Tia Ewing
My interest in broadcast journalism started right in the city where I was born and raised, “Chicago.” I am so honored and thrilled to be back home in the Windy City. I have a lot of family who were born and raised in Chicago too and still call the city home.
I remember riding in the car with my mother in the west loop on Chicago’s near west side when we passed a “huge” sign that read HARPO. There was a line blocks long and I wanted to know what HARPO was? After researching, I found out HARPO was a multimedia production company founded by Oprah Winfrey. I was inspired by Oprah and I knew then I wanted to be a journalist.
I attended The Ohio State University and received a B.A. in English and a M.A. in Mass Communications and Journalism from Point Park University.
I began my career in Flint Michigan, where I worked as an anchor and reporter at WNEM. I covered investigative stories surrounding an unethical city home building project, the vicious killing and murder case of 4-year-old Dominick Calhoun, and even former Vice President Joe Biden.
After Flint, I moved to KTXL in Sacramento, California where I started as a reporter. After a few months, I was promoted to anchor and reporter. I spent nearly my last year at KTXL Fox 40 as an evening anchor. During my time in Sacramento, I also became known in 2012 as the dancing anchor. I went viral for dancing during a commercial break. Look it up for a good laugh!
In 2015, I joined WOIO in Cleveland, Ohio for two years where I worked as a morning anchor. While in Cleveland, I was nominated for a NATAS Lower Great Lakes Chapter Emmy for Team Coverage for the Republican National Convention in 2015. I covered the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Championship Parade and Cleveland Indians’ playoffs. One of the highlights of my career was taking the floor of Quicken Loans Arena during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ half-time show to present a speech honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
I am dedicated to mentoring and serving the community.
I never hesitate to give back to non-profit groups through speaking to children and community service.
I am a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. It is awesome to join FOX 32 News where great journalists like Robin Robinson, Darlene Hill, and Tamron Hall served the Chicago area. It is great to be in my hometown, telling the stories that matter, and being a voice for the people.
Feel free to email me with story ideas or to just say hello.
The latest from Tia Ewing
Success story highlights impact of Chicago's youth programs on reducing violence
Chicago’s efforts to reduce youth violence are showing encouraging results.
Illinois man criticizes 12-year-old daughter's school science project as inappropriate
Richard Heimer, a concerned father from Winnebago County, is raising concerns after his 12-year-old daughter brought home a science assignment that made her uncomfortable.
Indiana family demands change after bodycam video released in man's death
The family of a Northwest Indiana man is demanding justice and changes after viewing body camera footage of the events leading to their loved one's death.
Local student-athletes support Self Care Awareness Month with hygiene drive and fundraiser
Local student-athletes collected hygiene items and raised $5,000 for men's health screenings for Self Care Awareness Month.
Local man walks 80 miles to raise awareness for police mental health and suicide prevention
One man's mission is shining a light on mental health issues facing Chicago police officers.
Highland Park parents call for action after multiple school safety incidents
The parental concerns come after an armed student was taken into custody on Tuesday at TrueNorth Educational Cooperative, which isn't a part of District 113 but further stoked fears about school safety in the area.
Suburban family makes exciting appearance on Family Feud
A family from suburban Bartlett made an exciting appearance on a popular game show this week, bringing plenty of laughs and competitive spirit to the screen.
Family demands release of body-cam footage in death of Indiana man during medical emergency
Police in Indiana are facing growing calls to release body camera footage related to the death of a northwest Indiana man.
Chicago mayor seeking alternatives as city's ShotSpotter contract expires
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is exploring other options after the city's contract with ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection technology, expired.
Chicago boy awaits surgery as family mourns mom killed shielding children in 4th of July shooting
The family of a woman who died shielding her children during a mass shooting in Chicago on the 4th of July is trying to figure out what's next.