Michelle O'Neill
WVIK News EditorOfficially, Michelle's title is WVIK News Editor which really just means she wears many hats, doing everything there is to do in the newsroom and around the radio station. She's a multimedia journalist and serves as Assignment Editor, reporter, radio news producer, copy editor, announcer, news anchor/host, and photographer. She also writes and produces content for WVIK.org and social media and trains interns.
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's written and produced.
When not working, Michelle snuggles & plays with her puggle, reads, watches TV & movies, spends time with family and friends, crochets, and plays drums or runs sound 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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CommunityA local group called "Bring Back the Bins" is asking people to support the restoration of drop-off recycling in Rock Island County. Monday, the group held a rally outside the county office building in Rock Island. -
This summer, free breakfasts and lunches will be available for all students in the Rock Island School District.
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EnvironmentThe road to the recycling bin may be filled with good intentions.
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The number of COVID-19 cases in the Quad Cities may be leveling off after increasing for several weeks.
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GovernmentPeople interested in where the next Interstate 80 bridge will be built have until Wednesday to comment on the alternatives.
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Students at Davenport Central High School now have a chance to work for Elliott Aviation right after graduation.
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Illinois is spending more money to help farmers cope with stress and mental health issues.
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The I-80 Mississippi River bridge team will now examine seven alternatives for improving and replacing the bridge between LeClaire and Rapids City.
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EconomyWestern Illinois University can now help even more small businesses.
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Canadian Pacific Railway will hold a job fair on Saturday in the Quad Cities.
