Samantha Knapp

Samantha Knapp is a Local 6 news reporter who will go the extra mile to get the story first and more importantly, get it right!

With a variety of experience as a producer, writer and reporter, Samantha relishes her role as a provider of news and information. She works tirelessly in pursuit of stories that make a difference in people’s lives.

Samantha has worked many extra hours filing live reports during morning and evening shows.

While at WJCL in Savannah, Ga., Knapp developed a franchise for "Crimestoppers" with the help of local police and the Crimestoppers Bureau.

"We did deep investigations into unsolved murders and helped breathe new life into supposedly cold cases," says Knapp.

Besides working in Savannah, Knapp has also reported for stations in Indianapolis, Providence, Hartford and most recently WEYI-TV in Flint, Mich.

While a reporter at WEYI-TV, she covered a live fire-safety drill performed at a fire training tower. She was able to give viewers a first-hand look at just how difficult it can be to escape the fury of the flames.

Knapp feels a great responsibility and gratitude for the career she has chosen.

"I realize that it is a gift to be able to help people process the information and news they need in a day," Knapp said. "I do not take that gift or responsibility lightly. I realize the impact our work has on the community."

Knapp has BA in Political Science and History from Indiana University in Bloomington

During her free time, she enjoys horseback riding, skiing, reading, running and sailing.

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