Shannon Smith
Morning anchor
Cleveland, OH
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Shannon Smith is an Emmy-nominated morning anchor waking up Northeast Ohio every weekday on 19 News This Morning!
She’s no stranger to lake effect rain or snow! Before joining the 19 News Team in September 2020, Shannon was the weekend morning anchor/reporter on the other side of Lake Erie in Buffalo, NY.
Hailing from the south side of Chicago and the youngest of four girls, Shannon graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she earned her degree in Broadcast Journalism.
She’s worked as a reporter in almost every time zone, starting her career at WIFR in Rockford, IL — with stops in Omaha, NE, and Fresno, CA.
Shannon currently covers everything from breaking news to human interest stories across Northeast Ohio. Her goal isn’t just to report a story and get answers, but to connect with viewers both on and off air. She wants to make sure people know there is GOOD news to share.
Shannon is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, a board member for the Cleveland Association of Broadcasters, and volunteers as a mentor with Minds Matter Cleveland. She’s a proud legacy member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and proud dog mom of a mini poodle mix, Sebastian. In her spare time, she loves to watch documentaries and reality tv shows like 90 Day Fiancé.
You can reach Shannon at shannon.smith@woio.com.
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“I don’t try to teach our students what to think, we want to engage them in the process of how to think, how to engage, how to inquire.”
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This local woman has a unique ability to sew up any material, and it’s allowed her to create timeless fashions.
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Krista Allison is planning her first fundraiser to bring an all-inclusive playground to Brunswick.
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Taste CLE and Lago Custom Events have joined forces to host a multi-day wine festival in Cleveland from April 1 through April 3.
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A Berea woman has been crowned Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2022, and she’s using her new title to make sure people with disabilities have better access in the community.
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Staff and students at Parma Senior High School are shooting for the stars to have a special guest at their annual school luau.
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Shelly Cayette Weston is one of the newest Cleveland Cavaliers legends for breaking the glass way above the rim.
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As many adults are working to fix issues plaguing the city of Cleveland, young members of the community want to be part of the discussion.
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The push comes amid a nationwide blood shortage.
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Independence Restaurant Week starts Friday and ends Sept. 19.
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Pandemic unemployment benefits ended Saturday.
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Destination Cleveland believes the city is ready for a major comeback, despite concerns over the delta variant.
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The victim has been identified as Aaron Lucas, of Canton.
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Neighbors said the darkness is dangerous and they are concerned for their own safety and that of the workers who walk to and from work, sometimes late at night.
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The city of Shaker Heights is warning the public to stay off the spillway at Horseshoe Lake because the structure is dangerously compromised.
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Doctors pulled a piece of burning plastic from the boy's thigh and compared the injury to a gunshot wound with the distressing amount of tissue damage.
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The Cleveland Police department is unveiling the designs for its new headquarters, which will be located in the city’s Kinsman neighborhood.
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She said a man yelled vulgar things, approached her, spat at her, and shoved her.
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Two women said they were scammed out of $38,000 in what they believed to be a possible business venture. Parma Heights police are now investigating, but Det. Adam Sloan admitted he’s never seen a scam quite like this before.
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Neighbors are frustrated with the daily traffic jams on their streets near Dover Intermediate School. Cars line the streets twice a day during drop off and pick up, according to neighbors.
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Local police, the Better Business Bureau, and Amazon warn people of a recent scam. An elderly man from Rocky River was scammed out of more than $100,000 after thinking he was getting help with his Amazon account.
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Many church leaders are ready to welcome back their congregations without any restrictions, now that all remaining health orders have been lifted in Ohio.
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A father and daughter say something needs to change following the dress code controversy at a local middle school.
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Manuel Rios said he's worried about his family's safety if flooding continues.
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A thief was caught on camera stealing a Black Lives Matter sign out of someone’s front yard. Now, the homeowner is doing something to overcome the crime.
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Law enforcement agencies are investigating several domestic violence homicides or violence between intimate partners in Northeast Ohio. The most recent happened early Saturday morning. Police say a 40-year-old man shot his ex-girlfriend, 31-year-old Jasmine Cabil, and his current girlfriend, 29-year
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Governor Mike DeWine is also offering millions of dollars in prize money for adults who get the shot. It’s just one of the new incentives the state offers to hopefully boost vaccinations announced during his statewide address Wednesday evening.
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Ohio casinos are hitting the jackpot in recent months in both revenue and visitors. In some cases, casino revenue is hitting pre-pandemic levels.
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Governor Mike DeWine visited Cleveland on Tuesday as the last stop on his tour across the state on Ohio Tourism
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Parents in Rocky River City School District are concerned about what may be taught in the diversity and inclusion programming being offered in schools.
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With three days of NFL Draft events, thousands of people from across the country are expected to visit the city of Cleveland. According to Destination Cleveland, most hotels are now booked up.
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If people don’t have a ticket to watch the NFL draft live, they can still be a part of Cleveland’s big weekend.
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With just days away from the NFL Draft, local talent is getting ready to take the stage during the opening ceremony in Cleveland Thursday night.
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They were part of peacekeeping operations with the Multinational Force and Observers mission.
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Cleveland Police are investigating several recent carjackings in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood. According to police, there have been at least seven of them since Friday.
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Lakewood city leaders and neighbors voiced their concerns about the recent shootings at Madison Park during a Public Safety committee and city council meeting Monday night.
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The connection came as a surprise to the boys' father as well.
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Some parents are getting refunds after not receiving eggs that were supposed to be delivered to their homes Easter morning.
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Team announces new restrictions ahead of home opener
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Local police noticing a recent uptick in violent crimes happening at bars across Northeast Ohio. There have been at least seven violent incidents in cities such as Cleveland, Lakewood, and Parma since the end of January.
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Facts about the VAX: Cleveland hospitals, pro sports teams, partner with 19 News for vaccine special
19 News teamed up with local doctors from all three area hospitals, Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and MetroHealth Medical Center as well as the Cleveland Cavaliers, Browns, and Indians to help educate people about the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Ohio nursing home residents & their loved-ones rejoice after Gov. DeWine eases visitation guidelines
Families will once again be able to visit their loved ones in nursing homes or assisted living facilities — for the first time since the pandemic began.
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19 News has obtained the heartbreaking 911 call, from the grandmother of the 17-year-old victim.
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“We have to put food on the table, we feed millions and millions of people and so it’s important that we’re healthy."
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Just days after the Cleveland Teachers Union voted to not return to in-person learning, CMSD students and teachers are heading back into school buildings for the first time in nearly a year
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13-year-old twins Zelda and Zachery saw their friend get hit and killed by a car during a police chase in December 2019.
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Neighbors continue to call for traffic changes along Clifton Boulevard after a high-speed crash killed two 19-year-olds.
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New website by Lafayette Township trustees shares information on the mystery of Bryon Macron’s death
Two Lafayette Township trustees have created a website claiming it tells the truth surrounding the mysterious disappearance and death of Bryon Macron. His body was found in Chippewa Lake, two months after he went missing.
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Councilman Charles Slife of Ward 17 says he’s requested more presence from CPD, along with asking to install security cameras at entry points in the city.
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Cleveland police are searching for the suspect who they say stole a woman’s car with her two little boys inside.
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