Michelle O'Neill
Officially, 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. In recent broadcast journalism contests, Michelle's work contributed to WVIK winning various awards for excellence in both Illinois and Iowa. Tweets by MichelleONeilll
When not working, Michelle snuggles & plays with her puggle, reads, spends time with family and friends, crochets, and plays drums 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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A carbon capture company is asking Iowa regulators to put a "hold" on its application to build a pipeline.
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Fans of a Dutch, post-impressionist master will be thrilled with an exhibit coming to the Quad Cities in May.
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The River Bend Food Bank needs help paying for gas and food as demand increases in the Quad Cities area.
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Hospitals in the Quad Cities are overflowing with patients, and health officials are asking everyone to help by getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and wearing masks in public, indoor places.
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Moline Congresswoman Cheri Bustos is promoting the Heroes Act after it passed in the House late last week.
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This winter, fewer bald eagles are spending time along the Mississippi River near the Quad Cities. Michelle O'Neill reports the reason may be mild...
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It was colder overnight, in fact, colder than ever recorded in the Quad Cities. The National Weather Service in Davenport says the low temperature at...
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Rock Island will help the NFL announce a few draft picks in the spring. Michelle O'Neill reports the city jumped at the chance.
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During and after the recession, most charities were forced to operate with less money. Now, ten years later, Michelle O'Neill reports contributions have...