Michael Dakota
Digital Content Producer
Cleveland, Ohio
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Emmy nominated photographer Michael K. Dakota joined Cleveland 19 News in March of 2018 after 30 years as a still photographer in the newspaper industry.
He was born and raised in Barberton, Ohio.
Dakota left the state after graduating from Kent State University in 1989.
Dakota has worked as a photojournalist in Louisiana, Kansas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Dakota has photographed alligator hunters in the bayou, been chased by bison in Kansas, flown in a KC-135 Stratotanker while refueling the Air Force Thunderbirds and has had the opportunity to photograph every American President since Ronald Reagan.
In his free time Dakota loves to visit lighthouses.
To date he has visited 154 lighthouses in the United States and Canada. He hopes to one day publish a picture book of the sentinels he has photographed.
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The shortstop died as a result of an errant pitch.
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Ohio's most beautiful spots are waiting for you to visit
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Protesters threw objects at the Justice Center in an attempt to break windows and struck officers with those objects, according to police.
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The organization is inviting the community to come to the Free Stamp at Williard Park, Saturday, May 30 at 1:30 p.m.
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During the course of the investigation a large amount of drugs were found inside the apartment including heroin and crack cocaine.
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There is still time to register for the Cleveland Food Bank drive-thru distribution scheduled for Thursday, May 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the city of Cleveland Muni Lot.
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Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson signed an order on Tuesday, May 26
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In a video captured by a Canton resident the sound of popping and ammo exploding can be heard as the fire rages.
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Amazon said the employee was last onsite May 11.
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As of today, there are more than 22,500 confirmed cases and 1,214 confirmed fatalities in the State of Ohio.
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Amazon said the late associate last worked for Amazon on April 30, the same day she was diagnosed COVID-19.
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Students will return to face-to-face classroom with conditions
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The more than 4,000 individuals impacted by the raises includes nurses, and support workers.
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A violent day in Akron, Akron police investigating shootings that left four hospitalized
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The southbound lanes have been closed during clean up.
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The Cleveland Public Library has released a plan to reopen to the public in phases, and with limited service.
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Manns is 5-foot 3-inches tall and weighs 90 pounds.
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Valto is a one-year-old Belgian Malinois-Shepherd mix and will live with Transit Police Officer Dennis Harmon and his family.
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At this time, there is no evidence or indication to believe that your personal information was improperly used; therefore, our actions, as well as the actions you may want to consider, are preventative.
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A body has been recovered by the Cleveland Division of Fire Dive Team at the Olde River Yacht Club.
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As of today, there are more than 22,500 confirmed cases and 1,214 confirmed fatalities in the State of Ohio.
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As of today, there are more than 22,500 confirmed cases and 1,214 confirmed fatalities in the State of Ohio.
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"Honoring our fallen friend, son, brother and colleague."
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ROE increased their manufacturing capacity by adding 36 additional 3D printing machines, they brought back 100+ employees to work on swab production, and are working a 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Sowell claimed he had ineffective counsel and shouldn’t have been given the death penalty.
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The suspect was taken into custody, transported to a hospital and is expected to recover.
Police also recovered a digital scale, 173 grams of Marijuana, and over $600.00 in cash.
The steps are being taken as part of the university’s overall cost cutting due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wayne Calvin Griffith was last seen in Ashtabula in October 1993 at the age of 43.
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Garcia’s victims were between the ages of 13 and 17 years old.
As of today, there are more than 22,500 confirmed cases and 1,214 confirmed fatalities in the State of Ohio.
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Ohio Corrections Officers told 19 News they have not been paid the emergency pay they are owed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As of today, there are more than 22,500 confirmed cases and 1,214 confirmed fatalities in the State of Ohio.
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Most stores are 'strongly encouraging' customers to take steps to protect themselves and others
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This brings the total to 770 confirmed cases in the City of Cleveland and 34 fatalities, ranging from less than one year old to their 90’s.
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A Lake County man is alive and his doctor credited his cat with saving his life.
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The Cleveland Department of Health said Friday there is one new death in the city due to coronavirus, which brings the total to 34 dead citywide. There are 37 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in the city, and that brings the total to 730 confirmed cases citywide.
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“Many of these students have been with us since kindergarten, so we were determined."
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Cleveland Metroparks announced that approximately 650 employees have been affected by full or partial furloughs, salary reductions and layoffs due to the financial and operational impacts of COVID-19.
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