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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
Jessa Lewis
Jill McNeal
Mona Nair
Gene Patterson
Samantha Saracino
Tearsa Smith
Fallon Smith
Lori Tucker
Ken Weathers
Bo Williams
Jim Wogan
Alexis Zotos

Recent Tweets

  • Mkrafcik I'll have a live report on the Bell Walker's Crossing Apartment fire. Stay tuned for 6 News at 6 p.m.  4 days 9 hours ago
  • Mkrafcik KFD says the 200 building of Bell's Walker Crossing is "uninhabitable." 35 residents left without a home.  4 days 12 hours ago
  • Mkrafcik The Walkers Crossing apartment fire under control. Twenty four units in the building. KFD says there are no injuries. t.co/MNJCXeDq  4 days 14 hours ago
  • Mkrafcik Mayor Burchett is still unconvinced that extra funding for Knox County Schools will help improve the county's... t.co/u5l2PEPC  5 days 17 hours ago
  • Mkrafcik Mayor Burchett is still unconvinced that extra funding for Knox County Schools will help improve the county's... t.co/Uc1wavDu  5 days 17 hours ago

Latest News

  • Condition of Rockwood bridge causing residents to worry
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  • Distance learning brings unique programs to 5 Knox County schools
  • Impending closure of mental health institute already burdens Knox deputies
  • Several new businesses will open in downtown Knoxville
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  • Ex-McMinn County corrections officer accused of sexual contact with inmate
  • Burglary suspect eludes police in North Knoxville

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