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TEGNA Stations Honored with 96 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations received a record 96 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards more than any other local broadcast television group and the most in its history.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations received a record 96 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards more than any other local broadcast television group and the most in its history.
  • KARE in Minneapolis received 11 individual awards, the most given this year, and the most in its history.
  • Seven stations KARE, KING, KSDK, KUSA, KWES, WFAA and WGRZ garnered the overall excellence honor, the highest achievement awarded.
  • TEGNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Winners this year are as follows:

FACE FORWARD INTERNATIONAL TO MAKE DEBUT IN DALLAS WITH FIRST CHARITY GALA FEATURING CEELO GREEN ON APRIL 9

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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DALLAS, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Face Forward International is a non-profit organization that provides reconstructive surgeries and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse, human trafficking, war violence, acts of hate crime and cruelty around the globe. The charity brings patients from all over the world to Los Angeles to receive treatment from world-class surgeons and medical providers to treat injuries sustained from acts of violence including, broken bones, scars, acid burns in addition to implant and tattoo removals for survivors of sex trafficking. In 2020, building on the success of services provided in the Los Angeles area, Face Forward chose to expand their impact and make Dallas their second home. On Saturday, April 9, Face Forward will host its first charity gala in Dallas titled "Brazilian Carnival for a Cause" taking place on the Eye Lawn at The Joule Hotel (1530 Main St Dallas, Texas 75201) from 7 to 11 p.m.

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  • "Violence can happen to anyone, and we seek to help any and all who are in need," says Deborah Alessi, CEO and Founder of Face Forward International.
  • Face Forward International saw the demand for their services and expanded its presence to fill the gaps in this region.
  • To bring awareness to this need, the global advisory firm Chandini & Co will host the gala to welcome Face Forward to Dallas.
  • We ask that you consider partnering with Face Forward International to provide even more surgical care to more survivors in need.

WFAA and North Texas Food Bank Host Second Annual Telethon

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Dallas, March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WFAA Channel 8 and The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) will team up once again on March 29, 2022, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. to host the second annual Nourish North Texas Telethon .

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  • Dallas, March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WFAA Channel 8 and The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) will team up once again on March 29, 2022, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. to host the second annual Nourish North Texas Telethon .
  • In partnership with its feeding network, NTFB is providing food for today and hope for tomorrow through a comprehensive Nourish North Texas fundraising campaign, of which the Nourish North Texas telethon is a critical component for raising funds and awareness.
  • WFAA is proud to be partnering again this year with the North Texas Food Bank on the Nourish North Texas Telethon to help raise awareness of the growing issue of food insecurity in North Texas, said Brad Ramsey, President and General Manager for WFAA.
  • The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a top-ranked non-profit hunger-relief organization that sources, packages and distributes food through a network of more than 200 Partner Agencies across 13 North Texas counties.

TEGNA to be Acquired by Standard General for $24.00 Per Share

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and Standard General L.P. today announced that TEGNA and an affiliate of Standard General have entered into a definitive agreement under which TEGNA will be acquired by the Standard General affiliate for $24.00 per share in cash.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and Standard General L.P. today announced that TEGNA and an affiliate of Standard General have entered into a definitive agreement under which TEGNA will be acquired by the Standard General affiliate for $24.00 per share in cash.
  • We are excited to partner again with Deb McDermott, who previously spearheaded the broadcast group at Media General, where Standard General was a principal shareholder.
  • Also after closing, Premion is expected to operate as a standalone business majority owned by Cox Media Group and Standard General.
  • Standard General was founded in 2007 and manages capital for public and private pension funds, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.

Fears Nachawati Law Firm Featured in WFAA-TV Report on Loss of Life, Suffering from Texas Winter Blackout One Year Ago

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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DALLAS, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A news team from WFAA-TV in Dallas featured Fears Nachawati founder Majed Nachawati in a report exploring the human toll of the 2021 Texas winter storm blackout and the ongoing legal ramifications for those responsible.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A news team from WFAA-TV in Dallas featured Fears Nachawati founder Majed Nachawati in a report exploring the human toll of the 2021 Texas winter storm blackout and the ongoing legal ramifications for those responsible.
  • "When you combine irresponsibility at the governmental level with deregulation gone awry, bad things happen," Mr. Nachawati told WFAA reporter Jobin Panicker.
  • The widespread loss of electricity during prolonged subfreezing conditions placed people across the state in a life-and-death fight for survival.
  • Click here to read the Fears Nachawati lawsuit filed on behalf of Ms. Smith's family.

Alyssa Woulfe Joins Androvett as Digital PR Manager

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Monday, January 10, 2022
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DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Androvett , a full-service marketing and public relations agency, has named former WFAA journalist Alyssa Woulfe as Digital Public Relations Manager.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Androvett , a full-service marketing and public relations agency, has named former WFAA journalist Alyssa Woulfe as Digital Public Relations Manager.
  • The Digital PR Manager position is a new addition to the company and includes responsibilities in the public relations and marketing sectors of Androvett's operations.
  • Ms. Woulfe will be handling digital PR initiatives and planning, as well as the execution of thorough content strategies designed to leverage content for Androvett clients across media and communication platforms.
  • "We are very excited to have Alyssa join us," says Mike Androvett , founder and president of Androvett Legal Media & Marketing.

