A report that News 8’s Brittany Lewis and photojournalist Ryan Mathias produced in February 2014 has won them an Emmy from the Mid-America EMMY Awards.
The award ceremony took place in Kansas City, Missouri Saturday, September 27, 2014.
The reporter/photojournalist duo won the Emmy for their “De-Baiting Eagles” report in the “Environment – News Single Story” category. They also tied with a Missouri station, KSHB.
Their report uncovers the controversial debate on how eagle photographers get their perfect shot. Some photographers said natural was the best way, others didn’t mind baiting; some even used what is called a “fish launcher,” used to heave fish further into the river for an even better photograph.
The report brings in views from all angles while the video showcases the beautiful birds at the debate’s center.