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Well, it's official. I can tell it's going to be harder and harder to make myself stay put after work to write blog entries now that the weather is nice! But for now, here's an update on the past few

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  • Thursday, May 16 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:54:14 GMT
    I'm being a rebel and skipping yoga class for the second time this week (after missing two classes over the weekend while I was out of town). Sometimes you just need to relax, right?? Today should
    I'm being a rebel and skipping yoga class for the second time this week (after missing two classes over the weekend while I was out of town). Sometimes you just need to relax, right?? Today should

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 8:02 PM EDT2013-05-03 00:02:12 GMT
    Press conferences. That's how I spent my day, covering press conferences. And I have no complaints! There's not a whole lot of room for creative freedom when you're attending an event someone else is
    Press conferences. That's how I spent my day, covering press conferences. And I have no complaints! There's not a whole lot of room for creative freedom when you're attending an event someone else is

  • Friday, April 26 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-04-27 00:33:01 GMT
    HAPPY FRIDAY!! Since I neglected my blogging duties yesterday, I must write today, even though I'm very ready to hit the road for home! :) Can you blame me on a Friday evening??
    HAPPY FRIDAY!! Since I neglected my blogging duties yesterday, I must write today, even though I'm very ready to hit the road for home! :) Can you blame me on a Friday evening??

  • Monday, April 15 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-04-16 03:10:42 GMT
    Today was a great example of how plans can quickly change in this crazy television business!  I was out shooting an interview for my story about the upcoming Catholic parish reorganization when two explosions/bombs
    Today was a great example of how plans can quickly change in this crazy television business!  I was out shooting an interview for my story about the upcoming Catholic parish reorganization when two explosions/bombs

  • Wednesday, April 10 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-04-11 00:00:39 GMT
    Ok, well yesterday my plan to write from home completely failed. It was after 10pm before I remembered I hadn't done it yet, so I just threw in the towel! So today, I'm checking this off the list before
    Ok, well yesterday my plan to write from home completely failed. It was after 10pm before I remembered I hadn't done it yet, so I just threw in the towel! So today, I'm checking this off the list before

  • Friday, April 5 2013 9:03 PM EDT2013-04-06 01:03:08 GMT
    Oh, Friday. How happy I am to see thee!!! Going out on a nice, light note today, too, so I'm in a good mood! Ha! I ended up only being in one show today, though I had a couple of other stories I wrote
    Oh, Friday. How happy I am to see thee!!! Going out on a nice, light note today, too, so I'm in a good mood! Ha! I ended up only being in one show today, though I had a couple of other stories I wrote

  • Thursday, April 4 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-04-05 02:47:58 GMT
    After spending the first half of the week in and out of courtrooms, today was a very nice change of pace.  I was able to get away from federal indictments and share a much more uplifting story at an American
    After spending the first half of the week in and out of courtrooms, today was a very nice change of pace.  I was able to get away from federal indictments and share a much more uplifting story at an American

  • Thursday, April 4 2013 7:36 AM EDT2013-04-04 11:36:03 GMT
    So today was Day 2 of covering a big federal indictment unsealed yesterday involving a public official in Evansville. I predict many more follow ups ahead, as well. I ended up interviewing two City Council
    So today was Day 2 of covering a big federal indictment unsealed yesterday involving a public official in Evansville. I predict many more follow ups ahead, as well. I ended up interviewing two City Council

  • Tuesday, April 2 2013 8:59 PM EDT2013-04-03 00:59:01 GMT
    Well, another day, another court case. This time, I was in federal court (again, for the story ONLY)! Another first for me! Like all courtrooms in Indiana, no cameras are allowed, so it was just me,
    Well, another day, another court case. This time, I was in federal court (again, for the story ONLY)! Another first for me! Like all courtrooms in Indiana, no cameras are allowed, so it was just me,

  • Monday, April 1 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-04-02 03:54:24 GMT
    So I'm doing things a little differently tonight.  I decided to wait until I got home to write today's entry, so of course, now it's 10pm and I'm just getting to it. :) The title of this entry seemed
    So I'm doing things a little differently tonight.  I decided to wait until I got home to write today's entry, so of course, now it's 10pm and I'm just getting to it. :) The title of this entry seemed

  • Friday, March 29 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-03-30 00:39:46 GMT
    Hooray for Friday, right?? No extended Easter holiday weekend for us in the news biz, but that's ok. I'm just very grateful I'm on the Monday-Friday shift. Keep in mind, even on Christmas, Easter and
    Hooray for Friday, right?? No extended Easter holiday weekend for us in the news biz, but that's ok. I'm just very grateful I'm on the Monday-Friday shift. Keep in mind, even on Christmas, Easter and

  • Thursday, March 28 2013 9:17 PM EDT2013-03-29 01:17:02 GMT
    I've been feeling a little funky today. Perhaps it's because I've eaten taco salad for breakfast and lunch? Just sayin'??? Our news director, Scott, brought in the goods as a thank you/reward for some
    I've been feeling a little funky today. Perhaps it's because I've eaten taco salad for breakfast and lunch? Just sayin'??? Our news director, Scott, brought in the goods as a thank you/reward for some

  • Tuesday, March 26 2013 8:50 PM EDT2013-03-27 00:50:03 GMT
    Alright, second post of the day!! I'm just now starting to return to a state of calm. The second half of the day ended up being a lot more stressful than the first. Down to the wire on a story that
    Alright, second post of the day!! I'm just now starting to return to a state of calm. The second half of the day ended up being a lot more stressful than the first. Down to the wire on a story that

  • Tuesday, March 26 2013 8:34 PM EDT2013-03-27 00:34:12 GMT
    Shame, shame on me! I think yesterday I missed posting an entry for the first time on a day I've been at work (in the office). Broke the streak, rats!! I went home planning to write it from there and
    Shame, shame on me! I think yesterday I missed posting an entry for the first time on a day I've been at work (in the office). Broke the streak, rats!! I went home planning to write it from there and

  • Friday, March 22 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-03-22 21:23:31 GMT
    Yay!!! Just wrapped up my story which means I'm about to hit the road to get in some quality basketball watching the rest of the day! :) Ahh, the benefits of waking up at the crack of dawn! Sunrise was
    Yay!!! Just wrapped up my story which means I'm about to hit the road to get in some quality basketball watching the rest of the day! :) Ahh, the benefits of waking up at the crack of dawn! Sunrise was

  • Thursday, March 21 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-03-21 22:28:36 GMT
    Today's been pretty busy, but in a good way. Nothing too terriby crazy to report, thankfully. I am quite hungry though, seeing as how it's 5pm and I've only chowed down on pretzels so far. Yoga's in
    Today's been pretty busy, but in a good way. Nothing too terriby crazy to report, thankfully. I am quite hungry though, seeing as how it's 5pm and I've only chowed down on pretzels so far. Yoga's in

  • Tuesday, March 19 2013 8:25 PM EDT2013-03-20 00:25:28 GMT
    What a fun story I had the chance to tell today! Since the video is posted, I'm not going to go through all the details, but I do just want to add a couple of quick points. So, the woman, Christi, lost
    What a fun story I had the chance to tell today! Since the video is posted, I'm not going to go through all the details, but I do just want to add a couple of quick points. So, the woman, Christi, lost

