"Missing Niqui McCown” Series Named Best Podcast
Sinclair is proud to announce WKEF Dayton 24/7 has been honored by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) with a National Edward. R. Murrow Award in the Podcast category. The Murrow Awards recognize outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism.
Podcast – Small Market Television
Missing Niqui McCown
WKEF - Dayton, OH
'Missing Niqui McCown' examines the case of missing bride-to-be Niqui McCown who vanished from Richmond, Indiana in 2001. The series is produced by the team behind the Murrow Award-winning 'Missing Erica Baker' podcast.
Earlier this year, 17 of Sinclair’s owned and or operated content centers across the country were honored with Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism. In total, Sinclair brought home a collective 25 regional awards, a testament to the company’s commitment to providing the best in local journalism.
“The RTDNA’s National Murrow Award is a testament to the passion and dedication of the Dayton 24/7 team,” said Scott Livingston, Senior Vice President of News. “Through Missing Niqui McCown, they’ve honored a local story with national significance, giving voice to a family’s search for answers and connecting with audiences in a deeply meaningful way.”
About Sinclair
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
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Contacts
Media Contact: Jessica Bellucci, jbellucci-c@sbgtv.com
