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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Campaigns & ElectionsRepublican candidate Luana Stoltenberg plans to ask for a recount of the absentee votes in the 81st House District. -
The Scott County Board of Supervisors has accepted 64,012 ballots cast during the General Election, so the results are official. -
John Deere is expanding opportunities for active duty service members to learn new skills and get civilian jobs. -
And the results in the Iowa 81st House District show Democrat Craig Cooper with the most votes, changing the results reported on election night. -
CommunityIf people need a ride to pick up a turkey dinner next week, Mr. Thanksgiving has arranged transportation for them. -
Poll workers have hand-counted thousands of Scott County absentee ballots. -
EconomyA group of federal, "right to repair" lawsuits against John Deere have been consolidated and will be heard in the Northern District of Illinois. -
Campaigns & ElectionsHere are the results of some of the November 8th elections in the Illinois Quad Cities area. (Many candidates were uncontested.) All the results are unofficial. -
EconomyThe River Bend Food Bank is buying 70 acres but plans to sell most of the land to Nahant Marsh. -
Mr. Thanksgiving will host his 52nd annual community dinner in two weeks. This morning, he invited everyone but especially those who will be alone on the holiday.