  • Monday, March 18 2013 8:45 PM EDT2013-03-19 00:45:34 GMT
    It's been a sad day for Tri-State Grippo's lovers (like me). Because of a voluntary recall of the company's chips, thousands of bags of delicious goodness had to be thrown in the trash. :( I was a witness
    It's been a sad day for Tri-State Grippo's lovers (like me). Because of a voluntary recall of the company's chips, thousands of bags of delicious goodness had to be thrown in the trash. :( I was a witness

  • Friday, March 15 2013 9:14 PM EDT2013-03-16 01:14:51 GMT
    Today I had my hand (umm… literally) in about five stories! This is what I got stuck taking notes on in the car today when I left my notepad on my desk. It's a cardboard insert from
    Today I had my hand (umm… literally) in about five stories! This is what I got stuck taking notes on in the car today when I left my notepad on my desk. It's a cardboard insert from

  • Thursday, March 14 2013 8:51 PM EDT2013-03-15 00:51:24 GMT
    How does it happen that the sleet comes down at its hardest right around the time I'm going live, then a few minutes later it's nice and sunny again?! Grrr… just my luck! I had to put on the hood of
    How does it happen that the sleet comes down at its hardest right around the time I'm going live, then a few minutes later it's nice and sunny again?! Grrr… just my luck! I had to put on the hood of

  • Wednesday, March 13 2013 8:36 PM EDT2013-03-14 00:36:03 GMT
    What the heck was up with all that snow today?? Not that it amounted to anything, but we are so close to spring! I want spring weather already!!! I didn't end up spending too much time outside though,
    What the heck was up with all that snow today?? Not that it amounted to anything, but we are so close to spring! I want spring weather already!!! I didn't end up spending too much time outside though,

  • Tuesday, March 12 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-03-12 23:25:37 GMT
    Whooh! Finishing up early today, which is a beautiful, beautiful thing! Today I got to get up in one of the big machines grinding up the parking lot at Roberts Stadium, interview the Bishop of the
    Whooh! Finishing up early today, which is a beautiful, beautiful thing! Today I got to get up in one of the big machines grinding up the parking lot at Roberts Stadium, interview the Bishop of the

  • Monday, March 11 2013 9:43 PM EDT2013-03-12 01:43:05 GMT
    Going to court on this job is interesting. In Evansville (really, all of Indiana, I think) cameras are not allowed in courtrooms, so you obviously don't have a lot of video to work with. It can also
    Going to court on this job is interesting. In Evansville (really, all of Indiana, I think) cameras are not allowed in courtrooms, so you obviously don't have a lot of video to work with. It can also

  • Friday, March 8 2013 9:56 PM EST2013-03-09 02:56:33 GMT
    Ok, I'm going to keep this pretty short and sweet! First, my review of Los Alfaro from last night's dinner! Let me start by saying, I cleaned my plate. Ok, there was one little thing left, but otherwise,
    Ok, I'm going to keep this pretty short and sweet! First, my review of Los Alfaro from last night's dinner! Let me start by saying, I cleaned my plate. Ok, there was one little thing left, but otherwise,

  • Thursday, March 7 2013 10:02 PM EST2013-03-08 03:02:25 GMT
    Hey there! I'm just back from Vincennes, wrapping up for the day. It's 3:48pm, which would normally be a very late out time after working Sunrise. Today, though, it's not so bad because I pulled a split
    Hey there! I'm just back from Vincennes, wrapping up for the day. It's 3:48pm, which would normally be a very late out time after working Sunrise. Today, though, it's not so bad because I pulled a split

  • Wednesday, March 6 2013 7:53 PM EST2013-03-07 00:53:21 GMT
    Just another glamorous day on the job! Heading out here in a few minutes to detox (figuratively, not literally—no illegal substances being consumed at the station!!) and get some rest before coming back
    Just another glamorous day on the job! Heading out here in a few minutes to detox (figuratively, not literally—no illegal substances being consumed at the station!!) and get some rest before coming back

  • Tuesday, March 5 2013 8:23 PM EST2013-03-06 01:23:56 GMT
    So, I'm going to try to get a bit of an early jump on today's entry. It's only 2:23pm! I've got one more interview at 3pm in Newburgh, so we'll see how fast I can type! I'm not really looking forward
    So, I'm going to try to get a bit of an early jump on today's entry. It's only 2:23pm! I've got one more interview at 3pm in Newburgh, so we'll see how fast I can type! I'm not really looking forward

  • Monday, March 4 2013 7:41 PM EST2013-03-05 00:41:57 GMT
    Well, well, well. Today was a day of firsts! Ok, really, just one first, but a big one, so to speak. After three tv jobs, I can finally say I've conducted a jailhouse interview! No, it wasn't very
    Well, well, well. Today was a day of firsts! Ok, really, just one first, but a big one, so to speak. After three tv jobs, I can finally say I've conducted a jailhouse interview! No, it wasn't very

  • Friday, March 1 2013 8:49 PM EST2013-03-02 01:49:28 GMT
    Photographer/Assignment Manager Randy and I are heading back to Evansville right now, so thought I'd make use of my time by telling you about our day in Illinois.  This was my third day in our lovely neighboring
    Photographer/Assignment Manager Randy and I are heading back to Evansville right now, so thought I'd make use of my time by telling you about our day in Illinois.  This was my third day in our lovely neighboring

  • Thursday, February 28 2013 9:04 PM EST2013-03-01 02:04:06 GMT
    Seeing any business close is a bit of a bummer, but when it's been around for 97 years, that's really pretty sad. :( This evening Schmitt photo (just off Green River Rd.) closed its doors one last time.
    Seeing any business close is a bit of a bummer, but when it's been around for 97 years, that's really pretty sad. :( This evening Schmitt photo (just off Green River Rd.) closed its doors one last time.

  • Wednesday, February 27 2013 11:11 PM EST2013-02-28 04:11:58 GMT
    It's currently 9:26pm.  I'm sitting in the back of our satellite truck waiting to go on live from Harrisburg, IL at 10pm.  I came in to work today at 6:15am.  Sooo… it's been a bit of a long day!  But,
    It's currently 9:26pm.  I'm sitting in the back of our satellite truck waiting to go on live from Harrisburg, IL at 10pm.  I came in to work today at 6:15am.  Sooo… it's been a bit of a long day!  But,

  • Tuesday, February 26 2013 8:17 PM EST2013-02-27 01:17:57 GMT
    Just wrapping up a long day of writing and editing! It was very nice to be in a lovely, climate-controlled environment for 8-plus hours, but now I'm looking forward to a little break from my computer
    Just wrapping up a long day of writing and editing! It was very nice to be in a lovely, climate-controlled environment for 8-plus hours, but now I'm looking forward to a little break from my computer

  • Monday, February 25 2013 8:24 PM EST2013-02-26 01:24:24 GMT
    Boy-- did this Monday come in with some oomph!! Lots of news to go around, and I managed to miss pretty much all of it! I'm working on another special report over the next few days that will air Wednesday,
    Boy-- did this Monday come in with some oomph!! Lots of news to go around, and I managed to miss pretty much all of it! I'm working on another special report over the next few days that will air Wednesday,

  • Friday, February 22 2013 6:55 PM EST2013-02-22 23:55:21 GMT
    Yay!! Spent most of the day either in the car or inside today. Both ways I HAD HEAT!! (Although the weather was mild compared to yesterday!) I took a little road trip up to Jasper for a story about
    Yay!! Spent most of the day either in the car or inside today. Both ways I HAD HEAT!! (Although the weather was mild compared to yesterday!) I took a little road trip up to Jasper for a story about

  • Thursday, February 21 2013 9:16 PM EST2013-02-22 02:16:08 GMT
    Ahhh, looking forward to spending the rest of the evening INSIDE with the heat going! I might crank it up to 70 tonight after my live shots out in the cold earlier!! Had my umbrella flip inside out on
    Ahhh, looking forward to spending the rest of the evening INSIDE with the heat going! I might crank it up to 70 tonight after my live shots out in the cold earlier!! Had my umbrella flip inside out on

  • Wednesday, February 20 2013 11:43 PM EST2013-02-21 04:43:20 GMT
    If you happened to drive through Keystone Subdivision today, perhaps you noticed a purple reporter-cicle.  That was me, in my purple coat.  It was pretty chilly out today!! Some cold days, you win the
    If you happened to drive through Keystone Subdivision today, perhaps you noticed a purple reporter-cicle.  That was me, in my purple coat.

