE SUBJECT FORM LENGTH ------9/13 WAR IN IRAQ VO/FS :40 9/13 ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN VO/SOT :45 9/13 ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN VO/SOT :40 9/13 WAR IN IRAQ VO :20 9/13 MORE TROOPS TO IRAQ VO :20 9/13 ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN PKG 2:00 9/13 WAR IN IRAQ VO :25 9/13 WAR IN IRAQ VO :20 9/13 ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN VO :25 9/13 KERRY CAMPAIGNING SOT :30 9/13 BUSH CAMPAIGNING VO :20 9/13 HOMELAND SEC. MTG VO/SOT :35 9/13 WAR IN IRAQ VO :35 9/13 ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN VO :30 9/14 ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN LV/VS 1:50 9/14 WAR IN IRAQ VO/FS :25 9/14 ANALYZING BUSH LV/VS 1:45 9/14 ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN VO/SOT :40 9/14 POLITICAL MERCHANDISE PKG 2:55 9/14 BUSH ON GUARDSMAN PIC/FX :25 9/14 KERRY CAMPAIGNING VO :20 9/14 CIA DIRECTOR HEARING VO/SOT :35 9/14 CIA DIRECTOR HEARING VO/SOT :30 9/14 BUSH CAMPAIGNING VO :30 9/14 WHAT'S KERRY DOING? VO :25 9/14 WAR IN IRAQ VO :25 9/14 UN INTL TROOPS FSCHYRON :25 9/15 WAR IN IRAQ VO/FS 1:05 9/15 BUSH & KERRY VO/VO :25 9/15 POLITICAL MERCHANDISE PKG 2:45 9/15 CONGRESS. PAY RAISE READER :15 9/15 AMER. ON AFGHANISTAN VO :20 9/15 WAR IN IRAQ VO :30 9/15 BI-STATE TAX KICKOFF LV/PKG 2:05 9/15 WAR IN IRAQ VO/SOTS 2:00 9/15 BI-STATE TAX KICKOFF VO/SOT :40 9/16 BI-STATE TAX DEBATE VO/SOT :40 9/16 WAR IN IRAQ FSCHYRON :20 9/16 WAR IN IRAQ VO/SOT :40 9/16 WAR IN IRAQ VO/PKG 1:30 9/16 KERRY IN VEGAS VO/SOT :40 9/17 WAR IN IRAQ VO :15 9/17 WAR IN IRAQ VO :25 9/17 WAR IN IRAQ VO :30 9/17 ANTI-BUSH RALLY VO/SOT :40 9/18 WAR IN IRAQ VO/VO/FS 1:15 9/18 WAR IN IRAQ VO/VO :40 9/18 WAR IN IRAQ VO/VO/VO :45 9/18 KERRY MEDALS VO :20 9/18 BUSH R & R VO :20 9/18 WAR IN IRAQ VO :20
9/19 WAR IN IRAQ VO/VO/VO 1:00 9/19 BUSH IN FLORIDA VO :20 9/19 KERRY NEW AD VO :20 9/19 MO PRESIDENTIAL POLL FSCHYRON :20 9/19 WAR IN IRAQ FS/VO/SOT 1:00 9/20 BUSH/KERRY MONEY FSCHYRON :25 9/20 KERRY CAMPAIGNING SOT/PIC :45 9/20 CBS ON BUSH REPORT REARDER :25 9/20 DEBATE SCHEDULE FSCHYRON :30 9/20 PRES. CAMPAIGN $$ READER :20 9/20 KC ARENA ISSUE LIVE/PKG 1:45 9/20 MO GOVERNOR'S POLL FSCHYRON :20 9/20 MO GOVERNOR'S POLL FSCHYRON :20 9/21 BUSH ON THE UN/IRAQ VO/SOT :35 9/21 BUSH ADDRESSES UN VO/SOT/FS :40 9/21 WAR ON IRAQ VO/VO/VO 1:15 9/21 WAR ON IRAQ VO/SOT/VO 1:05 9/21 BUSH ADDRESSES UN PKG 2:10 9/21 CHENEY TO ST. JOSEPH PIC :20 9/21 WAR IN IRAQ VO :20 9/22 WAR IN IRAQ VO/VO :35 9/22 BUSH AD VO :20 9/22 WHAT KERRY'S DOING VO :25 9/22 BUSH/KERRY CORNMAZE VO :30 9/22 CHENEY IN TOWN PIC :25 9/22 JERRY FALWELL ON POL. PKG 1:55 9/22 BUSH ON EDUCATION VO :20 9/22 KERRY LATEST VO :25 9/22 CHENEY IN ST. JOSEPH PIC :15 9/23 BUSH & KERRY FSCHYRON :25 9/23 CHENEY IS HERE PIC :15 9/23 POLITICS & PREACHING VO/SOT :25 9/23 CHENEY IN MISSOURI PIC :15 9/23 BUSH CAMPAIGNING READER :15 9/23 GOSS CONFIRMED VO :20 9/23 CHENEY IN MISSOURI PIC :20 9/23 CHENEY IN MISSOURI PIC :20 9/23 BUSH ON IRAQ VO/SOT :40 9/23 CHENEY IN ST. JOSEPH PIC :25 9/23 KERRY COLD READER :20 9/23 WAR IN IRAQ VO/VO/VO/SOT 1:40 9/23 CHENEY IN ST. JOSEPH LV/VO/SOT 1:10 9/23 CHENEY IN ST. JOSEPH LV/PKG 2:05 9/23 MO PRESIDENTIAL RACE PKG 1:20
EXHIBIT C – Community Participation
The following summary illustrates WDAF's various efforts to interact with its community:
Employee participation on Boards:
Cheryl McDonald – VP/GM – Board of Directors for St. Luke’s Hospital Frank Boal – Sports Anchor -Keith Worthington Chapter of the ALS Society Phil Witt – Anchor – Board of Directors for Synergy Services, Inc. Phil Witt – Anchor – Board of Directors for The Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired Phil Witt – Anchor – Board of Directors for Inroads/Kansas City Phil Maslin – Photographer – Serves on the Kansas Press Club Board Mark Alford – Anchor – VP of the Fox 4 Love Fund for Children Board Heather Claybrook – Anchor – President of the House Corporation Board for Alpha Chi Omega at Kansas University Paul Stewart – Assignment Editor – Serves on the Board of the KS Aviation Advisory Board Damon Bryan/VP CS – Serves on the Board of Directors for the FOX 4 Love Fund for Children Damon Bryan/VP CS – Serves on the Marketing Committee for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater KC Meryl Lin McKean – Health Reporter – Member of the Board of Directors of the Jim Eisenreich Foundation for Children with Tourette Syndrome Kim Stripling – Administrative Assistant to the GM – Serves on the Board of Executive Women International/KC Chapter
Station/Talent Appearances:
DATE NAME APPEARANCE September 3 Carmen Ainsworth Talent for a PSA for “Lunch with an Old Bag” an event for the FOX 4 Love Fund (Tens of Thousands of people will see the PSA on FOX 4) September 3 Phil Witt Participant in a Public Relations and Marketing Committee meeting or Synergy Services – 64116 (10) September 3 John Holt Special Guest at The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Luncheon – 64112 (50) September 4 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member at an Inroads Board of Directors meeting. Inroads provides internship, mentorships and shadowing experiences for minority high school and college students in the metro area – 64102 (20) September 4 Phil Witt A Bonner Springs, KS High School student shadowed Phil for her senior class project –
64108 (1) September 5 Don Harman Parade Dignitary at the Concordia Fall Festival (5000) September 6 Joe Lauria Celebrity Guest – Did live shot from the 13th Annual Blues and Bar-B-Q Benefit at BB’s Lawn Side Bar-B-Q – 64114 (Tens of thousands of people saw the broadcast on the air and several hundred people were there at the event) September 8 Joe Lauria Participant in the Donate Life Golf Classic – 66213 (150) September 9 John Holt News Conference Scholarship Winner came in a job shadowed at WDAF – 64108 (1) September 10 John Holt Participant at the American Cancer Society Metro Marketing Meeting – 66204 (10) September 10 John Holt Auctioneers at the Alzheimer’s Association Auction – 66202 (300) September 12 Phil Witt Participant at the Synergy Services Board of Directors meeting. Synergy is a social welfare agency that serves hundred of adults and children in the metro area in subjects such as domestic violence, runaway youth, etc. – 64152 (45) September 13 Carmen Ainsworth Singing the National Anthem at the 8th Annual Buddy Walk Festival for the Down Syndrome Guild – 64129 (2000-3000) September 15 Nick Vasos Guest Appearance at the Community Blood Don Harman Center’s 2nd Annual Links for Life Golf Joe Lauria Tournament – 66217 (200) September 15 Phil Witt Keynote Speaker Ceremonies for the 2003 United Way Kick-off Rally for The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City – 64198-0001 (1200) September 16 Susan Hiland VIP Guest Speaker at the “Hooked on Books” kickoff event. This event is to encourage Kansas Citians to bring children’s books to their local post office – sponsored by The Junior League of Kansas City – 64108 (50) September 16 Phil Witt Participant in an Executive Board Meeting for CCVI (Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired) – 64111 (10) September 16 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member at a Board of Directors meeting for CCVI (Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired) – 64111 (40) September 17 Phil Witt Participant in canvassing Northland Neighborhoods delivering materials and soliciting for donations for the Duck Derby sponsored by Synergy Services and Mattie
Rhodes Center – 64141 & 64152 (Hundreds of people were canvassed) September 18 Tina Simpkin Guest Speaker at Aquila’s safety meeting where about 40 employees of Linemen and Service Techs heard her speak about weather safety – 64081 (40) September 18 Meryl Lin McKean Co-Master of Ceremonies for the 7th Annual SIDS Arts Stroll and benefit reception and auction for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (100) September 18 John Holt Guest Speaker at Blue Valley High School’s Television class – 66223 (20) September 18 John Holt Participant in a Johnson County Developmental Supports board meeting – 66219 (15) September 18 John Holt Participant in a University of Kansas School of Law Reception – 64108 (150) September 18 Phil Witt Participant in recruiting Board Members for Inroads; Met with prospective board members to solicit them to join the Inroads organization – 64108 (6) September 20 Kathy Quinn Master of Ceremonies for “Bids for Kids” benefiting Safe home & Ozanam Home – (500) September 20 Heather McMichael Master of Ceremonies for Wayside Waifs “Strut Your Mutt” event – 64081 (500) September 20 Susan Hiland Participants for the Wayside Waifs “Strut Your Loran Halifax Mutt” event – 64081 (500) Andrea Isom September 21 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member for the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired’s (CCVI) school year kickoff/50th reunion/ice cream social – 64111 (Hundreds of people attended) September 23 Joe Lauria Participant in the “On Course for Kids” a golf tournament to benefit foster care children and families – 64012 (150) September 24 John Holt Participant in the St. Paul Insurance Chili Cook- off for United Way – 66209 (200) September 25 Carmen Ainsworth Participant in the board meeting for Genesis School – 64130 (30) September 25 Phil Witt Participant in a planning meeting for the Kauffman fund. The planning meeting was to gage interest in a partnership between FOX 4 and the Kauffman Fund to promote the funds for education projects – 64108 (6) September 26 Joe Lauria Participant in a Winter Weather Seminar at WFO, Pleasant Hill, MO – 64080 (25) September 27 Phil Witt Participant in volunteer effort for the Synergy Services Thrift Store. Helped sort, organize and
price items donated to Synergy Services to be sold in the Thrift Store – 64118 (30) September 29 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Mill Creek Upper Elementary School for the 5th Graders – 64012 (60) September 30 Loran Halifax Keynote Speaker at the 1st Annual Women’s Symposium for Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau – 66202 (100) September 30 Phil Witt Participant in a public relations/marketing committee meeting for Children's Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI) -–64111 (10) October 1 Susan Hiland Master of Ceremonies at the Junior Fire Chiefs and Firefighter of the Year Breakfast – 64114 (50) October 2 Don Harman Master of Ceremonies of the Youth Opportunities Unlimited Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony – 66112 (130) October 2 Phil Witt Participant and Speaker at a Community salute to Anne Peterson – a tribute to Anne recognizing her 25 years of doing news and community services in Kansas City - 64108 (125) October 2 John Holt Participant of Britt & Browne Reception – 64111 (300) October 3 Phil Witt Guest Speaker for Operation Breakthrough/St. Vincent’s annual fundraiser which helps children in the metro area who are living in poverty by providing them with a safe, loving, educational pre-school environment – 64108 (300) October 3 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for the Metropolitan Family Violence Coalition’s Domestic Violence Day Awareness lunch. This event recognized the issue of Domestic Violence and Community efforts to curb it and help victims – 64108 (250) October 4 Carmen Ainsworth Master of Ceremonies of the Love Fund’s “Lunch with an Old Bag” event. This event is to auction off new and gently-used designer bags. Money raised will be used to provide KC area children resources, services and necessities to improve their quality of life – 64108 (300)
October 4 Heather McMichael Master of Ceremonies for the Gladfest (fall festival) sponsored by Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce – 64118 (500) October 4 Loran Halifax Celebrity Judge for Petober – a benefit for Wayside Waifs (250) October 4 John Holt Produced a PSA promoting the Missouri
Repertory Theatre that aired on the KXTR Radiothon (Tens of Thousands of people listen to KXTR) October 6 Bob Stepanich Guest Speaker at Jefferson County Junior High School (150) October 6 Nick Vasos Honorary Guest at The Salvation Army Northland’s 6th Annual “Fore Kids Golf Classic” which sponsors their children’s ministries – 64154 (75) October 6 Carmen Ainsworth Recorded a PSA for Holiday Mart which WDAF Susan Hiland is a sponsor of – 64108 (Tens of Thousands of people will see the PSA on FOX 4) October 6 John Holt Tour and Speaker for Webster University Culture and Communications Class – 64108 (10) October 7 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School’s 5th Grade Classes (40) October 7 Kathy Quinn KU Journalism student to job shadow Kathy during the day – 64108 (1)
October 8 John Holt Participant at an American Cancer Society Metro Marketing Committee Meeting – 66204 (15) October 9 Phil Witt Speaker/Participant in a community agency forum for Kansas City’s Promise Partnership for Children discussing the best ways to get news about youth serving agency on TV, Radio & Newspaper– 64110 (100) October 9 Carmen Ainsworth Master of Ceremonies at KC’s 21st Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week ‘2003 Awards Luncheon – 64108 (400)
October 9 Mike Thompson Prepared a special taped message for KKFI Public Radio to help promote the radio station and public radio (Hundreds of Thousands of people will hear the message) October 9 Carmen Ainsworth Interview and tour to a Mass Communications major at Missouri Valley College – the interview will run in their campus newspaper – 64108 (Tens of thousands of people will read the interview)
October 10 Phil Witt Participant in a Synergy Services Board of Directors Meeting – 64152 (45) October 13 Carmen Ainsworth Talent for a PSA for “A Night with Danny Glover” a fundraiser for Genesis School – Tens of thousands of people will see the PSA
October 14 Susan Hiland Participant and Steering Member at a Reach Out America Steering Committee Meeting – 64153 (10) October 16 Jana Shortal Guest Speaker at the Shawnee Mission Branch of American Association of University Women October 16 Nick Vasos Guest Speaker at Parker Elementary Center for an all school assembly – 66072 (150) October 16 Susan Hiland Moderator for the Legislative Quarterly meeting for the Maternal & Child Health Coalition of Greater Kansas City – 64110 (150)
October 16 Phil Witt Participant at a Public Relations/Marketing Committee meeting for the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired – 64111 (10) October 17 Phil Witt Participant at a Planning Committee Meeting for the Ribbon of Hope Awards Dinner – 64110 (25) October 18 Joe Lauria Celebrity Guest at “Three Trails Day” which is sponsored by the Hickman Mills School District – 64137 (3000) October 19 Nick Vasos Honorary Chairperson for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater KC’s Monster Dash – 66102 (1000) October 19 Phil Witt Meet and Greet Visitors at a Community Celebration and Fund Raising event for Duck Derby benefiting Synergy Services and Mattie Rhodes Center – 64112 (3,000) October 20 Mike Thompson Guest Appearance and LIVE Weather reports from the AT&T Courtyard celebrating Operation Blue Crush “Four Downs to Victory” – Tens of Thousands of people saw the weather LIVE and were at the AT&T party! October 21 Phil Witt Participant in a Board of Directors meeting for the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired – 64111 (40) October 21 John Holt Guest Speaker at the Kansas City Catbackers Chicken Hawk Fry – 66204 (250) October 22 Phil Witt Participant in a Program Committee Meeting for Inroads. Inroads provides internships, mentorships and shadowing throughout KC – 64112 (5) October 23 Phil Witt Participant in a Planning meeting for Mid- America Education Hall of Fame. Planning to honor master teachers, administrators, other educators and supporters of education in Kansas & Missouri – 66112 (10) October 23 John Holt Guest on 810AM WHB Radio on the Between
the Lines with Kevin Kietzman show (Tens of Thousands of people listen to WHB Radio) October 24 Toby Cook Celebrity Guest Appearance at the Junior Tina Simpkin League’s Holiday Mart – (Tens of thousands of Don Harman people attend the Holiday Mart)
October 24 Al Wallace Journalism student-Rashaad Hall from Blue Valley Northwest High School interviewed Al and watched the news here at the station – 64108 (1) October 24 John Holt Participant in the Kansas Judicial Council Press Shield Law Committee – 66612 (10) October 25 Kristi Widmar Celebrity Guest Appearance at the Junior Joe Lauria League’s Holiday Mart – 66211 (Tens of Phil Witt thousands of people attend the Holiday Mart) Susan Hiland October 25 Carmen Ainsworth Master of Ceremonies for “A Stylish Tea Party” at the Holiday Mart – a mother/daughter fashion show (Tens of thousands of people attend the Holiday Mart) October 26 John Holt Celebrity Guest Appearance at the Junior League’s Holiday Mart – (Tens of thousands of people attend the Holiday Mart) October 27 Phil Witt Radio Appearance on 97.3 The Planet, KZLP- FM during the morning show to promote FOX 4’s new studio news set and news and programming (Thousands of people listen to The Planet) October 28 Nancy Lewis Guest Speakers at Piper High School for a Ron Kirsch journalism class – 66109 (30) October 28 Phil Witt Radio Appearance on 99.7 KYYS-FM during the morning show to promote FOX 4’s new studio news set and news and fall programming (Tens of thousands of people listen to KYYS-FM) October 28 Phil Witt Radio Appearance on Z95.7 KCHZ-FM during the morning show to promote FOX 4’s new studio news set and news and fall programming (Tens of thousands of people listen to KCHZ- FM) October 28 Phil Witt Radio Appearance on E-105 KMFE-FM during the morning show to promote FOX 4’s new studio news set and news and fall programming (Tens of thousands of people listen to E-105 KMFE-FM) October 29 Don Harman Guest Speaker at John W. Luff Elementary School for the Kindergarten – 5th grade students
– 64055 (350) October 29 Tina Simpkin Worked with a Job Shadow Student from Prairie Star School – 64108 (1) October 29 John Holt Tour & Interview with a student from Prairie Star Middle School here at the station (1)
October 30 Nick Vasos Special Guest at Strawberry Hill United Way’s Campaign – Celebrity Bartender Night (100) October 30 Phil Witt Radio Appearance on Sports Radio 810 WHB- AM during the afternoon show to promote FOX 4’s new studio news set and news and fall programming (Tens of thousands of people listen to WHB-AM)
October 30 John Holt Participant at Ad Astra Dinner for Joan Bowman and Friends of JCDS – 66209 (300) October 31 Carmen Ainsworth Radio Appearance on KPRS (Hot 103 JAMZ) – (Tens of thousands of people listen to Hot 103 JAMZ) November 1 Loren Halifax Master of Ceremonies for “An Evening of Elegance…Prelude to the Holidays” a fashion show fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater KC – 66101 (500)
November 1 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for the Mid-America Education Hall of Fame Awards Banquet to honor master teachers, other educators and supporters of education in Kansas and MO – 66112 (300) November 3 Meryl Lin McKean Master of Ceremonies at The Arthritis Foundation’s Annual Meeting where they will be handing out awards to several of the top volunteers and corporations who assist the Arthritis Foundation with day-to-day operations – 64111 (150) November 3 Mike Thompson Guest Speaker/Appearance on KUDL Radio during their morning show (Tens of thousands of people listen to KUDL Radio) November 5 Mark Alford Judge for The Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Annual National Oratorical Contest called “Voice of Democracy”. The contestants are from the Speech Department of Oak Park High School – Mark will determine the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. November 5 Don Harman Master of Ceremonies for the United Way Report Luncheon for major companies in the
Kansas City area – (400) November 5 Carmen Ainsworth Guest Speaker/Appearance on KUDL Radio during their morning show (Tens of thousands of people listen to KUDL Radio) November 5 John Holt Participant at the American Cancer Society Metro Marketing Committee meeting – 66204 (15) November 6 Phil Witt Guest Speaker for the Liberty Sertoma Club meeting to install new members–64068 (60)
November 6 John Holt Participant at the Kansas Legislative Breakfast – 66211 (200) November 6 Phil Witt Board Member and attendee at an Inroads Board of Director’s Meeting – 64102 (20) November 7 Phil Witt Guest Appearance on KUDL Radio’s Morning Show to promote FOX 4 and to help kick-off KUDL’s Holiday Music Season and to promote the radio station’s “Adopt-a-Family” campaign – Tens of Thousands of people listen to KUDL Radio. November 7 John Holt Guest Speaker at the Kansas Association of Colleges and Employers – 66210 (150) November 8 Kathy Quinn Mistress of Ceremonies for the Midwest Latina’s Annual Awards Gala “Noche de Gala” sponsored by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater KC– 64108 (1,000)
November 8 Mike Thompson Master of Ceremonies for the St. Joseph’s Annual Benefit Auction – 66203 (900) November 10 Nick Vasos Master of Ceremonies for a fashion show that benefits Eddie Kennison’s Quick Start and a Local Chapter of the Lupus Foundation. Chiefs' players will be staring in the Fashion show – 64108 (900) November 11 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for Kansas City Missouri’s official Veterans Day Observance – 64108 (Thousands) November 11 Joe Lauria Guest Reader at Santa Fe Elementary School to help them celebrate “National Young Reader’s Day” – 66204 (40) November 11 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Cler-Mont Elementary School in the Fort Osage School District for the 4th Grade Class to discuss careers – (50) November 12 Joe Lauria Participant in the Salvation Army Tree Lighting Ceremony – 64108 (400) November 12 John Holt Judge at St. Thomas Aquinas Auction Package –
66215 November 12 Phil Witt Participant at a Synergy Services Public Relations and Marketing Committee meeting – 64116 (10) November 12 John Holt Interview and Tour with a Student Shadow from Bonner Springs High School – 64108 (1) November 13 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies and Speaker for “A Harvest of Hope” a fundraising breakfast event for Harvesters – 64105 (250) November 13 John Holt On-Air Auctioneers for the KCPT Holiday Susan Hiland Auction – 64108 (Tens of thousands of people Jennifer Parks watch KCPT- Public Television) November 13 Phil Witt Participant at a Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired Public Relations/Marketing Committee meeting – 64111 (10) November 13 John Holt Master of Ceremonies at the American Cancer Society’s Student Press Conference – 64112 (150) November 14 Phil Witt Civic Guest at a Paul Mesner Puppets Video Release Party – 64109 (300) November 14 Susan Hiland Master of Ceremonies for the Performing Arts Center at the Harrisonville High School fundraising event with the Shriners Dixieland Jazz Band – (150) November 14 Phil Witt Participant at a Synergy Services Board of Directors Meeting – 64152 (40) November 14 Loren Halifax Master of Ceremonies for the Community Services League Gala – 64014 (300) November 14 John Pepitone On-Air Auctioneers for the KCPT Holiday Phil Witt Auction – 64108 (Tens of thousands of people watch KCPT- Public Television) November 15 Carmen Ainsworth Guest Speaker for Covenant Ministry’s Musical Extravaganza. Carmen is giving a motivational speech to the youth – 66112 (80) November 15 Kim Byrnes On-Air Auctioneers for the KCPT Holiday Tom Lawrence Auction – 64108 (Tens of thousands of people Tom Gauer watch KCPT- Public Television)
November 15 John Holt Master of Ceremonies at the St. Thomas Aquinas Extravaganza Fundraiser – 66215 (500) November 16 John Holt Guest Speaker at Troop 10’s Eagle Court of Honor (200)
November 17 Andrea Isom Guest Reader at East Antioch Elementary School in Overland Park to help them celebrate American Education week – 66204 (70)
November 17 Susan Hiland Participant in a Reach Out America Board Meeting (15)
November 17 Phil Witt Talent for a PSA/Sales promotion for Harvesters and their “Operation Breadbasket” food drive with Sunfresh Grocery Stores to thank people who donated food to Harvesters – 64108 (Tens of thousands of people will see the PSA) November 17 John Holt Recorded a Video for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Training
November 17 Phil Witt Talent for a PSA for the Salvation Army Angle Tree project to encourage people to “adopt” needy children and buy them gifts for Christmas – 64108 (Tens of thousands of people will see the PSA)
November 18 Phil Witt Board Member and Participant in the Children’s Centers for the Visually Impaired Board of Directors Meeting – 64111 (50) November 19 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for the 10th annual Ribbon of Hope Awards Dinner. This awards banquet is to recognize outstanding achievements by persons in the HIV/AIDS Community in KC in research, education, treatment, awareness building, etc.– 64108 (400)
November 19 Carmen Ainsworth Interview of a student from Sumner Academy – 64108 (1) November 19 Phil Witt Participant in an Inroads program Committee Meeting (Board Member) – 66209 (5) November 20 Carmen Ainsworth Master of Ceremonies for the Genesis School’s annual fundraiser – 64105 (500) November 20 Carmen Ainsworth Master of Ceremonies at the City of Mission’s “Thanks for Seniors” program – honoring seniors in their community – 66202 (250)
November 21 Don Harman Guest Speaker at the Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City Kansas “Adventures In Learning” (60)
November 22 Joe Lauria Master of Ceremonies for the “Queen City Tree Lighting” on Historic Independence Square – 64055 (250) November 22 Kathy Quinn Master of Ceremonies for the MS Music for
Movement – 64108 (400) November 24 Toby Cook Master of Ceremonies for the lighting ceremony to “Light up the Avenue” in Kansas City, KS – 66101 (200) November 25 Phil Witt Celebrity Guest/Speaker at Harmony Middle School to attend their assembly “Giving thanks to our veterans” to honor the US Military Veterans – 66221 (700)
November 25 Al Wallace Guest Speaker at the Adult Basic Education’s Full Employment Council – the students in this class have dropped out of the KCMO School District and are now pursuing their GED’s – 64108 (12) November 25 Phil Witt Talent to shoot a PSA to promote the Holiday Express to encourage people to attend Union Station’s Holiday Extravaganza. This is a benefit for the Salvation Army and the Marillac Center – 64108 (Tens of thousands of people will see the PSA) November 29 Don Harman Celebrity Guest & Master of Ceremonies for the Clinton, MO Lighting Ceremony (2000) December 2 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member at a Board Development Committee meeting for Inroads – 66211 (10) December 3 Kathy Quinn Celebrity Guest on KUDL Radio for help to promote “Adopt a Family” – Tens of thousands of people listen to KUDL. December 3 Phil Witt Celebrity Guest and CCVI Representative at the Crestwood/Gingerbread Lane shopping benefit for the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI) – 64112 (300) December 4 Phil Witt Moderator and Facilitator for a student panel discussion on Education for Leadership Northland sponsored by the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce. Leadership Northland will be focusing on education and health care issues – 64153 (70) December 4 Phil Witt On-Air Guest on KUDL-FM Radio Morning Show to promote it’s “Adopt-A-Family” Project - 64111 (Tens of Thousands of people listen to KUDL-FM Radio) December 4 John Holt Job Shadow students from Grandview High Jason Lamb School to interview John & Jason and watch the 5pm newscasts – 64108 (2)
December 4 Mark Alford Presenters of the Crystal Apple Award Winner – Loren Halifax 66202 (300) December 5 Al Wallace Job Shadow student from Johnson County Community College to interview Al and watch the 4pm news – 64108 (1) December 5 John Holt Celebrity Appearance on the morning show on radio station Z-95 to promote the Salvation Army Angel Tree (Tens of thousands of people listen to Z-95)
December 6 Heather McMichael Celebrity Appearance at the Strawberry Hill Museum to help kick off the holiday season – 66101 (100) December 6 Loren Halifax Celebrity Appearance at the SKYFOX landings Don Harman to promote the Toy Helicopter at Osco Drug Nick Vasos Stores – Olathe, Claycomo, Independence (Hundreds of people were at Osco to see the SKYFOX landings) December 6 John Holt Celebrity Appearance at Oak Park Mall to show Susan Hiland their support of the FOX 4/Salvation Army Phil Witt Angel Tree Program – 66214 (Thousands of Carmen Ainsworth people were at the mall) December 6 Phil Witt Talent for a video tribute to Vera Buell, a 25 year assistant to attorneys Tim Dollar and Jeff Henry and a dedicated charity and civic volunteer for dozens of community projects here in KC (50) December 7 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for the arrival of the Carmen Ainsworth Kansas City Southern Holiday Express at Union Station – 64108 (Thousands of people were at Union Station to see the Holiday Express) December 9 Al Wallace Celebrity Model for the 10th annual toy and food drive which benefits Harvesters and Toys for Tots put on by Carter Broadcast Group, Inc. (50- 100) December 9 Beth Sweatt Interview and tour of the station for her sons Boy Scout Troop – 64108 (25) December 10 Meryl Lin McKean Voiced a congratulatory message for KOKO Radio in Warrensburg, MO on it’s 50th Anniversary – Tens of thousands of people will hear the message
December 11 Kathy Quinn Guest Speaker at O’Hara High School – (12)
December 11 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member at a Public Relations/Marketing Committee meting for the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired –
64111 (10) December 12 Kathy Quinn Guest Appearance on Radio 710 AM to help promote The Salvation Army Angel tree (Tens of thousands of people listen to 710 AM)
December 12 Phil WItt Participant at a Board of Directors Meeting for Synergy Services – 64152 (40) December 13 John Holt Celebrity Appearance at Tony G’s Toy Drive (Hot Jamz 103) to help collect/support Toys for Tots and The Salvation Army – 64137 (Hundreds of people came and donated toys/thousands listened on the radio) December 13 Phil Witt Celebrity Appearance at Tony G’s Toy Drive Carmen Ainsworth (Hot Jamz 103) to help collect/support Toys for Tots and The Salvation Army – 64137 (Hundreds of people came and donated toys/thousands listened on the radio) December 15 Mike Thompson Celebrity Santa for the 14th Annual Friends of Special People Christmas Party - 64114 (800) December 16 Phil Witt Talent to shoot a PSA for the Union Carmen Ainsworth Station/Science City New Year’s Eve Extravaganza sponsored by FOX 4 – 64108 (PSA will be seen by hundreds of thousands of people) December 16 Loren Halifax Guest Speaker at a D.A.R.E. Graduation for the Raymore School District – 64083 (175) December 16 Phil Witt Participant/Bartender in the “World’s Largest Meryl Lin McKean Office Party” to benefit Kansas City’s Promise Tina Simpkin Partnership for Children – 64108 (Thousands of people attended the event)
