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Michael Geheren

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Michael Geheren’s Biography

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Michael Geheren is an Emmy and Edward R. Murrow winning digital content producer for NewsNation on WGN America. This national cable newscast brings unbiased news coverage in primetime on TV and digital all the time. Previously, Michael was a digital reporter, investigative and newscast producer for KELOLAND Media Group, the CBS affiliate in South Dakota, NW Iowa, SW Minnesota and parts of Nebraska and Wyoming. Michael has also previously worked for WGNtv.com, USA TODAY College, the Chicago Tri…

Michael Geheren’s Journalist Portfolio

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Why you may want to answer the next unknown caller

Why you may want to answer the next unknown caller

The number one tip to avoid phone scams is "don't answer calls from unknown numbers," according to the Federa…

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Nearly century-old statue of Jesus destroyed at Texas cathedral

Nearly century-old statue of Jesus destroyed at Texas cathedral

EL PASO, Texas ( NewsNation Now) - A nearly century-old Sacred Heart of Jesus statue was destroyed Tuesday at…

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NewsNation on WGN America: How to watch, download the app and navigate NewsNationNow.com

NewsNation on WGN America: How to watch, download the app and navigate NewsNationNow.com

CHICAGO (NewsNation) - Inspiring viewers and readers to think, not how to think. That's the foundation of New…

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CDC report on Smithfield Foods highlights communication breakdowns, offers dozens of recommendati...

CDC report on Smithfield Foods highlights communication breakdowns, offers dozens of recommendati...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling on Smithfield Foods to make significant changes at …

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South Dakota meatpacking plant becomes the number one hotspot in America

South Dakota meatpacking plant becomes the number one hotspot in America

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - A South Dakota pork processing plant, which has shut down indefinitely, is now the…

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TIMELINE: How South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has responded to COVID-19 pandemic

TIMELINE: How South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has responded to COVID-19 pandemic

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) is mobilizing the South Dakota National Guard to build te…

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Articles

Destination Transformation: The Trip I Came Back to Finish

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By Michael Geheren
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Left to Right: Mary, Sharon and Michael at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall in Iceland - Courtesy: Michael Geheren My grandmother was on the phone in the lobby of The Rose Hotel Chicago O’Hare, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, when I walked down to join her for breakfast after a very late arrival the night before. “The entire trip was incredible, from start to finish,” she said, recounting the highlights of our last 10 days: the waterfalls, the black sand beaches, the lagoons we never wanted to leave.
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Firefighters use naloxone to save six puppies after suspected fentanyl exposure

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By Michael Geheren, Angela Kennecke
| emilyshope.charity
GOLD BAR, Wash. — Quick action by firefighters and sheriff’s deputies saved the lives of six 10-week-old puppies after they were brought to a Washington fire station unresponsive and in critical condition, officials said. Three puppies were brought to a Snohomish County Fire District No. 26 fire station on Sunday after becoming unresponsive. Firefighters found all three in respiratory and full cardiac arrest, according to Sky Valley Fire.
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US overdose death data hasn't been updated since shutdown

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By Michael Geheren, Angela Kennecke
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ATLANTA – The number of Americans dying from overdoses remains unknown following the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The monthly Provisional Drug Overdose Death Counts report, released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was last updated on September 17, 2025. The shutdown, which furloughed many federal workers, began a few weeks later. The data, which provides key insight into the overdose crisis, typically lags four months behind.
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Kid reporter for my park district newspaper, then Scholastic Kids Press Corps.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Coffee shop

Awards

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Emmy® Award

2017 - Newscast/Evening

Midwest Regional Emmys/NATAS Newscast – Evening (Markets 71-120) KELOLAND News at 10pm-December 2, 2016 – KELO-TV

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2017 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award

2017 - Website

RTDNA Part of the KELOLAND.com team that won an Edward R. Murrow.

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Emmy® Nomination

2016 - Weekend Newscast

Producer - Weekend Newscast - Market 21-140 Upper Midwest Emmy Awards

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