  • Monday, February 18 2013 9:20 AM EST2013-02-18 14:20:30 GMT
    Wow, I'm still calming down from that photo finish! I was down to the wire tonight on my story, for sure!! This was the Noah James story I wrote about yesterday.
    Wow, I'm still calming down from that photo finish! I was down to the wire tonight on my story, for sure!! This was the Noah James story I wrote about yesterday.

  • Thursday, February 14 2013 11:35 PM EST2013-02-15 04:35:01 GMT
    Doing things a little differently tonight. I'm emailing this entry to our web department from my phone, so hopefully it works! Been an unusual day! I just got back about an hour ago from a little road
    Doing things a little differently tonight. I'm emailing this entry to our web department from my phone, so hopefully it works! Been an unusual day! I just got back about an hour ago from a little road

  • Tuesday, February 12 2013 7:59 PM EST2013-02-13 00:59:51 GMT
    100!!! I've reached 100!!! 100 blog entries, that is! I started the blog back in September, and though I could be mistaken, I THINK I've posted an entry every day I've been working (physically here
    100!!! I've reached 100!!! 100 blog entries, that is! I started the blog back in September, and though I could be mistaken, I THINK I've posted an entry every day I've been working (physically here

  • Monday, February 11 2013 7:16 PM EST2013-02-12 00:16:41 GMT
    Let me just say, if you've never been to "The Really Big Show", hosted by our very own meteorologist extraordinaire Jeff Lyons, you are missing out! The show benefits Evansville ARC (which helps people
    Let me just say, if you've never been to "The Really Big Show", hosted by our very own meteorologist extraordinaire Jeff Lyons, you are missing out! The show benefits Evansville ARC (which helps people

  • Friday, February 8 2013 9:12 PM EST2013-02-09 02:12:01 GMT
    Nothing like driving through an upper-class neighborhood in the middle of the day to cover a story about a rash of burglaries that have been happening (in daylight)… while driving an unmarked station car
    Nothing like driving through an upper-class neighborhood in the middle of the day to cover a story about a rash of burglaries that have been happening (in daylight)… while driving an unmarked station car

  • Friday, February 8 2013 9:28 AM EST2013-02-08 14:28:23 GMT
    Alright! Another "sweeps" piece in the history books! These pieces usually take a little more time and effort than our regular "day of" stories, so it's nice to be able to check them off the list. :) Today
    Alright! Another "sweeps" piece in the history books! These pieces usually take a little more time and effort than our regular "day of" stories, so it's nice to be able to check them off the list. :) Today

  • Wednesday, February 6 2013 8:39 PM EST2013-02-07 01:39:36 GMT
    Hi, everyone! I don't have a whole lot in me today, but did want to let you know about special report of mine that will be airing tomorrow! It's called "Protecting Your Property", and it will air tomorrow
    Hi, everyone! I don't have a whole lot in me today, but did want to let you know about special report of mine that will be airing tomorrow! It's called "Protecting Your Property", and it will air tomorrow

  • Tuesday, February 5 2013 2:42 PM EST2013-02-05 19:42:24 GMT
    Whooh! I'm getting a whiff of the sweet smell of freedom. It's lurking right outside the door in the glorious sunshine. And this post is all that's separating me from it! Ha! You know, a few other
    Whooh! I'm getting a whiff of the sweet smell of freedom. It's lurking right outside the door in the glorious sunshine. And this post is all that's separating me from it! Ha! You know, a few other

  • Tuesday, February 5 2013 9:29 AM EST2013-02-05 14:29:51 GMT
    It's now 11:51pm. I came into work a little after 9am. Why am I still here? Ahh, good question. I've just downed a gas station hot chocolate, hard boiled eggs and a banana. Considering opening the
    It's now 11:51pm. I came into work a little after 9am. Why am I still here? Ahh, good question. I've just downed a gas station hot chocolate, hard boiled eggs and a banana. Considering opening the

  • Friday, February 1 2013 6:49 PM EST2013-02-01 23:49:26 GMT
    No fun pictures today. :( Just wrapping this up quickly before I head out the door for Harrison. Doing a live shot around 6:15pm (it's 5:28 right now) for my Spirit Cheer Team story I've been working
    No fun pictures today. :( Just wrapping this up quickly before I head out the door for Harrison. Doing a live shot around 6:15pm (it's 5:28 right now) for my Spirit Cheer Team story I've been working

  • Thursday, January 31 2013 8:25 PM EST2013-02-01 01:25:12 GMT
    Anyone else feeling like this week is going by pretty fast? I will take that feeling! :) Nothing much planned for the weekend on my end. Big IU game, that's about all I know! My brother is a HUGE IU
    Anyone else feeling like this week is going by pretty fast? I will take that feeling! :) Nothing much planned for the weekend on my end. Big IU game, that's about all I know! My brother is a HUGE IU

  • Thursday, January 31 2013 8:22 PM EST2013-02-01 01:22:11 GMT
    Well, I managed to avoid the bat call to come in overnight or extremely early this morning to cover the weather. In fact, I am somehow avoiding it altogether! Sometimes it just works out that way. Honestly,
    Well, I managed to avoid the bat call to come in overnight or extremely early this morning to cover the weather. In fact, I am somehow avoiding it altogether! Sometimes it just works out that way. Honestly,

  • Monday, January 28 2013 2:40 PM EST2013-01-28 19:40:47 GMT
    I'm getting ready to head out for the day, after working the lovely Sunrise shift! All went well this morning. Because our morning photographer was also sick today (I was filling in for Emily), I stayed
    I'm getting ready to head out for the day, after working the lovely Sunrise shift! All went well this morning. Because our morning photographer was also sick today (I was filling in for Emily), I stayed

  • Saturday, January 26 2013 10:32 AM EST2013-01-26 15:32:04 GMT
    Hoo-rah! Friiiiiday!!! Very excited, as always, for a little break from all the action. J It should be a pretty fun weekend! I'm a judge tomorrow for Youth Resources' "Big Man on Campus" male pageant,
    Hoo-rah! Friiiiiday!!! Very excited, as always, for a little break from all the action. J It should be a pretty fun weekend! I'm a judge tomorrow for Youth Resources' "Big Man on Campus" male pageant,

  • Thursday, January 24 2013 7:05 AM EST2013-01-24 12:05:24 GMT
    It's close to 10pm… been a pretty long day! Started by covering the Evansville Redevelopment Commission meeting at 8:30am where they picked a developer to build the downtown convention hotel. Then followed
    It's close to 10pm… been a pretty long day! 