December 16 Mark Alford Presenters of the Crystal Apple Award Winner – Loren Halifax 64151 (30) December 16 Phil Witt Participant/Board Member at the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired Board of Director’s meeting – 64111 (50) December 17 Mark Alford Presenters of the Crystal Apple Award Winner – Loren Halifax 64012 (40) December 17 Phil Witt Participant/Board Member in a Program Committee Meeting for Inroads – 66209 (5) December 18 Mark Alford Presenters of the Crystal Apple Award Winner – Loren Halifax 64138 (150) December 19 Mike Thompson Guest Speaker at the Ford/Claycomo Plant to help promote The Salvation Army (1200)
December 19 John Holt Celebrity Guest on the morning show of radio
station E-105 to accept a check for $500 for the FOX 4 Love Fund (Tens of thousands of people listen to E-105) December 22 John Holt Talent for a PSA thanking viewers for Susan Hiland supporting the Salvation Army Angel Tree (Tens of thousand of people saw the PSA) December 22 Phil Witt Moderator for a panel discussion involving representatives of companies that hire Inroads Interns – Talent Pool Workshop for Inroads – 64110 (100) December 23 Heather McMichael Celebrity Guest on KCMO Radio – Tens of thousands of people listen to KCMO. December 29 Thermal Stewart Special Guest on an Accounting Panel at Rockhurst University 64110 (45) December 29 Phil Witt Celebrity Guest on KUDL-FM Morning Show to promote FOX 4 and the 50th Birthday Gala of the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI) – Tens of thousands of people listen to KUDL-FM. December 30 Carmen Ainsworth Interview and Tour with a student from West Junior High School – 64108 (1) December 30 John Holt Interview and tours with a student from Curé of Ars English Class – 64108 (1) January 2 Mike Thompson Interview and Tour with a “Make-A-Wish” Foundation of Missouri child that wished to be a weather forecaster – 64108 (1) January 5 Phil Witt Guest on the radio station, Star 102’s morning show to promote FOX 4 and the 50th birthday gala of the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired – 64111 (Tens of thousands of people listen to Star 102) January 7 Phil Witt Interview and tour with a student from Baker University – 64108 (1)
January 8 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member at an Inroads Board of Directors meeting – 64102 (25) January 9 Al Wallace Guest Appearance on KCUR with E. Cleaver to promote FOX 4 (Hundreds of thousands of people listen to KCUR) January 9 Phil Witt Celebrity Reader for English Landing School to help them celebrate the school’s “Prominent Reader Program” – 64151 (21) January 10 Toby Cook Guest Speaker and Auctioneer at The Pony Express Horse Show Circuits Annual Awards Banquet. Toby will present the 2003 scholarship award – 64153 (250)
January 10 Don Harman Speaker at a Science City Seminar entitled “All you ever wanted to know about Kansas City Weather” – 64108 (150) January 10 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired 50th Birthday Gala – 64105 (750) January 12 Mike Thompson Interview and Tour of a Girl Scout troop to work towards their “Weather Watch” badge – 64108 (15) January 13 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Liberty View Elementary School in Overland Park (100) January 13 John Holt Interview and Tour with a Boy Scout Troop, Den 4 Pack 3538 – 64108 (10) January 14 Al Wallace Celebrity Waiter at the Derrick Thomas Third and Long Foundation, “TIPS” (Tackle Illiteracy Promote Success) Fundraiser (200) January 14 John Holt Participant in an American Cancer Society Metro Marketing meeting – 64108 (10) January 15 Phil Witt Participant in a Public Relations/Marketing Committee Meeting for the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired – 64111 (10) January 16 Susan Hiland Participant in a Synergy Meeting (4) January 16 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member of a Board Recruitment Committee Meeting for Synergy Services, Inc. – 64152 (4) January 19 Susan Hiland Participant in a Reach out America meeting (20) January 19 John Holt Station Tour for a St. Anne’s Auction winner – 64108 (10)
January 20 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member for a Board of Directors Meeting for the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired – 64111 (50)
January 21 Don Harman Recipients for a Media Award for FOX 4 from Nick Vasos The Community Blood Center for all of our support of the organization in 2003 – (500)
January 21 Phil Witt Speaker and Board Member for an Inroads “Sales” visit with business executives and HR Managers to encourage them to participate and place students in the program – 66111 (6)
January 22 Nick Vasos Students from Whitmore Elementary School who are participating in Starbase (a program that applies the principles of math, science and
technology to daily life) are coming to see SKYFOX and Nick will give them a tour (80)
January 22 John Holt Participant of a Friends of JCDS Board meeting – 66219 (12) January 23 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member of a Program Committee Meeting for Inroads – 64108 (5) January 24 Phil Witt Special Interview Guest on KLPS Channel 18’s show “After Hours”. Channel 18 shows television broadcast programs produced by journalism students from Liberty High School. Phil is to discuss his success story so it might motivate students to set high goals and work hard to achieve – 64068 (KLPS is heard by hundreds of thousands of people in the Liberty, MO area) January 24 John Holt Master of Ceremonies for Boy Scout Pack 3538 Pinewood Derby contest – 66209 (200) January 26 Don Harman Master of Ceremonies for the Taste of Elegance which benefited Shadow Buddies and the Shadow Buddies Foundation (200)
January 27 Phil Witt Speaker and Board Member for an Inroads “Sales” visit with business executives and HR Managers to encourage them to participate and place students in the program – 66101 (4) January 28 Susan Hiland Synergy Board Meeting (25) January 28 Phil Witt Participant at a Synergy Services Board of Directors Meeting – 64152 (40) January 29 Kathy Quinn Guest Speaker for Bishop Miege Career Day (120) January 30 Joe Lauria Keynote Speaker at the Kansas City Chapter of the American Society of Military Comptrollers monthly luncheon (150) January 30 John Holt Guest Speaker and Starter of the Nativity Cub Pack Pinewood Derby contest – 66209 (300) January 30 Phil Witt Participant in a program Committee Meeting for the Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce to discuss their annual awards luncheon of which Phil will be the M/C – 66101 (10) January 31 Mike Thompson Master of Ceremonies at the Shawnee Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner – (600) January 31 Eric Burke Celebrity Judge for the Stage Magician of the Year contest put on by the International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 129 – Heart of America – 66205 (100)
January 31 Phil Witt Participant in an Inroads Board Retreat – 64108 (25) February 1 Kathy Quinn Master of Ceremonies at O’Riada Academy’s Auction – a non-profit Irish dance group (1000)
February 2 Phil Witt School visit at Wyandotte Academy with children and the administration about the schools' needs and goals. Wyandotte serves children who have severe behavior, mental health and emotional problems – 66103 (25) February 3 Beth Sweatt Interview and Tour for a Boy Scout Troop here at the station (18) February 3 John Holt Guest Speaker at Operation Smokescreen for Northland Youth Summit – 66103 (50) February 4 John Holt Lunch Servers for Harmon High School for their Don Harman school lunch week – 66106 (Hundreds) February 6 John Holt Participant in a video presentation of Rock Chalk Ball – 62111 (500) February 6 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for the KC Kansas Chamber Annual meeting to report on business and civic activities and successes in KC KS and Wyandotte county – 66101 (750) February 6 John Holt Participant in a Sigma Phi Epsilon Lunch – 66210 (100) February 7 Phil Witt Participant in an annual meeting for “No Names” a community organization that makes weekly nursing center visits – 64151 (200) February 8 Mike Thompson Guest on KMBZ Radio with Mike Shannon to promote FOX 4 and discuss the weather (Tens of thousands of people listen to KMBZ) February 9 Susan Hiland Participant at a Reach Out America Board Meeting (20) February 10 Don Harman Guest Speaker at a school assembly for the West Platte R-2 School District – 64098 (400) February 11 Phil Witt Participant with business executives and Human Resource Managers to encourage them to participate and place students in the Inroads program – 66111 (5) February 11 John Holt Participant of an American Cancer Society Metro Marketing Committee meeting – 66202 (10) February 12 Mark Alford Recipient of an award from the Gladstone VFW thanking Mark for being a judge for the Student Paper Writing Contest – 64108 (this was broadcast on WDAF-TV – tens of thousands of people watch FOX 4)
February 12 Carmen Ainsworth Celebrity Guest Appearance for the Department Susan Hiland of Veterans Affairs to help celebrate the Annual John Holt National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans – Meryl Lin McKean 64128 (50) Phil Witt Mike Thompson Heather McMichael February 12 Phil Witt Participant in a Public Relations/Marketing Committee meeting for the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired – 64111 (5) February 13 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member in a Program Committee Meeting for Inroads – 64108 (5) February 14 Phil Witt Special Guest at Woodbine Nursing Center for “No Names,” a community organization that makes nursing center visits – 64119 (50) February 15 Phil Witt Delivered a Eulogy at the Corinthian Nutter Funeral for Kansas City civil rights legend Corinthian Nutter – 64108 (300) February 16 Don Harman Interview and Tour of the station with Boy Scout Troop 3369 from Edgerton Kansas – 64108 (10) February 17 Andrea Isom Guest Speaker at Southeast High School for the Visual and Performing Arts students to discuss career and experiences – 64132 (50) February 17 Phil Witt Moderator/Facilitator for the 2004 Youth Leadership Northland session on Community Service – 64156 (30) February 17 John Holt Interview and Tour with a Tiger Cub Scout troop from Leawood Elementary School here at the station – 64108 (10) February 17 Phil Witt Participant and Board member of a Board of Director meeting for the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired – 64111 (30) February 17 Susan Hiland Participant in a Reach Out fundraiser pre-event (50) February 17 Phil Witt Participant and Master of Ceremonies for a preview party for “The Art of Dream Catching” sponsored by Reach Out America – 64105 (100)
February 18 Carrie Coogan Guest Speakers at Center Middle School’s Ron Kirsch Career Day – 64114 (200) February 18 Mark Alford Celebrity Guest Appearance on KY102FM (Tens of thousands of people listen to KY102FM) February 18 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Center Middle School’s Career Day – 64114 (40) February 19 George Mills Guest Speaker at Life Education Classes at Congress Middle School in the Park Hill School
District (70) February 19 Editor Giving a tour/interview to a school – Lex La-Ray Technical Center (30) February 19 John Holt Celebrity Guest Appearance on E105FM (Tens of thousands of people listen to E105FM)
February 19 Phil Witt Interview and tour of the station – 64108 (4) February 19 John Holt Celebrity Guest Appearance on WHB 810AM’s morning show (Tens of thousands of people listen to WHB 810AM) February 19 Phil Witt Representative and Board Member of the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired attending a business opening – 64112 (300)
February 20 Carmen Ainsworth Guest Speaker at Eisenhower Elementary School to help them celebrate African American History Month – 66027 (550) February 20 John Holt Celebrity Guest Appearance on KPRS 103.3FM’s Morning Show (Tens of thousands of people listen to KPRS Radio) February 20 Kathy Quinn Master of Ceremonies for a St. Pat’s Parade Committee Concert (4000) February 20 John Holt Participant of the Joan Bowman Statue dedication/reception – 66215 (200) February 21 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for the Annual Crystal Merit Awards for the Apartment Association of Greater Kansas City – 66210 (500)
February 23 Carmen Ainsworth Celebrity Guest Appearance on KPRS Radio (Tens of thousands of people listen to KPRS Radio) February 23 Don Harman Guest Speaker at The Salvation Army’s yearly event. This year’s theme is “the 4 C’s and the Son” (100) February 23 Susan Hiland Participant in a Reach Out America Board Meeting (20)
February 24 Susan Hiland Celebrity Guest Appearance on KSRC Star 102’s Morning Show (Tens of thousands of people listen to KSRC Star 102) February 25 Mark Alford Celebrity Guest Appearance on KMJK Radio Loren Halifax (Tens of thousands of people listen to KMJK Radio)
February 25 John Holt Celebrity Guest Appearance on KCHZ 95.7FM’s Morning Show (Tens of thousands of people
listen to KCHZ Radio) February 25 Greg Blessen Station Tour with 10 school-aged kids from the inner city and some adults here at the station – 64108 (15) February 25 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member at a Board of Directors Meeting for Synergy Services – 64152 (45) February 25 Susan Hiland Participant in a Synergy Board Meeting (20) February 26 Carmen Ainsworth Celebrity Guest Appearance on E105.1FM Radio (Tens of thousands of people listen to E105.1FM Radio) February 26 Phil Witt Participant and Speaker with business executives and Human Resource Managers to encourage them to participate and place students in the Inroads program – 66198 (20)
February 27 Phil Witt Meet and Greet at the Mast Ambulance Blood Drive and donate blood – 64129 (100) February 27 John Holt Celebrity Guests Appearance on KMXV 93.3FM Susan Hiland Radio (Tens of thousands of people listen to KMXV 93.3FM Radio)
February 28 Heather McMichael Master of Ceremonies for the Oakhill Day School Auction – 64118 (300) February 28 Susan Hiland Participant in a Synergy Orientation meeting (5) February 28 Phil Witt Participated in volunteer effort at Synergy Services by sorting, organizing and pricing items that were donated to Synergy Services – 64119 (50) February 29 Susan Hiland Participant in a Reach Out America Fundraiser set-up (30+) March 1 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for Reach Out America’s Gala for “The Art of Dream Catching” - 64154 (200) March 1 John Holt Presenter at the Blue Valley Education Foundation Prize Patrol handing out grants to various schools in the Blue Valley School District (200) March 1 Phil Witt Celebrity Guest Appearance on KSRC STAR 102.1FM Radio (Tens of thousands of people listen to KSRC STAR 102.1FM Radio) March 1 Heather Claybrook Guest Reader for Highlands Elementary School’s “Reading Week” in conjunction with “Read Across America” – 66205 (25) March 1 Joe Lauria Guest Speaker at a Weather Spotters Class conducted by the National Weather Service in
Carrollton, MO – 64633 (90) March 2 Don Harman Guest Speaker at the Kansas City Chapter of the American Meteorological Society’s “Review of the May 4-10 Tornado Outbreaks” – 64108 (50) March 2 John Holt Guest Reader at Children’s Mercy South Hospital to help them celebrate “Read Across America” – 66211 (30)
March 2 Phil Witt Guest Reader for the National Education Association’s Read Across America campaign to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day and “Kansas City Reads” at KU Children’s Center – 66160 (60) March 2 John Holt Celebrity Guest Appearance on KSRC STAR 102.1FM Radio (Tens of thousands of people listen to KSRC STAR 102.1FM Radio) March 2 Phil Witt Celebrity Reader for Operation Breakthrough to help them celebrate “Kansas City Reads” and Dr. Seuss’ birthday– 64109 (100) March 2 Don Harman Guest Reader at Bethel Elementary School to help them celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 100th birthday – 66109 (40) March 3 Nancy Lewis Guest Speakers at Lakewood KinderCare to John Williams discuss working in television (30)
March 3 Phil Witt Celebrity Reader at Grandview Head Start to help them promote literacy and reading – 64030 (60) March 3 Don Harman Guest Reader at John Fiske School to help them celebrate Dr. Seuss’s 100th birthday (50) March 3 John Holt Moderator at the Johnson County Bar Association Sheriff’s Forum – 66221 (400) March 4-5 Nick Vasos Guest Reader at Highlands Elementary School while they host “Reading Week” in conjunction with “Read Across America”. – 66205 (50) March 4 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member at an Inroads Board of Directors meeting – 64102 (25) March 4 Carrie Coogan Celebrity Guest Appearance on KQRC 98.9FM The Rock Radio (Tens of thousands of people listen to KQRC 98.9FM The Rock Radio) March 4 John Holt Interview and Tour with a student from Bonner Springs High School here at the station – 64108 (1) March 5 Carmen Ainsworth Celebrity Reader at Ingels Accelerated Elementary School to celebrate the National Education Association’s sixth annual "Read Across America" celebration – 64134 (40)
March 5 Phil Witt Appeared on FOX 4’s morning show to reveal community volunteer leaders who will receive Gillis Center’s annual Spirit Awards and to promote the awards banquet that raises money for the Gillis Center (Tens of thousands of people watch the morning show) March 5 Al Wallace Celebrity Reader at Ingels Accelerated Elementary School to celebrate the National Education Association’s sixth annual "Read Across America" celebration – 64134 (40) March 8 Carrie Coogan Celebrity Guest Appearance on KQRC 98.9FM The Rock Radio (Tens of thousands of people listen to KQRC 98.9FM The Rock Radio) March 8 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member on an Inroads Program Committee Meeting – 64108 (5) March 9 Susan Hiland Celebrity Guest Appearance on KQRC 98.9FM The Rock Radio (Tens of thousands of people listen to KQRC 98.9FM The Rock Radio) March 9 Tina Simpkin Co-Hosts of the AMBITs Awards which is an Joe Lauria award program to recognize excellence in Direct Marketing and to raise funds and awareness for the KC Direct Marketing Association’s Education Foundation – 66211 (200)
March 9 John Holt Guest Speaker at Statford Commons Assisted Living – 66213 (50) March 9 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member at a Board of Directors Meeting for the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired – 64111 (30) March 10 Susan Hiland Celebrity Guest Appearance on KQRC 98.9FM The Rock Radio (Tens of thousands of people listen to KQRC 98.9FM The Rock Radio) March 10 Tina Simpkin Guest Speaker at Cottonwood Elementary in Paola, KS for the 2nd grade classes (135) March 10 John Holt Interview with a Friends University student to help her with a paper she was writing on media (1) March 11 Tina Simpkin Guest Speaker at Johnson Elementary School’s 1st grade classes who have been studying “Weather” – 64134 (50) March 11 Jason Lamb Guest Speaker at Monticello Trails Middle School in the DeSoto School District for their career day – 66226 (100) March 11 Mike Thompson Interview and Tour with the YMCA Indian Princess Tour here at the station – 64108 (12) March 11 Susan Hiland Celebrity Guest Appearance on KQRC 98.9FM
The Rock Radio (Tens of thousands of people listen to KQRC 98.9FM The Rock Radio) March 12 Susan Hiland Celebrity Guest Appearance on KQRC 98.9FM The Rock Radio (Tens of thousands of people listen to KQRC 98.9FM The Rock Radio) March 12 Kathy Quinn Participant in a St. Pat’s Parade Committee Breakfast at McBrides (400) March 13 Phil Witt VIP in the annual “Snake Saturday” Parade which is North Kansas City’s annual salute to St. Patrick and the Irish – 64116 (Tens of thousands of people were at the parade) March 13 Joe Lauria Interview & Tour with a Tiger Cub Troop here at the station – 64108 (10) March 13 Phil Witt Participant of a Synergy Services Board of Directors Retreat – 64116 (50) March 14 Don Harman Master of Ceremonies for the Martin City St. Patrick’s Day Parade (2000) March 14 Kathy Quinn Judge at the Shawnee St. Pat’s Parade (Thousands of spectators) March 15 Mike Thompson Guest Speaker at the “Johnson County Association of Retired School Personnel” – 66215 (80) March 15 Don Proctor Interview and Tour of a Cub Scout Troop here at the station – 64108 (10) March 15 Nick Vasos Giving a tour of the helicopter and speaking to students who are studying transportation – 64108 (40) March 16 Susan Hiland Celebrity Guest Appearance on KQRC 98.9FM The Rock Radio (Tens of thousands of people listen to KQRC 98.9FM The Rock Radio)
March 16 Nick Vasos Interview and Tour with a Cub Scout Troop here at the station – 64108 (12) March 16 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Laurel Hill Elementary School (200) March 17 Don Harman Guest Speaker at US Engineering Company to talk to the employees on Severe Weather Safety Tips – 64111 (20) March 17 Phil Witt Participant at a Synergy Services Public Relations and Marketing Committee Meeting – 64152 (6) March 17 Kathy Quinn Celebrity Guest on the Mike Murphy Radio Show (Tens of thousands of people listen to the Mike Murphy Radio Show) March 17 Susan Hiland Participant in a Synergy Publicity Meeting (5) March 18 Carrie Coogan Celebrity Guest Appearance on KQRC 98.9FM
The Rock Radio (Tens of thousands of people listen to KQRC 98.9FM The Rock Radio) March 18 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Westport-Edison Middle Academy to speak with the Self-Contained Special Education students as well as the 6th grade Science classes – 64111 (70) March 19 Phil Witt Meet and Greet at an Executive Women’s International Pre-seminar reception for out of town guests and speakers – 64108 (50) March 19 Carrie Coogan Celebrity Guest Appearance on KQRC 98.9FM The Rock Radio (Tens of thousands of people listen to KQRC 98.9FM The Rock Radio)
March 19 Heather McMichael Special guest on KCMO Radio during the Mike Murphy Show (Tens of thousands of people listen to the Mike Murphy Show) March 20 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for the Executive Women International’s annual seminar & workshop – 64108 (250) March 20 Mike Thompson Guest Speaker for the KS Pilot Association and the Kansas City Aviation Center’s “Weather Symposium” for pilots (45)
March 20 Don Harman Master of Ceremonies for the Optimist Club in Parkville, MO’s Karaoke Contest (100) March 21-22 Kim Byrnes Job Shadow student from Bonner Springs High School. The student was working on a school project and had to shadow Kim for 20 hours – 64108 (1) March 23 Don Harman Participant and Honorary Coach at the NAIA banquet – 64108 (1000) March 23 John Holt Interview and tour with a student from Johnson County Community College here at the station – 64108 (1) March 24 Don Harman Guest Speaker for the 5th Grade classes of Prairie Point Elementary School to discuss weather – 64152 (60) March 24 Joe Lauria Guest Speaker at Heatherstone Elementary to speak to the 2nd graders who are studying weather – 66062 (30) March 24 Don Harman Honorary Coach for the 2004 NAIA Division 1 Men’s Basketball National Championship – FOX 4 is a sponsor of this event – Don had lunch with his team 64108 (25)
March 24 Don Harman Honorary Coach for the 2004 NAIA Division 1
Men’s Basketball National Championship – FOX 4 is a sponsor of this event – Don was a participant of the Parade of Champions at Municipal Auditorium - 64108 (2000) March 24 John Holt Produced a “Thank-You” promo for the Mid- Susan Hiland America Regional Council 911 Banquet (tens of thousands of people will see the promo) March 25 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Matthews Elementary School to discuss severe weather – 64029 (40) March 25 Joe Lauria Judge of the 53rd Greater Kansas City Science and Engineering Fair. Entrants to the contest are all students – 64110 (20)
March 25 John Holt Participant in a Friends of JCDS Board meeting – 66219 (15)
March 25 Joe Lauria Participant and representative of the station at the National Severe Storms Laboratory’s lecture entitled “The Tornadoes of 2003” – 64068 (40) March 26 Susan Hiland Judge at the Johnson County Wastewater’s Chili Jam 8 – 66213 (75) March 27 Loren Halifax Master of Ceremonies for a Mark of Excellence Student Awards Dinner put on by the Kansas City Press Club (75) March 28 Joe Lauria Guest at the 53rd Greater KC Science & Engineering Fair – gave out AMS awards – 64108 (500)
March 29-April Carrie Coogan Celebrity Guest Appearance on KQRC 98.9FM 2 The Rock Radio (Tens of thousands of people listen to KQRC 98.9FM The Rock Radio) March 30 Toby Cook Moderator of a panel at the Central Exchange – Cheryl McDonald the topic is “Leading an Organization with Daily Deadlines – Cheryl McDonald is on the panel (30) March 30 Don Proctor Guest Speaker at Park Hill High School’s Photography Class (25) March 30 Susan Hiland Halftime Appearance at the NAIA Basketball Tournament on behalf of the FOX 4 Love fund to accept a check for the Love Fund – 64108 (500) March 31 Joe Lauria Guest Speaker at Morningview, an Adult Community to present a program on severe weather, etc. (50) April 1 Mike Thompson Guest Speaker at Career Day at Baldwin High School 66006 (120)
April 3 Heather Claybrook Singing the National Anthem at the Home Openers of the Wizards game – 64108 (20,000 attended the game) April 3 Kathy Quinn Master of Ceremonies for the Bishop Sullivan Center’s Auction (1000) April 6-7 Mark Alford Tour and interview with the 5th graders from Kent Bonham Kansas City Christian School (20) April 6 Tina Simpkin Interview and Tour with a student here at the station –64108 (2) April 6 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Walnut Grove Elementary School (150) April 6 Kathy Quinn Guest Visit with the residents of “The Forum” retirement home (30) April 7 Meryl Lin McKean Master of Ceremonies for the 7th Annual Art Contest for 3rd graders of all Clay County Schools put on by the Clay County Public Health Center (150) April 7 Phil Witt “Sales” visit with the Directors of the Board of Public Utilities in KC to encourage them to participate and place students in the INROADS PROGRAM – 66101 (25) April 7 Susan Hiland Participant in a Synergy Marketing Committee Meeting (5) April 8 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Banneker Elementary School in KC KS for their Career Day – 66101 (50) April 8 Jim Monteleone Speaking/Presenting to the Missouri Department Gene Fox of Conservation in Jefferson City April 8 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for the Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center’s Capital Campaign Kickoff – this event was for the community leaders to encourage them to contribute to the capital campaign for the health clinic – 64108 (100) April 9 Susan Hiland Participant in a Reach out Committee Meeting (20) April 10 Joe Lauria Guest Speaker at the Douglas County Emergency Management’s “Storm Spotter Training” class – 64108 (200) April 10 John Holt Judge at a Blue Valley North Forensics Tournament – 66209 (Hundreds) April 12 Tina Simpkin Guest Speaker at Cathedral Square Towers, senior housing to talk about weather phenomenon – 64111 (50) April 13 Don Harman Guest Speaker at The Kansas Children’s Service League which is a non profit social services agency that serves the needs of Kansas children
and their families – 66117 (15) April 13 Randy Kaminski Interview and tour of the station for Penn Valley journalism students here at the station – 64108 (10)
April 14 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member for a Public Relations/Marketing Committee meeting for CCVI – 64111 (3) April 14 John Holt Participant in an American Cancer Society Metro Marketing Committee – 66204 (15) April 14 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for the bi-annual celebration of the “Best of Wyandotte 2004”, an event put on by The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City, KS & Wyandotte County Economic Development Council– 64101 (350) Mike Thompson Guest Speaker at the Lenexa Sertoma Club (20) April 15 April 16 Jennifer Parks Guest Speaker at Tonganoxie High School’s Career Fair (200) April 16 Mark Hall Guest Speaker at Raytown South High School’s Career Speaker Day () April 26 John Holt Panelist at the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Leadership Academy – 64108 (30) April 16 Tom Gauer On-Air Auctioneer for KCPT’s 32nd annual “Auction.” This event raises important funds for public television in Kansas City – 64108 (Thousands of people watch KCPT) April 16 Leslie Adkins Interview and tour for a Girl Scout troop here at the station – 64108 (10) April 16 John Holt Participant in the Kansas City Leadership Forum luncheon – 64112 (100) April 17 Tom Lawrence Interviewer for the Veterans History Project. Tom will be interviewing America’s war veterans to help submit all of the information into archives – 64055 (Thousands will see the interview)
April 17 Tom Lawrence On-Air Auctioneer for KCPT’s 32nd annual Kim Byrnes “Auction.” This event raises important funds for public television in Kansas City – 64108 (Thousands of people watch KCPT) April 18 Joe Lauria On-Air Auctioneer for KCPT’s 32nd annual “Auction.” This event raises important funds for public television in Kansas City – 64108
(Thousands of people watch KCPT) April 19 Meryl Lin McKean On-Air Auctioneer for KCPT’s 32nd annual “Auction.” This event raises important funds for public television in Kansas City – 64108 (Thousands of people watch KCPT) April 19 John Holt On-Air Auctioneer for KCPT’s 32nd annual Susan Hiland “Auction.” This event raises important funds for public television in Kansas City – 64108 (Thousands of people watch KCPT)
April 20 Susan Hiland Guest Speaker at Kansas City Internal Revenue Service to help them celebrate Administrative Professionals Day – 64131 (70)
April 20 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Cordley Elementary School to speak to the second graders who have been studying weather (40) April 21 John Pepitone Guest Speaker at New Stanley Elementary School – a KC, Kansas School to speak at their career fair – 66106 (75) April 21 Tess Koppelman On-Air Auctioneer for KCPT’s 32nd annual “Auction.” This event raises important funds for public television in Kansas City – 64108 (Thousands of people watch KCPT) April 21 Phil Witt Celebrity Reader at Harmony Middle School to help them celebrate the “Great American Read Aloud Week” event – part of Library Week – 66221 (300) April 21 JW Edwards Guest Appearance at Avila University to critique the graduating seniors portfolios and resume tapes – 64145 (50) April 21 Carmen Ainsworth Guest Speaker at Elm Grove Elementary School for Maple Woods Storytelling 2004 – (200)
April 21 Carmen Ainsworth Guest Speakers at the Kick-Off Reception for Phil Witt Storytelling 2004 at Maple Woods Comm. College. Carmen and Phil are Honorary Chairs and Spokespersons of the annual Kansas City Metropolitan Area Storytelling celebration – 64156 (100) April 21 Kathy Quinn Interview and tour with 2 students from O’Hara High School (2) April 22 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Nashua Elementary School to speak to a school assembly 3rd – 5th graders about weather – 64155 (80) April 22 Phil Witt Guest Speaker/Greeter/
