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Meet the 6 News Team

Mike Krafcik

Reporter
Date of Joining WATE: 
October 2011
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Follow Mike on Twitter: @Mkrafcik
Birthplace/Hometown: 
Born in Countryside, Illinois, but raised in Burlington, Connecticut
Education: 

Master of Science, Journalism, Syracuse University

Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Central Connecticut State University

Previous Media Experience: 
  • WBOY-TV, Morgantown, WV 2009-2011
  • WJET-TV, Erie, PA: Washington D.C. Correspondent 2009
Outside Interests/Hobbies: 

working out, reading, politics, baseball, football, traveling

What You Enjoy About Local News: 

I enjoy the ability to get out in the community to tell the stories that are relevant to our viewers. A great part about this job is doing something new and interesting each and everyday. As a journalist, I have an important duty to inform the public about issues and how people are affected by them. I take that responsibility to heart and enjoy having the ability to make a difference in people's lives.

Meet the Other Members of the 6 News Team

Josh Ault
Stephanie Beecken
Don Dare
Prentice Elliott
Kristin Farley
Drew Gardner
Hayley Harmon
Matt Hinkin
Julya Johnson
Jessa Lewis
Samantha Manning
Jill McNeal
Mona Nair
Gene Patterson
Tearsa Smith
Fallon Smith
Lori Tucker
Ken Weathers
Bo Williams
Jim Wogan
Alexis Zotos

Recent Tweets

  • Mkrafcik Oklahoma tornado brings back memories of 1996 Fentress Co. tornado t.co/HeYFR6T8Td  4 hours 29 min ago
  • Mkrafcik Sitting in on the City of Knoxville legislative budget hearings. Mayor Rogero talking about the budget this morning. t.co/jI9xhNbLIu  1 day 4 hours ago
  • Mkrafcik Commissioner Ownby adds his court ordered apology to the agenda. Commissioner Hammond moves to add a censure of... t.co/GLXwqZRlRh  1 day 22 hours ago
  • Mkrafcik Crossville residents get hit pretty hard by yesterday's severe thunderstorms. t.co/9ByBHtZlrQ  2 days 4 hours ago
  • Mkrafcik The Farragut Business Alliance is hosting a public forum about the town's proposed 3 percent hotel tax. t.co/Bw77X07vOF  6 days 5 hours ago

Latest News

  • Harriman site listed as potential Superfund site by EPA
  • Employee accused of stealing $50K from Morristown-Hamblen Humane Society
  • Severe storms expected for East Tennessee Wednesday
  • One Tank Trip: Jamestown
  • Volunteers needed to maintain Appalachian Trail
  • $22,000 reward offered in bald eagle shootings
  • 2 residents taken to the hospital after Knoxville house fire
  • 6 News Anchor Kristin Farley experiences firsthand the Okla. tornado devastation
  • A Blount County elementary is one of few schools with tornado shelter
  • Redevelopment rivalry between Chattanooga and Knoxville benefited both cities

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