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Thirteen can be a lucky number, and it was for WUSA9 on Saturday night at the 66th Capital Emmy Awards. WUSA9 took home the “Golden Lady” in the following categories.   MORNING NEWSCAST Get Up DC! House Explosion 6AM December 5 WUSA9 Megan Shuey, Producer Calvin Johnson, Executive Producer Scott Hardesty, Director Wisdom Martin, Anchor Jessica Arnold, Reporter Abby Llorico, Reporter David Michael Berman, Edit CONTINUING NEWS COVERAGE Demanding Answers After Deadly Flooding at Doggy Daycare WUSA9 Samara Martin Ewing, Executive Producer Rafael Sánchez-Cruz, Reporter Katie Lusso, Reporter Leslie Moreno, Reporter Nathan Baca, Reporter Adam Longo, Reporter Casey Nolen, Reporter Matthew Mills-Jones, Photographer INVESTIGATIVE MULTIPLE REPORTS Calling out the Contractor WUSA9 Larry Miller, Reporter Stephanie Wilson, Senior Producer Loriston Sindass, Producer Ruth Morton, Photographer Mario Vizcarra Coloma, Photographer Thomas Kopania, Photographer Dion Wiggins, Photographer CONSUMER: NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT Endless Amazon Boxes WUSA9 Erin Spaht, Producer Eric Flack, Reporter Nicholas Rhule, Photographer/Editor Sarah Fredrickson, Associate Producer DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION: NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT The District's Heroes WUSA9 Lorenzo Hall, Reporter Thomas Kopania, Photojournalist/Editor Matthew Mills-Jones, Photojournalist/Editor ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE: NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT Causing a Racket: The Science of Pickleball Noise WUSA9 Abby Llorico, Reporter Ruth Morton, Photographer/Editor Bryce Robinson, Producer HEALTH/MEDICAL: PRODUCTION NO TIME LIMIT WUSA9 HEALTH WUSA9 Stephanie Wilson, Senior Producer Delia Gonçalves, Reporter Ruth Morton, Photographer/Editor Loriston Sindass, Chief Editor POLITICS/GOVT: NEWS SINGLE SHIFT 14 Hours Inside the Battle for Speaker of the House WUSA9 Adam Longo, Political Reporter POLITICS/GOVT NEWS NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT The Slave Cemetery Sold by the Government WUSA9 Eric Flack, Reporter Rebecca Knier, Photographer/Editor Samara Martin Ewing, Executive Producer WEATHER: NEWS Snow Lovers, This Could Be Your Winter! WUSA9 Topper Shutt, Meteorologist Kaitlyn McGrath, Meteorologist Makayla Lucero, Meteorologist Nicholas Rhule, Photographer/Editor Geoffrey Crowell, Graphic Artist Samara Martin Ewing, Executive Producer/Producer COMMUNITY SERVICE WUSA9: Impact WUSA9 Richard Dyer, General Manager/President TALENT: NEWS ANCHOR Lorenzo Hall MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST: SINGLE SHIFT Casey Nolen Solo Reporter WUSA9 Casey Nolen, MMJ

BIG NEWS! WUSA9 is teaming up with the Washington Commanders. As part of our exclusive partnership we will carry the Commanders’ first two preseason games against the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins and launch two exclusive new shows: The “Commanders Kick-Off” pregame show and “Commanders Weekly” which focuses on the organization’s community impact. WUSA9 will also be home to Commanders produced shows “Command Center,” “The Gameplan,” and “The Player's Club.” #WashingtonCommanders #Commanders #Football #DanQuinn #WUSA9 #JaydenDaniels #Sports #DMVNews

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2024 WUSA9 Announces Exclusive Partnership with the NFL’s Washington Commanders Washington, D.C. – WUSA9, TEGNA's CBS affiliate serving Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, proudly announces its exclusive partnership with the Washington Commanders, solidifying its position as The DMV's official television station of the Washington Commanders.     As part of the new partnership, WUSA9 will launch two exclusive new shows, “Commanders Kick-Off” and “Commanders Weekly.” “Commanders Kick-Off” will be the ultimate pregame experience and hosted by WUSA9’s Chick Hernandez and Wisdom Martin. “Commanders Kick-Off” will serve as the premier destination for all things Commanders every Sunday from 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. beginning with the upcoming 2024 season.     “Commanders Weekly” will highlight how the Commanders are leading by example and making a positive impact in the DMV community. The show will go beyond the game strategy and focus on the organization’s community impact. The show will be hosted by Chick Hernandez on Thursdays from 7 – 7:30 p.m., also beginning with the 2024 season.     “Great relationships are the foundation of great partnerships. For the past year we’ve been working closely with the Commanders by airing team programming, verifying reporting on every aspect of the coaching staff and draft process, and spotlighting their work in the community,” said Richard Dyer, SVP, Media Operations and President and General Manager, WUSA. “We are proud to be the official home of the Commanders and are excited to further build on our partnership in the coming years.”     Additionally, as part of this agreement, for the 2024 NFL preseason, WUSA9 will air the Commanders’ first two preseason games against the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins.  "We are thrilled to be partnering with WUSA9 to drive greater engagement with the team and create a broadcast television home for fans looking for more in-depth coverage of all things Commanders," said Jim Rushton, Chief Partnerships Officer for the Commanders. “Our overall goal is to provide access to original and exclusive content for Commanders fans wherever, whenever, and however they want to consume that content on Game Day and throughout the year. We appreciate the work that the entire team at WUSA9 has dedicated to its coverage of the Commanders and look forward to building on this relationship."    WUSA9 will also be home to Commanders produced shows “Command Center,” “The Gameplan,” and “The Player's Club.”  ____ For media inquiries, contact: Richard Dyer President & General Manager, WUSA9 202-253-2798 rdyer3@wusa9.com

ICYMI! 🌸 Last night’s NewsBash was truly an unforgettable event, filled with love and hope. WUSA9 is deeply honored to be part of making a positive impact on our community. This year, NewsBash donations went to The Step Sisters, a remarkable group dedicated to supporting breast cancer patients through their toughest times. Together, our collective love and support CAN and WILL make a difference. 🌸💖 #WUSA9 #NewsBash #CommunityImpact #TheStepSisters Photo Credits: Daniel Swartz

🌸 "A beautiful and inspiring sea of pink" - Lesli Foster, WUSA9 Anchor 🌸 https://lnkd.in/gaAGmC5P WUSA9 was proud to help sponsor the 14th annual NewsBash last night, and what an incredible event it was! This year's NewsBash donation benefitted The Step Sisters, a Virginia group dedicated to supporting breast cancer patients undergoing treatment and facing hardship. WUSA9 is committed to making a positive impact in the DMV. It's amazing to see how, together, we can truly make a difference and show our support. 💪❤️ #WUSA9 #NewsBash #CommunityImpact #TheStepSisters #Impact

Job opening for Freelance Assignment Desk Editor at WUSA9: If you love breaking news, pitching stories that Inform, Inspire, and Impact our lives in the DMV, this is a great opportunity. Job Description: https://lnkd.in/e3FJXwUB #jobopening #dcnews #assignmenteditor #breakingnews #news #wusa9

Job opening for Assignment Editor (Full-Time) at WUSA9: If you love breaking news, pitching stories that Inform, Inspire, and Impact our lives in the DMV, this is a great opportunity. Job Description: https://lnkd.in/eanP9kdt #jobopening #dcnews #assignmenteditor #breakingnews #news #wusa9