Storytelling Performance at Johnson County Community College for Storytelling 2004 – 66210 (400) April 22 Mark Alford Interview and Tour with a Theatre Design Class from Olathe North High School here at the station – 64108 (4) April 22 Phil Witt Guest Speaker/Greeter/ Storytelling Performance at Longview Community College for Storytelling 2004 – 64081(50) April 22 Carmen Ainsworth Guest Speaker at the Kansas City Kansas Library for Frances Willard Elementary School for Storytelling 2004 – (200)
April 22 Toby Cook Guest Speaker at the Peculiar Elementary School to help them celebrate “Family Week” – 64078 (80) April 22 Meryl Lin McKean Master of Ceremonies for the Arthritis Foundation’s event “Art for Arthritis – (200)
April 22 Mark Alford Interview & tour with a Love Fund Auction winner here at the station – 64108 (5) April 22 Eric Burke Guest Speaker at Pleasant Lea Middle School to speak to students on their Career Day – 64081 (60) April 22 Heather McMichael Guest Speaker at Plaza Middle School for their Career Day – 64151 (50) April 22 John Holt Interview and tour with a student shadow from Lakewood Middle School – 64108 (1) April 22 Jennifer Parks On-Air Auctioneer for KCPT’s 32nd annual “Auction”. This event raises important funds for public television in Kansas City – 64108 (Thousands of people watch KCPT) April 23 Phil Witt Guest Speaker/Greeter/ Storytelling Performance at Plaza Middle School for Storytelling 2004 – 64151(500). April 23 Phil Witt Guest Speaker/Greeter/ Carmen Ainsworth Storytelling Performance at Argentine Library & Community Center for Storytelling 2004 – 66106 (200) April 23 Phil Witt Guest Speaker/Greeter/ Storytelling Performance at Stoney Point South Elementary School for Storytelling 2004 – 66111 (250) April 23 Phil Witt Guest Speaker/Greeter/ Storytelling Performance at Bethel Elementary
School for Storytelling 2004 – 66109 (250)
April 23 Phil Witt Guest Speakers/Greeters/ Carmen Ainsworth Storytelling Performances at the Regional Storytelling Concert at Maple Woods Comm. College for Storytelling 2004 – 64156 (200)
April 24 Loren Halifax Master of Ceremonies for the Cameron Regional Medical Center and the CRMC Foundation’s annual fundraising gala to raise funds for their new stationary MRI Project – (150)
April 24 Kathy Quinn Participant in helping Our Lady of Guadalupe School build a playground (50) April 24 Phil Witt Guest Speaker/Greeter/ Carmen Ainsworth Storytelling Performance at the “Showcase” performance at the Johnson County Library for Storytelling Celebration 2004– 66202 (200)
April 24 Heather McMichael Master of Ceremonies at the Kansas City Zoo to sponsor the Planet’s 5K walk (300) April 24 Phil Witt Guest Speaker/Greeter/ Carmen Ainsworth Storytelling Performance at the Corinth Library for Storytelling Celebration 2004– 66208 (35)
April 24 Mike Thompson Master of Ceremonies for the Bishop Miege High School Annual Auction – 66205 (1000)
April 24 Tom Gauer On-Air Auctioneer for KCPT’s 32nd annual “Auction.” This event raises important funds for public television in Kansas City – 64108 (Thousands of people watch KCPT) April 24 John Holt Judge at T-Bones Anthem Try-Outs – 66214 (100)
April 24 Phil Witt Guest Speaker/Greeter/ Carmen Ainsworth Storytelling Performance at the “Youth Concert" at Maple Woods Community College for Storytelling Celebration 2004– 64156 (150) April 24 Phil Witt Guest Speaker/Greeter/ Carmen Ainsworth Storytelling Performance at the Unity Temple on the Plaza for Storytelling Celebration 2004– 64112 (500)
April 25 Loren Halifax Master of Ceremonies for the Shooting Stars Banquet for the JOCO Arts Association (500)
April 25 Phil Witt Volunteer for the Sabates Trolley Run benefiting CCVI – 64114 (10,000) April 25 Phil Witt Civic Guest to the Aidswalk pre-party – an event to generate contributions to and awareness of the annual Aidswalk fund raising event – 64109 (250) April 26 Heather McMichael Guest Speaker at a Boy Scout Troop at the Gashland United Methodist church (75) April 26 Susan Hiland Interview and tour with 3 students from Turner High School here at the station – 64108 (3) April 27 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Frontier Trail Jr. High to the 8th grade classes (150) April 27 Kathy Quinn Interview and tour with a student from Lakewood Elem. School here at the station – 64108 (1) April 27 Phil Witt Talent for Harvesters to shoot a PSA/Sales Promotional spot for the Harvesters campaign with Sunfresh Grocery Stores to encourage people to donate food and household items to Harvesters (Tens of thousands of people will see the PSA/Promo)
April 28 Heather McMichael Guest Speaker at the North Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department’s senior citizen group – 64116 (105) April 28 Loren Halifax Guest Speaker at a D.A.R.E. Graduation for East Lynn School – 64743 (75) April 28 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Stanley Elementary School to discuss weather –66223 (40) April 28 Kathy Quinn Diversity Guest Speaker at Piper High School (600) April 28 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member of a Synergy Services Board of Directors Meeting – 64152 (45) April 29 Loren Halifax Guest Speaker at a D.A.R.E. Graduation for the Raymore School District – 64083 (175)
April 29 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Villa Ventura – a senior center south of KC (40) April 30 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Sherwood Elementary School to speak to the 2nd Grade Class – 64739 (60) April 30 Kathy Quinn Guest Speaker at Whittier Elementary School to
help them celebrate their Career Day – 66102 (60) April 30 Kathy Quinn Master of Ceremonies for Operation Breakthrough’s Victim’s advocate (1000) April 30 Phil Witt Talent for an audio tour for Union Station – Carmen Ainsworth visitors listen to the audio tour in a self-directed tour through and around the KC landmark – 64108 (Tens of thousands of people will hear the audio tour)
April 30 John Holt Interview and Tour with a student shadow from St. Anne's Elementary School – 64108 (1) May 1 Mike Thompson Master of Ceremonies for the Johnson County Young Matrons silent auction that benefits Temporary Lodging for Children – 64108 (400)
May 2 John Holt Judges for the “Sing Your Way to LA” – a Carmen Ainsworth Karaoke contest – like American Idol – held at the Nebraska Furniture Mart - 66109 (300) May 3 John Holt Interview/questioners Major Janet Holiday – Ft. Leavenworth Command and General’s College May 4 Phil Witt Talent for the Harvesters 25th Anniversary Phone Greeting – Recorded phone messages for Harvesters to help celebrate 25 years - 64120 (hundreds of thousands of people will call in and hear the message)
May 4 Kim Brynes Judge at the “Tables in Bloom” – a benefit for CCVI put on by Delta Gamma Sorority. May 5 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for the Gillis Center and Spirit Awards dinner – 64108 (500)
May 5 Joe Lauria Guest Speaker at the KC Linux User’s Group to discuss how we use Linux in our day-to-day weather prep for the newscast – 64108 (35) May 5 John Holt Moderator of the 3rd Congressional GOP candidate forum – Johnson County Bar Assn – 66221 (300) May 6 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Roesland Elementary School to discuss weather – 66205 (30) May 6 Joe Lauria Guest Speaker at the Boy Scout Pack 264 Den 5, 1, 10 Meeting to discuss weather which will help the boys earn the cub scout academic award in weather – 64063 (35) May 6 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member at an Inroads Board of Directors meeting – 64102 (20)
May 6 John Holt Guest Appearance on E105.1FM’s morning show to promote FOX 4 and FOX 4 programming during the May sweeps (Tens of thousands of people listen to E105.1FM) May 6 Tina Simpkin Guest Appearance on KZPL 97.3 FM’s morning show to promote FOX 4 and FOX 4 programming during the May sweeps (Tens of thousands of people listen to KZPL 97.3 FM) May 6 Jennifer Parks Guest Speaker at Richardson Elementary school to speak to the A.S.P.I.R.E. program for gifted students – 64086 (15) May 7 John Holt Guest Appearance on KZPL 97.3 morning show to promote FOX 4 and FOX 4 programming during the May sweeps (Tens of thousands of people listen to KZPL 97.3FM) May 7 Phil Witt Civic Guest and Fox 4 Representative at the John Holt Harry S. Truman “Good Neighbor Award” Susan Hiland luncheon where they recognized Walter Cronkite Cheryl McDonald – 64105 (500) Jeni Podrebarac Matt Rankin Bryan McGruder Damon Bryant May 8 Don Harman Participant in a local media/Kansas City Toby Cook government baseball team to help celebrate the new lights that were installed at the baseball field at Blue Valley Park (75) May 10 Joe Lauria Participant in the 2004 First Hand Foundation Golf Tournament (300) May 10 Susan Hiland Guest Appearance on KMXV 93.3 FM’s morning show to promote FOX 4 and FOX 4 programming during the May sweeps (Tens of thousands of people listen to KMXV 93.3 FM) May 10 John Holt Interview and tour of the FOX 4 studios and Susan Hiland lunch – auction winners (4) May 10 Mike Thompson Guest Appearance on KSPR to promote FOX 4 and FOX 4 programming during the May sweeps (Tens of thousands of people listen to KSPR)
May 11-14 Carrie Coogan Guest Appearance on KQRC 98.9 FM’s morning show to promote FOX 4 and FOX 4 programming during the May sweeps (Tens of thousands of people listen to KQRC 98.9FM) May 11 John Holt Master of Ceremonies/Interviewer for the American Marketing Association’s program with Southwest Airlines – President Colleen Barrett
(300)
May 12 Meryl Lin McKean Moderator at a breakfast presentation for Carondelet Health as part of their week long initiative “Cover The Uninsured Week” addressing the needs and issues related to the uninsured in KC – 64114 (150) May 12 John Holt Guest Appearance on KCHZ to promote FOX 4 and FOX 4 programming during the May sweeps (Tens of thousands of people listen to KCHZ)
May 12 Mike Thompson Participants in “School Day at the K” at Joe Lauria Kauffman Stadium – 64129 (Over 14,000 Don Harman students attended “Weathering The Storm”) Tina Simpkin Phil Witt Al Wallace John Holt Susan Hiland Carmen Ainsworth Jason Lamb Nick Vasos Toby Cook May 13 Joe Lauria Guest Speaker at Washington Elementary School to speak to the 2nd graders about weather – 66061 (100) May 13 Carmen Ainsworth Guest Appearance on E105.1FM’s morning show to promote FOX 4 and FOX 4 programming during the May sweeps (Tens of thousands of people listen to E105.1FM) May 13 John Holt Interview and Station Tour with Blue Springs Susan Hiland High School (winners of the American Cancer Society student news conference) – 64108 (25)
May 13 Phil Witt Guest Appearance on KZPL 97.3 FM’s morning show to promote FOX 4 and FOX 4 programming during the May sweeps 66209 (Tens of thousands of people listen to KZPL 97.3 FM) May 13 Susan Hiland Guest Appearance on KYYS to promote FOX 4 and FOX 4 programming during the May sweeps (Tens of thousands of people listen to KYYS)
May 13 John Holt Guest Appearance on WHB’s morning show to promote FOX 4 and FOX 4 programming during the May sweeps (Tens of thousands of people
listen to WHB) May 13 Mark Alford Presenters of the Crystal Apple Award Winner Loren Halifax #1 at Buckner Elementary School – 64058 (200) May 13 Phil Witt Participant in a Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired Public Relations/Marketing Committee meeting – 64112 (10) May 13 Mike Thompson Guest Appearances on KYYS FM for their Joe John Holt Randa charity telethon (Tens of thousands of people listen to KYYS) May 13 Susan Hiland Guest Appearance on KQRC Radio to help promote FOX 4 and the FOX 4 prime line-up (Tens of thousands of people listen to KQRC) May 13 Phil Witt Videotaped a “Welcome/Thank You Greeting” Carmen Ainsworth for the Connecting Learning Communities Conference (1500 Educators from MO, KS, Iowa and Nebraska will be at the conference) May 14 Kathy Quinn Guest Appearance on KY FM to help promote FOX 4 and the Joe Randa Charity event (Tens of thousands of people listen to KY) May 14 Don Harman Celebrity Participant on a Basketball Team for the Fort Leavenworth Community – 66027 (400) May 15 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for Truman Medical Centers 2004 Gala, Celebration – 64108 (500) May 15 Susan Hiland Judge for “A Dog’s Day in the Park” a benefit for Downtown Outreach Inc. – 66205 (30) May 17 John Holt Guest Appearance at the 3rd Annual President’s Cup Golf Tournament – FOX 4 is a sponsor of the tournament – 66209 (300) May 17 Don Harman Guest Speaker at the National Association of Civilian Conservation Corp Alumni Group (40) May 17 Joe Lauria Participants in the Black & Veatch Charity Golf Nick Vasos Tournament to benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital (250) May 18 John Holt Guest Appearance on KPRS 103.3 FM to help Susan Hiland promote FOX 4 and the FOX 4 primetime line- up (Tens of thousands of people listen to KPRS 103.3FM) May 18 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member at a Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired Board of Directors Meeting – 64111 (30) May 18 Mark Alford Presenters of the Crystal Apple Award Winner Loren Halifax #2 at Hawthorn Hill Elementary School – 64081 (60) May 19 John Holt Guest Speaker at the Kansas City Press Club for the Kansas Proposed Shield Law – 66215 (15) May 19 Joe Lauria Guest Speaker at Rushville Elementary School to
speak to an all school assembly – 64484 (200) May 19 Mark Alford Presenters of the Crystal Apple Award Winner Loren Halifax #3 at Belinder Elementary School – 66208 (200) May 19 John Holt Guest Speaker at Gladden Elementary school for the 4th Grade Classes – 64012 (80) May20 Phil Witt Recipient of the “Outstanding Media Professional Award” from the Missouri Association for Social Welfare – 64105 (200)
May 20 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Gladden Elementary School for the 3rd grade class to help them celebrate “careers” – 64012 (80) May 20 Phil Witt Guest Appearance on E105.1FM’s morning show to promote FOX 4 and FOX 4 programming during the May sweeps - 66210 (Tens of thousands of people listen to E105.1FM) May 20 Carmen Ainsworth Guest Appearance on KPRS 103.3 FM to help promote FOX 4 and the FOX 4 primetime line- up (Tens of thousands of people listen to KPRS 103.3FM) May 20 John Holt Participant in a Friends of JCDS Board meeting – 66219 (20) May 21 Jennifer Parks Guest Speaker at the Platte City Middle School Career Day - 64079 (100) May 21 Don Harman Master of Ceremonies for the United Way of Wyandotte County’s RSVP Program to recognize volunteers over the age of 55 – 66101 (450) May 21 Carmen Ainsworth Guest Appearance at the Legacy Celebration to Phil Witt accept an award they are giving to FOX 4 - 64129 (250) May 21 John Holt Interview and lunch tour here at the station – Susan Hiland 64108 (4) May 24 Carrie Coogan Guest Appearance on KMXV 93.3FM to help promote FOX 4 and the FOX 4 primetime line- up (Tens of thousands of people listen to KMXV 93.3FM)
May 24-28 Carrie Coogan Guest Appearance on KQRC 98.9FM to help promote FOX 4 and the FOX 4 primetime line- up (Tens of thousands of people listen to KQRC 98.9FM) May 24 John Holt Participant in the Kimball Anders Golf Tournament – 66209 (150) May 25 Phil Witt Talent for a Harvesters PSA/Sales Promotion
shoot for a campaign with Sunfresh Grocery Stores to thank people who donated food and household items to Harvesters – 641088 (Tens of thousands of people will see the PSA) May 25 John Holt Guest Speaker at Pleasant Ridge Middle School to speak at their end of the year celebration assembly and to speak on the importance of service to others and to continue to persevere towards their goals in life – 66085 (300) May 25 Phil Witt Talent for a PSA shoot for Samuel U. Rodgers Carmen Ainsworth Health Center to promote the center’s annual health fair which Fox 4 sponsors – 64108 (Tens of thousands of people will see the PSA)
May 26 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for the International Relations Council’s World Quest games – 64129 (200) May 26 Phil Witt Participant and member of the Board of Directors for Synergy Services annual meeting and celebration – 64105 (250)
May 27 Rob Lowe Guest Reader at Mary Harmon Weeks Elementary School to read to the 2nd graders (60) May 27 Carmen Ainsworth Participant in a Board meeting for Genesis School (20) May 28 Mark Alford Presenters of the Crystal Apple Award Winner Loren Halifax #4 for Milt Brueggemann – 66216 (200) June 2 Phil Witt Host of a FOX 4 Tour and Lunch for adults who won the tour from an auction benefiting Synergy Services 64108 (10)
June 2 Phil Witt Representative of the CCVI Board of Directors at the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired Graduation – 64111 (300)
June 3 Phil Witt Participant and a Board Member at an Inroads Program Committee Meeting – 64108 (5) June 5 Carmen Ainsworth Participant in Genesis School Family Fun Day (150)
June 6 Susan Hiland Guest Speaker at the National Cancer Survivors Day Rally – 64108 (200+) June 7 Tina Simpkin Guest Speaker at the Discovery Elementary Program and Little Lambs Childcare Center – 66071 (60)
June 7 John Holt Participant at the St. Thomas Aquinas Golf Scramble – 66204 (150) June 8 Toby Cook Guest Speaker at the House of Refuge Non- Denominational Church Vacation Bible School – 64130 (25) June 9 Phil Witt Guest Appearance on KPRT and KPRS (Carter Broadcasting) to promote College Survival 101 sponsored by Inroads (Tens of thousands of people listen to KPRT & KPRS) June 9 John Holt Participant at an American Cancer Society Marketing Committee Meeting – 66204 (10) June 10 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for the kick-off breakfast for the United Way Day of Caring 64129 (500)
June 10 Don Harman Master of Ceremonies at the Derrick Ransom’s Nick Vasos (former Chief) Charity Auction for the Eastern Jackson County Boys & Girls Club (100) June 10 Carmen Ainsworth Participant in a Genesis School Board Auction Committee Meeting (6) June 10 Phil Witt Participant of a Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired Public Relations/Marketing Committee meeting – 64111 (10) June 11 Don Harman Guest Speaker at a leadership seminar for high school sophomores from all over Missouri. This seminar is put on by the Missouri Leadership Seminar – (200) June 11 Phil Witt Tour/Interview and lunch for winners of the Black Bob Elementary’s Teddy Bear Fair auction benefiting Meals on Wheels – 64108 (5)
June 12 Mike Thompson Master of Ceremonies for the “Eighth” Shawnee Miracle 5K Run/Walk (200) June 12 Heather McMichael Master of Ceremonies for Salon-E-Clips luncheon and fashion show to raise money for Newhouse – a battered women’s shelter in the Northeast area – (200) June 12 Carmen Ainsworth Participants/Representatives of FOX 4 at the Phil Witt Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center Health Fair - Nick Vasos 64124 (Hundreds of thousands of people attended) June 15 Don Harman Interview and tour with winners from Stillwell Nick Vasos Elementary School’s Silent Auction (4) June 15 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member at a Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired Board of Directors Meeting – 64111 (30) June 16 Joe Lauria Honorary Chair Person for Special Olympics –
Joe presented a check to the Special Olympics at UPS (50) June 16 Don Harman Master of Ceremony for the Sonic Crew Rally at Sports City in Blue Springs – an event that Sonic holds for its employees (300) June 16 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies at the Inroads annual golf tournament by presenting awards and thanking organizers and sponsors for their support of Inroads– 66209 (200) June 17 Joe Lauria Guest Speaker at Osage Trail Middle School’s summer school classes – 64058 (150) June 17 John Holt Celebrity Guest at a Leawood Rotary – 66209 (50) June 18 Don Harman Master of Ceremonies for a United Way Leadership Banquet – 64108 (800) June 19 Loren Halifax Celebrity Chairwoman for the University of Saint Mary’s “Race for the Stars” event which benefits student scholarships – (300)
June 19 John Holt Speaker/Starter at the National Brain Tumor Association Race for Hope – 66210 (200) June 21 Susan Hiland Participant in a Reach Out Board meeting (20) June 22 Phil Witt Participant in an Inroads Marketing Committee Meeting – 64112 (6) June 22 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Westview Elementary School in Excelsior Springs for their “Weather Wizards” program (60) June 22 Phil Witt Participant of an Inroads Program Committee Meeting – 64112 (5)
June 23 Susan Hiland Participant in a Synergy Board Meeting (25) June 23 Phil Witt Participant at a Synergy Services Board of Directors Meeting – 64152 (30) June 24 Don Harman Participant in the 2004 Annual Summer Bash to help raise money for New York Life/TLC – Don was in the dunk tank (150)
June 24 Don Harman Participant in Save Inc. a fundraiser for HIV/Aids (150) June 25 Don Harman Master of Ceremonies for the United Way of Wyandotte County’s RSVP Program to recognize volunteers over the age of 55 – 66101 (600)
June 25 Jennifer Parks Celebrity judge at the Blackburn 125th Celebration Show (100)
June 25 John Holt Master of Ceremonies at the Sisters Servants of Mary Golf Lunch – 66112 (200) June 26 Nancy Lewis Volunteer for the National Day of Caring – United Way - at the Swope Ridge Health Center (100) June 26 Linda Wagar Volunteer for the National Day of Caring – United Way - for a picnic for single moms and their kids for Eagles News & Wings Childcare at Minor Park (20) June 26 Carmen Ainsworth Volunteer for the National Day of Caring – United Way - at the Bridge Home for Children – painting – 64114 June 26 Phil Witt Volunteer for the National Day of Caring – United Way – at the Gillis Center – painting June 26 Don Harman Volunteer for the National Day of Caring – United Way – at Spofford – repairing and building picnic tables and benches (200)
June 28 John Holt Guest Speaker at the Marlborough Community Center Summer Camp Program. During this week the theme is News and TV – 64130 (40)
June 29 John Holt Co-Host/Guest on 810 WHB Crunch Time Radio Show (Tens of thousands of people listen to WHB) June 29 John Holt Participant in the Deron Cherry Golf Scramble – 64012 (300) July 1 Nancy Lewis Guest Speakers at the Liberty Sertoma Club Ron Kirsch meeting to discuss Problem Solvers and the process they go through to get a story – 64069 (50) July 1 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Marlborough Community Center Summer Camp Program – A division of Kansas City Parks and Recreation – 64130 (20) July 1 John Holt Participant in the Head for the Cure Run/Walk Planning Session – 64108 (5) July 6 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Turner Summer Camp in Kansas City, KS (40) July 6 Susan Hiland Talent for a video shoot for the FOX 4 Love John Holt Fund 5K Run (Tens of thousands of people saw Mark Alford the promo) Loren Halifax July 7 Joe Lauria Guest Speaker at Youth Nature Camp in Lee’s Summit to speak to children about “Weather Myths” – 64063 (75) July 7 Tina Simpkin Co-Host on the morning show of 97.3 The Planet
(Tens of thousands of people listen to The Planet)
July 7 Don Harman Guest Speaker at a Girl Scout Day camp in Oak Grove Missouri (70) July 7 John Holt Participant in a Video for the Blue Valley School District (Hundreds will see the video)
July 8 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member at a Board of Directors Meeting for Inroads – 64108 (20) July 9 John Holt Participant in an Open House for “The Sweet Life Assisted Living Center” in Shawnee – 66214 (100)
July 10 Don Harman Grand Marshall of a parade in Urich MO (1000) July 12 Phil Witt Participant in a Program Committee Meeting for Inroads – 64112 (10) July 12 Susan Hiland Participant in a "Reach Out America" Board Meeting (20)
July 14 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for the annual awards reception and annual meeting of Inroads – 64105 (500) July 15 Al Wallace Guest Speaker at the Marlborough Community Center’s Summer Camp Program (A division of KC Parks and Recreation) – 64130 (20) July 15 John Holt Participant in a friends of JCDS Board Meeting – 66219 (15) July 17 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies and Volunteer at Inroads College Survival 101 – an all day workshop which provided minority students with helpful information for their first year of college – 64110 (100)
July 19 Don Harman Guest Presenter at the Belton Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Camp to present a weather presentation – 64012 (100) July 21 Mike Lewis Participant in a workshop for storm water program managers on outreach to news media – 66101 July 23 Susan Hiland Guest on KQRC 98.9’s morning show (Tens of thousands of people listen to KQRC) July 24 Mike Thompson Guest Appearance at a Shawnee Mission 5 K Run Post Party (25) July 26 Susan Hiland Guest on KQRC 98.9’s morning show (Tens of thousands of people listen to KQRC)
July 27 John Holt Moderator at the Johnson County GOP Sheriff’s Forum – Olathe Chamber – 66061 (200) July 26 Joe Lauria Participants in Della Lamb’s 15th Annual Golf Nick Vasos Tournament and the 8th Annual Weather Anchor Golf Challenge-64086 (100) July 26 Susan Hiland Interview and Photo Shot with “Northland Tribune” (Tens of thousands of people will read the article) July 27 Phil Witt Celebrity Reader at KC Media Celebrities Read sponsored by KC, KS Public Library and the Nebraska Furniture Mart 66111 (100) July 28 Susan Hiland Participant in Johnny Dares' Restaurant opening (100) July 28 Heather Claybrook Singing the National Anthem at the KC Wizards game (Several thousand people attended the game) July 28 Susan Hiland Participant in a Synergy Board Meeting (20) July 28 Phil Witt Participant at a Synergy Services Board of Directors Meeting – 64152 (50) July 29 Phil Witt Celebrity Guest/Meet and Greet at Camp Mitiog – a summer camp for children with Spina Bifida – 64024 (125) August Kathy Quinn Reported on Love Fund Recipients (Tens of Thousands of people will see the promos) August 1 John Holt Talent for a promo – promoting the Love Fund Susan Hiland 5K Run/Walk (Tens of thousands of people will see the promo) August 2 Phil Witt Participant in a Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired public relations/marketing committee meeting – 64111 (10) August 3 John Holt Media Host to facilitate a training session on Principals of Media Relations and Public Speaking for Teens in Prevention sponsored by Congressman Sam Graves and DEA for the North Kansas City and Liberty School Districts - 64118 (50) August 3 Phil Witt Speaker and Meet and Greet on behalf of the FOX 4 Love Fund 4 Children at Baptist Temple Retirement Complex to thank the residents for their fund raising efforts for The Love Fund – 64133 (100)
August 4 Joe Lauria Honorary Chairperson for the 2004 Heartland Winter Games Golf Classic – (250) August 4 Phil Witt Participant in a Johnson County NAACP Annual Gala Committee Meeting to plan the
organizations annual fund raising dinner – 66203 (10) August 5 Don Harman Guest Speaker at the Summer Adventure Club with North Kansas City Schools about severe weather (30)
August 5 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member at an Inroads Marketing Committee Meeting – 64112 (6)
August 5 John Holt Interview and Tour with Jim Darling and family at the station – 64108 (6)
August 6 Heather McMichael Guest on KCMO Radio’s Morning Show (Tens of thousands of people listen to KCMO Radio)
August 6 Phil Witt Participant in a planning meeting for Mid- America Education Hall of Fame project to honor master teachers, administrators, other educators and supporters of education in KS & MO – 66112 (12)
August 12 Susan Hiland Guest on The Planet’s Radio Morning Show (Tens of thousands of people listen to The Planet) August 13 Susan Hiland Guest on The Planet’s Radio Morning Show (Tens of thousands of people listen to The Planet)
August 13 Peter Marshall Master of Ceremonies for The Kansas City Boys Choir Annual Scholarship Banquet – a fundraiser to support the choir and provide scholarships for choir members – 64108 (200) August 13 Mike Thompson Celebrity Judge for KYYS’s Elvis Parade (2000- 3000) August 13 Don Harman Master of Ceremonies at the Olathe District Schools Convocation 2004 “The Inspiration Continues” (4000) August 14 Phil Witt Master of Ceremonies for the JOCO National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Freedom Fund Banquet – a fundraising event to provide eligible high school seniors with scholarships 66210 (500)
August 16 Don Harman Guest Speaker at Country Care, Inc., a Veterans Hospital to speak to the residents - 66020(20) August 17 John Holt Interview and Tour of winners of an auction item at St. Peter's school auction – 64108 (4) August 17 Phil Witt Participant and Board Member at a Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired Board of Directors Meeting – 64111 (30)
August 17 Kathy Quinn FOX 4 Representative at Ascertainments (50) August 20 Phil Witt Participant in a Midwest Ear Institute Committee Meeting to discuss “Hear Aid II” – 64108 August 21 Joe Lauria Special Guest/Live Broadcast at the 14th Annual Blues and Bar-B-Q Benefit to help the Sherwood Center (Tens of thousands of people saw Joe at the event)
August 21 Kathy Quinn Master of Ceremonies for the Hispanic “Gala De Oro” dinner – 64108 (1000) August 24 Kathy Quinn Guest Speaker at the Bishop Sullivan Center discussing “How to talk to the Media?” (10)
August 25 Susan Hiland Promo Shot here at WDAF-TV Studios (Tens of Thousands of people will see the promo) August 25 Phil Witt Participant in a Synergy Services Board of Directors Meeting – 64152 (35)
August 26 John Holt Guest at Barkley & Evergreen Advertising Susan Hiland Agency to present our FOX Fall Line-Up with the Sales Team (30)
August 27 Loren Halifax Master of Ceremonies at the 7th annual Art Unleashed event, benefiting the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City – 64108 (500)
August 27 Phil Witt Appeared on the Mike Murphy Show – KCMO Radio to discuss Phil’s 25th Anniversary at WDAF-TV4 – 66215 (Tens of thousands of people listen to KSMO)
August 28 Mark Alford Volunteers and Participants in the FOX 4 Love Loren Halifax Fund 5K Run/Walk at Brush Creek (300) Toby Cook Heather McMichael Don Harman Nick Vasos
Joe Lauria John Holt Susan Hiland Phil Witt Al Wallace Carrie Coogan Heather Claybrook Rob Low Tess Koppelman Leslie Adkins Linda Wagar August 28 Kathy Quinn Master of Ceremonies for the Carlfest – a Toby Cook concert to raise money for Camp Quality (1000) August 29 Phil Witt Attended the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired’s annual ice cream social and mixer – 64111 (300) August 30 Susan Hiland Participant in a Reach Out America Board meeting (30)
In addition WDAF has made in-kind donations or provided sponsorships to a number of local organizations and causes, including the Teddy Bear Fair, Northfleet Elementary School, the Police Athletic League, Ronald McDonald House Charities and Special Olympics Kansas.
