Michelle O'Neill
WVIK News EditorOfficially, Michelle's title for 28 years was WVIK News Editor. She did everything there is to do in the newsroom and whatever was needed around the radio station. She also served as Acting News Director from September 2023 - January 2024.
She's a multimedia journalist and served as Assignment Editor, Assistant News Director, Reporter, News Anchor/Host, Announcer, Board Operator, Producer, Copy Editor, Audio Editor, Web and Social Media Content Producer, Photographer, and Videographer. She also trained interns and reporters. Plus she served as Acting News Director from September 2023 - January 2024.
In recent broadcast journalism contests, Michelle's work has contributed to WVIK winning many awards for excellence in both Illinois and Iowa.
Below, you'll find news stories she wrote and produced. Contact the newsroom by email or phone (see image on right).
When not working, Michelle spends time with her puggle (see adorable photo), reads, watches TV & movies, spends time with family and friends, crochets, and runs sound or plays drums or at church.
Petey the Peanut Puggle came to live with Michelle during the flood in 2019. He's an adult rescue dog and an excellent companion!
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EnvironmentPeople who enjoy fishing on the Upper Mississippi River are concerned about pelicans -- and the huge amount of fish they eat. A group of fishermen started a pelican petition to request a study about the nesting colonies north of the Quad Cities. -
A wind chill warning is in effect until noon on Tuesday. -
EnvironmentLate Monday through early Wednesday, a strong winter storm produced heavy, wet snow and gusty north winds in the Quad Cities area. -
EconomyToday, the Dubuque Regional Airport announced Avelo Airlines will only offer them seasonally. -
On December 22nd, 2023, Tracey Rivera filed a petition asking a Scott County court to order the Board of Supervisors to approve the results of a recount. -
Chair of the Scott County Republicans, Jeanita McNulty, says the world will be watching as Iowa holds the first GOP presidential contest in 2024. -
Campaigns & ElectionsThat's because this election year, the Iowa Democratic party's contest will no longer be first in the nation. -
The 74-year-old former Moline resident, businessman, philanthropist, photographer, and world traveler died Wednesday night at a hospice in Naperville after "multiple medical complications." -
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen says he advocated for the 5.2% raise. -
The mayor made the announcement as the city's second cannabis dispensary opened this month.
