Beyond the Headlines

A Once-In-A-Lifetime Journey

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:30:59 -0800

This has nothing to do with news, but I wanted to share a cool picture on this Friday afternoon. Last month, I took a journey with my husband I'll probably only take once. And, while it wasn't exactly the Tour de France, it was quite an amazing ride.

More Frustration Over Duncan Secrecy

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:21:30 -0800

Again this week, media outlets in Boise and Spokane asked a federal judge to unseal records in the Joseph Duncan death penalty case. Once again, we've been denied access. This time, it has nothing to do with privacy for his victims, but his own privacy. And, if the case continues this way, there may be more sealed in this case than what the public has access to.

Duncan Trial: Insider Coverage

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:13:43 -0800

While I wish we could be there every day, we won't be back down in Boise probably until they seat a jury in the Duncan sentencing. It's just too far, too expensive and we don't have the staff to do it. We will absolutely cover every advance in the process - and, will be back down there when the "trial" actually starts. In the meantime, though, I want to steer you to some great coverage. Betsy Russell is covering the case for the Spokesman-Review. She's based in Boise and is also acting as the media liason for the proceedings. She's blogging about what happens in court - and, it's fascinating. Here's the link, if you're interested.

You Know Who You Look Like?

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:54:20 -0800

All my life, I've wanted people to tell me I look like someone famous. It's never really happened. Instead, I've found random people that I think I look like - and, they aren't always the most flattering comparisons.

"Aren't You the Girl From.... Radio?"

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:18:33 -0800

I've been on TV in Spokane for the last five and a half years. While I'm not on very often anymore, there was a time that I was on every day, Monday through Friday. Still, I've never been under the illusion that people will recognize me and know who I am. If they do, they're often brutally honest (see earlier blog) But, in recent months, I've started to get recognized for my work on... radio.

Long Live the "Chicken Dance"

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:58:19 -0800

I came across a very sad piece of news last night and wanted to share it with all of you. This week, a musical icon passed away at his home in my hometown of Milwaukee. You probably don't know Bob Kames by name, but I'm sure you know the song for which he's responsible.

Polygamy Case - Best Coverage

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:05:35 -0800

If you're glued to the coverage of the polygamist raid in Texas (like I am), you may be frustrated about the SLOOOOWWW leak of information relating to the case. Eldorado is miles and miles away from the closest TV market - and, this ranch is private property. A lot of media outlets are covering this right now, but the best I've seen is the Eldorado Success. It's the local paper there and they've been following this case very closely since the beginning. They've posted the most up to the minute information and new pictures of what's going on there.

Scrabble, Anyone?

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:30:19 -0800

As I've confessed on this blog before, I'm kind of a word nerd. I love reading and grammar and books. Diagramming sentences is one of my favorite activities (though, I really can't find much need for it anymore). I love crossword puzzles. And, more than almost anything in my life, I love Scrabble. In recent months, I've found the online alternative that kept me awake many late nights. Now, my new favorite obsession is coming under fire!

C'Mon, Tony Bennett, You Know You Want It..

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:39:57 -0800

I realize the subject of this blog may be turning a few heads today, but this really IS a plea to WSU basketball coach Tony Bennett. If you're not Tony, you don't really need to read this anymore. Tony, this one is just for you...

Goin' to Carolina?

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:56:56 -0800

While my Marquette boys couldn't quite eek that one out, I'm very excited for the Cougs to be heading to the Sweet 16! It helps that I live with a die-hard Coug who couldn't be more excited... but, I'm also proud to root for the "hometown" team. We're sending a couple crews out to cover the excitement, so we're looking for Coug fans who are heading to Charlotte! Drop me a line and let me know - we'd love to put you on TV either when you're there or before you leave.

Our Kids, Our Business: Another Year, Another Case

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:43:44 -0800

For the last few weeks, we've been working with our partners at the Spokesman-Review and the other local TV stations on our second year of the Our Kids, Our Business campaign. It was launched last year in the wake of the abuse death of Summer Phelps as a way to bring awareness to the issue of child abuse and neglect in our community. The campaign kicks off next week and, wouldn't you know... we now have another horrific case of child abuse in our city.

I Implore You, Pac-10 Fans, Root for Marquette!

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:34:51 -0800

I don't know how many sports fans actually read my blog, but I'm making my pitch here anyway because it is my only real platform. This is my plea for all WSU fans and Pac-10 fans in general: please, for the love of God, drop your Pac-10 loyalty Saturday and root for the Golden Eagles of Marquette!

MADDENING!!!!

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:45:15 -0800

I have no idea how the rest of you are coping if you have a team in the tournament. Marquette started @ 11:30 and I've been trying desperately to get some work done! It doesn't help that I work in a newsroom that has 35 TV's all within my sightline. Yikes.

Basketball vs. Girl Scout Cookies

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:50:06 -0800

Today in the kxly newsroom, two topics are dominating the conversation: NCAA basketball and girl scout cookies! Which one is more important in your mind? I haven't yet decided, though I just ordered mine from Robyn Nance. And, my bracket is not quite done yet.

"You... You're Not So Personable..."

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:39:07 -0800

Being on television makes for a slightly strange existence. Because they see you on TV every night, people will come up to you at times and say the most random things. Sometimes, it's about your hair - sometimes, a story you did. Quite often, it's complimentary - though definitely not always. Yesterday, I had one of these strange TV experiences and it got me thinking...