The station also made direct monetary donations totaling more than $7,500 to the Emma L. Bowen Foundation and the Missouri College Fund.
520946-D.C. Server 2A - MSW KTTV AND KCOP, LOS ANGELES, CA This report covers the time period September 1, 2003 – August 31, 2004 (except where otherwise specifically noted).
Local Newscasts and Key Stories
KTTV airs 27.0 hours of local news each week, at the following times:
Monday – Friday, 5 a.m. – 9 a.m. Monday – Sunday, 10 p.m. – 11 p.m. In addition, KCOP airs 3.5 hours of local news each week, Monday – Sunday, 11 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Provided below is a brief summary of important local news stories that the stations have covered recently within the local news broadcasts:
* Immigration - Extensive coverage on the overall impact of illegal immigration in the broadcast area, ranging from fiscal crisis on local education and health systems, to the impact on workers, businesses and families. Issues range from the fact that some families face deportation of parents while children are legally born on American soil and are American citizens to the denying drivers licenses for illegal immigrants.
* Crime - Extensive coverage on youth gangs and the loss of promising, innocent teens to gang warfare, the increase in white collar crime, and various drug enterprises affecting all in the viewing audience. Special focus on community groups organizing efforts to stop the violence among the youth of this greater metropolitan area covering the counties of San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, Los Angeles and Orange.
* Consumer - Reporting on various stories affecting the livelihood of the viewing audiences. Coverage includes credit card scams, job placement and fairs, how to prevent and restore your identity if stolen, and the recurring “Ask the Expert” segment on the FOX morning news block – news coverage reflects consumer news you can use.
* Economic - News reports cover a wide scope of stories from how businesses deal with mounting worker compensation costs, to how compliance with state standards force some businesses to relocate. Additionally, coverage includes the California state government and how its economic decisions impact the state’s overall economic climate. Updates are also provided on the ever changing real estate market that is empowering some families to purchase homes while putting homeownership out of reach for others.
* Environment - Continuing coverage ranges from polluted lakes and beaches to clean air and cleaner burning and more fuel efficient automobiles.
A comprehensive list of the stations' local news stories is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Breaking News Updates
The stations break into regularly scheduled programming to bring issues of personal safety and disaster updates to the viewing audience. The scope of the news coverage includes disaster reporting on earthquakes, severe weather conditions, wild brush fires and police action when warranted. Child abduction / Amber alert crawls and weather updates are inserted into regularly scheduled programming to provide viewers with timely and vital updates on conditions affecting their safety.
Public Affairs Programming
The stations broadcast "Midday Sunday", a 30 minute weekly program during most of the year. They have also done 30 minute news specials on Asian American heritage, the stem cell debate, mothers, and miracles from Mexico. Some of the key topics covered on the programs include:
* Social Issues: Domestic Violence; School Segregation; Homophobia; Child Care; Identity thefts; Economic Development; Cultural History; High Speed Transit; Muslim Culture; and Homelessness * Community: Museums; Libraries; Griffith Park Observatory; Mexican Art; Hispanic Films; Public Safety; Housing; Identity theft; Disabilities; People meters; Women’s contributions; Education; The Differently Abled; Issues of the Aging; Music’s cultural influence; and Native American issues * Political: Globalization; Gay, Lesbian & Transgender impact on election; Taxes; Consumer Rights; Documentaries; Music as medium * Health: Air Pollution; Child Care; MS; Water safety; Hearing problems; Nutrition; and Breastfeeding
Political Coverage
The stations devoted extensive coverage to political issues important to their viewers. During a two-week time period, for example, the stations aired pieces on the presidential campaign, local council elections, the debate over immigrant licenses, the vote on greenhouse emission regulation and the Long Beach Council vote on dog zones. The stations also provided coverage of a number of other public forums during the entire period covered by this report. Exhibit B attached hereto includes a detailed list of political programming specials as well as the political issues covered in the stations' local newscasts.
Public Service Announcements
The stations make air-time throughout the broadcast day available to public service announcements for a variety of causes, such as:
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* Child Abuse * Civic * Children * Community * Disability * Crime Prevention * Discrimination * Drug Abuse * Domestic Violence * Education * Environment * Elder Abuse * Fire Safety * Humane * Health * Mentoring * Parenting * Nutrition * Public File * V-Chip/Rating * Safety * Volunteer * Youth
During the period covered by this report, the stations broadcast numerous public service announcements, many of which were unpaid.
Participation in the Community
The stations' on-air newscasters and behind-the-scenes employees have made a commitment to participate in the Los Angeles community. The stations' employees take part in a variety of events in and around the city, such as:
* AnaMaria Buranasakorn, Vice President of Human Resources and Community Relations -- On the board for The Imag'n Foundation * Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations -- On the board for PIRATES (Print Interactive Radio & Television Educational Society) and Mar Vista Family Center * Jose Rios, Vice President of News -- On the board for the Mir Tuhki Foundation at Chapman University * Susan Hirasuna, Weekend Evening News Reporter -- On the board for the Asian American Journalists Association
They have also served as hosts, moderators, panelists or speakers at a number of discussions and community events, including:
* Susan Hirasuna, Weekend Evening News Anchor -- Panel judge at the Little Tokyo Business Improvement District’s Battle of the Bands event, Los Angeles, CA. * Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations -- Panelist on the Santa Monica College’s 2004 Cool Careers Speakers Forum, Santa Monica. * AnaMaria Buranasakorn, Vice President of Human Resources and Community Relations; Vivian Rodriguez, Director of Human Resources; Marilyn Davis, Director of Human Resources; Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations -- Panelists at the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation’s 28th Annual National Hispanic Women’s Conference, Los Angeles.
A comprehensive list of the stations' participation in the community is attached as Exhibit C hereto.
The stations also seek community input. The stations hold a Community Relations Breakfast Ascertainment annually in order to determine issues of importance to local
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community groups and to educate them on how to best contact the appropriate parties at the stations whenever they have a story idea or concern. This year’s Ascertainment was held June 24, 2004. Various station personnel, including the General Manager, Department Heads, Community Relations, Human Resources, News Management and Talent participated. Approximately 50 local community group leaders attended, including representatives from Stop the Violence Increase the Peasc Foundation, Friends of Animals Foundation, American Red Cross Los Angeles Chapter, Golden State Minority Foundation, Asian Pacific American Legal Center, El Nido Family Center, Fiesta Educative, Reading for the Blind & Dyslexic, YWCA Westside/Santa Monica, Partnership for a Drug Free America-Los Angeles Chapter, Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County, and the Exceptional Children’s Foundation.
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EXHIBIT A – Local News Stories
News and Public Affairs Programming
KTTV “Mid Day Sunday” Weekly public affairs airing on KTTV FOX 11 Sunday mornings from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM. We take a look at a diverse range of issues and topics of interest to the Los Angeles broadcast area, including social issues, politics, community issues, health, education history and cultural events.
As part of our regular news programming KTTV/ FOX 11 News produces timely news special on topical issues centering on community and public issues affecting viewers within our broadcast audience. These specials included the following programs:
“Hispanic Heritage” - Special half-hour presentation on Cinco de Mayo, celebrating the Hispanic heritage in the greater Los Angeles area, through profiles of Hispanic leaders and cultural points of interest. September 25, 2003
“Southern California Fires”- Live half hour special on how to address personal claims and insurance concerns caused by the devastating October wildfires. Reports from different agencies on informing victims on how to file for aid, assistance and expediting services to get back on your feet. October 30, 2003
“So the World May Hear” –A half hour special on efforts made to have children who are hearing impaired have access to audio hearing devices so they can hear for the first time in their lives. Shot primarily in Mexico, profiles the people and organizations both north south of the border, which make this incredible program work. October 31, 2003
“Scared Sober 2”- A half hour profile on the perils of teen drinking, profiling a specific program informing teens of what they face when drinking and driving, from injuries, to paralysis to dying. This no-nonsense approach to the dangers of teen driving has been heavily requested by KTTV viewers to be played at various school and community groups. November 6, 2003
“Songs of Our Success”- This half hour programs focuses on Black History month, profiles of various cultural leaders who offer positive images and role models who make a difference by their commitment and dedication to honoring African Americans. February 6, 2004
“Grocery Strike “- Southern California was in the midst of a lengthy grocery strike and KTTV held a live special to address the issues separating workers and management while informing viewers on how long this strike could continue. February 12, 2004
“Trauma Center Crisis”- Live news program with news reports directed at the pending collapse of the Trauma Center network within the County of Los Angeles which affects all members of our viewing audience. Doctors, hospital/trauma experts and politicians address the problems while seeking a solution. May 6, 2004
“Stem Cell Research”- Live news program with taped elements on the issue of stem cell research including the elements of science and religion with a pro and con expert on state wide Proposition 71 facing California voters on November 2, 2004. May 23, 2004.
Important Local Stories within the News (9/1/03 – 8/31/04)
Education 9/2/03
5AM BACK TO SCHOOL – A report on how KTTV LAUSD Superintendent Roy Romer will deal with a budget shortfall of $80-million and severe overcrowding problems as close to 400,000 Los Angeles students return to school.
Education 11/18/03
5AM SAFETY INSPECTIONS – LA City Attorney KTTV Rocky Delgadillo proposes that the LA County Board of Supervisors stage suprise health and safety inpsections on LAUSD campuses to investigate CODE violations.
Education 9/17/03
5AM JUNK FOOD BAN – California to become the KTTV first state in the nation to ban the sell of junk in elementary and junior high schools statewide.
Education 9/22/03
10PM LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOLS – Local KTTV school district takes the nation’s top educational prize for bridging the achievement gap between the haves and the have nots in its school district. The prize is a $500,000 scholarship fund for district students.
Education 12/12/03
7AM OPERATION READ – A competition set-up by KTTV the LA County Board of Supervisors to get students to read more. 50 schools entered the competition, representing a total of 30 school districts and 12,000 students. Twenty students were recognized for reading the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.
Education 11/18/03
10PM FULFILLMENT FUND GALA – Billed as one KTTV of the largest education funds in America – the Fulfillment Fund – honored Viacom’s Sumner Redstone at its annual Gala. The event played host to at least 1,000 celebrities and all proceeds fund scholarships for underprivileged LA area students.
Education 9/7/03
10PM COLLEGE CUTBACKS – Story takes a KTTV thorough look at how the State’s budget crisis has impacted the student body of Los Angeles Community College. While a 64% fee increase made enrolling in course unaffordable for a significant number of students, others decided to enroll no matter the cost.
Education 9/5/03
10PM H.S. CLOTHING CRACKDOWN – Taft High KTTV principal decides to enforce a more strict and modest dresscode on his campus after too many midriff baring styles are evidenced. This campus is the first to embrace a dress code established by the San Fernando Valley school district.
Education 9/30/03
5AM SCHOOL SAFETY REPORT CARDS – After KTTV announcing the decision to issue safety and health inspection report cards, LAUSD reports a forty-two percent failure rate among schools in the district. The inspections included studies on asbestos, campus security, lead and pests – all issues that contribute to the health and well being of students and staff.
Education 12/02/03
10PM HIGH SCHOOL TARDY FINE – Whittier High KTTV teams up with the Whittier Police Department to put a stop to truancy. Students who show up late to school will be fined 165-dollars. Some complain the penalty is harsh, but it improved the truancy rate during the previous school term.
Education 03/16/04
5AM STUDENT PROTEST – Five thousand com- KTTV munity college students converge on Sacramento to protest Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s decision to increase community college fees.
Education 5/27/04
10PM GARFIELD HIGH OVERCROWDING - KTTV LAUSD makes a move to ease overcrowding on one high school campus that has over twice the number of students it was designed for. It unveils plans for a new seat school.
Education 01/07/04
5AM BIBLE BALLOTS – Story about a man who is KTTV working to get a State ballot measure passed which would allow teachers to use Bibles to enhance the study of literature.
Education 03/03/04
5AM MEASURE R PASSES – A measure to reduce KTTV the overcrowding problem in California public schools passes.
Education 06/04/04
10PM SCHOOLS/OBESITY BATTLES – Report on KTTV the battle being waged by a Massachusetts school district against childhood obesity. The story lists two features of the effort – students take a body mass index of BMI test and parents are prohibited from bringing cupcakes for birth- day parties. Education 08/13/04
10PM ARNOLD/SCHOOLS – A teenaged student KTTV wins a $1-billion lawsuit against the State of California to get schools in disadvantaged areas brought up to normal standards> The student was represented by the ACLU in the lawsuit and congratulated by Governor Scharzenegger.
Education 10/21/03
7AM VIOLENT SCHOOL YEAR – A national report KTTV showing an increase in violence of school campuses across America. The report highlights increases in rural and urban areas, violence at hands of peers and at the hands of adults. Report concluded that children are still safer in school.
Educaton 07/06/04
5AM NEW SCHOOL – A new school opens in KTTV South Los Angeles that promises to be a haven for the pre-schoolers that will have the opportunity to attend. Our report profiles the principal of the school, parents and students. The school is unique in its design and emphasis on student-teacher interaction.
Education 04/27/04
5AM PRINCETON GRADING – The competition KTTV among underclassmen at Princeton University to earn top grades is forever changed with the
introduction of a limit on the number “A’s” to be handed out by professors. Only thirty-five hundred freshman can get those scores and the remainder are reserved for upperclassmen and for independent studies.
Education 9/23/03
10PM CHARTER SCHOOLS – An examination and KTTV profile of the success rate of local charter schools. Contrast of their accomplishments versus that of comparable public schools with more money to spend per child. A look at innovative programs like kindergarten yoga courses.
Education 12/06/03
10PM VIDEO GAME DEGREE - A look at the KTTV impact of video games on the culture of the nation as top-rated USC offers a minor in video game software and design.
Education 12/23/03
5AM SCHOOLS STUDY – A report on schools KTTV that are successful by State of California standards, but are not meeting federal guide- lines for success. Specifically, many California schools fail to get their students proficient in the English language and mathematics.
Education 03/14/04 10PM ACADEMIC DECATHLON – A report on the KTTV success of students from El Camino Real High School that competed in the academic decathlon in Sacramento and secured a spot in the national competition.
Education 03/02/04
5AM HARVARD/LOW INCOME STUDENTS – A KTTV report on the effort by Harvard University to become more accessible to lower income students through the introduction of low tuition costs for students who come from families with earnings less than $40k.
Education 09/24/03
11PM KIDS BEAT THE ODDS – Tells how stars KCOP show up in large numbers to support a scholar- ship fundraising drive. The gala funds the work of the Children’s Defense Fund. The event was held in Century City.
Education 9/23/03
10PM LAUSD CELL PHONES – The LA Unified KTTV School District decides on a ban proposal that seeks to prohibit the use of cellphones and pagers on any LAUSD campus. Teachers think the devices are disruptive, parents and students say they are necessary for emergencies.
Education 10/14/03
7AM LAUSD CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL – As KTTV part of the comprehensive coverage of the MTA bus strike – this sidebar story of how LAUSD students who depend on public transportation to get to school will handle to continuing strike. This segment featured a “talk back” with an official from the school district.
Education 02/04/04
11PM YOUNGEST GAL PHD EVER – A 14-year old KCOP who has already completed a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics is heading of to Drexel to further her studies in a Ph.D. program. Alia Sabur has already set a world record before she begins her studies for a Ph.D. in Engineering.
Education 03/17/04
10PM SOPHOMORES EXIT EXAM – Thousands of KTTV LA County sophomore students reportedly take the exit examination which will allow them to graduate from high school. The exam is being offered in response to the low scores received by students tested in 2001 and whose scores didn’t meet the standards for graduation.
Education 03/26/04
5AM HIGH SCHOOLS/STEROIDS – Report on a KTTV recent national survey that claims California High School students use performance enhancing drugs on a very broad scale. The study points to a nationwide increase from two point-one in 19-91 to three point-five percent in 2003. LAUSD officials comment on their assessment of the study.
HEALTH 05-14-04
DANGEROUS TEEN JOBS-While teenagers learn responsibility and the worth of earning extra cash for the summer, researchers for a local labor group say everyday some five hundred teens get hurt on the job and one of those teens dies. We featured seventeen-year-old Brad Hurtig who was working around a five hundred-ton power press hoping to earn extra cash and ended up with his right elbow amputated. This story featured the top ten most dangerous jobs for teens. Such jobs are construction, roofing, cleaning windows among others. Teens are excited about getting a job (as are their parents) that they overlook very real dangerous.
ECONOMIC 05-18-04
PROPERTY TAX-Multi-million businesses pay next to nothing per square foot in taxes, in comparison to homeowners. That’s thanks to a loophole-ridden law Proposition 13. Disneyland pays four cents per square footage, Capitol Records, pays twenty-four cents. A homeowner in West Los Angeles pays fifty dollars a square foot. According to the law, most businesses do not need their property reassessed for taxes because they don’t exchange ownership as frequently as homeowners. Especially in this super- heated housing market. Those against Prop 13 say business owners should have their business reassessed every four years. Those in favor say that if we raise property taxes, businesses will leave the state resulting in a loss of jobs.
MINORITY ETHNIC 12-12-03
IMMIGRANT RIGHTS/LATINO BOYCOTT -Latinos joined in a statewide boycott named “Economic Brownout” in protest against Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger plan not to allow undocumented immigrants to have driver’s licenses. In the Santa Ana Unified School District there was a boycott by student from 95% regular attendance to below 70% attendance, this inspite of the fact student could have won a television set or other schools offered popcicles for not staying home. Other school districts across the state show similar numbers.
MINORITY/ETHNIC 07-24-04
MEXICO POLICE CORRUPTION-This is an investigative piece on Mexico’s police corruption, an incident caught on tape. A local Los Angeles filmmaker rented a house in Rosarito Beach, Mexico, in order to film an R-rated romantic comedy. He was doing nothing illegal (since he had a permit) and minding his own business, when local police and swat stormed inside the home. The accused the filmmaker of having drugs guns and making a porn movie. An undercover camera caught an officer asking for the man for bribe. Stating that if HE only paid six thousand dollars in cash, the arrest and incident would go away. When the filmmaker tried to make a report against the corrupted official he only got the run around and got no where.
MINORITY/ETHNIC 04-06-04
ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT BUST-Sixty illegal immigrants were found living in eight different motel rooms in Inglewood and were detained by INS officials. Some of the detainees had paid smugglers up to fifteen hundred dollars to come to the United States from Mexico. Police were tipped off to then raid the motel. Initially, authorities did not know they would come across so many people. All immigrants were deported back. One person was arrested, believed to be the smuggler, also know as a “coyote”.
MINORITY/ETHNIC 05-19-04
IMMIGRANT/BUST (And Follow Up Story)-Story featured a drop house where illegal immigrants had been smuggled into the country. More than eight people, including women and a couple of children, were found crammed into the Canoga Park house. Pack rat conditions were found. Police got a call from a family member who did not have the money to pay off the smuggler. INS arrested five people, including the smugglers. All, with the exception of a few witnesses were deported back mostly to Mexico.
MINORITY/ETHNIC 06-27-04
STOP RAIDS RALLY- (Series of reports on this issue.) Border Patrol is patrolling more than just the border. The threat of immigration raids is keeping many Los Angeles undocumented immigrants holed up in their homes and fearful of coming out. Protestors at various rallies, want an end to the type of policy in which people of Latin American origin are being systematically picked up and profiled, then deported. INS officials deny that they have
MINORITY/ETHNIC 06-24-04
INLAND BORDER SWEEPS–Community leaders and immigrant rights groups are angry at patrol agents who’re now targeting Latino residents inner city communities where there is high number of immigrants such as in the Inland Empire and Temecula areas and deporting them. They protest the raids, making some residents fearful to be seen in public. Homeland security agents deny they are targeting certain groups, they do however state they have a larger area to keep to keep monitoring.
MINORITY/ETHNIC 03-09-04
PACKED VAN/ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS-More than twenty people were stuffed in the back of a pick up truck who were lucky to be alive, but also faced the fact they were being deported back to their native country. A driver along the 110fwy called CHP when he noticed something odd about so many people crammed in the truck. INS states they are cracking down on immigrant smuggling and the public is to thank for alerting authorities.
MINORITY/ETHNIC 06-29-04
IMMIGRANT MOTEL BUST- (Series of reports on this story.) Two dozen undocumented immigrants were found in a crammed motel room in South Los Angeles. The so-called “coyotes” were no where to be found. These are smugglers who sneak illegal over the border and hold them hostage. We had live aerials of the bust, including two follow up stories. The people found in the motel, mostly male adults from Mexico and Central America. Many had not eaten for days and were waiting for relatives to pay the remainder of the smuggling fee in order to be released.
ECONOMIC 7-21 SHELL REFINERY CLOSURE PLAN
MINORITY/ETHNIC 07-24-04 MEXICAN POLICE CORRUPTION-
ENVIORMENT 08-17-04 CLIMATE SHIFT-
MINORITY ETHNIC 05-21-04 ASIAN PACIFIC HERITAGE SPECIAL-
MINORITY ETHNIC 01-11-04 BLACK COACHES-
TRANSPORTATION CELL PHONE ACCIDENTS (SHUMAN)
MINORITY/ETHNIC TBA REPATRIATION FLIGHTS
MINORITY/ETHNIC TBA MEXICO’S BORDER CZAR
MINORITY/ETHNIC TBA KERRY ON LICENSES-
MINORITY/ETHNIC 06-24-04 BORDER WATER STATION CONTROVERSY
EDUCATION 9-23-03 LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CELLPHONES – We did a report on the LAUSD and students having cellphones. A state law used to ban the devices but was rescinded last year to allow districts to set their own policy. For now the Los Angeles unified schools still have the ban in place.
