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KVUE wins 2 Lone Star Emmys

The KVUE news team was nominated for a total of 16 Lone Star Emmys this year.

AUSTIN, Texas — This year, the KVUE news team was nominated for 16 2021 Lone Star Emmy Awards. On Saturday, we found out our journalists had the honor of bringing home two of those awards. 

These nominations and wins would not have been possible without you, our viewers, for trusting us to bring you the latest news and investigating the issues that matter most to you.

Here are the stories that won this year:

Culture of Corruption: Continuing coverage

  • Tony Plohetski, Reporter
  • Brian Bell, Photojournalist

Watercolors, Whiskey and Loss: Video journalist

  • Hank Cavagnaro, Videojournalist

Here's a look at the 14 other pieces that were nominated this year:

KVUE News Daybreak: Play Ball!: Newscast - morning/daytime - Medium markets

  • Steven Salas, Producer
  • Tawaun Cole, Executive Producer
  • Mariel Ruiz, Meteorologist
  • Jason Mikell, Anchor
  • Blythe Nebeker, Producer
  • Madelin Jones, Producer
  • Kenneth Null, Photojournalist
  • Tori Larned, Reporter
  • Yvonne Nava, Anchor 

Winter Storm 2021: Breaking or spot news - multiple reports

  • Luke Smith, Executive Producer
  • Mary Posani, Producer
  • Kaci Lister, Producer
  • Lauren Petterson, Producer
  • Luis de Leon, Reporter
  • Terri Gruca, Anchor
  • Emily Jaceks, Producer
  • Lynecia Christion, Producer
  • Steven Salas, Producer
  • Christina Ginn, Executive Producer
  • Hannah Rucker, Reporter

Beyond the Storm: Investigative report - multiple reports

  • Erica Proffer, Reporter/Producer/Photographer/Editor

Crochet Lady: News feature - light feature

  • Hank Cavagnaro, Reporter
  • Tom Rapp, Photojournalist

Building a Better Austin: News special

  • Laura Sather, Producer
  • Ashley Goudeau, Reporter

Out of Work: Business/consumer - news

  • Erica Proffer, Producer
  • Chris Henao, Executive Producer

Toxic Algae in Our Water: Environment/science - news

  • Terri Gruca, Reporter
  • Tom Rapp, Photojournalist

COVID-19 on the Border: Health/medical - news

  • Erica Proffer, Reporter
  • Chris Henao, Executive Producer

Loueven's Village: Human interest - news

  • Hank Cavagnaro, Reporter
  • Brian Bell, Photographer/Producer

Tracking Domestic Violence: Societal concerns - news

  • Erica Proffer, Reporter
  • Anastasiya Bolton, Producer
  • Chris Henao, Executive Producer

Texas Whiskey: Texas heritage - news

  • Hank Cavagnaro, Producer

Called to Serve: Health/medical - short-form or long-form content

  • Erica Proffer, Reporter
  • Chris Henao, Executive Producer

Building a Better Austin: Historic/cultural - short form or long-form content

  • Jenni Lee, Reporter
  • Dennis Thomas, Photojournalist

Livin' and Lovin' the MMJ Life: Video journalist

  • Erica Proffer, Videojournalist

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