MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Press Club on Friday, May 16th handed out its "Excellence in Journalism" awards -- and FOX6 News won nine awards (including five "Gold Awards" for first place)! FOX6 News at 9:00 won first place for "Best Newscast."
FOX6 News won the following "Gold Awards" for first place!:
Best Newscast: FOX6 News at 9:00
Best Investigative Report or Series: "High Risk Rent" (Brad Hicks, Jerry Imig, Dave Michuda)
Best Feature or Lifestyle Story or Series: "First Grade Crush" (Ted Perry, Jon Reidy)
Best Multi-Day Coverage of an Ongoing Story: "24 Hours in Boston" (Brad Hicks and Jeff Frings)
Best Use of Audio Within a Report: "A Legion of Followers" (Andy Konkle)
FOX6 News won the following "Silver Awards" for second place:
Best Public Affairs Program, Documentary or News Special: "Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Parade" (FOX6 News Staff)
Best Multi-Day Coverage of an Ongoing Story: "Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration" (FOX6 News Staff)
FOX6 News won the following "Bronze Awards" for third place:
Best Feature or Lifestyle Story or Series: "Nick Collins Now" (Brad Hicks and Jon Reidy)
Best Investigative Report or Series: "Backward or Skyward" (Mike Lowe, Susanne Barthel, Jerry Imig)