Travis Breese
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Investigative Reporter for @WHAS11, formerly @KWWL and @KOMU. Mizzou grad and San Diego native. Opinions are my own.
Louisville, KY
Joined January 2017
I’m a few weeks late in announcing this, but I am re-signing for another two years at @WHAS11 . The last two years have been very rewarding as an investigative reporter, and I have a lot more room to grow. Back to work!
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Michael McGuire and his family getting the VIP treatment tonight at Rupp Arena. McGuire is the coal miner who Coach Calipari spotted in the crowd at the Blue and White scrimmage in Pikeville a few weeks ago. @WHAS11
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“If legislators from the governor’s party can’t disagree with just one issue…why even have a legislature?” Rep. Jon Thorup (R) said, who lost to a Reynolds-backed challenger on Tuesday. Thorup opposed using public money for private schools.
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Boonville wins 5-4 over @SBooneHS and advances to the class 4 final tomorrow. But WATCH THIS stop from Eagles SS Sam Stichnote in the third inning. @KOMUsports
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#BREAKING.A heavily-armed convoy just arrived in the 1500 Blk. of Taylor Avenue and is about to breach a house. ATF says this is in relation to the mass shooting downtown. @WHAS11 #Louisville
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"HE BUILT DIFFERENT.".was Daviyon Nixon's reaction to freshman running back Tyler Goodson's hurdle in the 4th quarter of Iowa's rout on MTSU.
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BIG DAY for me, starting my new job at @KWWL. I’m excited to take over as the Iowa City reporter and hold down the southern part of our viewing area. Glad to see my hard work paying off #MizzouMafia
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I had to spend 11 hours at the Louisville airport, change my flight from SD to LAX, Spirit sent my bag to Las Vegas….BUT I MET @stephenasmith AT LAX!.How bout them Cowboys!!!
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Just finished my first day at @WHAS11 !!! Can’t wait to be a part of this team and start contributing!
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Tonight feels like a good night to remember the 2019 Holiday Bowl, when @_ihmirr_ said ✌️ and went straight to @rcolemansp THREE times haha
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I was able to finish a full, 8-inch Jimmy John’s sandwich before AVID even opened.
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For those asking where’s his son, there were many many family members in attendance, so another one must have been helping out. Here’s the whole fam, credit Coach Cal:
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Today is my 1-year anniversary at @WHAS11 !!.This market really keeps you on your toes and I'm so glad I have amazing coworkers to help me succeed.
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Charles Booker says, “They have called this race prematurely.” He says calling the race for Rand Paul is based on past elections and assumptions. @WHAS11
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I think the only worse opening for a game at Heinz Field was in Dark Knight Rises.
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Even in my fourth day covering storm damage in Cedar Rapids, every corner is jaw-dropping. This was just east of Bever Park.
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Our teams may have gone 0-2 in Orlando, but we avoided the snow in Iowa and had a version of fun. Shoutout to @MarkWoodleyTV and our chief photog Dan.
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My mom is in town! And we stopped at Louie’s hot chicken on Poplar Level and it was everything I dreamed it would be
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Do other people in their early 20s have “the pan” which is used for virtually every cooking endeavor?.
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Last summer I was reading about @LittleJoeTV in my textbooks, today I got to shadow him on a daily shift AND he bought me a burrito.
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LMPD and ATF are working in the 1500 blk. of Taylor Avenue off of Poplar Level Road. An ATF spokesperson told us this is in relation to the mass shooting at Old National Bank. #Louisville #OldNationalBank @WHAS11
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"Why don't we TAKE BIKINI BOTTOM. " - Joe Toussaint (I can only imagine)
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Hi, my name is Travis. My team is going to the NLCS for the first time since 1998
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Made my ON AIR DEBUT for @WHAS11 . I did not expect this when coming into work today but it worked out!.Watch the video in the link below:.
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I’m going to be in America’s finest city this summer interning for @nbcsandiego and I couldn’t be happier. Thanks to everyone who supported me and every station who told me “no” for motivating me.
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Please indulge me to brag a little bit about local journalists. When we say, “become an expert in a day,” THIS is what we mean. I have 29 tabs open for a story about solar energy projects airing tonight at 10:30.
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The fact that my Machado Jersey came in today means today CAN’T be the last game of the season. #FriarFaithful
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I love HS football babbyyyyyy. Glad I still get to this in my new gig!
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Not only did I anchor @KWWL sports for the first time yesterday, but I also interviewed Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brother and Pascal Siakam’s cousin. Story 🔽.
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I’ll say this much, an iPhone 7 camera isn’t great. But it’ll crush a sunset photo every time.
