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Union Home Mortgage Foundation raises more than $200,000 for charity partners during annual gala

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Union Home Mortgage Foundation, the charitable arm of Union Home Mortgage, announced today it had raised more than $200,000 in support of its charitable mission during its 2023 Evening of Hope Gala, including a $50,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cleveland. The Union Home Mortgage Foundation operates with the mission to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency.

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  • The Union Home Mortgage Foundation operates with the mission to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
  • Seeing everyone together supporting these incredible organizations during our gala is the highlight of my year," said Ashley Ali, Executive Director of the Union Home Mortgage Foundation.
  • "I am so proud of the impact we're able to achieve through the Union Home Mortgage Foundation," said Bill Cosgrove, CEO of Union Home Mortgage and Chairman of the Foundation.
  • For more information on the Union Home Mortgage Foundation, visit www.uhmfoundation.org , call 440.863.3217 or email [email protected] .

TEGNA and NBC Renew Affiliation Agreement

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and NBC today announced a comprehensive, multi-year deal that renews station affiliation agreements for 20 TEGNA markets nationwide, including 10 of the top 25 markets for NBC.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and NBC today announced a comprehensive, multi-year deal that renews station affiliation agreements for 20 TEGNA markets nationwide, including 10 of the top 25 markets for NBC.
  • The 20 markets renewed cover more than 21 million households, nearly 17 percent of U.S. TV households.
  • TEGNA is the largest independent owner of NBC affiliates.
  • “As the largest NBC affiliate group among independent station groups, we are proud of our longstanding partnership that enables us to serve local communities,” said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA.

TEGNA Foundation Awards Grants to Address Critical Community Needs

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

TEGNA Foundation, the charitable foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), in partnership with its local stations, today announced it awarded 242 Community Grants to address critical community needs and initiatives.

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  • TEGNA Foundation, the charitable foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), in partnership with its local stations, today announced it awarded 242 Community Grants to address critical community needs and initiatives.
  • WKYC in Cleveland, the “Education Station,” focused their Community Grants on pressing education needs in their local community.
  • TEGNA Foundation Community Grants are vetted by a committee of employees at each station, including the station general manager, and approved by the TEGNA Foundation Board of Directors.
  • To learn more and/or apply for a TEGNA Foundation Community Grants, visit https://www.tegnafoundation.org/ .

TEGNA Stations Receive Ten National 2023 Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations have received ten 2023 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism, more than any other station group.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations have received ten 2023 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism, more than any other station group.
  • The Edward R. Murrow Awards are sponsored by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and honor outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism.
  • “Congratulations to all our stations that were recognized for their work.”
    The prestigious Murrow Awards “recognize local and national news stories that uphold the RTDNA Code of Ethics, demonstrate technical expertise and exemplify the importance and impact of journalism as a service to the community.”
    TEGNA stations’ National Edward R. Murrow Award recipients are:
    WFAA (Dallas, TX): Overall Excellence, Large Market Television.
  • For 2023, TEGNA stations were also honored with 84 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards .

Rescue Village announces the appointment of six new board members.

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Friday, June 9, 2023

CLEVELAND and AKRON, Ohio, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rescue Village appointed six new members to the board of trustees, bringing the total number of trustees to sixteen.

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  • CLEVELAND and AKRON, Ohio, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rescue Village appointed six new members to the board of trustees, bringing the total number of trustees to sixteen.
  • These additions to the Board of Trustees come at a pivotal time as Rescue Village prepares for its next strategic planning process and the enhanced programs and new projects that will follow.
  • Board of Trustees President Carrie Radivoyevitch stated, "I'm thrilled to welcome this extraordinary group of professionals to Rescue Village's board.
  • Not only are they highly skilled, but they also bring different perspectives and a common passion for Rescue Village's mission.

TEGNA Stations Receive Three 2023 Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Awards

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that WKYC in Cleveland and WXIA in Atlanta have received three 2023 Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that WKYC in Cleveland and WXIA in Atlanta have received three 2023 Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.
  • The Gracie Awards shine a spotlight on women in media and recognize individuals who have made inspirational contributions to the industry.
  • “We are very proud of our exceptional journalists who produce and share stories that fundamentally impact lives and advance the truth in the communities we serve,” said Lynn Beall, EVP and COO, media operations, TEGNA.
  • Wiggins found herself part of the story in 2022 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

TEGNA Stations Honored with 96 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

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:

TEGNA Stations Win Four Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Awards

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that KHOU in Houston, WKYC in Cleveland and KSDK in St. Louis have won four Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that KHOU in Houston, WKYC in Cleveland and KSDK in St. Louis have won four Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.
  • The Gracie Awards shine a spotlight on women in media and recognize individuals who have made inspirational contributions to the industry.
  • We are very proud of our exceptional journalists who are producing and sharing impactful stories in their local communities, said Lynn Beall, EVP and COO, media operations, TEGNA.
  • We congratulate all of the Gracie Award winners who are making a positive change with their powerful storytelling.

TEGNA’s WUSA and WKYC Win Four Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Awards

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that WUSA and WKYC, TEGNAs CBS affiliate in Washington, D.C., and NBC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, respectively, have won four Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that WUSA and WKYC, TEGNAs CBS affiliate in Washington, D.C., and NBC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, respectively, have won four Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.
  • The Gracie Awards shine a spotlight on women in media and recognize individuals who have made inspirational contributions to the industry.
  • We congratulate all of the Gracie Award winners who are making positive changes and creating new opportunities for women in media.
  • Grace Chimel, winner of the Director (TV Local) award for her purpose-driven and creative directing of the WUSA9 News at 11 p.m. newscast.

TEGNA’s VAULT Studios Announces “Amy Should Be Forty” Podcast

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced the launch of Amy Should Be Forty, a five-episode podcast series by TEGNAs VAULT Studios that chronicles the senseless kidnapping and murder of Amy Mihaljevic, a case that continues to draw national attention 30 years later.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced the launch of Amy Should Be Forty, a five-episode podcast series by TEGNAs VAULT Studios that chronicles the senseless kidnapping and murder of Amy Mihaljevic, a case that continues to draw national attention 30 years later.
  • Investigative reporting for Amy Should Be Forty was led by Emmy Award-winning journalist Drew Horansky, senior reporter for WKYC Studios.
  • Since the launch of VAULT in March, we have steadily built a reputation as one of the premier podcast studios serving the rapidly growing audience of true crime podcast lovers.
  • Amy Should Be Forty is the fifth production from TEGNAs VAULT Studios this year.