WHIO-TV wins regional Edward R. Murrow Award
DAYTON – May 16, 2023 – News Center 7 has been awarded the prestigious RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Award in the Hard News Category for the story entitled “Centerville Bike Attack Victim.” News Center 7 Anchor James Brown interviewed a teenage girl attacked while walking on a local bike path.
The emotional story depicts how the teen fought for survival and how the incident has changed her life in the days since.
WHIO won in Television Small Market, Region 7 which is comprised of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. The Radio and Television Digital News Association presents Edward R. Murrow Awards for outstanding achievements in electronic journalism.
“I’m very proud of the hard work the News Center 7 team does every day,” Darren Moore, Vice President and General Manager of Cox Media Group Ohio said. “The Miami Valley can count on the dedicated people in our newsroom to provide important, urgent local stories that matter. To be recognized for our coverage in the Hard News category speaks to the quality of storytelling viewers can expect every day.”
Regional Murrow Awards are presented to small and large radio, television, and digital outlets and are among the most prestigious in broadcast and digital news. The regional winner now advances to the National Murrow Award competition.
News Center 7 is coverage you can count on in the Miami Valley, and that’s reflected in the station’s dominant ratings and local market share. From early morning to late night, more viewers depend on News Center 7 for breaking news and weather more than any other station.
To watch this incredible story of survival, click the link below.