  • Tuesday, January 22 2013 3:07 PM EST2013-01-22 20:07:03 GMT
    Here a little late today finishing up a story (what else is new), but about to head out at 1:30pm! Sounds really good until you remember I came in a little after 3am. Then, it's not so impressive! Ha!
    Here a little late today finishing up a story (what else is new), but about to head out at 1:30pm! Sounds really good until you remember I came in a little after 3am. Then, it's not so impressive! Ha!

  • Monday, January 21 2013 7:30 PM EST2013-01-22 00:30:07 GMT
    Had a particularly nice morning today interviewing two women who are together doing an amazing, AMAZING thing to honor their older sister who died from cancer. I can't wait to see how this story comes
    Had a particularly nice morning today interviewing two women who are together doing an amazing, AMAZING thing to honor their older sister who died from cancer. I can't wait to see how this story comes

  • Friday, January 18 2013 8:31 PM EST2013-01-19 01:31:38 GMT
    Here's to a 3-day weekend! Well, at least for some people. I will be here Monday. But, in all fairness, I will get another day off next week to make up for it, so that's nice! Also, on Tuesday, I'll
    Here's to a 3-day weekend! Well, at least for some people. I will be here Monday. But, in all fairness, I will get another day off next week to make up for it, so that's nice! Also, on Tuesday, I'll

  • Friday, January 18 2013 7:53 AM EST2013-01-18 12:53:39 GMT
    Wooh! Lots to talk about today and lots of pictures to share! It's been a good day, full of a little bit of everything! Sooo, let me start at the beginning. First on the agenda: a trip to EVV for a
    Wooh! Lots to talk about today and lots of pictures to share! It's been a good day, full of a little bit of everything! Sooo, let me start at the beginning. First on the agenda: a trip to EVV for a

  • Wednesday, January 16 2013 9:56 PM EST2013-01-17 02:56:55 GMT
    Are you a fan of NBC's singing show "The Voice"? I'll admit, I've never watched it. (Whoops) BUT, if Indiana State Trooper Sgt. Kirby Stailey makes it on, I will! I interviewed Stailey today about his
    Are you a fan of NBC's singing show "The Voice"? I'll admit, I've never watched it. (Whoops) BUT, if Indiana State Trooper Sgt. Kirby Stailey makes it on, I will! I interviewed Stailey today about his

  • Monday, January 14 2013 8:06 PM EST2013-01-15 01:06:34 GMT
    Welcome back to another work week, everyone:) I've got to make this short so I can make it to my yoga class on time, but here goes. Today ended up with a mad dash to get my story on air. BUT, I'm so
    Welcome back to another work week, everyone:) I've got to make this short so I can make it to my yoga class on time, but here goes. Today ended up with a mad dash to get my story on air. BUT, I'm so

  • Friday, January 11 2013 11:13 PM EST2013-01-12 04:13:57 GMT
    For the past two hours I have successfully delayed writing this entry! It's because I have a lot to talk about, and I just needed to get my energy back up so as not to be boring! :) Now, I'm ready.
    For the past two hours I have successfully delayed writing this entry! It's because I have a lot to talk about, and I just needed to get my energy back up so as not to be boring! :) Now, I'm ready.

  • Friday, January 11 2013 9:29 AM EST2013-01-11 14:29:11 GMT
    What a sad and just really crazy story I followed today. A 10-year-old boy had part of his nose bitten off by a pit bull in Henderson County yesterday afternoon. Today I was tracking down the latest
    What a sad and just really crazy story I followed today. A 10-year-old boy had part of his nose bitten off by a pit bull in Henderson County yesterday afternoon. Today I was tracking down the latest

  • Wednesday, January 9 2013 9:21 PM EST2013-01-10 02:21:15 GMT
    Is it Friday yet?? I wish! Today was one of those days where things just don't go the way you hoped! It happens, of course, but it's never much fun:) I ended up doing two stories today: the first
    Is it Friday yet?? I wish! Today was one of those days where things just don't go the way you hoped! It happens, of course, but it's never much fun:) I ended up doing two stories today: the first

  • Tuesday, January 8 2013 7:56 PM EST2013-01-09 00:56:19 GMT
    Alright, so in honor of it being Tuesday and being a somewhat slow news day, I'm going to skip any "shop talk" and go right for the gut. My gut, that is… in a somewhat indirect way? Ha… Basically,
    Alright, so in honor of it being Tuesday and being a somewhat slow news day, I'm going to skip any "shop talk" and go right for the gut. My gut, that is… in a somewhat indirect way? Ha… Basically,

  • Monday, January 7 2013 7:45 PM EST2013-01-08 00:45:06 GMT
    I've got some downtime during the middle of the day today, so I thought I'd go ahead and start writing. Today's topics: hair, makeup and wardrobe! Occasionally people will ask us reporters if someone
    I've got some downtime during the middle of the day today, so I thought I'd go ahead and start writing. Today's topics: hair, makeup and wardrobe! Occasionally people will ask us reporters if someone

  • Friday, January 4 2013 9:38 AM EST2013-01-04 14:38:24 GMT
    While some may be feeling like today is a Tuesday because of the holiday earlier this week, I am happy to say it is my FRIDAY! Hooray! Tomorrow SHOULD be spent cleaning my apartment and doing mountainous
    While some may be feeling like today is a Tuesday because of the holiday earlier this week, I am happy to say it is my FRIDAY! Hooray! Tomorrow SHOULD be spent cleaning my apartment and doing mountainous

  • Wednesday, January 2 2013 7:40 PM EST2013-01-03 00:40:26 GMT
    Two days into 2013, and I've done two stories about babies. Not too shabby! I only wish today's story would have had a happier ending. The couple I interviewed was heartbroken over a new Russian law
    Two days into 2013, and I've done two stories about babies. Not too shabby! I only wish today's story would have had a happier ending. The couple I interviewed was heartbroken over a new Russian law

  • Tuesday, January 1 2013 7:26 PM EST2013-01-02 00:26:24 GMT
    I can't say it's an original story, talking about the first baby of the New Year. It is, however, usually a pretty happy one:) Today I got to meet this future heartbreaker,
    I can't say it's an original story, talking about the first baby of the New Year. It is, however, usually a pretty happy one:) Today I got to meet this future heartbreaker,

  • Monday, December 31 2012 8:24 PM EST2013-01-01 01:24:23 GMT
    Happy last day of 2012, everybody! I hope it's been a good year for you! The best part for me was that it involved absolutely ZERO road trips to visit my family and boyfriend. Everyone's now in one
    Happy last day of 2012, everybody! I hope it's been a good year for you! The best part for me was that it involved absolutely ZERO road trips to visit my family and boyfriend. Everyone's now in one

  • Friday, December 28 2012 8:15 PM EST2012-12-29 01:15:02 GMT
    Wow. I don't know what else to say?! Our family stomach flu count is now up to 20!!! I, as I thought I may be, was out sick yesterday. Lucky for me, I seem to have caught a weaker strain. My little
    Wow. I don't know what else to say?! Our family stomach flu count is now up to 20!!! I, as I thought I may be, was out sick yesterday. Lucky for me, I seem to have caught a weaker strain. My little

