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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More and more individuals and families are going hungry. That's why earlier this month, the clubs kicked off their new, 4-H Food Squad food drive.
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Wednesday, the study team will host a 4th public meeting about where a new bridge will be built.
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Campaigns & ElectionsIn Tuesday's municipal and school board elections, 17% of Scott County registered voters went to the polls. The county auditor's office counted 22,188 ballots cast, compared to more than 127,000 eligible voters. These vote totals were released late Tuesday night by the Scott County Auditor and are unofficial.
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On Wednesday, he invited everyone to come but especially those who will be alone on the holiday.
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GovernmentThat's according to the White House, which is promoting his "Rural America Event Series."
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The department says, "[I]nformation was received as to his whereabouts. He is in good health and in the process of being reunited with his family. The Rock Island Police Department would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance."
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EconomyThe Quad Cities chamber has been courting Amazon to build one here for nearly ten years.
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Campaigns & ElectionsRaces in Davenport include the mayoral contest between Mayor Mike Matson and State Representative Ken Croken.
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Thursday morning, hundreds of people celebrated the completion of several big projects at the park.
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GovernmentNext month, the I-80 bridge study team will reveal which option it has selected for replacing the Mississippi River bridge between LeClaire and Rapids City.