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Scripps’ KRTV wins National Murrow Award for ‘Excellence in Innovation’

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  • KRTV, a CBS affiliate in Great Falls, Montana owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, won a 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Award in "Excellence in Innovation."
  • The award recognizes the station's special report titled "Milk River Meltdown."
  • The RTDNA announced the honors on Thursday.
  • The report examined the impact of the St. Mary siphon failure, a century-old infrastructure project supplying water to Montana's Hi-Line communities.
  • Coverage traced the 729-mile Milk River path, highlighting reliance by residents, farmers, ranchers, & tribal groups for drinking water, irrigation, & economic survival.
  • The investigation documented a $70 million repair effort involving federal agencies, tribal entities, contractors, & local leaders to restore water flow.
  • The report also explored long-term vulnerabilities of the aging system & uncertainty for downstream communities.
  • Scripps vice president of local news Jeff Kiernan praised the team's on-the-ground reporting for connecting viewers to community challenges.
  • The reporting team included Tim McGonigal, Tom Wylie, Eric Gaylord, & Keagan Harsha.
  • Scripps stations earned 25 regional Murrow Awards in 2026 before advancing to the national competition.
  • National winners will be honored at the Murrow Awards Gala on Oct. 12 in New York City.