  • Wednesday, December 26 2012 7:09 PM EST2012-12-27 00:09:21 GMT
    Happy Blizzard Day! I feel funny even calling it that since it's really not THAT much snow. During my one winter in Chicago, we had what I'd call a real blizzard—so much snow!!!! But, for us here in
    Happy Blizzard Day! I feel funny even calling it that since it's really not THAT much snow. During my one winter in Chicago, we had what I'd call a real blizzard—so much snow!!!! But, for us here in

  • Saturday, December 22 2012 3:39 PM EST2012-12-22 20:39:15 GMT
    Ahhhh, Friday! Even better since Christmas is almost here! We decided to have a little fun on set this morning and wear these props while showing some viewer holiday photos. Dan and Byron were good
    Ahhhh, Friday! Even better since Christmas is almost here! We decided to have a little fun on set this morning and wear these props while showing some viewer holiday photos. Dan and Byron were good

  • Thursday, December 20 2012 6:34 PM EST2012-12-20 23:34:01 GMT
    How does this keep happening?? :) Another crazy day putting me up against the clock! Tomorrow should be much calmer around here, so hopefully I can do a big catch-up post. I need to fill you in on my
    How does this keep happening?? :) Another crazy day putting me up against the clock! Tomorrow should be much calmer around here, so hopefully I can do a big catch-up post. I need to fill you in on my

  • Wednesday, December 19 2012 10:33 PM EST2012-12-20 03:33:02 GMT
    Hi everyone! This shouldn't even count as an entry, but I can't break my streak! It is 5:36pm, and I am still at work. Normally, this would be perfectly reasonable—even early in my book. Today, however,
    Hi everyone! This shouldn't even count as an entry, but I can't break my streak! It is 5:36pm, and I am still at work. Normally, this would be perfectly reasonable—even early in my book. Today, however,

  • Tuesday, December 18 2012 1:26 PM EST2012-12-18 18:26:18 GMT
    My Tuesday work day is just about to wrap up, and it's not even noon yet! (A benefit of rising and shining in the middle of the night:)) Yesterday, however, I did not make very good use of the rest of
    My Tuesday work day is just about to wrap up, and it's not even noon yet! (A benefit of rising and shining in the middle of the night:)) Yesterday, however, I did not make very good use of the rest of

  • Monday, December 17 2012 12:28 PM EST2012-12-17 17:28:42 GMT
    Happy Monday, everybody! I'm sure you've just been beside yourself with anticipation awaiting a new blog entry, so here goes!!! :) Can I just say, I love vacation??? It seems like usually my vacation
    Happy Monday, everybody! I'm sure you've just been beside yourself with anticipation awaiting a new blog entry, so here goes!!! :) Can I just say, I love vacation??? It seems like usually my vacation

  • Monday, December 10 2012 8:15 PM EST2012-12-11 01:15:43 GMT
    My last task of the day before my lovely 4-day vacation—completing this blog entry!!! This will be the last one until next Monday, so you have my permission not to check it for a few days:) Ha! Anyway,
    My last task of the day before my lovely 4-day vacation—completing this blog entry!!! This will be the last one until next Monday, so you have my permission not to check it for a few days:) Ha! Anyway,

  • Friday, December 7 2012 8:56 PM EST2012-12-08 01:56:10 GMT
    I am happy to report that there are some pretty awesome people in the Tri-State. I think most of us knew this anyway, but just in case your faith was starting to falter a little bit, I have proof! Today
    I am happy to report that there are some pretty awesome people in the Tri-State. I think most of us knew this anyway, but just in case your faith was starting to falter a little bit, I have proof! Today

  • Thursday, December 6 2012 8:15 PM EST2012-12-07 01:15:39 GMT
    To begin with, I am in a surprisingly good mood:) Let me just throw that out there. It's because today, the tv world was good to me. Here's why. You know, I've mentioned before a little bit about
    To begin with, I am in a surprisingly good mood:) Let me just throw that out there. It's because today, the tv world was good to me. Here's why. You know, I've mentioned before a little bit about

  • Wednesday, December 5 2012 7:33 PM EST2012-12-06 00:33:35 GMT
    Hello everyone and Happy Wednesday:) Thanks for checking in! Today started with me waking up from a dream that I was working. Specifically, going around a neighborhood (I think?) trying to get people
    Hello everyone and Happy Wednesday:) Thanks for checking in! Today started with me waking up from a dream that I was working. Specifically, going around a neighborhood (I think?) trying to get people

  • Tuesday, December 4 2012 9:53 PM EST2012-12-05 02:53:31 GMT
    I'm very happy to report that my day revolved around two very positive stories. Yay!!! I consider that a big win. The first of the two stories came to be because of a tweet. Thank goodness for social
    I'm very happy to report that my day revolved around two very positive stories. Yay!!! I consider that a big win. The first of the two stories came to be because of a tweet. Thank goodness for social

  • Monday, December 3 2012 8:26 PM EST2012-12-04 01:26:00 GMT
    Happy Monday! It is happier for me now that the work day is just about overJ Really, things ended up going pretty smoothly, for a Monday. They didn't start off that well, though. This morning I was
    Happy Monday! It is happier for me now that the work day is just about overJ Really, things ended up going pretty smoothly, for a Monday. They didn't start off that well, though. This morning I was

  • Saturday, December 1 2012 2:49 PM EST2012-12-01 19:49:33 GMT
    HAPPY FRIDAY!!! Woo hoo, we've made it once again! Tonight I'm looking forward to watching some tv, maybe a nice Hallmark Channel Christmas movie and putting up more of my Christmas décor at home:)
    HAPPY FRIDAY!!! Woo hoo, we've made it once again! Tonight I'm looking forward to watching some tv, maybe a nice Hallmark Channel Christmas movie and putting up more of my Christmas décor at home:)

  • Thursday, November 29 2012 9:10 PM EST2012-11-30 02:10:40 GMT
    Alright. I've procrastinated long enough. Time to write this thing! First of all, since I know you're all just overflowing with excitement about it… rest assured, I AM still planning to recap my adventures
    Alright. I've procrastinated long enough. Time to write this thing! First of all, since I know you're all just overflowing with excitement about it… rest assured, I AM still planning to recap my adventures

  • Wednesday, November 28 2012 8:02 PM EST2012-11-29 01:02:58 GMT
    Today was one of those days where you just kind of have to pull a story out of thin air. There wasn't much just "happening". When that's the case, we reporters have to dig in and enterprise, as we say.
    Today was one of those days where you just kind of have to pull a story out of thin air. There wasn't much just "happening". When that's the case, we reporters have to dig in and enterprise, as we say.

