Kaitlin Pearson
Anchor
WBNG
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Kaitlin is an award-winning journalist who joined the 12 News team in December of 2020 as an evening anchor.
Kaitlin is a 2018 graduate of Syracuse University with a B.S. in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from the S.I Newhouse School of Public Communications with minors in Political Science and Psychology.
While originally from Chatham NY, from August 2018 until November 2020, Kaitlin relocated to the Midwest where she served as a reporter/anchor at WEEK and HOI ABC in Peoria, Illi. There she received a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for "Excellence in Social Media" for breaking news coverage of a fatal bus crash involving a local high school basketball team. She also received the Illinois Broadcast Association's Silver Dome Award for "Best Use of Non-Broadcast Media" for her role in covering the 'Local, Social Game of the Week' where Kaitlin covered the excitement of Friday Night Lights.
Before her time at WEEK, Kaitlin was an NYS Broadcast Association Intern at the NBC affiliate WNYT, in Albany, NY. She also interned at The American Veterans Center and Radio America in Washington D.C. During her time at SU, Kaitlin had the opportunity to study abroad in Strasbourg, France where she learned about global media differences while at the Council of Europe.
While not on the air, Kaitlin enjoys participating in community theater and has been a part of multiple shows at SRO Productions.
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The play tells the story of two inmates on death row and how they change together.
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As part of Mary Sonnen’s Girl Scout Gold Award project, five signs each detailing 50 years of Vestal’s history have been installed in Vestal parks.
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The Broome County Dog Shelter is now at full capacity and it is looking to the community for help.
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With a legacy of service in her family: Her mother was a firefighter and her grandfather dawned the helmet for more than 50 years; to those who knew her it did not come as a surprise.
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The “Beam Signing Ceremony” was held Monday as the first crossbeam was completed and set in place.
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The 4,000 square-foot building will be the first net-zero energy building in Binghamton, and the first commercial straw building in the Northeast.
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There were 235 cases reported in 2022.
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“Billie had this way of kicking doors open. When Billie spoke, everybody listened.”
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Renovations were made possible by a $75,000 grant.
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The plane, which was used for sky diving, had just one occupant in it when it crashed.
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This year while the pros are swinging for the top prize, those who donate can make a difference in the lives of local cancer patients, one birdie at a time.
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Returning for its second year, the Birdies for Cancer fundraiser will be teeing off tournament weekend.
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Broadway in Binghamton announced its 2023-2024 schedule this week.
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12 News went to Downtown Binghamton to talk to the man behind the first recreational cannabis dispensary in Upstate New York and learn more about his vision for it in the community.
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Throughout her career, Prof. Nzegwu challenged the foundation of knowledge.
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The local community is celebrating Black History Month. 12 News sat with Black advocates to discuss the many events taking place.
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Claude and Beccye Fawcett were pillars of the community for decades. 12 News sat with a member of their church to reflect on their life and legacy in Binghamton.
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Molinaro says he is ready to work for Upstate New York.
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When it comes to New Year’s Resolutions, Health Coach for Lourdes, Matthew Moore, said they are a great way to take that first step.
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The Governor declared a State of Emergency which stated at 6 a.m. Friday morning for the entire State of New York.
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The Broome County Health Department said rates of infection increased steadily in the first few weeks of the season and flu trends so far suggest that this season could be a bad one. That’s why they said it is especially important to get a flu shot if you haven’t already.
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While a simple question on the surface, the answers illustrate a unique perspective that only those who have sworn to protect the stars and stripes can provide.
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One particular group, Vietnam Veterans, received special recognition for their service, something they did not get nearly 50 years ago.
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The history making Mission 14 for the Twin Tiers Honor Flight featuring all women, gave the veterans the chance to reflect on the sisterhood of service.
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Mission 14 was not your average trip for the Twin Tiers Honor Flight. This past weekend, the buses to Washington D.C. were filled with all female veterans, guardians and staff, making it a history making moment for the organization.
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With the retirement of long time Broome County Sheriff David Harder, for the first time in two decades there will be a new face of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. The candidates vying for the position include democrat Kate Newcomb and Republican Fred Akshar.
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The Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs Bond Act authorizes $4.2 billion to fund environmental restoration projects throughout the state in four categories.
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The Broome Opioid Awareness Council (BOAC), The Prevention Coalition of Broome County and Broome County Suicide Awareness for Everyone (BCSAFE) are partnering to encourage community members to get rid of unused, expired, and unwanted medications in honor of the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day.
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One in 10 children will be abused before their 18th birthday. That is why this weekend the Crime Victims Assistance Center is urging residents to put on their running shoes to show one child abused is one too many.
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This year the KNOW Theatre celebrates its 30th season. On September 16, they open with a production of the award-winning play by David Lindsey Abaire, “Rabbit Hole.”
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September 11, 2001, was a day filled with tragedy. But on that day and the weeks following, it was also filled with those wanting to help and serve. More than two decades after the event, a local Master Sergeant in the New York National Guard is reflecting on his time at Ground Zero.
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For the 7th year in a row the farm will be converting the butter sculpture into energy using a 1.3 million gallon vessel.
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The funding will bolster New York's ongoing efforts to help reduce climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions from aging and abandoned oil and gas infrastructure, as well as protect ground and surface waters.
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New York State United Teachers released a new report detailing local, state and federal policy recommendations they say will help bolster school safety and help meet the unprecedented needs of students.
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Getthere Mobility Management is this week’s winner of a $2,000 grant from Upstate Shredding through Southern Tier Tuesdays.
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The ‘Chenango County Wine Beer and Food Festival’ is a one-day event aimed at bringing in local and state brewers, winemakers, restaurants and food trucks, as well as craft vendors.
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On July 31st the Broome County Community for Crohn’s and Colitis will host a community fundraising event that will feature an antique and classic car show.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against multiple gun distributors.
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President of NAC Entertainment, Albert Nocciolino, said the 2022-2023 season of Broadway in Binghamton has something for everyone.
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The coronavirus has been a part of our lives in the United States since Jan. 20, 2020. Since then, we have seen mass testing efforts with isolation orders, large-scale vaccine clinics, mask mandates, and much more. Local experts say while much has changed, the virus remains in our communities.
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For the first time in 20 years, the CDC, in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, updated its developmental milestones for kids. However, some experts are raising concerns, stating the new guidelines pushed back some benchmarks, particularly those of speech and language to older ages.
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Family & Children’s Counseling Services is looking for Broome County residents who want to make a difference in the life of an area senior through their Family Homes for the Elderly program.
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In “Meteor Shower,” Martin uses his trademark absurdist humor to bend the fluid nature of time and reality, creating a surprising and unforgettably funny play.
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and one cancer survivor is sharing her story of hope along with a reminder that a simple procedure can be life-saving.
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The CSP offers free colorectal, cervical, and breast cancer screening to eligible adults who do not have insurance.
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As Black History Month comes to a close, an annual event in the Southern Tier will be held this weekend encouraging important conversations surrounding a post-COVID world and its impact on young people.
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This week, we meet a Binghamton University student who is already making a name for himself across the state as part of the inaugural class of ambassadors for a SUNY-wide program.
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This week, we spoke with the family of Major Barnett Sr. He was the first African American hired by the City of Binghamton.
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Penned by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker the play “Body Awareness” is being brought to life at the KNOW Theatre.
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February is Black History Month and all month long, WBNG will be highlighting change-makers from in and around the Southern Tier. This week we are shining the light on not just one change maker, but an institution that has become the home and gathering place of movers and shakers on the local and national scale.
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