MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 2016--
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced WXIA in Atlanta won an Alfred I.
duPont-Columbia University Award, which recognizes excellence in
broadcast, digital and documentary journalism. WXIA won for their
investigation spotlighting problems with the 911 emergency system and
their advocating for potential solutions to fix this critical issue
facing communities.
“Congratulations to WXIA, and the reporting led by Brendan Keefe, on
this deserving honor. Not only did they investigate a deadly issue
facing our communities but they proposed solutions that will make a
difference and help save lives,” said Dave Lougee, president, TEGNA
Media. “This investigation is a prime example of the importance of local
journalism and investigative reporting. We are an advocate for our
communities and are committed to empowering the people we serve.”
WXIA’s investigation discovered first responders have trouble always
locating the exact location of 911 calls coming from cellphones because
of outdated technology. WXIA aired several reports including a 30-minute
special focused on the issue. Across TEGNA Media, stations ran stories
examining the local 911 system in their community.
WXIA also advocated for potential solutions to fix the fatal flaws in
the system. The investigation received acknowledgment from the FCC, with
the agency’s chairman, Tom Wheeler, recognizing the issue and pledging
to develop new standards to fix the problem.
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here to learn more about WXIA’s award-winning investigation.
For more information on the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards, click
here.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is comprised of a dynamic portfolio of media and
digital businesses that provide content that matters and brands that
deliver. TEGNA reaches more than 90 million Americans and delivers
highly relevant, useful and smart content, when and how people need it,
to make the best decisions possible. TEGNA Media includes 46 television
stations and is the largest independent station group of major network
affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of
all television households nationwide. TEGNA Digital is comprised of
Cars.com, the leading online destination for automotive consumers,
CareerBuilder, a global leader in human capital solutions, and G/O
Digital, a customized local digital marketing company. For more
information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
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