  • Tuesday, November 27 2012 9:19 PM EST2012-11-28 02:19:52 GMT
    So, the highlight of my day was meeting a contestant from Season 13 of NBC's "The Biggest Loser", Chris Pickler. I'm a big reality tv fan (I know, guilty pleasure), so it was fun to get some inside scoop
    So, the highlight of my day was meeting a contestant from Season 13 of NBC's "The Biggest Loser", Chris Pickler. I'm a big reality tv fan (I know, guilty pleasure), so it was fun to get some inside scoop

  • Monday, November 26 2012 9:02 PM EST2012-11-27 02:02:47 GMT
    Welcome back! Is it really Monday already?? I hope everyone had a blessed and relaxing Thanksgiving. I, for one, had a great holiday and weekend. Some of the highlights: visiting with old friends,
    Welcome back! Is it really Monday already?? I hope everyone had a blessed and relaxing Thanksgiving. I, for one, had a great holiday and weekend. Some of the highlights: visiting with old friends,

  • Friday, November 23 2012 7:27 PM EST2012-11-24 00:27:49 GMT
    Ok, here's my goal. Next week I'm going to (hopefully!) have some time to really write a nice long update on the trip East. I feel bad putting it off, but it's been a pretty long week and I am REALLY
    Ok, here's my goal. Next week I'm going to (hopefully!) have some time to really write a nice long update on the trip East. I feel bad putting it off, but it's been a pretty long week and I am REALLY

  • Wednesday, November 21 2012 11:29 PM EST2012-11-22 04:29:28 GMT
    Back from my crazy trip out East! I got home about 10 last night. And yes, I missed two days of the blog, but it couldn't really be helped!! :) I've spent all day writing and editing the stories that
    Back from my crazy trip out East! I got home about 10 last night. And yes, I missed two days of the blog, but it couldn't really be helped!! :) I've spent all day writing and editing the stories that

  • Friday, November 16 2012 8:55 PM EST2012-11-17 01:55:42 GMT
    Let the weekend begin!!! It's going to be a bit of a short one for me, considering I'm leaving long before the sun comes up Sunday to head to New York, butttt… I'll take what I can get. :) I have a lot
    Let the weekend begin!!! It's going to be a bit of a short one for me, considering I'm leaving long before the sun comes up Sunday to head to New York, butttt… I'll take what I can get. :) I have a lot

  • Friday, November 16 2012 8:55 PM EST2012-11-17 01:55:05 GMT
    9:46pm. I'm about to leave the station. But before you feel too bad for me, you should know I could have been out of here earlier if it weren't for some pretty impressive procrastination. It's a skill
    9:46pm. I'm about to leave the station. But before you feel too bad for me, you should know I could have been out of here earlier if it weren't for some pretty impressive procrastination. It's a skill

  • Wednesday, November 14 2012 7:29 PM EST2012-11-15 00:29:43 GMT
    Whew!! If I eat dinner tonight, you all have permission to smack me. After the towering plate of delicious Thanksgiving food I polished off at lunch today (and the additional plate of desserts I ate
    Whew!! If I eat dinner tonight, you all have permission to smack me. After the towering plate of delicious Thanksgiving food I polished off at lunch today (and the additional plate of desserts I ate

  • Tuesday, November 13 2012 6:56 PM EST2012-11-13 23:56:28 GMT
    Ok—I have to make this pretty quick! I'm in between live shots right now--back at the station for about 25 minutes before I have to head back to Showplace East. Tonight they're showing the UK/Duke basketball
    Ok—I have to make this pretty quick! I'm in between live shots right now--back at the station for about 25 minutes before I have to head back to Showplace East. Tonight they're showing the UK/Duke basketball

  • Monday, November 12 2012 8:13 PM EST2012-11-13 01:13:44 GMT
    Well, well, well. Monday, we meet again. (Insert evil laugh). J Despite all the negative hype that surrounds Mondays, today really wasn't all that bad. In fact, looking back, it was a pretty darn good
    Well, well, well. Monday, we meet again. (Insert evil laugh). J Despite all the negative hype that surrounds Mondays, today really wasn't all that bad. In fact, looking back, it was a pretty darn good

  • Wednesday, November 7 2012 8:53 PM EST2012-11-08 01:53:14 GMT
    Wooh!! Back to semi-normal here today after the Election Extravaganza! I've gotta say, I'm still POOPED!! Hoping to get lots of rest tonight and get back to normal by tomorrow! Today was a little bit
    Wooh!! Back to semi-normal here today after the Election Extravaganza! I've gotta say, I'm still POOPED!! Hoping to get lots of rest tonight and get back to normal by tomorrow! Today was a little bit

  • Wednesday, November 7 2012 1:36 AM EST2012-11-07 06:36:12 GMT
    Just a quick Election Night wrap-up! It's technically 12:30am Wednesday, but I'm still counting this as Tuesday's post:) I spent the evening at the Hadi Temple in Downtown Evansville covering election
    Just a quick Election Night wrap-up! It's technically 12:30am Wednesday, but I'm still counting this as Tuesday's post:) I spent the evening at the Hadi Temple in Downtown Evansville covering election

  • Monday, November 5 2012 8:53 PM EST2012-11-06 01:53:31 GMT
    Ohhh, Election Eve. You are finally upon us! I'm probably going to be slacking on the blog a little bit the next few days as we battle through Election-Mania!! Consider this fair warning:) Today I
    Ohhh, Election Eve. You are finally upon us! I'm probably going to be slacking on the blog a little bit the next few days as we battle through Election-Mania!! Consider this fair warning:) Today I

  • Friday, November 2 2012 9:50 PM EDT2012-11-03 01:50:25 GMT
    What a day!! As I predicted yesterday, my Friday was stressful. No way around it. I'm writing this as our photographer Andy and I drive back from Owensboro in a live truck. We are listening to a comedy
    What a day!! As I predicted yesterday, my Friday was stressful. No way around it. I'm writing this as our photographer Andy and I drive back from Owensboro in a live truck. We are listening to a comedy

  • Friday, November 2 2012 4:50 PM EDT2012-11-02 20:50:59 GMT
    After all the office Halloween excitement yesterday, today's feeling like a little bit of a letdown. Nothing too crazy going to report. No newsroom goodies, either… well—except for a few remnants from
    After all the office Halloween excitement yesterday, today's feeling like a little bit of a letdown. Nothing too crazy going to report. No newsroom goodies, either… well—except for a few remnants from

  • Wednesday, October 31 2012 9:35 PM EDT2012-11-01 01:35:54 GMT
    HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Apparently everyone at the station today decided to bring in treats! Good thing, too, because I stayed up too late and needed the sugar!! Here's what our communal food table looked
    HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Apparently everyone at the station today decided to bring in treats! Good thing, too, because I stayed up too late and needed the sugar!! Here's what our communal food table looked

  • Saturday, October 27 2012 4:26 PM EDT2012-10-27 20:26:22 GMT
    It's a few minutes after 7pm on Friday. I'm sitting here sharing a pizza with Jackie Monroe and our producer, Jill. By now, I'm pretty sure I've eaten more than my share of it (sorry, ladies)! It was
    It's a few minutes after 7pm on Friday. I'm sitting here sharing a pizza with Jackie Monroe and our producer, Jill. By now, I'm pretty sure I've eaten more than my share of it (sorry, ladies)! It was

  • Friday, October 26 2012 7:26 AM EDT2012-10-26 11:26:04 GMT
    Where to even begin today. So much to share with you! I guess I'll start with some newly-discovered treasures. Check out these pictures of some of the veteran members of the 14 News team!
    Where to even begin today. So much to share with you! I guess I'll start with some newly-discovered treasures. Check out these pictures of some of the veteran members of the 14 News team!

