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“AT RISK”

Excellence in Local Video Storytelling, honoring Jack. R. Howard

KUSA-TV, 2026

Author(s): Aaron Adelson, Chris Hansen, Anna Hewson, Chris Vanderveen

KUSA-TV’s “At Risk” investigates systemic gaps in Colorado’s correctional oversight, revealing failures that left dangerous offenders free to commit high-profile crimes and prompting the state to promise reform.

Honoring Jack R. Howard
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Jack R. Howard is credited with expanding The E.W. Scripps Company’s presence in the field of broadcasting. In 1937, he was elected president of the Scripps radio company. Jack succeeded his father, Roy W. Howard, as president of Scripps-Howard in 1953. He retired in 1976.