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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
Erica Estep
Kristin Farley
Matt Hinkin
Julya Johnson
Hana Kim
Jessa Lewis
Jill McNeal
Mona Nair
Gene Patterson
Samantha Saracino
Tearsa Smith
Fallon Smith
Lori Tucker
Ken Weathers
Bo Williams
Jim Wogan

Recent Tweets

  • Mkrafcik A dubious distinction, but Knoxville comes in at # 1 on this list. What do you think? t.co/dQKIoY6d  3 weeks 4 hours ago
  • Mkrafcik The controversy surrounding state Senator Stacey Campfield isn't dying down anytime soon. t.co/GA7pBzQp  3 weeks 1 day ago
  • Mkrafcik One Knoxville restaurant takes a stance against state Senator Stacy Campfield. t.co/Hc9JCEFV  3 weeks 1 day ago
  • Mkrafcik Lawmakers in Kentucky push for legalizing casino gambling. Casinos there could attract many from East Tennessee. t.co/66xZ0wHd  4 weeks 13 hours ago
  • Mkrafcik RT @washingtonpost: 'No drama' Obama: 'Pass the payroll tax cut right away.' t.co/HHVjChf9 #SOTU  4 weeks 1 day ago

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