  • Thursday, October 25 2012 7:12 AM EDT2012-10-25 11:12:03 GMT
    Guess what—great news! I am the proud new owner of a 14 WFIE hat!!! I wore this guy almost all day (with my dress clothes) I was so excited! I'm a big hat person, and I've
    Guess what—great news! I am the proud new owner of a 14 WFIE hat!!! I wore this guy almost all day (with my dress clothes) I was so excited! I'm a big hat person, and I've

  • Tuesday, October 23 2012 12:10 PM EDT2012-10-23 16:10:30 GMT
    Ahhh… a nap is in my near future I believe! I'm working a split shift today so that I can go shoot what I think will be a GREAT story this afternoon. There's a new class that's just getting going at
    Ahhh… a nap is in my near future I believe! I'm working a split shift today so that I can go shoot what I think will be a GREAT story this afternoon. There's a new class that's just getting going at

  • Tuesday, October 23 2012 11:33 AM EDT2012-10-23 15:33:40 GMT
    October must be a good time for vacations, because I'm back for vacay relief on Sunrise a few days this week. I'll be in for the pun-tastic Dan Katz again tomorrow before heading back to my regular shift.
    October must be a good time for vacations, because I'm back for vacay relief on Sunrise a few days this week. I'll be in for the pun-tastic Dan Katz again tomorrow before heading back to my regular shift.

  • Friday, October 19 2012 9:36 PM EDT2012-10-20 01:36:06 GMT
    It's currently 7:40pm on Friday. I'm sitting here trying not to get annoyed as my computer refuses to re-size a picture for this blog post. After about 10 attempts, I'm starting to lose my sanity!!!
    It's currently 7:40pm on Friday. I'm sitting here trying not to get annoyed as my computer refuses to re-size a picture for this blog post. After about 10 attempts, I'm starting to lose my sanity!!!

  • Thursday, October 18 2012 7:56 PM EDT2012-10-18 23:56:20 GMT
    Thoughts and prayers today are with several families dealing with the c-word: CANCER. The outpouring of support for the Lane Goodwin family in Beech Grove, KY, is absolutely amazing.
    Thoughts and prayers today are with several families dealing with the c-word: CANCER. The outpouring of support for the Lane Goodwin family in Beech Grove, KY, is absolutely amazing.

  • Thursday, October 18 2012 1:51 AM EDT2012-10-18 05:51:16 GMT
    Gotta make this entry quick! I've got a hot date tonight! (And don't take that the wrong way because my dining companion is fellow reporter, Allyson Kraemer. ) :) We are going to be cooking up some
    Gotta make this entry quick! I've got a hot date tonight! (And don't take that the wrong way because my dining companion is fellow reporter, Allyson Kraemer. ) :) We are going to be cooking up some

  • Tuesday, October 16 2012 10:36 PM EDT2012-10-17 02:36:55 GMT
    Well, here we are-- back to the normal swing of things today! I must say, I rather enjoyed working Sunrise-- yesterday, in particular. All the sleep I got over the weekend served me well through the
    Well, here we are-- back to the normal swing of things today! I must say, I rather enjoyed working Sunrise-- yesterday, in particular. All the sleep I got over the weekend served me well through the

  • Monday, October 15 2012 12:42 PM EDT2012-10-15 16:42:07 GMT
    Welcome back! Hope you had a restful weekend. I know I did, mostly because I went to bed at the same time a 3-year-old does every night. I guess this Sunrise stint did a number on me!! Saturday night
    Welcome back! Hope you had a restful weekend. I know I did, mostly because I went to bed at the same time a 3-year-old does every night. I guess this Sunrise stint did a number on me!! Saturday night

  • Saturday, October 13 2012 3:44 PM EDT2012-10-13 19:44:55 GMT
    Wowsers! Today has been a D-A-Y!!! I'm a little overdue to make my escape from the newsroom and start the weekend, but I refuse to mess with my streak of posting an entry every day! So, what's keeping
    Wowsers! Today has been a D-A-Y!!! I'm a little overdue to make my escape from the newsroom and start the weekend, but I refuse to mess with my streak of posting an entry every day! So, what's keeping

  • Wednesday, October 10 2012 7:02 PM EDT2012-10-10 23:02:58 GMT
    I feel bad for water customers in Lynnville. I'll just put that out there. One of my stories today was about a boil advisory that's been in effect in Lynnville for WEEKS! It's actually closing in on
    I feel bad for water customers in Lynnville. I'll just put that out there. One of my stories today was about a boil advisory that's been in effect in Lynnville for WEEKS! It's actually closing in on

  • Wednesday, October 10 2012 7:01 PM EDT2012-10-10 23:01:58 GMT
    Well, this is now my third time starting this same blog. Hopefully after a few lines I won't be deleting it like the others! I guess I'm having a little bit of writer's block today. It can't be good
    Well, this is now my third time starting this same blog. Hopefully after a few lines I won't be deleting it like the others! I guess I'm having a little bit of writer's block today. It can't be good

  • Monday, October 8 2012 3:47 PM EDT2012-10-08 19:47:50 GMT
    Well, here we are again. Monday already?!? Why is it that weekends always seem to rush by sooo quickly?! Probably because they are full of so many amazing things (you know, like sleeping in and watching
    Well, here we are again. Monday already?!? Why is it that weekends always seem to rush by sooo quickly?! Probably because they are full of so many amazing things (you know, like sleeping in and watching

  • Friday, October 5 2012 7:53 PM EDT2012-10-05 23:53:59 GMT
    More than $4,000!! That's how much money organizations with booths at the Fall Festival donated to the Harwood Booster Club today! Amazing! A fire at the HBC booth Monday night caused them to have to
    More than $4,000!! That's how much money organizations with booths at the Fall Festival donated to the Harwood Booster Club today! Amazing! A fire at the HBC booth Monday night caused them to have to

  • Friday, October 5 2012 9:15 AM EDT2012-10-05 13:15:10 GMT
    After that rush home last night, Law & Order wasn't even on! I forgot about this little thing called the Presidential debate. So, I watched that instead. The poor moderator had a bit of a hard time
    After that rush home last night, Law & Order wasn't even on! I forgot about this little thing called the Presidential debate. So, I watched that instead. The poor moderator had a bit of a hard time

  • Wednesday, October 3 2012 8:38 PM EDT2012-10-04 00:38:16 GMT
    Finally- sun at the Fall Festival! Yay! Good work, Chad! I got to sneak down there to grab lunch to go today, and as soon as this is posted I'm heading back to pick up dinner. Got to take advantage
    Finally- sun at the Fall Festival! Yay! Good work, Chad! I got to sneak down there to grab lunch to go today, and as soon as this is posted I'm heading back to pick up dinner. Got to take advantage

  • Tuesday, October 2 2012 8:55 PM EDT2012-10-03 00:55:33 GMT
    Another rainy day at the Fall Festival. What the heck!? Jeff Lyons, Chad Sewich and Byron Douglas—we need sunshine!! Where are you guys?! :) The good thing about the rain, from an attendee's perspective,
    Another rainy day at the Fall Festival. What the heck!? Jeff Lyons, Chad Sewich and Byron Douglas—we need sunshine!! Where are you guys?! :) The good thing about the rain, from an attendee's perspective,

  • Monday, October 1 2012 7:12 PM EDT2012-10-01 23:12:45 GMT
    Here we go again! Hope everyone had a pleasant enough return to work today. I'm a bit under the weather, so I spent a decent amount of time coughing and such. It's been going around the newsroom, so
    Here we go again! Hope everyone had a pleasant enough return to work today. I'm a bit under the weather, so I spent a decent amount of time coughing and such. It's been going around the newsroom, so

