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Lars Lonnroth’s Biography

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When Lars Lonnroth first entered the journalism program at Lyons Township High School, it was love from the start. In addition to the classwork he was assigned for Journalistic writing--the precursor to the actual newspaper--Lars took it to the extreme, writing stories he wasn't even assigned to do. That's what Lars does. Once finding something he loves, he goes full throttle. Hosted the newscast he started for his high school radio station, WLTL, as a freshman. Got into print journalism as a S…

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New Year's Eve march remembers gun violence victims

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Center for Independence march

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After hard fought campaign, Trump wins the race; Republicans maintain control in House and Senate

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5 found shot dead at south Georgia home in 'murder-suicide', police say Original

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By Lars Lonnroth Verified
| WMAZ-TV (Macon, GA) Verified
DOUGLAS, Ga. — Officials with the city of Douglas in south Georgia offered an update on Saturday after five people were found dead in a suspected "murder-suicide." In a press conference, police chief Brannen Pruette says that they responded to an active shooter call, which took place inside a home in the 1800 block of Robin Lane late Friday night. This story continues below. More in Crime He told reporters that it involved a family who resided together in the Touchton Wood neighborhood.
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5 shot dead at a home in south-central Georgia

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By Lars Lonnroth Verified
| WCNC-TV (Charlotte, NC) Verified
COFFEE COUNTY, Georgia — Five people were shot dead Friday at a home in Coffee County, Georgia, according to local authorities. Coffee County is located in the south-central part of the state. The Douglas Police Department said in a news release that officers responded to a home in the city shortly after 11 p.m. local time. When officers arrive, the department said they found five people shot, and all five were later pronounced dead.
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5 shot dead at a home in south-central Georgia

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| KXTV-TV (Sacramento, CA) Verified
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What was your first job as a journalist?

As a student journalist, I've yet to actually have a paying gig. However, I have amassed a large amount of experience doing field reporting.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being a journalist meaning taking responsibility for your errors and take precautions to prevent them; it means doing the right thing.

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

I'm fluent in Adobe Audition, an audio editing software, and I use Google Docs to collaborating with colleagues and write on my own.