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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And this morning, the Rock Island County Sheriff's Office took over all law enforcement duties in the village.
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EnvironmentCOP28 is the United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Dubai.
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GovernmentOver the spring and summer, the 126-year-old courthouse was demolished, then landscaping began this fall.
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Forecasters expect higher than normal temperatures in the Quad Cities area. As for the outlook for snow and rain, models favor drier conditions.
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Two weeks ago, the I-80 bridge study team announced it selected alternative five.
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GovernmentThomas Bergami served as warden at the federal prison from early 2022 through July, when he retired.
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GovernmentJon Zumkehr is the President of Local 40-70 of the American Federation of Government Employees. He represents about 450 union workers at Thomson.
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During Wednesday's public meeting, the team announced Alternative #5 has the lowest impact on homes and businesses, plus the environment.
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GovernmentWe should find out where the I-80 bridge study team recommends building a new bridge.
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CommunityAt Thursday's Finale Rally, the 37th Student Hunger Drive ended with a collection of more than 818,000 meals for the River Bend Food Bank. That's 1,400 more than last year.