  • Friday, September 28 2012 11:36 PM EDT2012-09-29 03:36:26 GMT
    Whooh! I only have 20 minutes before our web guru Jeff leaves for the night, so I better type fast to make sure this gets on the website. I can't break my streak of not posting!!! I'm writing so late
    Whooh! I only have 20 minutes before our web guru Jeff leaves for the night, so I better type fast to make sure this gets on the website. I can't break my streak of not posting!!! I'm writing so late

  • Thursday, September 27 2012 7:50 PM EDT2012-09-27 23:50:12 GMT
    Well, here we are. One day closer to the weekend! And that means we are one day closer to the Fall Festival! The station is just around the corner from the Fall Fest, so I took a couple of pictures
    Well, here we are. One day closer to the weekend! And that means we are one day closer to the Fall Festival! The station is just around the corner from the Fall Fest, so I took a couple of pictures

  • Wednesday, September 26 2012 7:41 PM EDT2012-09-26 23:41:59 GMT
    Ok, take 2! I had a few paragraphs written and then… darkness! We lost power here at the station for a few seconds, thus shutting off my computer and my unsaved entry. Oh well. Here we go again. This,
    Ok, take 2! I had a few paragraphs written and then… darkness! We lost power here at the station for a few seconds, thus shutting off my computer and my unsaved entry. Oh well. Here we go again. This,

  • Tuesday, September 25 2012 9:21 PM EDT2012-09-26 01:21:50 GMT
    Wow! Usually we reporters at 14 cover two stories a day, but every now and then you get a day when you do a little coverage of a lot of things. Today was one of those days. Things started
    Wow! Usually we reporters at 14 cover two stories a day, but every now and then you get a day when you do a little coverage of a lot of things. Today was one of those days. Things started

  • Monday, September 24 2012 8:18 PM EDT2012-09-25 00:18:59 GMT
    Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend (I know I did)! What a beautiful day Saturday for Race for the Cure. We had fun wearing our homemade pink "Team 14" shirts. Aren't they pretty?! For
    Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend (I know I did)! What a beautiful day Saturday for Race for the Cure. We had fun wearing our homemade pink "Team 14" shirts. Aren't they pretty?! For

  • Friday, September 21 2012 7:26 PM EDT2012-09-21 23:26:50 GMT
    It's quitting time on Friday! Hooray! I'm about to leave work to go decorate some pink, glittery shirts for Race for the Cure with reporters Laura McNutt and Allyson Kraemer. Got to be all dolled up
    It's quitting time on Friday! Hooray! I'm about to leave work to go decorate some pink, glittery shirts for Race for the Cure with reporters Laura McNutt and Allyson Kraemer. Got to be all dolled up

  • Wednesday, September 19 2012 9:53 PM EDT2012-09-20 01:53:39 GMT
    Phew!  We're more than halfway through now.  That's a good thing because this week is wearing me OUT!  But in a very good way.  I've had the opportunity to interview and spend time with some pretty awesome
    Phew!  We're more than halfway through now.  That's a good thing because this week is wearing me OUT!  But in a very good way.  I've had the opportunity to interview and spend time with some pretty awesome

  • Tuesday, September 18 2012 9:28 PM EDT2012-09-19 01:28:47 GMT
    Wow, what a difference an email can make!  I was sitting here around 5:15pm writing up my blog, starting to wrap things up for the day, when we got an email from someone about a story.  It was something
    Wow, what a difference an email can make!  I was sitting here around 5:15pm writing up my blog, starting to wrap things up for the day, when we got an email from someone about a story.  It was something

  • Monday, September 17 2012 8:35 PM EDT2012-09-18 00:35:21 GMT
    Well, I'll tell it to you straight.  This is going to be a long entry, so I hope you've got a few minutes!  I guess I'm just feeling particularly long-winded on this rainy Monday:)  More on the weather
    Well, I'll tell it to you straight.  This is going to be a long entry, so I hope you've got a few minutes!  I guess I'm just feeling particularly long-winded on this rainy Monday:)  More on the weather

  • Friday, September 14 2012 9:24 AM EDT2012-09-14 13:24:15 GMT
    Today the blog made its debut on our 14 News facebook page!  Thanks for all those who "liked" it or left a message-- it's very much appreciated!  I've not done anything like this before, but so far, I'm
    Today the blog made its debut on our 14 News facebook page!  Thanks for all those who "liked" it or left a message-- it's very much appreciated!  I've not done anything like this before, but so far, I'm

  • Wednesday, November 7 2012 9:01 PM EST2012-11-08 02:01:51 GMT
    For a few minutes today, I thought I might be headed to Southern New Jersey! (Mom, don't worry—I'm not!) I actually suggested I go along with Red Cross volunteers leaving tomorrow morning to help with
    For a few minutes today, I thought I might be headed to Southern New Jersey! (Mom, don't worry—I'm not!) I actually suggested I go along with Red Cross volunteers leaving tomorrow morning to help with Superstorm Sandy relief efforts.

  • Monday, October 29 2012 9:13 PM EDT2012-10-30 01:13:00 GMT
    Welcome back! Don't know about you, but I'm worn OUT today! Just ready to head home, grab some sweats and get swallowed up by the couch for a few hours:) Because I'm lacking a little motivation… I'm
    Welcome back! Don't know about you, but I'm worn OUT today! Just ready to head home, grab some sweats and get swallowed up by the couch for a few hours:) Because I'm lacking a little motivation… I'm

  • Thursday, September 13 2012 10:09 AM EDT2012-09-13 14:09:45 GMT
    Thursday morning I spent some time at Deaconess Gateway's Heart Hospital, speaking with several people involved with the group, Mended Hearts.   It's a national organization with hundreds of chapters all
    Thursday morning I spent some time at Deaconess Gateway's Heart Hospital, speaking with several people involved with the group, Mended Hearts.   It's a national organization with hundreds of chapters all

  • Thursday, August 30 2012 2:34 PM EDT2012-08-30 18:34:18 GMT
    Thanks so much for checking out this new blog on 14news.com!  As its title suggests, I'm going to be posting about all of the things that go into putting a story together—that don't end up on the news.
    Thanks so much for checking out this new blog on 14news.com!  As its title suggests, I'm going to be posting about all of the things that go into putting a story together—that don't end up on the news.

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  • Friday, May 17 2013 7:01 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:01:29 GMT
    The medical aid group Doctors Without Borders says one of its medical facilities located in a rural but violent region of South Sudan has been ransacked and destroyed.    The group said Friday the attack
    The medical aid group Doctors Without Borders says one of its medical facilities located in a rural but violent region of South Sudan has been ransacked and destroyed.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 7:35 AM EDT2013-05-16 11:35:35 GMT
    Around 1:30 Thursday morning, the Owensboro Police Department responded to an armed robbery call at the Hampton Inn, located at 615 Salem Drive.Responding units spoke with the desk clerk, who advised that
    Responding units spoke with the desk clerk, who advised that a male subject entered the business armed with a rifle, and demanded money.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 6:53 AM EDT2013-05-16 10:53:21 GMT
    Police say a 7-year-old boy is critically injured, after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Indianapolis. The boy was hit about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday on the city's south side. A police spokesman says
    Officers were told that the boy was trying to cross the busy two-lane street when he was hit.
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