EDUCATION 3-12-04 LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SHCOOL DISTRICT BUDGET – With the LAUSD facing a budged crisis. The L-A unified school district moved to slash it's spending by nearly 428-million dollars. The school board approved the cuts and about 480 district jobs will be eliminated, but not teachers or school police officers.
EDUCATION 4-20-04 LAUSD EMINENT DOMAIN – We reported from an LAUSD meeting where residents of North Hills, Winnetka and Reseda were protesting. Their homes were on the verge of being demolished to make room for a new Valley high school. The idea of taking the houses sparked a ton of controversy in the area.
EDUCATION 5-27-04 GARFIELD HIGH OVERCROWDING – We reported about the overcrowding at Garfield high school. The school is currently busting at the seams, it's meant to handle about two thousand kids, but enrollment stands at 48-hundred.
EDUCATION 6-09-04 LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTE – We did a report about the LAUSD. In an effort to save money, the LAUSD's board of education has voted to cut the number of local districts from 11 to eight. District officials say the move will save 24 million dollars. The LAUSD needs to reduce its yearly budget by nearly 500 million dollars.
EDUCATION 7-06-04 NEW SCHOOL LABOR OF LOVE – We reported about a a new school which opened in South Los Angeles. Neighborhood residents are calling it a diamond in the rough Saying it is good for the kids, good for the neighborhood and it is not an empty lot anymore.
EDUCATION 7-17-04 ADULT SCHOOL SCAM – Many people addend adult School to improve their lives but that didn’t happen to students graduating from the “California alternative high School.” Those adults discovered upon graduation that their diplomas were worthless. The school was not accredited as it claimed it was.
MINORITY ISSUES 1-08-04 BUSH IMMIGRATION PLAN – We did a report on President Bush and his proposed immigration reform, that could give millions of undocumented workers temporary visas. The plan received strong criticism, as well as praise.
MINORITY ISSUES 1-25-04 WRONG WAY DRIVERS – We did a report on smugglers who driver on the wrong side of the road just to avoid the Border Patrol. Border patrol agents call them suicidal. Victims say they’re homicidal. Drivers going on the wrong way on major interstates. Not drunk or confused but, on purpose, immigrant smugglers desperate not to be caught.
MINORITY ISSUES 1-31-04 DIPLOMAT SMUGGLERS – A Mexican diplomat was busted for smuggling Arabs into the US through Mexico. Investigators say as many as 300 Arabs may have been brought in. This at a time when the security at our borders have been beefed up.
MINORITY ISSUES 3-13-04 KID SMUGGLING – We did a special report about kids being smuggled in across the US Mexican border in an attempt to reunited them with their parents, who are already in the US. The smugglers are paid and the journey is dangerous putting the children in harms way.
MINORITY ISSUES 3-30-04 BURBANK HOME DEPOT-DAY LABORERS – We reported about a plan to build a new Home Depot store along with a controversial day labor facility in the city of Burbank. After much controversy the plan was put on hold.
MINORITY ISSUES 4-03-04 GRUPOS BETA – The US Mexico border is a dangerous
place for illegal immigrants hoping to get into the United States. This as they often fall prey to gangs, bandits and even rapists. Now the Mexican government is dedicating an agency to help save lives.
MINORITY ISSUES 4-21-04 WATTS IMMIGRANTS – We reported about 100 illegal immigrants being held in a rundown house in Watts. The immigrants included men woman and children as young as 10 years old. They told police they crossed the border by foot and were held by the smugglers for ransom. No arrests were made.
MINORITY ISSUES 5-14-04 DRIVER’S LICENSE RALLY – We reported about a rally is support of a bill that would let immigrants apply for a driver’s license. Hundreds of people took part in this rally.
MINORITY ISSUES 5-20-04 WATTS IMMIGRANTS FOLLOW – We followed up and the Watts immigrants story. And we learned Federal Officials weren’t able to build a case against the alleged smugglers. Most of the illegal immigrants have been released from custody.
TRANSPORTATION 10-14-03 MTA STRIKE – We had team coverage of the MTA strike. L- A County's transit system has ground to a halt. The MTA's mechanics were working the picket lines this morning. Leaving commuters stranded.
TRANSPORTATION 10-16-03 MTA STRIKE – We reported that the MTA strike has rolled into its Third day. Both sides in the dispute are expected to meet separately with a state mediator today. The face-to-face talks between the two, not going very well. Making in a nightnmare for folks who depend on public transportation to get around.
TRANSPORTATION 10-22-03 MTA STRIKE – As the MTA’s strike went into its 9’Th we reported that mediators working with both sides to try and end the strike. Yet after negotiating all night, the strike was still on.
TRANSPORTATION 11-04-04 MTA STRIKE DEVELOPMENT – As the MTA strike went into its third week the MTA came out with a new threat. They said if the mechanics fail to accept a "final" contract offer... the m-t-a could impose a contract and start hiring new workers.
TRANSPORTATION 11-07-03 MTA STRIKE VOTE – Striking MTA mechanics were negotiating to return to work. We reported about the MTA’s offer to their workers. The mechanics turned down the offer. Which the MTA called their “best and final” offer.
TRANSPORTATION 11-17-03 MTA STRIKE / SHUTTLES – The MTA strike has Left many low-income commuters with now means of transportation. During our 6:AM newscast we reported about a new shuttle service which was rolling out along Florence Avenue in Inglewood.
TRANSPORTATION 11-17-03 MTA STRIKE IS OVER – We reporter that the MTA strike was over. After 35 days buses started rolling again and MTA trains started service in the morning. The striking mechanics settled.
TRANSPORTATION 11-11-03 HIT AND RUN CRISIS - We did a special report about the California hit and run crisis. The Golden State leads the nation in accidents involving a driver who hits someone and then runs for it. 300 people are now being killed every year in California's hit-and-runs. Officers and relatives of victim we spoke to had the same plea... to every driver: If the worst happens, and you've hit someone: don't run, stop, go back, help however you can... and wait for the police.
TRANSPORTATION 2-23-04 CAR STALLS – We aired a special report about cars that stall while going on the freeway. Experts say it's happening more often, because "newer" cars have sensitive computer brains. We gave useful tips to our viewers. If you stall on the freeway, here's what you should do: stay in your car, turn on your hazard lights, call 9-1-1 on your cell phone and wait for help. Also if your car stalls regularly, check the national highway traffic safety administration website to see if other owners have complained.
TRANSPORTATION 5-13-04 CHP M-A-I-T TEAM – We did a special report about the California High Way patrol and their “MAIT” unit – they are The Multi Disciplinary Accident Investigation Team. Whenever there's a major wreck where people are killed, a specialized unit of the highway patrol is called in. The MAIT unit responds to the most horrific and deadly accident scenes car wrecks and collisions. We showed what steps they tale to solve the puzzle of what happened.
TRANSPORTATION 8-23-04 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS – We reported about a growing concern at LAX, a shortage in air traffic controllers. Many of them are going to retire around the same time. Nearly half of all current controllers will be retiring in the next decade and there are not enough replacements being trained to take their places. Flights up 50-percent since 1981. Staffing down 12-percent. The control tower at l-a-x is one of the most efficient in the nation.
SOCIAL ISSUES 5-18-04 CARING FOR PARENTS – This story looked at KTTV issues facing people who might soon be caring 10p or aging parents. We offered a checklist that included covering financial, legal, health and safety matters. Also, we visited with residents of a retirement center.
SOCIAL ISSUES 11-26-03 INTERNET CHILD PORN -- This report KTTV looks at the proliferation of child porn/pedophile 10p related sites on the internet. We spoke with a private investigator and a woman who founded a child protection organization. They say that search engines need to do more to police the activities on their sites. We found that of the
three main search engines, only one went after child porn sites without first receiving complaints.
SOCIAL ISSUES 5-11-04 RUSSIAN PROSTITUTES – The smuggling of KTTV Eastern European women into the U.S. – especially 10p the Los Angeles area – has been identified as a widespread problem by law enforcement. This report included a raid of a smuggling operation. Police say that many of the women are misled into prostitution, and held as virtual prisoners by the Russian criminals who bring them here.
SOCIAL ISSUES 2-18-04 WRONG MAN – This story is about a young Los KTTV Angeles man who a month earlier was facing 10p murder charges based on a police line-up and a sketch. He was cleared after his alibi of being at a ballgame was verified by a videotape showing him in the stands. Nevertheless, he never received an apology from police or the District Attorney.
SOCIAL ISSUES 2-6-04 COMPULSIVE CLUTTERER – This was a two-part KTTV story in which our reporter enlisted the help of a 10p social service agency to assist an elderly woman whose home was filled with trash and other items, posing a health threat to her and her neighbors.
HEALTH 5-14-04 DANGEROUS TEEN JOBS – Summer jobs for teens are KTTV scarce in our community, so when employers offer high- paying jobs for teens, there’s a rush to fill them. Our report identified several jobs aimed at teens that can be dangerous and even illegal, according to the federal government. Also, we spoke with a student who was injured on a job, and a high school counselor.
HEALTH 8-5-04 DIABETIC TEEN – A local research hospital issued a KTTV report that says that nearly half the eighth graders in our community are on the road to adult diabetes. We found a teen and a pre-teen who have it now, and, in a series of several reports, showed our viewers how this teen was trying to change his lifestyle to cope with the disease. We continue to monitor his progress.
HEALTH 7-31-04 DISCIPLINING DOCTORS – Our investigation called KTTV into question the effectiveness of the state board that’s responsible for disciplining doctors who are convicted of criminal offenses. We reviewed criminal and Medical Board records and sought comment from both the Board and law enforcement officials. The consensus from both is that the Medical Board has a more lenient approach toward convicted doctors than do the courts. ` HEALTH 6-15-04 `SCHOOL TOXICS CONTAMINATION – We reported on KTTV the concerns of an inner city community, where one of the largest high schools borders a toxic waste site. In an exclusive report, we identified the source of the
contamination, and how state and local authorities were doing about it.
HEALTH 5-8-04 DANGEROUS SUPPLEMENTS – For more than a year, we KTTV have been reporting on the dangers of the diet supplement ephedra. In addition to citing health and law enforcement officials, we also sought out people who used ephedra – and discovered several people who had died following use of the supplement. We covered Congressional hearings and legal cases that culminated in a federal ban of the product.
HEALTH 5-4-04 E.R. CRISIS – In a series of reports and a half hour special, KTTV we looked at the reasons that local hospitals were closing their emergency rooms, and what the implications are for the community. We spoke with doctors, paramedics and public officials to show how state and federal public policy can affect a local health issue.
HEALTH 5-3-04 TRAUMA CENTERS -- The L.A. County-operated trauma KTTV center system is in a financial squeeze, resulting in the closure of several centers. In a situation that closely mirrors that of hospital operated emergency rooms, the county and local communities are trying to find ways of keeping trauma centers open. In reports that began in May and have continued to the present, we explore the issue from public health, financial and political perspectives.
HEALTH 7-25-04 INTERNET PHARMACIES -- The proliferation of internet KTTV pharmacies raises health and safety issues for every community. We spoke with a woman whose teenaged son purchased drugs online and died of an overdose. As a result of this death, there is federal legislation pending that would put controls on internet pharmacies.
HEALTH 7-21-04 GASTRIC BYPASS – As this medical procedure becomes KTTV increasingly popular, we found a patient who suffered severe life-threatening side effects. In a series of reports, we showed how doctors were trying to save this woman’s life by planning another operation to reverse the bypass. But since patient was uninsured, the surgery was put off. Our viewers responded with donations that allowed her to continue to receive treatment until her insurance issues were cleared up.
SOCIAL ISSUES 5-5-04 RIALTO POLICE – Internal politics within this KTTV suburban police department led to accusations of cronyism and corruption. In several reports, we made public these allegations, coming from police officers themselves. City officials then acknowledged the problem.
SOCIAL ISSUES 6-19-04 BREAKING THE CYCLE – In a two-part series and KTTV a half hour special, we looked at ways in which parents of gang members are trying to stop the cycle of generational gang affiliation. On one night we spoke with mothers of gang members, and then
the next night we profiled the fathers. This was a community-based effort to control a social problem that affects nearly every city in our viewing area.
SOCIAL ISSUES 7-29-04 PRISON REPORT – State prison overcrowding was KTTV suggested as a factor in a brawl that our reporter witnessed while touring a local prison. A corrections official told us that overcrowding has led to concerns for the safety of both prisoners and guards.
SOCIAL ISSUES 7-21-04 DANGEROUS WEBSITE – A website that appeals KTTV to teens was shown in our report to be a front for pedophiles. The site is based in England, where the age of consent is lower. We spoke with local teens who used the site, but were seemingly unaware of how it was being misused. We asked an internet safety educator to explain the dangers of this type of site.
SOCIAL ISSUES 6-23-04 ROUGH ARREST – While covering a police KTTV pursuit, we witnessed the police beating of the KCOP suspect. Our coverage led to an L.A. police and federal investigation – which is still ongoing. As a result of the incident, police have changed certain policies. The community also has reacted to the beating, but in a calm and measured way that has led to public discussion of police practices.
SOCIAL ISSUES 5-11-04 PRISON GUARD ABUSE – In widespread media KTTV reports, state prison guards have been accused of brutality and using political influence to quash institutional reform. In this report, we offer the guards’ viewpoints along with a political perspective.
SOCIAL ISSUES 5-4-04 VINE STREET SCHOOL -- Following up on KTTV concerns by parents at a local grammar school, we KCOP uncovered information that a school employee was under investigation for child molestation. After our report aired, police and school officials met with parents and later the suspect was formally charged. Several children allegedly were involved, and the case is pending.
SOCIAL ISSUES 7-20-04 GUN TRAFFICKERS -- With South L.A. plagued KTTV by drive-by gang shootings, we wanted to show our viewers why there’s been a proliferation of military style weapons on the streets. Our report focused on how illegal weapons are sold, and the failure of law enforcement authorities to control their sale.
SOCIAL ISSUES 6-21-04 GANG ALTERNATIVES – In this report, we look a KTTV innovative program to stop gang affiliation before it starts. The program, called GAP – the Gang Alternative Program – begins in the elementary
schools. It’s a values-based program that has had positive results in the 40 L.A. schools where it’s been implemented.
SOCIAL ISSUES 5-26-04 STOLEN LIFE – With identity theft on the rise, we KTTV profiled a local man who lost his home to con artists who allegedly forged his signature on quitclaim deeds.
SOCIAL ISSUES 7-12-04 CASINO CHEATS -- This story examined some of KTTV the kinds of illegal activities some gamblers engage in at casinos, and how casino operators try to catch them.
SOCIAL ISSUES 7-13-04 “PHISHING” – An ongoing series of reports on a KTTV form of internet fraud. The crime involves soliciting a person’s financial information by falsely claiming to be that person’s bank or financial institution.
SOCIAL ISSUES 2-29-04 TAGGERS – A man who founded one of L.A.’s KTTV biggest grafitti gangs now is trying to steer young people away from vandalism. We reported on his efforts to start a sign painting business that employs former gang members.
SOCIAL ISSUES 5-18-04 PROPERTY TAXES – This report KTTV looked at some of the dispararities 10p in the state tax code, post Prop 13, that allow commercial property owners to take advantage of tax loopholes that are not available to residential property owners.
SOCIAL ISSUES 5-24-04 PHARMACYCARDS.COM – This KTTV report was a consumer-related 10p investigation into a Canadian firm that offered discounts on prescription drugs over the internet. It turned out that the company was fraudulent, and is under investigation by state and federal authorities.
SOCIAL ISSUES 11-25-03 CHARITY SCAMS – Using public KTTV records and information from the 10p State Attorney General, we tried to show how much of the money that is collected by regional charities actually goes to people in need – as opposed to overhead.
SOCIAL ISUES 11-16-03 TALENT SCAM – One of the KTTV more common consumer issues in 10p our DMA concerns talent agencies. Many of these firms do not follow ethical business practices, and we received complaints about one such firm by viewers. Our report tells viewers how to select a legitimate agency.
ETHNIC/MINORITY ISSUES
BLACK FOOTBALL 1-11-04 Seventy percent of NFL players are COACHES KTTV African-Americans, yet there’s 10p only one black coach in the league. This story asks why, and reviews the recent history of team hiring practices amid threatened civil rights lawsuits.
TOUCHDOWN INTO 2-10-04 This story looked at the history of HISTORY KTTV integration in college football. We 10p referenced the 1970 USC team -- the first fully integrated division one team – and how its defeat of Alabama that year changed the face of collegiate sports.
MONUMENT DEFACED 3-24-04 A monument in L.A.’s Little Tokyo KTTV 10p dedicated to Japanese-Americans KCOP 11p who fought in WWII was defaced. Our coverage, which continued for several days, included the community’s reaction, which culminated with a city-sponsored reward for information leading to the suspect(s).
NISEI PARADE 8-9-04 This parade was part of L.A. city’s KTTV annual Nisei Week celebration in 10p Little Tokyo. Throughout the week, there were several references to the celebration, i.e. weather shots.
N. KOREA EXPLOSION – 4-23-04 Following the train depot explosion LOCAL REACTION KTTV in North Korea, the local Korean 10p immigrant community was trying to get information on relatives there. With international phone lines cut off, many people in L.A.’s Koreatown community were using the internet to keep in touch.
FAT SELTZER 3-1-04 Our community’s large Hispanic KTTV population is the target of many 10p patent medicine producers, including the Miami-based sellers of this product. We had a lab analyze it, spoke with doctors and users, and confronted the makers.
CONSUMER AFFAIRS 6/18/04 HOUSING RENTAL SCAM -- With housing at a KTTV premium our DMA, so-called “finder” agencies have proliferated. We investigated one such firm which
we learned had received a number of complaints from unhappy customers. Our story offered advice from the State Attorney General’s office on how to recognize the difference between legitimate and unlawful agencies.
CONSUMER AFFAIRS 5/12/04 INTERNET CAR SCAM -- Our research uncovered KTTV an internet car finder operation that, for a fee, promised to connect car buyers to private parties with cars for sale. It turned out to be a fraudulent operation. Our story generated enough attention to force the website operators to close up shop.
CONSUMER AFFAIRS 7/19/04 TAX SCAM -- Playing upon public fears of tax KTTV audits, a company called the National Audit Defense Network promised to to help people set up tax shelters. It advertised on the internet and on radio and television stations throughout the country, including our viewing area. Before the Justice Department moved against the company, it was taking in $3 million a month. Our story tied up the loose ends; informing our viewers how the scam worked, and what efforts are being made to recover customers’ losses.
CONSUMER AFFAIRS 7/17/04 WORTHLESS DIPLOMAS -- Our reporter KTTV discovered that a local private adult school that told students that it was accredited – was not. We discovered that two other states had barred the school from operating there, and that the State Attorney General was investigating this one. We told our viewers how to check on a school’s accredidation status.
CONSUMER AFFAIRS 7/28/04 STREET SCAMS – It’s very common on the streets KTTV of Los Angeles to find people selling items out of the trunks of their cars. Often, the items are counterfeit. We showed our viewers how easy it is to be fooled.
CONSUMER AFFAIRS 6-18-04 OVERCHARGING CUSTOMERS – L.A. County’s KTTV Department of Weights and Measures says that customers often are overcharged on items scanned at checkout counters. Our investigation verified that.
HEALTH ISSUES
CORTISLIM CLAIMS 9-23-04 This report was one of several that we did KTTV on this diet supplement. In this piece, we 10p report exclusively that the FDA has ordered the makers of the product to stop making false and misleading claims. The company told us they were changing their labels to comply with the order, but after more than a month, the product still was making objectionable claims. We spoke with doctors and patients.
STUTTER CURE 5-25-04 We report on a potential breakthrough in KCOP treatment for people who stutter. We 11p featured a patient and a speech pathologist, and showed results of a treatment.
STEM CELL DEBATE 7-23-04 This half-hour special looks at a state KTTV ballot proposition to fund stem cell 10:30p research. We assembled a panel comprised of the measure’s author and a doctor who was opposed to the proposition. Also, there were taped reports featuring patients, medical researchers and politicians offering an overview of the issue to frame the live debate.
BEACH SMOKING BAN 1-13-04 In both a public health and environmental KTTV move, the city of San Clemente passed an 10p ordinance banning smoking on the beach. Our report – ahead of the council vote -- sought reaction from residents and beachgoers.
PUBLIC MICROWAVES 2-9-04 In this report, we ask a microbiologist to KTTV determine the safety of microwave ovens 10p found in workplaces, restaurants and other public places. The food safety specialist we contacted suggested that before using a public microwave oven, clean it first.
PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES
SOUTHERN CALIF. FIRES 10-25-03 For nearly a week, wildfires and KTTV 6a,7a,8a,10p arsons burned throughout the KCOP 11p foothill and rural areas of the southland. Our coverage, which on several days pre-empted regular daypart programming, attempted to inform the affected communities on the status of firefighting efforts and locations of emergency shelters and other sources of assistance. Also, along with other media, we served as an information conduit for public safety authorities, such as local police, fire and Red Cross.
AIR ANGELS 7-3-04 This was a profile of the people KTTV who operate L.A.County Fire’s 10p Air Operations Unit. This group responds to about 2,200 rescues and 500 fires each year.
DISASTER DRILLS 1-30-04 In response to the nationwide 9-9-04 terrorism threat, L.A. city and KTTV 10p county fire and police agencies KCOP 11p have conducted a series of public emergency drills. The exercises, in highrises, government buildings and airport facilities, simulate the kinds of explosions, fires and other emergencies that might be encountered in a terror attack. Public officials say the goal of the drills is to hone skills and to assure the public that there’s an active civil defense program.
FIREWORKS BUST 6-30-04 With most cities within L.A. KTTV 10p County banning fireworks, there is KCOP 11p a yearly problem with contraband product being sold on the streets. Often, fires and injuries are tied to these illegal fireworks. This story concerns a record-sized bust of imported illegal fireworks, found in what authorities said was a highly flammable storage unit.
PUBLIC INTEREST PROGRAMMING KTTV/KCOP (9-1-03 – 8-31-04)
ECONOMIC 10-10-03 - 3-1-04 SO. CALIFORNIA KTTV 6a,7a,8a,10p SUPERMARKET STRIKE KCOP 11a Both stations produced a total of more than 500 reports on this strike. In addition to covering the strike issues themselves, our coverage also showed how the conflict was affecting the community as a whole. There were economic repurcussions throughout the region. Also, numerous charitable organizations were hit by a shortfall of food donations.
ECONOMIC 10-12-03 – 11-19-03 MTA STRIKE – This month-long KTTV 6a,7a,8a,10p transit strike, which coincided with KCOP 11p the supermarket strike, was given daily coverage, focusing on the ` economic, social and mobility impacts. Special attention was given to the hardships faced by the large segment of our community that is dependent on public transportation.
ECONOMIC 2-22-04 WAL MART – In the past year, KTTV 10p two local cities have been KCOP 11p approached by Wal-Mart, with plans to build stores. Our coverage included the economic, political and labor aspects of the issue.
EXHIBIT B – Political Programming
POLITICAL STORIES WITHIN THE LOCAL NEWSCASTS
News Stories Date Newscast Description
Indian Gaming 10/1/03-04/03 KTTV 10pm How Indian gambling interests funnel Campaign contributions to candidates seeking the Governor's during lthe State Recall Election.
Recall Voting Challenge 9/29/03 KTTV 10pm Report on how ready are county registrars as to the counting of ballots for the special recall Election on recalling the Governor and counting every vote that is cast.
Bustamonte/Indian Dollars 9/10/03 KTTV 10pm Complaints concerning Lt. Gov. Bustamonte receiving more than 4 million dollars from hopes of becoming the victor in the California Recall election.
Recall Hearing 9/22/03 KTTV 10pm Reaction from candidates on court ruling on the legitimacy of the special recall election being upheld.
Governor Schwarzenegger 11/17-18/03 KTTV 10pm The inaugural of the new Governor, vetoing on his first day as Governor the unpopular car tax.
State Budget 1/9&1/12/04 KTTV 10pm Reports filed on the Govenror's budget proposal to place California back on a fiscal planning, various cutbacks, bond proposals and how it affects all Californians.
Presidential Debate 2/26/04 KTTV 10pm A nationally televised debate among the Democratic candidates, Sen. John Edwards, Senator John Kerry, Representative Dennis Kucinich and the Reverend Al Sharpton held at USC. Reports filed by reporters on debate issues, reaction from various debate viewing audiences and debate experts.
Cheney Visit 3/17/04 KTTV 10pm Former First Lady Nancy Reagan welcomes Vice President Dick Cheney to the Reagan Library on this campaign swing through Southern California.
Boxer Kickoff 3/17/04 KTTV 10pm Senator Barbara Boxer kicks off her re-election and her campaign issues to California voters and her GOP opponent Bill Jones.
New Hampshire Primary 1/26-28/04 KTTV/KCOP Live reports from the snows of New Hampshire as 10pm & 11pm Democratic candidates & 5am-9am news seeks their Party's nomination in the Nation's first presidential primary.
Budget Cuts 3/5/04 KTTV 10pm Impact of various budget cuts affecting health and education throughout the state.
Job Creation 3/5/04 KTTV 10pm The Governor announces his private commission on how to create and keep jobs in California.
Budget Cut Hearings 3/25/04 KTTV 10pm Political battles on what to cut and what to keep within the social mandates of the state budget as Governor Scharzenegger decides on budget cuts and the new fiscal budget.
News Stories Date Newscast Description
Bush Visit 03/03/04 KTTV 10pm Barely a day after John Kerry sweeps Super Tuesday, President Bush campaigns in California raising campaign contributions and speaking about faith.
Morongo Indian Gaming 3/31/04 KTTV 10pm Report on plans for the Morongo Indians to reach a settlement with California on agreeing to a new revenue sharing deal with California, providing tax revenue to the cash stripped state. This tribe wants expanded gambling concessions in turen.
State Propositions 3/02/04 KTTV 10pm Comprehensive report on the overall state Propositions centering on Prop 57 and Prop 58, state fiscal measures designed to borrow and cap future state budgets as California deals with the state budget crisis.
Workers Compensation 04/04/15 KTTV 10pm Views from both the Governor's side address and the solution to the state's growing worker's compensation problems, a Democratic alternative to capping insurance company profits.
Budget Reaction 07/27/04 KTTV 10pm Although neither Democrats or Republicans are happy, a budget deal is finalized with cuts s not as severe, while reductions are not crippling state services.
Democratic National KTTV/KCOP Coverage of state Democrats 7/25-7/29/04 attending Convention 10pm & 11pm national convention, highlights of Democratic speakers before the national audience, reaction of delegates, analysis of speech as Democrats are energized for national campaign and issues.
Republican National 8/29-9/2/04 KTTV/KCOP Coverage of state Republican attendign the Convention 10pm & 11pm convention, highlighting speakers; analysis of speech as Republicans prepare to seek re-election against the Kerry Edwards ticket.
9/11 Commission Hearings 8/6/04 KTTV 10pm 9/11 Commission Hearing Local congressional representatives challenge the US policy allowing Iranian caviar, carpets and pistachios to be sold in the US while Iran supports terrorism.
POLITICAL 5-22-04 BIG SPENDERS – While California is in the midst of a financial crisis we reported about some lawmakers who were far from pinching pennies. Taking expensive trips to exotic lands while taxpayers pick up the tab.
Political Coverage
KTTV/FOX 11 News devoted extensive airtime for vital political issues impacting our viewing audience. During the time period September 2003 to October 2004, KTTV aired several critical specials on election coverage.
The specials included California Decisions 2003: the Gubernatorial Debate. This debate aired on both KTTV and KCOP from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM as the recall candidates discussed their particular opinions on the issues facing all Californians for the upcoming Recall Election. (9/24/03)
Our viewers were afforded the opportunity to hear opposing points of view on two critical state propositions, Prop 57 and Prop 58. The audience heard from both sides on these ballot measures that would allow the state to borrow additional money to balance the state budget while mandating the legislature to balance the budget in future fiscal years. This half-hour live special was broadcast on February 26, 2004.