TEGNA Names Elliott Moore President and General Manager at KYTX in Tyler, Texas

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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b'TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Elliott Longoria Moore has been named president and general manager of KYTX, the company\xe2\x80\x99s CBS affiliate in Tyler, Texas, effective June 7.

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  • b'TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Elliott Longoria Moore has been named president and general manager of KYTX, the company\xe2\x80\x99s CBS affiliate in Tyler, Texas, effective June 7.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210506006083/en/\nTEGNA Names Elliott Moore President and General Manager at KYTX in Tyler, Texas.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)\nMoore joined the TEGNA family in 2018 as a sponsorship and project manager for WFAA, TEGNA\xe2\x80\x99s ABC affiliate in Dallas-Ft. Worth, where he helped increase sponsorship revenue by more than 30 percent.
  • TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion , TEGNA\xe2\x80\x99s OTT advertising service.

TEGNA Honored with 86 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, Including Six for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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b'TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations received 86 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards \xe2\x80\x93 more than any other local broadcast television group \xe2\x80\x93 for excellence in broadcast journalism, including the coveted prizes for overall excellence, excellence in innovation, and the new category of excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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  • b'TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations received 86 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards \xe2\x80\x93 more than any other local broadcast television group \xe2\x80\x93 for excellence in broadcast journalism, including the coveted prizes for overall excellence, excellence in innovation, and the new category of excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • More than a third of TEGNA\xe2\x80\x99s 64 stations were among the winners with four stations \xe2\x80\x93 KARE, KING, WFAA and WUSA \xe2\x80\x93 garnering overall excellence, the highest honor awarded.\nSeven TEGNA stations \xe2\x80\x93 KGW, KUSA, KSDK, NEWS CENTER Maine, WFAA and WGRZ \xe2\x80\x93 also won for excellence in innovation, which recognizes \xe2\x80\x9cnews organizations that innovate their product to enhance the quality of journalism and the audience\xe2\x80\x99s understanding of news.\xe2\x80\x9d In addition, six TEGNA stations \xe2\x80\x93 KARE, KGW, KSDK, WFAA, WWL and WXIA \xe2\x80\x93 received the Edward R. Murrow\xe2\x80\x99s newest honor \xe2\x80\x93 excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion \xe2\x80\x93 which is given for \xe2\x80\x9coutstanding advocacy journalism tackling the topic of diversity, racial injustice and/or inequality.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cTEGNA\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to exceptional journalism has once again been recognized by the prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow awards,\xe2\x80\x9d said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cAs our nation continues to confront acts of racial and social injustice, we are especially proud that our stations are recognized for covering and facilitating important discussions about race and inequality that will help drive systemic change.\xe2\x80\x9d\nOverall, 24 TEGNA stations were honored, with 10 awarded to KARE; nine to KUSA; eight to WFAA; seven to KDSK; six to KING and WXIA; four to KGW, NEWS CENTER Maine and WHAS; three to WBIR, WGRZ, WUSA, WTHR and WWL; two to KHOU, KXTV, WOI and WTC; and one each to First Coast News, KPNX, KTVB, KWES, WTOL and WVEC.\nTEGNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Winners this year are as follows:\nExcellence in Writing: From Pen to Paper ... From Paper to Pixels; Jim Altman\n'

TEGNA Stations WFAA and KING Win Prestigious 2021 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that stations WFAA (Dallas, Texas) and KING 5 (Seattle, Washington) have received 2021 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards, among the highest honors given for excellence in journalism.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that stations WFAA (Dallas, Texas) and KING 5 (Seattle, Washington) have received 2021 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards, among the highest honors given for excellence in journalism.
  • Each of our station recipients represent the power of local journalism to inform and inspire the communities we serve, said Lynn Beall, EVP and COO for media operations, TEGNA.
  • Through empathetic and impactful reporting, WFAA and KING 5 helped audiences gain a better understanding of issues that affect our lives at both the highly personal and global levels.
  • Congratulations to the teams at WFAA and KING 5 for these well-earned honors.

TEGNA Names Bill Dallman President and General Manager at KARE 11

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Friday, February 5, 2021
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that Bill Dallman has been named president and general manager of KARE 11, the NBC affiliate in Minneapolis, Minnesota, effective June 1, 2021.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that Bill Dallman has been named president and general manager of KARE 11, the NBC affiliate in Minneapolis, Minnesota, effective June 1, 2021.
  • Carolyn Mungo, vice president and station manager at WFAA in Dallas, will oversee KARE in addition to her current role until Dallmans arrival.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210205005371/en/
    TEGNA Names Bill Dallman President and General Manager at KARE 11 (Photo: Business Wire)
    Dallman joins KARE 11 from KOMO News, the ABC affiliate in Seattle, where hes been news director since 2018.
  • Bill brings a winning track record and extensive experience to KARE, said Lynn Beall, EVP and COO of media operations, TEGNA.