What I learned No. 2: You matter
While having a one-on-one with one of the most respected journalists in the country, Al Tompkins of the Poynter Institute,…
What I learned No. 3 & 4: Set your goals, needs
While talking with a news director, he asked me where I would like to work. My response? “Wherever the job…
Surviving tornado a team-building experience
Reporter Annette Lawless brings us another KTKA exclusive: a woman was among 250 students relocated from school & home. Find…
Employers pay price as K-State fans take risks, bet on NCAA tournament
K-State makes its first return to the NCAA tournament in nearly 20 years, leading many to bet on their favorite…
Kansas memorial commemorates fallen officers, retirees
49 News Reporter Annette Lawless documents a memorial ceremony recognizes fallen police officers in Riley County, Kan. Department dedicates wall…
Repair shops overwhelmed with calls after storm
A severe hailstorm cost the Manhattan community millions in damages, but as 49 News Reporter Annette Lawless explains, it can…
‘We’re not trailer trash:’ Kansas town’s rezoning plans could put hundreds out of homes
A Junction City vote could put nearly 300 residents out of their homes, including many low-income families. 49 News Reporter…
Kansas trash company behind on pickups, residents face potential fines
Arrow Trash Service was weeks behind on garbage pickups, and Manhattan city officials are giving residents notice of the mess…
LIVE: K-State’s innovation snags rank as top-30 military program
LIVE from the Manhattan Bureau, Annette Lawless explains why K-State was named a top 30 college in a military magazine.
Tornado hits K-State campus, with an estimate of $20 million in damages
49 News Reporter Annette Lawless was in Manhattan when an EF4 tornado struck parts of the city, including the K-State…
K-State student dies after balcony fall on campus
49 News was on the scene hours after a K-State student died at the universitys on-campus Jardine Apartment Complex. This…
What I learned No. 5: What employers want
Employers want something very specific. They know what they want. And often, they stick to a formula. I hope that…
What I learned No. 6 & 7: Think you’re skilled…?
I attended this speed-dating-like seminar where I got to talk to a ton of news directors. Their advice quickly made…
What I learned No. 8: I’m not alone.
Unfortunately, this business will never retain the financial strength it once had—at least not if it’s operated the same way.
What I learned No. 10 & 9: The competition
The RTDNA convention was filled with the unknown, more specifically...
What happens in Vegas shouldn’t stay there
So after months of anticipation, I finally made the journey to the RTDNA at NAB journalism convention. It’s one of…
Fun Facts About Annette
Think you know everything about Annette? Try again... The top fun facts about our favorite news reporter.
Journalists flock to Sin City, self included
I’m just a couple days away from my big journey to Las Vegas. And no, I don’t wish to be…