Spot News
As the weekend and night editor, I monitor breaking news and either write up incident briefs or work with a reporter and/or photographer to further our coverage, taking dictation as needed, and contact officials for further information.
Oct. 2, 2026
Watched the footage and reported on the two encounters, incorporating background from earlier coverage.
Aug. 3, 2026
Sent a photographer and reporter to the scene while updating their dictations and watching for official updates.
May 31, 2026
Recognized this had recently happened, elevating a brief with the previous incident.
Aug. 8, 2025
Took dictation from a reporter at the scene.
Sept. 26, 2026
Contacted out-of-state fire and police departments for a crash report, communicated with the local mayor.
July 5, 2026
Monitored the situation across the weekend, contacted the girl's family, coroner, and local officials.
Feb. 27, 2026
Added local context to the federal press release.
May 2, 2025
Researched the city employees' roles to elevate the crash brief.
Sept. 5, 2026
Sent a photographer to the scene, researched history of the church, and contacted a school next door.
June 7, 2026
Contacted the responding police department and reached the hospital system for comment.
April 12, 2025
Called and visited the restaurant for comment, monitored the situation for updates.
March 29, 2025
Researched the funeral home's background and attempted to gain additional comment.