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Brenna Kiefner’s Biography

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I am currently living my dream at WCAV-TV in Charlottesville, Virginia as the co-anchor for Good Morning Charlottesville.

After starting as the morning producer, I was promoted to report live from 4:30-9 on weekday mornings about community events, people making a difference, and host "Feel Good Friday". In under a year, I was promoted to co-anchor and have launched multiple original series such as “Teacher Appreciation Week” and “Grab a Glass”.

I have done a number of high profile interviews,…

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Local family featured on 'Family Feud'

Local family featured on 'Family Feud'

The Sweeney family have been fans of the show for a long time and applied on a whim, hoping someone would giv…

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VA ultrarunner attempts 'The Race that Eats Its Young'

VA ultrarunner attempts 'The Race that Eats Its Young'

Virginia ultrarunner, Mark Lattanzi, is one of the people who attempted a race known as the impossible challe…

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Feel Good Friday: UVA cheerleaders

Feel Good Friday: UVA cheerleaders

The UVA cheerleader squads are getting ready for the 2023 football season with a lot of practice.

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Jim Ryan's Marathon Challenges

Jim Ryan's Marathon Challenges

UVA President Jim Ryan recently ran his 13th Boston Marathon, but problems with his Achilles tendon almost si…

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Christmas Light Display Gains National Recognition

Christmas Light Display Gains National Recognition

For years, Jeff Spinello has decorated his home in Lake Monticello for the holidays. Now that work has been n…

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Feel Good Friday: Teacher recreating historic ride to send students to college

Feel Good Friday: Teacher recreating historic ride to send students to college

This year, Fletcher is running a historic route from Jack Jouett Elementary School in Louisa County to Montic…

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Omaha maternity home highlights resources after baby left at fire station

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By Brenna Kiefner Verified
| WOWT-TV (Omaha, NE) Verified
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police are still trying to determine where a newborn baby came from after two people brought the child to a fire station on Friday. An Omaha maternity home says the moment reflects a much longer story that often goes unseen. At Vita Nova Maternity Community, staff say this is a story they see every day. Shellie Gomez, director of primary care services at Vita Nova Maternity Community, said, “Prior to coming to Vita Nova, they might not have a safe place to stay.
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Newborn baby girl brought to South Omaha fire station

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By Brenna Kiefner Verified
| KOLN/KGIN-TV (Lincoln, NE) Verified
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A newborn was dropped off at an Omaha Fire station at about 7:30 a.m. Friday by someone who told authorities they had found the baby girl in an alley. In an update Friday afternoon, OFD officials said the baby was in good health — no obvious injuries. Omaha Fire Capt. Bill Young said the person who brought the newborn to the fire station told OFD that they found the baby girl in an alley near 41st and H streets. Young said the baby was active and had good color.
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Village of Nehawka votes to ban data centers Original

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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Leaders in the village of Nehawka have voted to prohibit data centers within their zoning jurisdiction. Cass County commissioners voted last month to stall any data centers for at least a year, but that did not include Nehawka. Chad Kruger, co-chairperson of the Nehawka Village Board, said residents brought the issue to the board’s attention. “Our residents brought it to our attention that they were very concerned with data centers coming too close to the village...
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was an intern at a local pop radio station in Philadelphia.

How is social media changing news?

Social media is providing easy access to viewers, but also has to work on holding the attention of the reader.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Edius (editing) and ENPS