On the issue of the gaming industry expansion in the state of California, our viewing audiences was presented with the issue of state proposition 70 on the November 2004 ballot. The arguments for and against were discussed in a live half-hour special broadcast on Friday October 22, 2004. Although the campaign for Proposition 68 has been suspended, it remains on the ballot. Both measures impact the gaming industry which would allow the expansion of gambling interests at racing tracks while the other mandates that Indian tribes contribute a portion of their gross revenue in tax dollars to Sacramento.
On the national stage, KTTV/ FOX 11 News aired a FOX News Special where anchorman Bill O’Reilly interviewed President George W. Bush on his time served in office, covering domestic and international issues and the war on terror. (9/22/03, 8 PM to 9PM, KTTV/FOX 11)
As for the Presidential campaign, KTTV and KCOP aired in their entirety the Presidential debates between President George W. Bush and Democratic challenger, Senator John Kerry on September 30, October 8 and 13, 2004 on both KTTV and KCOP.
EXHIBIT C – Community Participation
Following is a list of activities KTTV FOX 11 & KCOP UPN 13 were involved in to benefit the community during the Third Quarter of 2003.
September 1, 2003 – Tony Valdez, Evening News Reporter Emcee and participant at the City of Los Angeles Los Pobladores Walk to Los Angeles.
September 4, 2003 – Tony Valdez, Evening News Reporter Emcee at the City of Los Angeles Official Birthday Celebration.
September 12, 2003 – Elizabeth Espinosa, Morning News Reporter Emcee at “Nuestra Belleza El Salvador Los Angeles 2003,” Los Angeles, CA.
September 12, 2003 – Jose Rios, Vice President of News Panel participant at the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association Annual Convention, Los Angeles, CA.
September 16, 2003 –Rick Garcia, Weekday Evening News Anchor Participant at the College of the Canyons Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic, Valencia, CA.
September 19, 2003 – AnaMaria Buranasakorn, Vice President of Human Resources and Community Relations; Tessie Lim, Director of Human Resources; Tonia Carter, Director of Human Resources; Vivian Rodriguez, Director of Human Resources; Jolisa Jones-Corey, Manager of Community Relations Attendees at Chinatown Service Center’s 32nd Anniversary Dinner, Los Angeles, CA.
September 21, 2003 – Christine Devine, Weekday Evening News Anchor Emcee at the Alive & Running 5K/10K Walk/Run to benefit the Suicide Prevention Center of Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center, Los Angeles, CA.
September 22, 2003 – Jane Yamamoto, Evening News Reporter Emcee at The Rafu Shimpo Charity Golf Classic’s Evening Banquet, Dove Canyon, CA.
September 25, 2003 – Rod Bernsen, Morning News Reporter Speaker at the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators training session “Media Relations,” Garden Grove, CA.
September 26, 2003 – Jose Rios, Vice President of News; Jolisa Jones-Corey, Manager of Community Relations; Rick Garcia, Weekday Evening News Sports Reporter Attendees and emcee (Garcia) at Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program’s 10th Annual Striving for Excellence Awards, Beverly Hills, CA.
September 29, 2003 – John Frenzel, Director of Programming Speaker at UCLA’s television class on media convergence, Los Angeles, CA.
September 2003 – Phil Shuman, Evening News Reporter Host of “Your Council District – Close-Up!” on L.A. City View 35, the government access cable channel for the City of Los Angeles.
Following is a list of activities KTTV FOX 11 & KCOP UPN 13 were involved in to benefit the community during the Fourth Quarter of 2003.
October 4, 2003 – Mark Thompson, Weekday Evening News Weather Anchor Attendee at Parkinson’s Resource Organization’s 14th Annual Autumn Gala, Los Angeles.
October 5, 2003 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Manager of Human Resources and Community Relations; Cameron Rogers, Producer, Good Day Live Attendees at PIRATES (Print, Interactive, Radio and Television Educational Society) Media Mixer, Los Angeles.
October 9-10, 2003 – AnaMaria Buranasakorn, Vice President of Human Resources and Community Relations; Tonia Carter, Director of Human Resources; Josh Kaplan, Morning Producer; Tessie Lim, Director of Human Resources; Denise Luna, Human Resources Coordinator; Rani Martinez, Human Resources Coordinator; Ramon Nunez, Operations Manager; Jose Rios, Vice President and News Director; Vivian Rodriguez, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations; Tom Searson, Assistant News Director Participants at the California Chicano News Media Association’s 25th Annual Journalism Opportunities Conference, Los Angeles.
October 9, 2003 – Elizabeth Espinosa, Morning News Reporter Moderator of the “Videotape Critique” panel at the California Chicano News Media Association’s 25th Annual Journalism Opportunities Conference, Los Angeles.
October 16, 2002 – Adrianne Anderson, Vice President of Creative Services; Carol Breshears, Assignment Desk Manager; AnaMaria Buranasakorn, Vice President of Human Resources and Community Relations; Stephanie Coyle, Vice President of Finance; Will Dishong, Vice President of Engineering; Stuart Evans, Vice President of Sales; John Frenzel, Director of Programming; Christina Gonzalez, Evening News Reporter; Jolisa Jones-Corey, Manager of Human Resources and Community Relations; Jose Rios, Vice President and News Director; Vivian Rodriguez, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations; Tom Searson, Assistant News Director; and other station staff Attendees at the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relation’s Annual John Anson Ford Awards, Los Angeles.
October 16, 2002 – Tony Valdez, Evening News Reporter and Host of Midday Sunday Courage Award honoree at the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relation’s Annual John Anson Ford Awards, Los Angeles.
October 16, 2003 – Susan Hirasuna, Weekend Evening News Anchor Emcee at The Rafu Shimpo’s 100th Anniversary Awards Dinner, Los Angeles.
October 18, 2003 – AnaMaria Buranasakorn, Vice President of Human Resources and Community Relations; Tonia Carter, Director of Human Resources; Marilyn Davis, Director of Human Resources; Jolisa Jones-Corey, Manager of Human Resources and Community Relations; Denise Luna, Human Resources Coordinator; Vivian Rodriguez, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations Attendees at The Imagen Foundation’s Annual Entertainment Industry Job Fair, Universal City.
October 18, 2003 – Jose Rios, Vice President and News Director Panelist at The Imagen Foundation’s Annual Entertainment Industry Job Fair, Universal City.
October 22, 2003 – Gigi Graciette, Evening News Reporter Participant at Arturo A. Sanchez Elementary School’s Red Ribbon Week/Career Day, Norwalk.
October 22, 2003 – Christine Devine, Weekday Evening News Anchor Honoree at Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Success Through Awareness & Resistance Program’s Red Ribbon Drug-Free Assembly, Diamond Bar.
October 24, 2003 – Rod Bernsen, Morning News Reporter Keynote speaker at the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of the San Fernando Valley, Inc.’s 33rd Annual Awards Banquet, Tarzana.
October 26, 2003 – Rod Bernsen, Morning News Reporter
Attendee at the Professional Helicopter Pilots Association/Los Alamitos Chamber of Commerce Open House, Los Alamitos.
November 3, 2003 – Rod Bernsen, Morning News Reporter Participant at the Thousand Oaks Police Department’s 2003 Celebrity Golf Tournament, Thousand Oaks.
November 5, 2003 – Rod Bernsen, Morning News Reporter Emcee at the County of Los Angeles Fire Department’s Medal of Valor Awards Luncheon, Lancaster.
November 7, 2003 – Susan Hirasuna, Weekend Evening News Anchor Emcee at the Asian Business League of Southern California’s 19th Annual Awards Dinner, Los Angeles.
November 7, 2003 – Adrianne Anderson, Vice President of Creative Services; Marilyn Davis, Director of Human Resources; Elizabeth Espinosa, Morning News Reporter; Jolisa Jones-Corey, Manager of Community Relations; Gina Silva, Evening News Reporter/Anchor Attendees at the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund’s 35th Annual Los Angeles Gala, Los Angeles.
November 8, 2003 – Christine Devine, Weekday Evening News Anchor Panelist at the First Foster Youth Entertainment Summit “An Education About Life behind the Camera,” Los Angeles.
November 8, 2003 – Jillian Barberie, Steve Edwards and Dorothy Lucey, Good Day LA and Good Day Live Anchors Grand Marshals at the City of Long Beach’s Veterans Day Parade, Long Beach.
November 11, 2003 – Phil Shuman, Evening News Reporter/Anchor Panelist at Campbell Hall Parent Education Program’s “The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness” panel, North Hollywood.
November 12, 2003 – Carol Breshears, Assignment Desk Manager; Jolisa Jones-Corey, Manager of Human Resources and Community Relations Panelist and attendee at PIRATES (Print, Interactive, Radio and Television Educational Society) “How to Sell Your Story to the Media” meeting, Los Angeles.
November 21, 2003 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Manager of Human Resources and Community Relations Attendee at Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica 28th Annual Dinner, Raffle and Auction, Santa Monica.
November 22, 2003 – Elizabeth Espinosa, Morning News Reporter Emcee at the “Tree of Children/Arbol de Los Niños” event benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Commerce, Commerce.
December 4, 2003 – Phil Shuman, Evening News Reporter/Anchor Announcer at Project Angel Food’s Devine Design 2003, Santa Monica.
December 11, 2003 – Various Station Personnel Participants at American Red Cross Blood Drive held at station.
December 11, 2003 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Manager of Human Resources and Community Relations Attendee at PIRATES (Print, Interactive, Radio and Television Educational Society) Annual Holiday Fundraiser, Studio City.
Following is a list of activities KTTV FOX 11 & KCOP UPN 13 were involved in to benefit the community during the First Quarter of 2004.
January 14, 2004 – Tony Valdez, Reporter and Host, Midday Sunday Panelist on PIRATES (Print, Interactive, Radio and Television Educational Society) TV Public Affairs Shows panel, Los Angeles.
January 24, 2004 – Jeff Michael, Reporter and Weekend Evening News Anchor; Susan Hirasuna, Reporter and Weekend Evening News Anchor Participants in the Chinese Chamber of Commerce’s Chinese New Year’s Parade, Los Angeles.
January 24, 2004 – Rick Dickert, Reporter and Weekend Evening Weather Anchor Speaker at Robert E. Peary Middle School, Gardena.
January 31, 2004 – Jeff Michael, Reporter and Weekend Evening News Anchor; Susan Hirasuna, Reporter and Weekend Evening News Anchor Participants in KCSI’s Chinese Lunar New Year’s Parade, Los Angeles.
February 5, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Manager of Human Resources and Community Relations; Adina Diamond, Community Relations Intern Attendees at Exceptional Children’s Foundation’s Art Center Open House, San Pedro.
February 10, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Manager of Human Resources and Community Relations Attendee at “The Diverse Face of Asians and Pacific Islanders in L.A. County” presentation hosted in part by the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, Los Angeles.
February 24, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Manager of Human Resources and Community Relations Attendee at LA’s BEST Friends Friendraiser, Los Angeles.
March 1, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Manager of Human Resources and Community Relations; Lauren Sanchez, Evening News Anchor Attendee at the 15th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, Los Angeles.
March 1, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Manager of Human Resources and Community Relations Attendee at the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation’s Breakfast Reception, Los Angeles.
March 12, 2004 – Elizabeth Espinosa, Morning News Reporter Keynote Speaker at Catalina Magazine’s annual Latina Empowerment Conference, Beverly Hills.
March 14, 2004 – AnaMaria Buranasakorn, Vice President of Human Resources and Community Relations; Tessie Lim, Director of Human Resources Attendees at New Leash on Life’s Nuts for Mutts Dog Show and Pet Fair, Woodland Hills.
March 14, 2004 – Jillian Barberie, Morning News Anchor Celebrity Judge at New Leash on Life’s Nuts for Mutts Dog Show and Pet Fair, Woodland Hills.
March 14, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Manager of Human Resources and Community Relations; Vivian Rodriguez, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations Attendees at Starlight Children’s Foundation’s Frankie Muniz HoopLA! celebrity basketball game, Los Angeles.
March 18, 2004 – Rick Dickert, Reporter and Weekend Evening Weather Anchor Speaker at Patrick Henry Elementary School, Long Beach.
March 18, 2004 – AnaMaria Buranasakorn, Vice President of Human Resources and Community Relations; Tessie Lim, Director of Human Resources; Jolisa Jones-Corey, Manager of Human Resources and Community Relations; Tonia Carter, Director of Human Resources; Will Dishong, Vice President of Engineering Attendees at Valley Family Center’s Annual Benefit Dinner, Woodland Hills.
March 24, 2004 – Rick Dickert, Reporter and Weekend Evening Weather Anchor Guest Speaker at Inland Regional Center’s Annual IRC Provider Recognition Event, Perris.
March 24, 2004 – Christine Devine, Weekday Evening News Anchor Mistress of Ceremonies, the Fulfillment Fund’s 13th Annual Spring Luncheon, Beverly Hills.
March 24, 2004 – Rick Dickert, Reporter and Weekend Evening Weather Anchor Celebrity Judge at the Fourth Annual “Taste of Huntington Beach”, Huntington Beach.
Following is a list of activities KTTV FOX 11 & KCOP UPN 13 were involved in to benefit the community during the Second Quarter of 2004.
April 1, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations; Adina Diamond, Community Relations Intern Attendees at the YWCA’s 27th Annual Women of the Year Dinner, Santa Monica.
April 2, 2004 – AnaMaria Buranasakorn, Vice President of Human Resources and Community Relations; Vivian Rodriguez, Director of Human Resources; Marilyn Davis, Director of Human Resources; Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations Panelists at the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation’s 28th Annual National Hispanic Women’s Conference, Los Angeles.
April 14, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations Panelists at Annual Public Service Media Conference and Spirit Awards Luncheon, Los Angeles.
April 15, 2004 – AnaMaria Buranasakorn, Vice President of Human Resources and Community Relations; Vivian Rodriguez, Director of Human Resources; Tessie Lim, Director of Human Resources; Jolisa Jones- Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations; Denise Luna, Human Resources Coordinator Attendees at the Cesar Chavez Foundation’s 4th Annual Educating the Heart Awards Dinner, Beverly Hills.
April 17, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations Attendee at L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s Women’s Night 2004, Beverly Hills.
April 18, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations; Helen Cho, Human Resources Intern Participants in the 2004 National Multiple Sclerosis Walk, Los Angeles.
April 18, 2004 – Tony McEwing, Weekday Morning News Anchor; Jean Martirez, Weekday Morning News Anchor Emcees and participants in the 2004 National Multiple Sclerosis Walk, Los Angeles.
April 24, 2004 – Mark Thompson, Weekday Weather Anchor Speaker at California State Parks Foundation’s Earth Day 2004, Los Angeles.
April 28, 2004 – Helen Wu, Community Relations Coordinator; John Frenzel, Director of Programming Attendees at the Best Friends Animal Society’s Lint Roller Party 2004, Hollywood.
May 5, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations Panelist on the Santa Monica College’s 2004 Cool Careers Speakers Forum, Santa Monica.
May 6, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations; Marilyn Davis, Director of Human Resources; Sandi West, Traffic Manager; Lorraine Neill, Log Editor
Attendees at the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County’s 2nd Annual Community Health Star Awards, Hollywood.
May 12, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations Panelist at the PIRATES (Print, Interactive, Radio & Television Educational Society) meeting, Los Angeles.
May 13, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations; Helen Wu, Community Relations Coordinator; Adrianne Anderson, Vice President of Creative Services, Robert Ramirez, Promotion Coordinator; Jill Brow-Weller, Director of Research; Heather Limestahl, Research Assistant; Carson Wong, Sales Administrator; Heidi Loera, Marketing Assistant Attendees at the YWCA’s The Phenomenal Women Awards Luncheon, Los Angeles.
May 15, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations; Vivian Rodriguez, Director of Human Resources; Kathy Perez, Director Attendees at El Nido Family Center’s A Day of the Races, Inglewood.
May 20, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations; Mark Thompson, Weekday Weather Anchor Presenters at Chapman University’s Student Filmmaker Awards 2004, Orange.
June 4, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations; Helen Wu, Community Relations Coordinator; Jose Rios, Vice President of News; Julio Duran, Camera Operator Attendees at California Chicano News Media Association’s 24th Annual Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarship Banquet, Los Angeles.
June 9, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations; Helen Wu, Community Relations Coordinator Attendees at the PIRATES (Print, Interactive, Radio & Television Educational Society) Media Mixer, Hollywood.
June 18, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations; Beverly Durant, Credit Manager Attendees at the Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center’s Catch the Vision Awards, Inglewood.
June 24, 2004 – Kevin Hale, Vice President/ General Manager; AnaMaria Buranasakorn, Vice President of Human Resources and Community Relations; Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations; Helen Wu, Community Relations Coordinator; Jose Rios, Vice President of News; Josh Kaplan, Executive Producer; Tom Searson, Assistant News Director; Larry Croner, Managing Editor; Stephanie Coyle, Vice President of Finance; Will Dishong, Vice President of Engineering; Adrianne Anderson, Vice President of Creative Services and various personnel and talent. Hosted Community Relations Breakfast for approximately 50 local community group leaders, Los Angeles.
June 30, 2004 – Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations; Helen Wu, Community Relations Coordinator Attendees at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles & Inland Empire Luncheon, Universal City.
Following is a list of activities KTTV FOX 11 & KCOP UPN 13 were involved in to benefit the community during the Third Quarter of 2004.
July 10, 2004 – Susan Hirasuna, Weekend Evening News Anchor Emcee at Project by Project’s Food and Wine event, Los Angeles, CA.
July 11, 2004 – Maria Quiban, Weekday Weather Anchor Emcee at the Kayumanggi Lions Club’s 25th Anniversary event, Los Angeles, CA.
July 16, 2004 – AnaMaria Buranasakorn, Vice President of Human Resources and Community Relations; Vivian Rodriguez, Director of Human Resources; Jose Rios, Vice President of News; Tessie Lim, Director of Human Resources, Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations; Beverly Durant, Credit Manager Attendees at Southwest Voter Registration Education Project’s Latino Vote 30th Anniversary Banquet, Los Angeles, CA.
August 9, 2004 – Helen Wu, Community Relations Coordinator; Kira Gaines, Community Relations Intern Attendees at Smokey Bear’s 60th Birthday Party event, Universal City, CA.
August 11, 2004 – Steve Edwards, Weekday Morning News Anchor Attendee at the L.A. Celebrates event, Los Angeles, CA.
August 21, 2004 – Susan Hirasuna, Weekend Evening News Anchor Panel judge at the Little Tokyo Business Improvement District’s Battle of the Bands event, Los Angeles, CA.
August 26, 2004 – Kevin Hale, Vice President/ General Manager; AnaMaria Buranasakorn, Vice President of Human Resources and Community Relations; Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations; Helen Wu, Community Relations Coordinator; Jose Rios, Vice President of News; Will Dishong, Vice President of Engineering; Adrianne Anderson, Vice President of Creative Services; Elizabeth Espinosa, Weekday Morning News Reporter; John Beard, Weekday Evening News Anchor; Rick Garcia, Weekday Evening Sports Anchor; Alec Petterson, Senior Vice President of IS and Facilities; Stuart Evans, Vice President of Sales; Tessie Lim, Director of Human Resources; Jill Brow-Weller, Director of Research; Erika Cherry, Human Resources Coordinator; Bob Tarlau, Producer; Ken Moore, Camera Man; John Frenzel, Director of Programming; Vivian Rodriguez, Director of Human Resources; Marilyn Davis, Director of Human Resources; Flori Holiday, Administrative/Programming Coordinator Attendees at the Image Foundation’s 19th Annual Imagen Vision Awards Gala Dinner, Beverly Hills, CA.
August 29, 2004 – Elizabeth Espinosa, Weekday News Reporter Attendee at the Defisal’s De La Independencia Salvadorena Festival, Los Angeles, CA.
EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION ON BOARDS OF DIRECTORS AnaMaria Buranasakorn, Vice President of Human Resources and Community Relations On the board for The Imagen Foundation Jolisa Jones-Corey, Director of Human Resources and Community Relations On the board for PIRATES (Print Interactive Radio & Television Educational Society) and Mar Vista Family Center Jose Rios, Vice President of News On the board for the Mir Tuhki Foundation at Chapman University Susan Hirasuna, Weekend Evening News Reporter On the board for the Asian American Journalists Association
a. In-kind donations (e.g., sponsoring or providing assistance/products such as t-shirts or hats to local events):
September 19, 2003- Chinatown Service Center Provided Fox Sports Gift Basket for 32nd Anniversary Dinner & Silent Auction September 30, 2003- American Red Cross Provided t-shirts, memo pads/calculators, VHS movies for American Red Cross High School Blood Drive Workshops October 1, 2003- Macy’s Passport 2003 Created and aired 30-second Public Service Announcement for the Macy’s Passport 2003 benefiting HIV/AIDS research. October 4, 2003- Alzheimer’s Association of Los Angeles Created and aired 15-second and 30-second Public Service Announcement for the Memory Walk 2003
October 4, 2003- Jr. League of Los Angeles Provided Fox Sports Gift Basket for Casino Night October 10, 2003- Mar Vista Family Center Created and produced 8-minute video for center’s use October 11, 2003- Rancho Santiago Community College Provided Fox Sports Gift Basket for 6th Annual Chancellor’s Ball October 13, 2003- LA County Commission on Human Relations Created and produced 30-second Anti-Discrimination Public Service Announcement October 16, 2003- LA County Commission on Human Relations Produced news stories on all awardees and compiled awardees tape for John Anson Ford Human Relations Awards Luncheon November 1, 2003- Emma L. Bowen Foundation Provided caps, t-shirts, CD carrying case, Fox calculators/calendars for Mujer A Mujer A Conference for Latina Education November 5, 2003- HPRA (Hispanic Public Relations Association) Provided Fox Sports Gift Basket for PRemio Awards & Scholarship Dinner November 21, 2003- Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica Provided Simpsons Gift Basket for 28th Annual Dinner & Auction December 9, 2003- Salesian Boys & Girls Club Provided 90 copies of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Movie for the Salesian Boys & Girls Club Holiday Drive December 11, 2003- PIRATES (Print Interactive Radio & Television Educational Society) Provided Fox Gift Basket for Holiday Lunch February 17, 2004- Cal State Northridge Provided 45 highlighter/pen for Making It Happen event for prospective students
March 14, 2004- New Leash on Life Created and aired 15-second and 30-second Public Service Announcement for the Nuts for Mutts Dog Show and Pet Fair May 12, 2004- Jr. League of Los Angeles Provided Simpsons Gift Basket for the Spring Gala May 16, 2004- MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Provided MLB Gift Basket for the Aisles of Smiles Gala June 2, 2004- CCNMA (California Chicano News Media Association) Provided MLB Sports Basket for Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarship Banquet August 26, 2004- The Imagen Foundation Provided approximately 500 DVDs and 500 Fox Notebooks for the 19th Annual Imagen Vision Awards Gala Dinner
Monetary donations to local charities:
Direct Contribution: $41,850 Charitable Affairs: $44,240 TOTAL: $86,090
521147.02-D.C. Server 2A - MSW WHBQ, MEMPHIS, TN This report covers the time period September 1, 2003 – August 31, 2004 (except where otherwise specifically noted).
Local Newscasts and Key Stories
WHBQ airs 27.0 hours of local news each week, at the following times:
Monday – Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 8 a.m. Monday – Friday, 11 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, 9 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Provided below is a brief summary of important local news issues that WHBQ has covered recently within its local news broadcasts:
* Community Issues – MLK Celebrations: 94-year-old Doris Haddock, AKA "Granny D", talks about her walk across the country to raise awareness for campaign finance reform and voting rights. Haddock says she did the walk in remembrance of what Dr. Martin Luther King stood for: equality and social change.
* Transportation – Hybrid Cars: With gas prices on the rise, some Mid-Southerners are not changing their driving habits, but the car they drive. Hybrid cars are selling so quickly at local car dealerships that some dealers are having a hard time keeping up with demand. The hybrid cars get an extra 15-20 miles per gallon.
* Drug Abuse – Meth Problem: Tennessee governor Phil Bredesen creates a task force to help combat methamphetamine abuse. In addition to the Meth Task Force, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has set up a Meth Watch hotline for retailers and residents where suspicious purchases and activities can be reported.
* Education – MCS Budget Cuts: The Memphis City Schools Superintendent proposes a $32 million budget cut. The breakdown of the cuts includes slashing 260 jobs, equipment and health benefits. Board members say the problem started several years ago, from not tightening the budget when necessary.
* Local Government – Chumney Civil War: Memphis City Council-woman, Carol Chumney, asks for a repeal of a city charter amendment which allows elected and appointed officials to qualify for pension benefits after only 12 years of service. The proposal pits Chumney against other city council members.
A comprehensive list of WHBQ's local interest news stories and consumer reports is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Breaking News Updates
WHBQ broke into and/or preempted regularly-scheduled programming numerous times during the period covered by this report in order to bring its viewers breaking news or disaster information. This coverage included extended reporting on severe weather through the use of the station's real-time Doppler radar. In addition, WHBQ regularly inserted severe weather crawls into its programming in an effort to provide its viewers with vitally important local weather updates as quickly as possible.
Public Affairs Programming
WHBQ broadcasts the following public affairs programming as part of its local newscasts:
"Building Better Minds": a weekly feature that highlights positive stories of successes in education. Teachers who have found creative ways to reach students are profiled, as well as other programs that work in the local school systems.
"Mid-South’s Most Wanted": this is a weekly feature which exposes some of the most wanted fugitives in the local area by law enforcement. The feature airs each Wednesday night during the station's 9 p.m. newscast and includes photographs, a feature of an unsolved crime, and a live phone bank staffed by community groups. Over the past four years, more than 250 criminals have been captured due to tips from WHBQ viewers.
"Fight the Blight": an on-going series of reports about abandoned property that threatens neighborhoods.
In addition, WHBQ broadcasts a variety of other local programming of interest to the viewers in its community. For example, the station has broadcast special programs and ceremonies featuring concerts by the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. In addition, the station aired a documentary in 2004 focusing on the 1973 Memphis State basketball team. WHBQ also airs several religious programs each week.
Political Coverage
WHBQ has devoted extensive time to coverage of political issues important to its viewers. During the time period covered by this report, for instance, WHBQ has aired special coverage of a city council forum, a town hall meeting on crime, a public utility public forum and meetings regarding the Memphis City Public Schools budget planning. In addition, for the two-week sample time period running September 13-27, 2004, the station aired approximately 100 minutes of political coverage during its newscasts. Exhibit B attached hereto includes a detailed list of WHBQ's political programming specials as well as the political issues covered in the station's local newscasts.
2 Public Service Announcements
WHBQ makes its air-time throughout the broadcast day available to public service announcements for a variety of causes, such as:
* V-Chip * Tennessee Education Association * Cholesterol awareness * Fire safety awareness * American Heart Association * Make-A-Wish Foundation * National Mental Health * Rotary Initiative for Children
For each of two sample weeks (January 12-19 and June 14-21, 2004), WHBQ broadcast an average of more than 90 minutes of public service announcements – all without charging any of the organizations or causes for the time.
Participation in the Community
WHBQ's on-air newscasters and behind-the-scenes employees have made a commitment to participate in the Memphis community. The station's employees take part in a variety of events and causes in and around Memphis, such as:
* Habitat for Humanity * Memphis City Schools: Our Children, Our Future mentoring program * Hands on Memphis Servathon * Junior Achievement Bowling on the River * Memphis Walk for the Homeless
A list of the station's participation in the community is attached as Exhibit C hereto.
WHBQ constantly gathers information about the needs and interests of the members of its community, particularly through the monthly meetings that the station hosts with community leaders. The discussions are informal and focus on a variety of issues, including child abuse, crime/gang violence in schools, education, parenting, and health issues. A diverse group of organizations have attended these meetings, including representatives of Porter Leath Children’s Center, Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Child Advocacy Center, Yo! Memphis (minority youth organization), Miracle Alternative Youth Services, United Housing, The Salvation Army, The Girl Scouts, and Hope House, among others.
