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Craig McKee & Kent Wainscott Provide Team Coverage in Tampa and Charlotte
MILWAUKEE, (August 23, 2012) — WISN 12 News Anchor Craig McKee and Political Reporter Kent Wainscott will travel to Tampa, Fla., on Sunday to cover the 2012 Republican National Convention, Aug. 27-30. The two journalists will also be in Charlotte, N.C. Sept. 4-6, for the Democratic National Convention. WISN 12 News Upfront’s Mike Gousha will provide political analysis, here in Milwaukee, for both conventions.
“With the critical role Wisconsin is playing in this upcoming election, it’s important to bring our viewers unique perspective from both these conventions,” says Jan Wade, president and general manager of WISN 12. “Craig and Kent are veteran reporters who consistently provide relevant coverage of the issues that matter to the viewers of southeastern Wisconsin. By having them on location, WISN 12 News can dissect every angle to help voters make an informed decision come November. This team coverage is part of our promise to lead the way with important local coverage.”
McKee and Wainscott will be following Wisconsin delegates and reporting on Wisconsin’s role as a key swing state in the national election. The extensive coverage is part of WISN 12 News’ continuing “Commitment 2012” campaign to devote significant resources to news coverage of the political process. Since 2000, Hearst Television Inc, parent of WISN 12, has earned a Peabody Award and several Walter Cronkite Awards for its group-wide biannual election coverage. WISN 12 News’ “UPFRONT Town Hall Challenge” received a special commendation by judges of the Walter Cronkite Awards in March 2010.
Hearst Television, a national multi-media company, owns and operates 29 local television stations and two local radio stations, serving 30 U.S. cities and reaching approximately 18% of U.S. television households. The TV stations broadcast 60 video channels, featuring local and national news, weather, information, sports and entertainment programming, and local community service-oriented programs. The stations also host and operate digital on-line and mobile platforms that extend the company’s brands and content to local, national and international audiences. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry’s premier companies, and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst Corporation. The Company’s Web address is http://www.hearsttelevision.com. WISN 12’s Web address is http://www.wisn.com.
