Changes In The News Department

By Bill Johnson Published Oct 14, 2002 03:45 pm Updated Jan 31, 2009 05:34 pm

Clarke Broadcasting Corporation, owner and operator of radio stations KVML, KZSQ, KKBN and Internet web portal “MyMotherLode.com,” announced this afternoon the promotion of Joseph Kreiss to the position of News Director.

Kreiss has been serving as afternoon news anchor/reporter for AM 1450 KVML and News Editor of www.mymotherlode.com since March of this year.

“Joseph brings a new perspective and passion to the position and a real love of the community,” stated Larry England, Clarke Broadcasting general manager. “This move enhances our commitment to bring the foothills news as it happens,” England said.

England also announced the addition of Steve Elliott to the Clarke Broadcasting News Department.

Elliott has most recently served as the Environmental and Transportation Report of the Modesto Bee. During 2000, Elliott served as the local reporter for the Bee covering Tuolumne County news.

“Steve brings a tremendous knowledge of news gathering and writing to our marketplace that will make an immediate impact,” England said.