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Never thought I would get to cover the DEW TOUR in IOWA 🛹🛹
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Groundbreaking for the $56 million project to revitalize the Iowa City ped mall. Guest hard hat yeesssiirrr
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I got so much better at shooting and storytelling in my first college football season. Thanks to @KWWL for the opportunities and everyone for the support. Here’s my wrap after the Holiday Bowl.
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Hey @circlingbackpod and especially @DCheverere , wanna make sure you know you have listeners that say, “. David. ” dejectedly after a bit.
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East Carolina University is in the house tonight, likely to watch CAL players Cole Hodge and Connor Hodge.
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“National Tight Ends Day, or as Taylor Swift calls it…National Boyfriend’s Day.”
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.@WHAS11Hasch and I just recorded a 30-minute special on the Jamey Noel investigation thus far. Thank you to senior producer Michelle Zelli for producing it with me! I can’t wait to share it on our digital platforms later today. @WHAS11
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Jeff City fans celebrate a 43-29 victory over Parkway Central that sends the Lady Jays to the Class 5 State Championship tomorrow. @KOMUsports
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One of the things I remember most from journalism school is, “the story is NOT at the meeting, it’s about what brought them there.” Check out how I tried to do that with tonight’s story.
"You swept us under the rug," Darryl Moore said about a time students used a racial slur against his son. Roughly 100 people addressed the board Wednesday night, several sharing similar stories.
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So, my first Iowa winter started in January and loookkss like it’ll end sometime around June 🗓☃️
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Volunteer firefighter Tim Hays with the North Callaway Fire Protection District was seriously injured Friday night, he has since been steadily improving! @KOMUnews
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Me three months ago doing “could coronavirus come to Iowa?” stories
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Being told, “this is pretty short notice, especially on a Friday” as a nightside reporter.
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Had a goodbye dinner with one of the greatest people in television tonight, Rick Coleman. Working with Rick puts a smile on your face every night, and it feels like everyone in Iowa City knows him. I hope our paths cross again soon!.@rcolemansp
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I got asked to cover high school baseball next week; my first sports assignment since early March. Say it with me. C’MON YOUUU BOOYYSSS.
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Cannot believe on my second day reporting I got to do a significant update on the Breonna Taylor case. I looked at all the right cameras too!!!.
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North Linn hit so many homers in their win over Northeast today that NE ran out of softballs in the sixth inning. Lynx play in the 2A final Friday.
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Boy did I miss palling around with everyone at @KOMUsports tonight for FNF. But I'm blessed to still be covering high school ball for @KWWL. Big win for IC Liberty tonight :
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Put a bow on this one, James on the receiving end of a TD toss from Combs. It's now 35-12 Harrisburg over Salisbury, 2:42 Q4. @KOMUsports
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Don’t tweet about Mizzou. Don’t tweet about Mizzou. Don’t tweet about Mizzou.
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Hey, Johnboy, get back in the house. @ThePeakyBlinder @DPerreaultTV @JoieBWeather .(I was grasping for words to fill airtime during the Almond Joy bit)
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Hi my name’s Travis and I accidentally watched the finale of Queen’s Gambit instead of the opening episode.
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I am almost at the end of a very long off-air streak. Being an investigative reporter and fitting into the special coverage plan has been an adjustment! But this Thursday and Friday, I will have a two-part story about airport noise and the efforts to help Louisville homeowners.
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First Louisville election in the books! Here’s to many more 🥂🍕🗳
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*turns on Colorado vs Cal at 12:45 am CT*.Bill Walton: “This game reminds me of the Colorado River, which is one of the two major rivers flowing through the Mojave Desert.”.
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Damian Lillard with easily a top 3 play I’ve ever seen in my life. Goodbye Westbrook.
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My phone when “storage is full” but I keep screenshotting and saving stuff
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Gervino never doubted us.
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Community members trying to salvage books from the Rudd Public Library right now after last night’s tornado @KWWL
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My fellow broadcasters:.How often do you have nightmares about stuff going terribly wrong during newscasts? I’m at about twice a month.
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The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.
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After not going home to San Diego in 15 months, I am going home one week from today!!!!.
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Just think, Trent Grisham is gonna strike out with this bat
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Took this for my grandparents’ Christmas card and had to change the prof pic 🐯
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#5 Kolton James may not be a ref but he got that call right. Cade Combs TO THE HOUSE on the QB keeper. HHS 15 SHS 12, 00:18 Q2. @KOMUsports
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Absolutely had to watch @KWWL news tonight after the Field of Dreams game. Don’t have too much fun out there @rcolemansp !!!
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A friend of the Hays family told me that doctors at University Hospital removed Tim's breathing tube this morning and he has started breathing on his own. @KOMUnews
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Over the past 13 days there’s been 10 protests in the Iowa City area and I’ve covered eight of them.
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A little late but finally posting my shot of the Marchese blocked punt yesterday.
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