3 EXHIBIT A – Local News Stories
Important local stories within newscasts 9/9/03 – 8/19/04
Local Issue Date Newscast Description
Health/Safety 4/1/04 5pm Helmet Law: The Tennessee Senate passes a law to loosen the Helmet Law. The new law allows riders to go without a helmet, but has restrictions. The restrictions are: riders must be 25 years old, have private insurance, pay $15 for a special license, and take a motorcycle safety course.
Community 4/1/04 5pm Proposed Poplar Project: Plans to widen Poplar Avenue through a heavily traveled stretch of Germantown are on the drawing board. The Tennessee Dept. of Transportation wants to widen the road to ten lanes. To widen the lanes, land would be seized and bulldozed. While some think the project will help ease traffic, others are worried widening the road will cut down on green space.
Business/Economy 4/1/04 9pm Whitehaven Businesses: City leaders announce a plan to help merchants in Whitehaven keep their businesses alive. The initiative comes after word of plans to build visitor’s center, convention center and hotel. City leaders held a forum to talk to business people about the investment opportunities in the area and the potential for growth.
Charities/Homeless 4/1/04 9pm Millington Benefit : A crash killed seven teens in March. The community of Millington came together to raise money for the families of the teens with a Wrestling Benefit.
Local Government 4/2/04 5pm DMV Bill: In February, Fox13 went undercover to expose the problem of long wait lines at the Department of Motor Vehicles. A local state lawmaker decided to take action against the problem by proposing a bill that would add more drivers’ license testing stations in Shelby County. The bill also allows for the addition of
eight new locations that would offer express services.
Health/Safety 4/2/04 5pm Walk to Work Day: Mid-Southerners laced up their shoes for national "Walk to Work" day. The people we talked to didn't exactly walk to work, but took a different approach by walking at lunch. The story also included showing the health benefits of walking, and how many calories certain walking paces will burn.
Business/Economy 4/2/04 5pm Leach's Closes: A decade old downtown eatery goes out of business. A combination of reasons, including the construction of a new trolley line that would bring new business to the area, contributed to the closing.
Law Enforcement 4/2/04 5pm Big Night Downtown: The Memphis Police Department beefs up patrols and traffic control to help downtown events for the weekend. The events planned for the weekend included basketball, baseball, and concerts.
Minority/Ethnic 4/2/04 5pm MLK Celebrations: 94-year-old Doris Haddock, AKA "Granny D", talks about her walk across the country to raise awareness for campaign finance reform and voting rights. Haddock says she did the walk in remembrance of what Dr. Martin Luther King stood for: equality and social change.
Business/Economy 4/2/04 9pm MTV in Memphis: Memphis City leaders call on big names in the music industry to push their support for having the Video Music Awards show in Memphis. In the story Nelly, Justin Timberlake, Saliva, Kid Rock and others say they have voiced their support of Memphis to MTV.
Environment 4/2/04 9pm Horses Poisoned: A Marshall County, Mississippi family claims something is killing their horses and making them sick. In 1990 The EPA discovered nearly two thousand tons of toxic chemicals around a plant down the road from
the Kirk farm. It was identified as a superfund site, and cleaned up. The Kirks have asked state investigators to test their soil.
Health/Safety 4/2/04 9pm Methodist Safety Practices: A baby is kidnapped from a Maternity Unit in Kentucky. FOX13 talks to Methodist Hospital about the precautions they take to prevent infant kidnappings.
Business/Economy 4/2/04 9pm Pinch District: Game nights and events help businesses boom in the "Pinch District" around the Pyramid. But, business owners worry that next season will be different when the University of Memphis Tigers and Memphis Grizzlies move to the new FedExForum across downtown. City administrators say they're not worried about the district saying there's revitalization of the area with new retailers setting up shop and developers building new apartments.
Minority/Ethnic 4/4/04 9pm MLK Events: A candlelight vigil marking the anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination is held in Memphis at the Lorraine Motel, where he was shot. The event also kicked off a grassroots voter registration campaign.
Business/Economy 4/5/04 5pm Brownfield Redevelopment: City leaders have plans to spend 11 million dollars to tear down buildings that are blights in the community. But city leaders have to ask the County Commission to approve the funds.
Education 4/5/04 5pm MLK Award: Dr. Barbara Bekis given the MLK Human Rights award for her achievements in education and human rights. Bekis is the coordinator of Educational Support Programs at the University of Memphis. Past recipients of the award include civil rights leader, Dr. Benjamin Hooks.
Local Government 4/5/04 9pm Drug Tax: An east Tennessee senator proposes a bill that would tax drug dealers who sell illegal
drugs like meth, marijuana and cocaine. FOX13 talks to police and a former drug dealer about the measure. Dealers who voluntarily pay the tax would be granted confidentiality.
Environment 4/5/04 9pm Hybrid Cars: With gas prices on the rise, some Mid-Southerners are not changing their driving habits, but the car they drive. Hybrid cars are selling so quickly at local car dealerships that some dealers are having a hard time keeping up with demand. The hybrid cars get an extra 15-20 miles per gallon.
Local Government 4/6/04 5pm Tigers Arena Contract: A look at the contract between the University of Memphis and Hoops over playing in the FedExForum. The contract shows that if the Tigers meet attendance requirements of ten thousand fans per game, the University would get $800,000 a year. If the Tigers average less than six thousand fans a game, the University would get nothing, and if it happens two seasons in a row, Hoops could back out of the deal.
Business/Economy 4/6/04 5pm Memphis Ad: Memphis tourism officials launch an advertising campaign to attract more tourism to Memphis. The ad, which can be seen all over the country, features the city's rock and roll past.
Children/Youth 4/6/04 9pm Justine Magazine: A new teen magazine hits newsstands next week. The magazine for teen girls is published in Memphis. Publishers hope "Justine Magazine" will give teens a more wholesome-hip choice in reading compared to the other teen magazines on the market.
Local Government 4/7/04 5pm Meth Problem: Tennessee governor Phil Bredesen creates a task force to help combat methamphet-amine abuse. In addition to the Meth Task Force, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has set up a Meth Watch hotline for retailers and residents where suspicious purchases and activities can be reported.
Local Government 4/7/04 5pm County Commission: Some Shelby County commissioners want to ban adult businesses from setting up shop in neighborhoods. Supporters of the measure say it would help bring back family values to the area, but opponents say it’s illegal and violates first amendment rights.
Business/Economy 4/7/04 5pm TN Powerball: The Tennessee Lottery announces it will join Powerball April 19th. Business owners hope it will bring in new business to their stores.
Education 4/7/04 5pm Deaf Drama Club: The White Station High School Deaf Drama Club put on "The Wizard of Oz" in sign language. The play was rewritten to address the issues that hearing-impaired people face every day. In the play, Toto and Dorothy find themselves in the land of the deaf, where they find it hard to communicate.
Health/Safety 4/7/04 5pm Yoga: We meet a Midtown Yoga instructor who says Yoga lessons can be applied to life. Instructor Jimmy Lewis says Yoga helps people deal with change, making life less painful.
Health/Safety 4/7/04 9pm 15 Passenger Vans: The NTSB says state agencies need to do more to keep children out of harm's way. The NTSB says a deadly April 2002 crash of a daycare van was caused by lack of oversight and driver impairment.
Health/Safety 4/7/04 9pm Child Drowns: A toddler drowns in a neighbor's pool. A firefighter who was called to the scene says his own son drowned in a pool and hopes people can learn from his experience. Pool Safety tips were also included in the story.
Law Enforcement 4/7/04 9pm Visa Swiped: The same man FOX13 helped police investigate the theft of his debit card number, has his Visa card number stolen. Ken Root says he thinks his credit card was stolen online. Root is just one of the millions of identity theft victims a year.
Police hope that consumers will check their bank and credit card statements for suspicious activity.
Local Government 4/8/04 5pm Fire Director Residency: Memphis City Council looks at the residency of Fire Director Nominee Richard Arwood, who lives outside the city in Collierville. The nomination of Arwood is expected to be on the next city council agenda.
Health/Safety 4/8/04 5pm Macular Degeneration: Health reporter, Maria Black, shows how low vision therapy can help the elderly who suffer from Macular Degeneration.
Local Government 4/8/04 5pm MCS Budget Cuts: The Memphis City Schools Superintendent proposes a 32 million-dollar budget cut. The breakdown of the cuts includes slashing 260 jobs, equipment and health benefits. Board members say the problem started several years ago, from not tightening the budget when necessary.
Law Enforcement 4/8/04 5pm Stolen AC Units: Thieves are targeting homes under construction by stealing large central heat and air conditioning units, appliances and carpet. Memphis police advise contractors to have their workers be on the lookout for the thieves.
Charity/Homeless 4/8/04 9pm Nashville Star at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: The finalists of the USA network show, "Nashville Star", visit St. Jude patients. The stars of the show performed for the children and said they learned a lesson in life from the children.
Community 4/9/04 5pm DeSoto Growth: Some Memphis suburbs are being nationally recognized as two of the fastest growing in the country. Just south of Memphis, DeSoto County, Mississippi was listed 39th of booming municipalities. Fayette County, Tennessee was 96 on that list.
Education 4/10/04 9pm Open Enrollment: Parents who want to avoid the long lines of Open Enrollment put their names on a pre-line-up list. Open Enrollment allows parents to ask the Memphis City School Board to send their child to a school other than the one assigned by the district.
Charities/Homeless 4/12/04 9pm Cash for Crack: A controversial activist is visiting Memphis offering to pay drug addicts $200 if they agree to long-term or permanent birth control. The focus of "Project Prevention" is to prevent addicts from having babies addicted to drugs. They have to show proof of the procedure and a doctor's signature before the money is turned over to them.
Education 4/12/04 9pm School Budget: The Memphis City School Board throws out the superintendent's plan of cutting jobs and alternative programs to meet a $32 million budget shortfall. Board Members suggest consolidating schools to help save money.
Community 4/12/04 9pm Livable City: Shelby County ranks as one of the most livable areas in the U.S. by the Partners for Livable Communities. The group outlined 10 different categories and based their decision on how attractive places are to live, work, play, visit, retire, raise a family, attend a university, grow a business, and enjoy diversity.
Local Government 4/13/04 5pm Pyramid Vote: The Memphis City Council approves a measure that allows the University of Memphis Tigers to leave the Pyramid to play in the new FedExForum. Last month, city leaders would not approve the move when the University asked the city and county for $250,000 a year for the next 20 years. But the University dropped that request.
Local Government 4/13/04 9pm Joseph Lee: A city council member calls on the City's Finance Director to resubmit his name for the vacant MLGW president position. Also, Memphis Mayor presents the city's budget of $495 dollars; it does not call for an increase in property taxes.
Education 4/13/04 9pm Schools Consolidate: A facility feasibility study shows there is room for Memphis City Schools to consolidate some schools. Certain board members say closing and consolidating those schools would help with the more than $30 million shortfall.
Charities/Homeless 4/13/04 9pm Make A Wish: Two years ago Katelyn Atwell's wish of swimming with the dolphins came true with the help of Make-A-Wish. Now Katelyn is helping other children’s’ dreams come true by making and selling bracelets for the cause.
Health/Safety 4/14/04 5pm Gated Security: A Memphis DJ is murdered in her apartment, a complex that was considered secure with locked gates and security cameras. Residents of the complex want to know how the killer got into the complex and why the safety measures failed.
Business/Economy 4/14/04 5pm Hotels Held Hostage: Local hotels say they are being held hostage, unable to rent rooms for late August and September until a decision is made by MTV to bring the Video Music Awards to town. The rooms are being set aside because there are not enough hotel rooms downtown to accommodate the more than 30,000 people the awards are expected to bring to Memphis.
Health/Safety 4/14/04 5pm The Sim Man: This simulated patient gives students real life medical training. The patient simulator comes with add-on packages that include a bio- terrorism kit where the Sim man develops smallpox.
Community 4/14/04 5pm DJ Tribute: A Memphis Radio station goes off the air in memory of a Memphis DJ who was murdered.
Business/Economy 4/15/04 5pm COGIC Threats: The Church of God in Christ says it will move its annual Holy Convocation to another city because Memphis does not make enough concessions for a convention of its size. The church claims hotel rates are not competitive and go up every year, and the Cook Convention Center is too
small for the convention goers. The convention brings millions of dollars to the Memphis economy.
Education 4/15/04 5pm Success by Six: Temple Israel's golf scramble benefits the United Way's Success by Six, a program to educate newborn parents.
Local Government 4/15/04 5pm Chumney Civil War: Memphis City Council-woman, Carol Chumney, asks for a repeal of a city charter amendment which allows elected and appointed officials to qualify for pension benefits after only 12 years of service. The proposal pits Chumney against other city council members.
Business/Economy 4/15/04 9pm Online Filing: The IRS hopes to ease the frustration of filing taxes by filing them online. More than 60 million Americans have already taken advantage of electronic filing.
Community 4/16/04 5pm No MTV: The network, MTV, decides not to hold its annual Video Music Awards in Memphis but says it will be involved in the city's celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Rock & Roll.
Charity/Homeless 4/16/04 5pm Serv-a-Thon: Thousands of Memphians will join Hands on Memphis to help others in the tenth annual "Serv-a-Thon." There are more than 50 projects for four areas of not-for-profits. Activities include clearing lots, painting buildings and sorting food.
Charity/Homeless 4/16/04 5pm March of Dimes Babies: We interview a mom who works with the March of Dimes. Marcy Milman says her daughter, born premature, only weighed a pound, and thanks to medical advances, her daughter had few medical problems. Piece was to promote The Walk America Fundraiser for March of Dimes.
Law Enforcement 4/16/04 9pm Deputy Drug Indictment: A grand jury indicts a Shelby County deputy on several charges, including money laundering, drugs and weapons. Following a three-month joint investigation by the FBI, Memphis Police and Shelby Co. Sheriff's Dept., Patrolman Jodie Chambers was indicted.
Law Enforcement 4/16/04 9pm Haywood County Mayor Arrest: The West Tennessee Drug Task Force arrested the mayor of Haywood County after police say he bought drugs from an undercover officer. John Sharpe is charged with possession for resale of both cocaine and marijuana, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia.
Local Government 4/18/04 9pm Lottery Powerball: Powerball Tickets go on sale in Tennessee for the first time. Retailers talk about the business the games will bring to their stores. And state lawmakers talk about the revenue the games will bring to the state education and scholarship fund.
Business/Economy 4/19/04 5pm Casino Revenue: A look at the negative effect Powerball games may have on the Casinos in North Mississippi. Tennessee lawmakers say the lottery games are keeping more gambling dollars in Tennessee, instead of going south to the casinos.
Charity/Homeless 4/19/04 5pm Step to It: Children at Oak Forrest Elementary are raising money for juvenile diabetes one step at a time. The children are walking for the cause and have a goal of raising $1,000 with 40,000 steps.
Local Government 4/19/04 9pm MCS Board Meeting: Memphis City School board members approve a policy that strengthens already existing polices on student and faculty interaction. The policy change comes a few weeks after faculty and Craigmont and Hamilton High were suspended for having sexual relations with students.
Education 4/20/04 11am Open Enrollment: Parents bid for a better education for their children. Kids with low test scores at low
performing schools have first priority, while other children are transferred on a first come basis.
Ethnic/Minority 4/20/04 5pm Africa in April: The annual festival marks its 18th year. Its founders say the festival started 18 years ago with very little money and little support. This year's festival is expected to attract more than 50,000 people.
Law Enforcement 4/21/04 11am Peabody Patrols: Concerned parents patrol the area around the Peabody section of midtown after an eleven-year-old girl is raped while walking home from school.
Education 4/21/04 5pm Move!: A downtown elementary school participates in a new program called Move! Independence, self confidence and teamwork are the skills behind the program to encourage kids to sing, dance and act.
Health/Safety 4/22/04 5pm Memphis Allergies: A health report on the problems with allergies in the Mid-South. Many people don't have seasonal allergy problems until they move to Memphis. Doctors say a long growing season, mild winters and the humidity all contribute to the allergy problem.
Kids/Youth 4/23/04 5pm Summer Camp: Parents line up to get their kids into a cheap, city sponsored summer camp. Some parents took off work to sit in the rain for two days to get their kids into the program.
Education 4/23/04 9pm Wonders Exhibit: The Masters of Florence is the latest Wonders Exhibit. It features the works of Michaelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. The Masters of Florence also showcases the Medici family, who helped bring the artists of the Enlightenment Period into the forefront. More than 240 pieces are on display.
Business/Economy 4/25/04 5pm Pyramid Future: As the Memphis Grizzlies play their last game at the Pyramid, many business
owners fear for their future. Local merchants say business will turn around when the Grizzlies leave, if the city finds a new use for the Pyramid.
Law Enforcement 4/26/04 5pm Crime Numbers Breakdown: Violent crime is on the rise in Memphis according to a new FBI report, but the city's police director says those numbers can be deceiving. Police say Memphis' crime numbers are greater because of the system the police department uses to track crimes.
Local Government 4/26/04 5pm Convention Center: Despite years of mediation, the $27 million lawsuit over the Cook Convention Center continues to be a liability for taxpayers. A settlement was approved by the county Mayor, but county commissioners refuse to budge and give Clark Construction Company additional funds.
Local Government 4/26/04 9pm Criminal Court Cash: The Criminal Court Clerk's Office threatens shutting down if it doesn't get more money. After a meeting, County Commissions lifted the office's budget restrictions.
Local Government 4/27/04 5pm DMV Bills Advance: In February, FOX13 went undercover to expose the problem of long wait lines at the Department of Motor Vehicles. A local state lawmaker decided to take action against the problem by proposing a bill that would add more drivers’ license testing stations in Shelby County, and eight new locations that would offer express services. The bill passes a senate committee.
Community 4/27/04 5pm Riverfront Development: Memphis City Council members are set to vote on a plan that would change the riverfront. The proposal calls for the demolition of the downtown fire station and several parking garages on Front Street that would be replaced with a promenade lined with shops, restaurants and galleries.
Children/Youth 4/28/04 5pm Mentor Project: A group of high school girls are chosen to work with female mentors from large Memphis companies. The "Options" program is
funded by the National Science Foundation through grants. Recruiting for the program starts when girls are in the eighth grade.
Health/Safety 4/29/04 5pm SCS Junk Food Ban: The Shelby County School board bans kids from eating vending machine junk food during school hours. The move comes as a study finds Tennessee ranks third in the nation when it comes to childhood obesity. Despite the health benefits, the schools will have to bear the loss in profits generated from the junk food sales.
Local Government 6/1/04 5pm Shelby County budget talks began with a $1.6 billion debt on the agenda. Mayor Wharton wants to sell the Oakville Health Center.
Community 6/1/04 5pm Memphis City Council meets to discuss the future of the Pyramid. Taxpayers may be left footing the bill after University of Memphis leaves for FedEx Forum.
Community 6/1/04 9pm Memphis City Council approves a plan to build new crosswalks over Central Ave. Ten people have been struck by cars on Central in the past decade.
Law Enforcement 6/2/04 9pm Police in Oxford, MS make an arrest in the murder case of a University of Mississippi coed. The receptionist of the victim's dorm was taken into custody.
Education 6/2/04 9pm Over 7,000 teenagers register for summer school. Lines were long as registration for the entire city was moved to one central location.
Law Enforcement 6/2/04 9pm People in the Raleigh area are on the lookout for car thieves after a rash of auto thefts have occurred in the last few months, mostly around mall areas.
Business Economy 6/2/04 9pm Small businesses in the Mid:South are starting to feel the pinch of high gas prices, especially those in the transportation business.
Community 6/2/04 9pm Residents in the Hickory Hill area say that their area is getting a bum rap when it comes to crime. A new study says that SE Memphis is one of the safest areas in town.
Education 6/3/04 11am Summer School: Summer school starts next week for Memphis City schools, but kids have to be registered by the end of today. Parents criticize the city's registration process.
Community 6/3/04 5pm Hickory Hill: City leaders want Hickory Hill residents to know they are delivering on promises made during the first revitalization meeting that took place in February. One of the promises was to get a handle on crime in the area. The city says the area gets a bad rap, that conclusion is from a three month crime study of the area.
Children/Youth 6/3/04 9pm Child Support: A new Tennessee law is trying to help kids. There are new guidelines for determining child support payments. Rather than focusing on the income of the parent to pay child support, the incomes of both parents are considered.
Minority/Ethnic 6/4/04 5pm FedExForum Lawsuit: A lawsuit claims two Hispanic men who were working on the FedEx Forum project were discriminated against and forced to do work that non-Hispanics had refused to do. One of the men sustained serious injuries, another died.
Local Government 6/4/04 5pm A tighter driver's license law set up to lessen the waits at testing stations, is increasing frustration. The law requires some people to have more identification before they can get a license. It’s a law that many didn't know about until they got to the DMW to get their license.
Law Enforcement 6/7/04 5pm Jail Cameras: Shelby County Commissioners gave their approval yesterday for an upgrade by adding a security control center and cameras on each floor at the county jail. The new system will reduce staff, a move jailers say will make the jail one of the most dangerous facilities in the country.
Minority/Ethnic 6/7/04 9pm County Budget Racism: Shelby County is considering selling the Oakville Nursing home, a deal that would cost 240 people their jobs, many of which are minorities. Whether or not the issue comes down to racism, Commissioner Walter Bailey feels when it comes to job cuts, far too many minorities end up with the pink slips.
Local Government 6/8/04 5pm TDOT Project: The Tennessee Dept. of Transportation is hoping that increased communication will help smooth out your daily commute. With dozens of planners in the mix, TDOT is bringing all of them together to get input, map out strategies and make adjustments where needed.
Local Government 6/9/04 9pm County Budget: Shelby County Sheriff Mark Luttrell began his battle with the commission over his department's budget. The mayor wants him to cut $15 million from it in order not to increase property taxes.
Education 6/10/04 5pm MCS Consolidation: Memphis City School Board members met to decide which, if any, schools to close to help meet at $32 million budget shortfall. A study found that two dozen city schools are operating at a 55% or less capacity. By closing those schools the board could save millions of dollars.
Community 6/10/04 5pm Rosamond Outreach: Three years ago a 3-year-old girl was killed during a shootout between drug dealers. An effort is underway for neighborhood outreach in a center for area families. When finished the outreach center will include a gym, classrooms, computer lab, and an around-the-clock daycare center.
Law Enforcement 6/14/04 11am The city of Memphis is looking for ways to ease downtown parking headaches. Starting soon, a new team of parking enforcers will be on the streets making sure motorists are following parking laws.
Local Government 6/15/04 5pm MLGW President: In a 7 to 5 vote, the Memphis city council approved Joseph Lee as the new president of MLGW.
Charities/Homeless 6/15/04 5pm St. Peter Home Closes:152 years after its inception, St. Peter’s Home for Children closes. The 46 children who are current residents have to move. They will be reunited with their families, live in a foster home or move to a state facility.
Community 6/15/04 5pm Building Neighborhoods: The mayor of Memphis announces a plan to get developers to build in blighted communities. The $1.5 million dollars will be available for developers and homebuilders. If successful, city and county leaders plan to fund the program every year.
Business/Economy 6/17/04 5pm New Casinos: Two new casinos will be coming soon to Tunica, MS. Myriad World Resorts and Solid Gold have both submitted proposals to build.
Environment 6/21/04 5pm Illegal Dumping Hearing: Residents in North Shelby County had hoped a court would take steps in cleaning up an illegal dump site in their neighborhood, but today's hearing never got underway.
Business/Economy 6/22/04 5pm Smart Mart Expansion: A Memphis retail experiment may be ready to go nationwide. Smart Mart, an automated convenience store has been in business since last year. Smart Mart's owner says the company has exceeded his projections by 30%, and he has plans to open 30 locations nationwide.
Minority/Ethnic 6/22/04 9pm Minority Contract: The Memphis City School board is accused of playing favorites on a new
construction project. One contractor says a vote by the board could cost taxpayers millions of dollars.
Business/Economy 6/23/04 5pm Parchman Job Cuts: Mississippi budget cuts translate into job cuts at Parchman State Prison. Seventy-three jail employees got their pink slips. The governor says privatizing prisons will save the state seven million dollars.
Education 6/25/04 9pm New Headstart Direction: One year ago, Shelby County pulled the plug on its largest head start provider. Now the county has hired a new director who will fix the problems plaguing the early education program.
Education 6/30/04 5pm Cordova Schools: As schools in Cordova transition from county to city, 46 faculty members have decided to leave, but despite the exodus, 45 of the positions have been filled and school leaders are optimistic about the change.
Community 3/2/04 GMM Crawford to Collierville : After 26 years with the Memphis Fire Department, Chief Jerry Crawford is turning in his badge. Crawford accepted the position as Collierville’s fire chief to replace retiring Chief Dennis Rutledge.
Health 3/2/04 GMM Dental Simulators: Funding from the state provided the University of Tennessee Dental School the installation for 40 state-of-the-art virtual-reality “mock heads”. Incoming freshman will use the simulator lab to learn the basics in drilling and technique. Then they move on to the real thing about a year later.
Health 3/3/04 5pm Bone Lengthener: A new implant available for children recovering from bone cancer. Repiphysis is an electromagnetic bone lengthening system. It is surgically implanted inside the thigh or shin bone.
Community 3/4/04 GMM More than 2,000 people gathered to mourn the loss of seven Millington teens. The teens, all under 16, went for a joy ride on Chambers Road. The driver lost control of the car and the teens were killed instantly.
Economics 3/4/04 5pm FedEx plans to open a new ground hub in Olive Branch. Once the facility is up and running it will be able to process 22-thousand packages an hour with a labor force of 400 employees.
Community 3/4/04 5pm Purple Heart: 37 years ago Freddie Calhoun was wounded in combat. Military officials aren't sure why he didn't receive the award he earned four- decades ago. He will finally receive his award at the National Guard armory in Memphis.
Government 3/4/04 9pm Waiting at the DMV: Look into the long wait time at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Some tips on how to cut out wait time and possible solutions.
Law Enforcement 3/5/04 GMM Southaven student charging other teens ten dollars to make fake licenses from his home computer and scanner. Southaven student will be charged as a juvenile.
Health/Safety 3/5/04 GMM Randall McCutt: All four sons of a Wynne, Arkansas family die of a rare blood disease. None of the boys made it to their 21st birthday. The family has two daughters in perfect health.
Health/Safety 3/5/04 GMM Ear Infections/Antibiotics: Pediatricians not prescribing antibiotics for ear infections as much anymore. Doctors believe if antibiotics are reduced the rise in antibiotic-resistant germs will stop.
Children 3/5/04 9pm Hamilton locked: Doors at Hamilton High School were locked so all the students could be checked for weapons by metal detectors. Parents were concerned because locked doors posed a potential fire hazard putting students’ lives in danger.
Law Enforcement 3/5/04 9pm Police Highway Saturation: Hoping to crack down on dangerous drivers Memphis Police, Shelby County Sheriff's Department and the TN Highway patrol are teaming to saturate the entire 1-240 loop.
Environment 3/8/04 11am Cypress Creek: A local chemical company is monitoring possible toxic levels of chemicals in area yards in North Memphis. Larger than normal amounts of chemical dieldrin found in yard. Toxicologists say there is no immediate threat to residents.
Government 3/8/04 11am County Pension Fund: FBI and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation questioned current and former Shelby County Commissioners about former county Mayor Jim Rout. Investigators want to know if Rout made money from investment companies chosen to oversee the county employees’ pension program.
Health/safety 3/8/04 5pm MATA Investigation: A MATA maintenance employee talks about the transit authority’s current FBI investigation into thousands of dollars of missing parts. The department is under investigation for selling buses with older engines and transmissions.
Law Enforcement 3/8/04 9pm Cop Shot Charges Dropped: Six men charged in the shooting of an off-duty Memphis Police Officer will be tried in federal court. In the meantime, the state dismissed the case against the men.
Health 3/9/04 5pm Walk to Work Day: Memphians participate in walk to work day or "TOM" Tennessee on the Move. Program created to encourage a healthier lifestyle.
Government 3/9/04 5pm MLGW Call Center: Memphis Light Gas and Water opens new call center. Improvements and expansion insure Memphians will be able to get through faster. Over 16.3 million dollars in taxpayers' money was used.
