WBA Awards: FOX6 wins News Operation of the Year
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association announced its 2024 awards on Saturday, May 3.
FOX6 News is proud to announce its selection as News Operation of the Year.
It was one of 26 awards FOX6 News won this year.
MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association announced its 2024 awards on Saturday, and FOX6 News is proud to announce its selection as large market News Operation of the Year. It was one of 26 awards FOX6 News won this year:
News Operation of the Year – WITI-TV
Best Website – FOX6Now.com
Best Use of Social Media – FOX6 News Digital Team
Best Morning Newscast – FOX6 WakeUp News at 7
Best Evening Newscast – FOX6 News at 4: Live at the RNC
Best News Writing – Unclaimed
Best Hard News/Investigative – Utter Disregard
Best Weather Coverage – Rob Haswell
Best Series or Documentary – Water Wars
Best Feature – The Magic of Music
Best Live On-Scene Reporting – Aaron Maybin, Jason Calvi
Best Use of Video – Fees for Body Camera Redactions
Best Sports Reporting – A Hershey Treat
Best Image Promotion – FOX6 Investigators 25th Anniversary
Best Weather Promotion – Weather Experts - Winter 2024
Best Sports Promotion – FOX6 Football Fest
Best Topical Promotion – Unlicensed Drivers, End of the Line
Best Commercial or Underwriting Announcement – Shaker's Cigar Bar
Best Web Story – Wakesurfing boats on WI lakes; calls to restrict 'monster trucks' of water,Unclaimed veteran's remains stored 11 months due to 'clerical error'
Best Original Digital Content – FOX6 Kids: What is Local TV News?
Best Online Personality – Ben Handelman, Rob Haswell
Best Online Breaking News Coverage – Police Shooting in Milwaukee During RNC
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Information in this report is from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.
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