Government 3/9/04 9pm DeSoto Growth: Due to DeSoto County's rapid growth, county leaders will consider major improvements to the infrastructure. The cost estimated for these improvements is 70-million dollars.
Government 3/10/04 9pm I-55 Widening: A 39-million dollar, three year project to widen I-55 to eight lanes between Goodman Road and the Tennessee state lines. Department of Transportation is handling the job. Some of the work will be done at night to lessen the traffic burden.
Law Enforcement 3/11/04 9pm Parental Kidnapping: Parental Kidnapping, often referred to as America's hidden Crime, family members kidnapping their own kids. In Memphis, there are at least 100 parental abductions a year.
Law Enforcement 3/12/04 5pm MLGW Imposter: Man posing as a Memphis Light, Gas, and Water barging into homes claiming problems with homes. He asks for a blank check to make necessary repairs. Suspect then never returns to complete job.
Business/Economy 3/12/04 5pm Madison Trolley: Madison Trolley project finally complete and ready to roll. Midtown business owners are excited and hoping for increased business. Trolley is expected to carry 1300 to 1500 people a day.
Law Enforcement 3/16/04 5pm Bolden to Dallas: Memphis Police Director submitted application for Chief of Police in Dallas. News came as shock to city council, which does not want to see him go.
Community 2/11/04 5pm Lottery Addictions: People who are becoming addicted to playing the lottery and how they can get help. Hundreds of lottery tickets are sold every day in Tennessee and many of those tickets go to the same person.
Law Enforcement 2/17/04 5pm Prison Overcrowding: More than 12-thousand cases are still pending spread out among 10 court judges because the system fails to put some cases on the fast track leaving inmates falling through the cracks of the justice system and stand in jail awaiting trial.
Health 2/22/04 9pm Gastric Bypass: A life changing surgery. Who can get bypass surgery and the risks that follow.
Local Government 2/23/04 9pm School Redistricting: County Commissioners are being forced to re-draw school district lines, not because of racial issues, but because of recent annexations by the city of Memphis.
Local Government 2/26/04 9pm General Services: General services division takes action immediately when one city employee is found in violation of 8 city policies. Investigations found the manager of property maintenance using city procurement card to buy personal items from stores such as Wal-Mart.
Community 2/23/04 9pm Deeper Life Ministries: Church ministry asks people on the streets of Memphis for donations. They claim the money goes towards helping their church in Memphis. Investigations found all the money goes to a Reverend in Tampa, FL.
Local Government 2/26/04 5pm Tax Increase: Shelby County residents could see two new taxes in an effort to prevent property taxes from skyrocketing further. One would increase the vehicle registration fee by one-dollar and the other would increase the litigation fee by six-dollars on cases filed in the Shelby County General Sessions Court.
Community 2/26/04 9pm Frayser Revitalization: City of Memphis grants Frayser community 450-thousand dollars to revitalize community. The Frayser Community Development Corporation will focus on improving roads, housing, commercial development, and recreational facilities. Memphis Police Department will also increase patrol in the area.
Community 3/2/04 9pm Gun Permits: Investigation into a local gun store giving away bogus licenses and illegally selling guns. Gun school owner cutting corners by giving permits to people that had not finished required courses. Hundreds of Shelby County residents are walking around with weapons they do not know how to use.
Children/Youth 3/25/04 5pm Underage Drinking: A new nationwide media campaign is targeting parents to prevent underage drinking. Local Memphis liquor stores are participating in the yearlong campaign to increase awareness about the problems of underage drinking.
Children/Youth 3/9/04 5pm Day Care/ Kid Found: City leaders are outraged that another child was left for hours on a day care van. Child found alone and soiled inside a day care van by an employee taking a smoke break. This Memphis daycare has been cited several times for violation of transportation rules.
Law Enforcement 3/29/04 9pm Firefighter Training: A new report says more than half of the firefighters in Tennessee are not properly trained. Memphis firefighters were unhappy with report because it concentrated on rural volunteer groups and not the training of major metropolitan firefighters. Memphis firefighters undergo over 600 hours of training.
Law Enforcement 3/30/04 9pm Deadly Cop Crashes: Since three officers died since Sept. 03, the Memphis Police Department purchased driving simulators to train officers. A computer places officers in real life situations to help officers make better decisions on the streets. A federal grant paid for the new simulators.
Minority/Ethnic/ 3/30/04 5pm F.W. de Klerk: Former South Africa President FW Health de Klerk, appearing in Memphis, warns that the AIDS epidemic on the African continent should not be ignored. De Klerk told Memphians to realize terrorism spreads through the breading grounds of poverty and disease.
Law Enforcement 3/30/04 5pm Carjacking Link: Memphis Deputies recover an SUV via the Global Positioning System “On Star”. After finding the SUV, officers believe the same group of suspects may be responsible for multiple carjackings.
Health 5/3/04 9pm Bad Fish: Investigation finds several local Memphis grocery stores selling rotten fish. Samples of fish were taken to a lab to test for freshness. Lab results found several samples were found with high amounts of bacteria indicating that the fish were rotten.
Government 5/27/04 GMM Road to Nowhere: Memphis City Council failed to get votes needed to close over 20 roads leading to Mississippi. Southaven recently closed 3 roads leading into Memphis, infuriating city council members. According to council members, Southaven closed the roads to keep criminals out of DeSoto County.
Business 5/6/04 5pm Cars Resold: World Rental Car Sales is accused of selling previously wrecked cars. The suits filed against World Rental car Sales total more than 50- million dollars.
Law Enforcement 5/26/04 5pm Memphis Crime Numbers: Memphis Police Director refutes report stating Memphis as the second worst city when it comes to crime. Police Director claims Memphis gets a bad rap for crime because it is one of six cities that use the most accurate method of reporting crime.
Law Enforcement 6/22/04 5pm Stolen AC Units: When temperatures rise in Memphis, air conditioning units become hot commodities for thieves. Police advise public to put bars around air conditioner unit or find a way to chain a wall unit.
Government 8/4/04 9pm Working for you: City supervisors are paid to make sure employees give their full attention to jobs. Investigations discovered city supervisors not
working when they claim they are. Supervisors were found spending hours at home, taking extended lunch breaks, or tending to personal business.
Community 8/19/04 5pm Pyramid Future: City and County leaders hear from the public on what to do with the Pyramid. The city and the county still owe over 30 million dollars. Renovating the arena will cost 10's of millions of dollars.
Law Enforcement 8/4/04 9pm Hispanic Robbers: For the first time in Memphis group of Hispanic robbers are terrorizing Hispanic businesses all over Memphis. As the suspects rob more businesses they tend to get more violent one; of the robberies turned into a sexual assault.
Law Enforcement 8/11/04 9pm Home Invasions: Elderly become victims of home invasions. Suspects target home owners living on corner lots. The gunmen tie up the victim and then leave in their car. So far the suspects have been after money.
Law Enforcement 8/25/04 9pm Jewelry Thieves: Memphis police have linked jewelry thieves to 6 burglaries so far. The suspects case the neighborhood in a car, look for victims working in their front yards and then enter the homes through the back doors. In one case, the thief was confronted by the homeowner and ran away.
Law Enforcement 7/28/04 9pm Isiah Miller: Isiah Miller is found in the bathroom of an abandoned home in North Memphis. Miller was shot once in the back of the head. Autopsy reports reveal Miller's body had been there for approximately two weeks.
Law Enforcement 7/21/04 9pm Wesley Knox: Horn Lake detectives are frustrated by the lack of information and motive on a year old killing that seems to make no sense. In September 2003, when Wesley Knox returned to his home in Horn Lake, a gunman came from behind, fired one shot, killed him and ran away.
Law Enforcement 7/7/04 9pm Stanley Sanders: Investigators are searching to find where Stanley Sanders was going and where he was coming from in the last hours of his life. On June 20 Sanders was driving Westbound when a car driving Eastbound stopped. A man got out and started firing shots at him. Sanders was killed by a gunshot wound to the head.
Law Enforcement 6/30/04 9pm Mall Break-In: On June 23, burglars broke into the Southland mall through the glass roof. Investigators say it took the thieves less than four minutes to get in and out of the mall with an ATM machine. Police believe more than one burglar was involved.
Law Enforcement 6/23/04 9pm Alfredo Vergara: While Alfredo Vergara gets out of his car to get drinks from the Exxon Tiger Mart on Wells Station and Macon road, a car following him also stops and starts firing shots. Vergara is killed by a gunshot wound to the head. Now police are searching for the suspect who shot him.
Law Enforcement 6/14/04 9pm Fashion Felons: Since May 8th, investigators have been tracking robberies at discount women's clothing stores in the Mid-South. The women enter the stores during closing, act like they are shopping, and once they approach the counter pull out a gun and demand money.
Law Enforcement 5/26/04 9pm Anthony Woodfork: While Anthony Woodfork is closing Memphis his mechanic shop for the night, several men approach him claiming to sell tennis shoes. While Woodfork tries on the shoes, the suspects rob and shoot him.
Law Enforcement 5/5/04 9pm Charlie Jackson: Around Midnight April 23rd, police found the body of 31-year old Charlie Jackson Jr. during a routine check of Will Carruthers Ball Park. He had been killed by a single gunshot wound to his head.
Law Enforcement 4/28/04 9pm Steven Powell: While Steve Powell was crossing Union Avenue, a car driving at a high rate of speed
hit him causing him to flip into the air and hit a light pole. The driver continued driving leaving Powell on the street to die.
Law Enforcement 4/21/04 9pm Hector Leon: While Hector Leon arrives at his friend’s home for a get together he, is shot three times before he can get out of the car. Witnesses say Jose Ramirez was waiting for him to arrive. Two weeks prior to the shooting, Ramirez made threats to kill the victim because he started dating his ex-girlfriend. Now police are in search for Jose Ramirez.
Law Enforcement 4/14/04 9pm Michael Jerome Williams: Police are trying to trace Michael Jerome Williams’ movements April 9th in the hours before his death to determine if he was pushed or thrown off a bridge in South Memphis.
Law Enforcement 4/7/04 9pm Postal Robberies: Postal Inspectors try to ask the public to identify a hooded bandit from surveillance video. Bandit is responsible for several postal robberies in the Memphis area.
Law Enforcement 3/31/04 9pm Walgreens Robber: Police in search of thief they believe is responsible for several robberies in Memphis targeting Walgreens stores. Thief acts like he is buying gum; once he gets to the cash register pulls out gun and demands money.
Weather 9/9/03 9pm Storm Tree Debris: Storm debris litters an East Memphis School 7 weeks after a dangerous storm.
Government 9/9/03 9pm County Audit: An internal audit into the spending of taxpayers’ money by Shelby County officials was mysteriously stopped.
Environment 9/10/03 9pm Oceola Trash: Cleanup gets underway of thousands of barrels of toxic waste stored in a small Arkansas town.
Children/Youth 9/23/03 5pm City-Wide Alert: A program by the Memphis Police department that enables alerts to be sent out whenever a child is missing.
Health/Safety 10/20/03 9pm RSV Early Season: RSV, a virus threatening the health of children in the Mid-South and tips on what to do if your child has it.
Law Enforcement 10/22/03 9pm Domestic Violence: Memphis Police received eleven hundred domestic violence calls in the month of September. The story also investigates the number of cases that go unreported.
Law Enforcement 10/28/03 9pm Elementary Predator: A possible predator is on the loose in Southeast Memphis after a girl was nearly abducted on her way home from school.
Law Enforcement 10/30/03 9pm Orange Mound Arson: Residents of the Orange Mound community fear an arsonist is lurking in their neighborhood. This comes after fire breaks out at a home and investigators find no evidence that anything natural caused it.
Community 11/3/03 9pm I-40/240 Confusion: Construction on the I-40/240 interchange started years ago. But there’s still work to be done. Some drivers seem to be confused about the changes that could put drivers in the danger zone.
Community 11/3/03 9pm Dry Clean Test: Workers at a Mid-South dry cleaners are making a pretty penny from the pockets of their customers. How often do workers return items found in people’s pockets? Almost never.
Health/Safety 11/4/03 9pm Single Use Med/Device: Re-using medical tools that manufacturers label single-use-only. They are designed to be used only by one patient for a single procedure, but some hospitals have begun ignoring the single-use instructions. Instead, they choose to clean, disinfect and use the utensils again.
Children/Youth 11/5/03 9pm Abstinence Program: A national sex education program makes a stop in Memphis - Teaching teens about self-control, self-esteem and most importantly abstinence.
Law Enforcement 11/6/03 11am Debit Card Fraud: Hundreds of Memphians fall victim to a credit card scam. Crooks are stealing debit card information from the card’s magnetic strip. They then transmit that information to purchase Mexican goods.
Law Enforcement 11/10/03 9pm Life of an Informant: Who are they and how they earn up to 50 thousand dollars by dealing drugs and turning in criminals. How informants avoid criminal charges and lengthy prison sentences.
Weather 11/17/03 5pm Storm Preps: EMA crews work to make sure everyone in the Mid-South is prepared for a possible storm by putting together an emergency operation plan.
Health/Safety 11/27/03 9pm Holiday Safety: The holidays are busy times for criminals. Tips on how to make sure you don’t become a victim of holiday crime.
Law Enforcement 12/17/03 9pm North Memphis Crime: Poverty and crime are taking down a North Memphis community and one resident is taking to the streets in hopes of cleaning up his neighborhood.
Community 1/12/04 5pm MLGW Bill Help: Two sites opened their doors providing heating assistance to hundreds in the Mid-South. In previous years, people were forced to stand outside in the cold before getting help.
Law Enforcement 1/13/04 9pm Gang Crime in Memphis: A dozen gang members are arrested after 200 home invasion robberies targeted the Hispanic community.
Minority/Ethnic 1/21/04 5pm RR Discrimination: Accusations that local railroad companies are not maintaining the railroads in the areas with high minority populations.
Law Enforcement 2/15/04 9pm Vicious Dogs: Vicious dogs and the lack of enforcement of local leash laws.
Weather 2/15/04 9pm Memphis Flooding: Heavy rains swept into the area causing flooding blocking roadways and causing numerous accidents leaving sanitation crews to work overtime to clear drains.
EXHIBIT B – Political Programming
Special Political Programming, September 1, 2003 – August 31, 2004:
DATE NEWSCAST EVENT/ISSUE
9/3/03 Good Morning Memphis California Governor’s Recall Debate Midday 5 PM
9/5/03 9PM Mississippi Governor’s Debate/Oxford
9/6/03 Good Morning Memphis Mississippi Governor’s Debate/Oxford Midday 5PM
9/23/03 Good Morning Memphis City Council District 5 Council Forum Midday Preview 5 PM
9/23/03 9 PM City Council District 5 Council Forum Event
9/25/03 Good Morning Memphis California Recall Debate Midday 5 PM
10/09/03 Good Morning Memphis Mental Health Forum Midday 5 PM
11/04/03 9 PM Democratic Presidential Debate
11/05/03 Good Morning Memphis Democratic Presidential Debate Midday 5 PM
11/09/03 9 PM Democratic Presidential Debate
11/10/03 Good Morning Memphis Democratic Presidential Debate Midday 5 PM
12/02/03 Good Morning Memphis Memphis Light Gas & Water Midday Public Forum Preview 5 PM
12/02/03 9 PM Memphis Light Gas & Water Public Forum
12/02/03 9 PM Whitehaven Town Hall on Crime in the Community
12/03/03 Good Morning Memphis Whitehaven Town Hall on Crime in Midday the Community
1/12/04 9 PM Democratic Presidential Debate
1/13/04 Good Morning Memphis Democratic Presidential Debate Midday 5 PM
1/22/04 9 PM Democratic Presidential Debate
1/23/04 Good Morning Memphis Democratic Presidential Debate Midday 5 PM
2/16/04 9 PM Democratic Presidential Debate
2/17/04 Good Morning Memphis Democratic Presidential Debate Midday 5 PM
3/01/04 9 PM Democratic Presidential Debate
03/02/04 Good Morning Memphis Democratic Presidential Debate Midday 5 PM
6/09/04 5 PM Shelby County Budget Forum 9 PM
6/10/04 Good Morning Memphis Shelby County Budget Forum Midday
6/10/04 5 PM Riverfront Planning Forum 9 PM
6/11/04 Good Morning Memphis Riverfront Planning Forum Midday
6/14/04 5PM Shelby County Mayor Town Hall
6/22/04 5 PM Interstate 69 Public Planning 9PM Forum
6/23/04 Good Morning Memphis Interstate 69 Public Planning Forum
7/15/04 9 PM Department of Children Services Forum
7/19/04 5 PM Frayser Community Forum 9 PM
7/20/04 Good Morning Memphis Frayser Community Forum
7/23/04 Good Morning Memphis Memphis City Schools Budget Forum Midday Preview
7/23/04 5 PM Memphis City Schools Budget Forum 9 PM
7/24/04 Good Morning Memphis Memphis City Schools Budget Forum Midday
7/26/04 All Newscasts Democratic Convention/Boston
7/27/04 All Newscasts Democratic Convention/Boston
7/28/04 All Newscasts Democratic Convention/Boston
7/29/04 All Newscasts Democratic Convention/Boston
7/30/04 All Newscasts Democratic Convention/Boston
8/02/04 5 PM Memphis City Schools Budget 9PM Forum II
8/3/04 Good Morning Memphis Memphis City Schools Budget Midday Forum II
8/03/04 5 PM Raleigh Town Hall Meeting 9 PM
8/4/04 Good Morning Memphis Raleigh Town Hall Meeting Midday
8/30/04 All Newscasts Republican Convention/NYC
8/31/04 All Newscasts Republican Convention/NYC
9/1/04 All Newscasts Republican Convention/NYC
9/2/04 All Newscasts Republican Convention/NYC
Political Coverage in Local Newscasts, September 13-27, 2004:
DATE NEWSCAST STORY TIME
9/13/04 Good Morning Memphis Assault Weapon Ban Expires (pkg) 2:05
9/13/04 Good Morning Memphis Assault Weapon Ban (vo) :25
9/13/04 Good Morning Memphis Campaign Sign Vandalism 1:30
9/13/04 Midday Assault Weapon Ban Expires (pkg) 1:30
9/13/04 5 PM County Commissioner Rentdorf :25 Resigns (vo)
9/13/04 5 PM Michael Hooks becomes County :25 Commission Chairman (vo)
9/13/04 5 PM Payroll Tax Ruling (vo) :25
9/13/04 5 PM Assault Ban :20
9/13/04 5 PM Iraq War update (vo) :50
9/13/04 5 PM Cheney Visit preview (vo) :20
9/13/04 9 PM Campaign Sign Vandalism follow (vo) :28
9/13/04 9 PM Commission/Rentdorf Resigns (vo) :20
9/13/04 9 PM Commission/Hooks new chairman (vo) :25
9/13/04 9 PM Payroll Tax ruling :20
9/13/04 9PM EPA Air Standards (vo) :20
9/13/04 9 PM MLGW shakeup :20
9/14/04 Good Morning Memphis MLGW shakeup :20
9/14/04 Good Morning Memphis County Commission changes (vo) :20
9/14/04 Good Morning Memphis Payroll Tax ruling :20
9/14/04 Good Morning Memphis EPA air standards (vo) :20
9/14/04 Good Morning Memphis Iraq War coverage (vo’s) :40
9/14/04 Good Morning Memphis Powell on N. Korea (vosot) :45
9/14/04 Good Morning Memphis Governor Letters (pkg) 1:45
9/14/04 Good Morning Memphis MLGW shakeup (vo) :20
9/14/04 Good Morning Memphis Cheney visit (vo) :20
9/14/04 Midday Vice President Cheney in Arkansas :20
9/14/04 Midday President Bush in Las Vegas :20
9/14/04 Midday Porter Goss appointed head of CIA :20
9/14/04 Midday MLGW shakeup :20
9/14/04 5 PM Senate/CIA hearing :40
9/14/04 5 PM Iraq War coverage (pkg) 1:40
9/14/04 5 PM V. P. Cheney visit to Arkansas (pkg) 2:00
9/14/04 5 PM Kerry Campaign (vosot) :40
9/14/04 9 PM Iraq update (vo) :40
9/15/04 Good Morning Memphis Congress Pay raise (vo) :20
9/15/04 Good Morning Memphis Amtrak future (vo) :20
9/15/04 Good Morning Memphis Intelligence Director (vosot) :40
9/15/04 Good Morning Memphis Senate on Intel Director :20
9/15/04 Good Morning Memphis Bush National Guard Service (vo) :20
9/15/04 Good Morning Memphis Cheney in Arkansas (vosot) :40
9/15/04 Good Morning Memphis Iraq update (vo) :20
9/15/04 Good Morning Memphis Bush N.G. service (vo) :20
9/15/04 Midday Iraq update (vo) :20
9/15/04 5 PM Ghandi Non-Violence (vosot) :45
9/15/04 9 PM Payroll Tax (vosot) :45
9/15/04 9 PM Gangs & Prosecution (pkg) 1:30
9/16/04 Good Morning Memphis Payroll Tax (vosot) :40
9/16/04 Good Morning Memphis Iraq update (vo) :25
9/16/04 Midday Iraq War Legality (vosot) :40
9/16/04 Midday Bush/National Guard(vo) :37
9/16/04 Midday Kerry/”Excuse Presidency” vosot :40
9/16/04 Midday Political Merchandising pkg 2:31
9/16/04 5 PM Charter Commission (rdr) :20
9/16/04 5 PM Marion Barry comeback (vo) :20
9/16/04 9 PM Payroll Tax Fallout (pkg) 1:45
9/16/04 9 PM Charter Commission vo/sot :45
9/16/04 9 PM Chumney on Budget (vo) :20
9/17/04 Good Morning Memphis Payroll Tax (vo) :20
9/17/04 Good Morning Memphis Payroll Tax Fallout (pkg) 1:45
9/17/04 Good Morning Memphis Payroll Tax Fallout (pkg) 1:45
9/17/04 Good Morning Memphis Charter commission(vo/sot) :40
9/17/04 Good Morning Memphis Dept. of Ag. visit (rdr) :20
9/17/04 Good Morning Memphis Payroll Tax (vosot) :40
9/17/04 Good Morning Memphis Chumney on Budget (vo) :20
9/17/04 5 PM Germantown soldier reaction pkg 1:45
9/17/04 5 PM Civil Rights Bus (pkg) 2:00
9/17/04 9 PM Civil Rights Bus (pkg) 2:00
9/18/04 9 PM Postal Rates (vo) :20
9/19/04 9 PM Cheney Univ. Visit (vosot) :40
9/19/04 9 PM Kerry New Ad (vo) :20
9/19/04 9 PM Presidential Poll (rdr) :25
9/19/04 9 PM Pension Crisis (pkg) 1:45
9/20/04 Good Morning Memphis Bush/Kerry (vo) :20
9/20/04 Good Morning Memphis TN-Presidential Poll (rdr) :20
9/20/04 Good Morning Memphis Frist/Buying Influence (vo) :20
9/20/04 Good Morning Memphis TN-Abortion Politics (rdr) :20
9/20/04 Good Morning Memphis Sudan Sanctions (vo/sot) :40
9/20/04 Good Morning Memphis Libya Sanctions (vo) :20
9/20/04 Good Morning Memphis Ivan/Bush Visit (pkg) 2:00
9/20/04 Good Morning Memphis Presidential debates (vo) :20
9/20/04 Good Morning Memphis Memogate (pkg) 2:00
9/20/04 Good Morning Memphis Bush/Florida visit (vo) :20
9/20/04 Midday Presidential debates (vo) :20
9/20/04 Midday Kerry Today (vo) :25
9/20/04 Midday Bush Today (vo) :25
9/20/04 Midday TN. Poll (rdr) :25
9/20/04 5 PM Kerry Foreign Policy (vosot) :45
9/20/04 5 PM Bush Foreign Policy (vosot) :45
9/20/04 5 PM CBS/Bush Record (vo) :25
9/20/04 9 PM Charter Commission (pkg) 2:00
9/20/04 9 PM CBS Documents (vo) :20
9/20/04 9 PM Pres. Debates (vo) :20
9/21/04 Good Morning Memphis Charter Commission (vo) :20
9/21/04 Good Morning Memphis CBS Documents (vo) :20
9/21/04 Good Morning Memphis Charter Commission (pkg) 2:00
9/21/04 Good Morning Memphis No Nader in Ark. (vo) :20
9/21/04 Good Morning Memphis Kerry Comments (vosot) :40
9/21/04 Good Morning Memphis Pres. Debates (vo) :25
9/21/04 Good Morning Memphis Council Charter (vo) :25
9/21/04 Good Morning Memphis Kerry/Hussein comments :40
9/21/04 Midday Bush/UN address (vosot) :40
9/21/04 Midday Kerry Latest (vo) :20
9/21/04 Midday Presidential Debates (vo) :20
9/21/04 Midday CBS/Guard (vosot) :40
9/21/04 5 PM Bush/UN (vosot) :40
9/21/04 5 PM Kerry Today (vo) :20
9/21/04 5 PM Frist/Airport land :25
9/21/04 9 PM City Budget (pkg) 2:00
9/21/04 9 PM City Pension vote (vo) :20
9/21/04 9 PM FedEx Forum area developments :30
9/21/04 9 PM Bush/UN address :40
9/21/04 9 PM Kerry Campaigning (vo) :20
9/21/04 9 PM Campaign Money (vo) :20
9/21/04 9 PM Campaign investigation :25
9/22/04 Good Morning Memphis Frist Airport land :20
9/22/04 Good Morning Memphis City Budget (vo) :20
9/22/04 Good Morning Memphis Bush/ UN speech :40
9/22/04 Good Morning Memphis Uptown Revitalization :40
9/22/04 Good Morning Memphis Sen. Frist (vo) :20
9/22/04 Good Morning Memphis City Budget (pkg) 2:00
9/22/04 Midday City Budget (vosot) :40
9/22/04 Midday Pension Vote (vo) :20
9/22/04 5 PM Election Investigation :20
9/22/04 5 PM Earle City Tax Hike (vo) :20
9/22/04 9 PM City Sanitation Workers Investigation (pkg) 2:35
9/23/04 Good Morning Memphis Budget Battle (pkg) 1:30
9/23/04 Good Morning Memphis Election Investigation(vo) :25
9/23/04 Good Morning Memphis CBS/Bush panel named (pkg) 2:00
9/23/04 Good Morning Memphis City Budget battle (vosot) :40
9/23/04 Good Morning Memphis Tax Cuts (vo) :20
9/23/04 Good Morning Memphis Social Security (vo) :20
9/23/04 Good Morning Memphis Kerry Ads (vo) :20
9/23/04 Midday Budget Battle (pkg) 2:00
9/23/04 Midday Allawi/White House (vo) :20
9/23/0 5 PM Allawi address (vo sot) :40
9/23/04 5 PM Kerry on Iraq (vosot) :40
9/23/04 5 PM City Sanitation Workers Ivestigation (pkg) 2:35
9/23/04 9 PM CBS/Bush follow (pkg) 1:45
9/23/04 9 PM Ark. Nader on ballot (rdr) :20
9/23/04 9 PM Kerry cancels ads (vo) :20
9/23/04 9 PM Bush in Maine (vo) :20
9/23/04 9 PM Tax Cuts passed (vo) :20
9/23/04 9 PM Bush/Allawi Meeting (vosot) :40
EXHIBIT C – Community Participation
The following summary illustrates WHBQ's various efforts to interact with its community:
Participation in the Community
WHBQ employees participate in numerous volunteer organizations including: Habitat for Humanity Porter Leath Children’s Center (Volunteer teacher for ESL classes) The Ronald McDonald House Memphis City Schools: Our Children, Our Future tutoring program Memphis City Schools Adopt-A-School program University of Memphis Alumni Association National Board of Directors University of Memphis Journalism Alumni Board Hands on Memphis Servathon
In-Kind Donations and Sponsorships
National Kidney Foundation Chocolate Fantasy Junior Achievement Bowling on the River Hands on Memphis Servathon Porter-Leath Crawfish and Gumbo Cook-off American Cancer Society Relay for Life Ronald McDonald House Big Scoop Festival Bridges Kick-off Classic Memphis Walk for the Homeless Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk Junior League Merry Marketplace Porter-Leath Fill the Boot Memphis Food Bank Holiday Food Drive
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