Shannon Smith
Morning anchor
Cleveland, OH
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Shannon joined the 19 News team in September 2020, as the weekend evening anchor/reporter.
You can now find her waking up Northeast Ohio as the morning anchor for 19 News This Morning!
She’s no stranger to lake effect rain or snow, as she comes to Cleveland after being the weekend morning anchor/reporter on the other side of Lake Erie in Buffalo, NY.
Hailing from the south side of Chicago, Shannon began her journalism career in high school by working and writing for a teen publication called True Star Magazine.
While working at True Star, she gained the experience of covering local stories, specifically issues affecting teens, along with meeting and interviewing various celebrities.
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 at WIFR in Rockford, IL — with stops in Omaha, NE, and Fresno, CA.
She loves to connect with viewers and is always thankful to them for allowing her in their private space during some of their most difficult times.
In her spare time, Shannon enjoys walking her dog Sebastian, dancing, trying new restaurants, finding new music, and watching crime documentaries and shows like Law & Order SVU.
You can reach Shannon at shannon.smith@woio.com.
Education
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 9:01 PM EST
|By Shannon Smith
“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.”
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 9:56 AM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
This local woman has a unique ability to sew up any material, and it’s allowed her to create timeless fashions.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 8:30 AM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
Krista Allison is planning her first fundraiser to bring an all-inclusive playground to Brunswick.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 5:59 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
Taste CLE and Lago Custom Events have joined forces to host a multi-day wine festival in Cleveland from April 1 through April 3.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 12:57 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
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.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 2:05 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
Staff and students at Parma Senior High School are shooting for the stars to have a special guest at their annual school luau.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 at 9:45 AM EST
|By Shannon Smith
Shelly Cayette Weston is one of the newest Cleveland Cavaliers legends for breaking the glass way above the rim.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2022 at 6:01 PM EST
|By Shannon Smith
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.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 8:03 AM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
The push comes amid a nationwide blood shortage.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2021 at 5:07 AM EDT
|By Avery Williams and Shannon Smith
Independence Restaurant Week starts Friday and ends Sept. 19.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 7:27 AM EDT
|By Shannon Smith and Avery Williams
Pandemic unemployment benefits ended Saturday.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2021 at 10:33 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
Destination Cleveland believes the city is ready for a major comeback, despite concerns over the delta variant.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2021 at 10:33 PM EDT
|By Julia Bingel and Shannon Smith
The victim has been identified as Aaron Lucas, of Canton.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 10:51 PM EDT
|By Stephanie Czekalinski and Shannon Smith
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.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2021 at 5:23 PM EDT
|By Stephanie Czekalinski and Shannon Smith
The city of Shaker Heights is warning the public to stay off the spillway at Horseshoe Lake because the structure is dangerously compromised.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2021 at 10:39 PM EDT
|By Stephanie Czekalinski and Shannon Smith
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.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2021 at 1:16 AM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
The Cleveland Police department is unveiling the designs for its new headquarters, which will be located in the city’s Kinsman neighborhood.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2021 at 10:40 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
She said a man yelled vulgar things, approached her, spat at her, and shoved her.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 10:39 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
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.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2021 at 10:50 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
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.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2021 at 10:41 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
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.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2021 at 10:36 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
Many church leaders are ready to welcome back their congregations without any restrictions, now that all remaining health orders have been lifted in Ohio.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2021 at 10:35 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
A father and daughter say something needs to change following the dress code controversy at a local middle school.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2021 at 5:38 AM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
Manuel Rios said he's worried about his family's safety if flooding continues.
Updated: May. 20, 2021 at 10:14 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
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.
Updated: May. 20, 2021 at 1:16 AM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
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
Updated: May. 12, 2021 at 10:24 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
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.
Updated: May. 11, 2021 at 10:31 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
Ohio casinos are hitting the jackpot in recent months in both revenue and visitors. In some cases, casino revenue is hitting pre-pandemic levels.
Updated: May. 6, 2021 at 1:44 AM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
Governor Mike DeWine visited Cleveland on Tuesday as the last stop on his tour across the state on Ohio Tourism
Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 12:33 AM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
Parents in Rocky River City School District are concerned about what may be taught in the diversity and inclusion programming being offered in schools.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2021 at 11:20 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
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.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2021 at 10:30 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
If people don’t have a ticket to watch the NFL draft live, they can still be a part of Cleveland’s big weekend.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2021 at 11:24 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
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.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2021 at 9:06 PM EDT
|By Simon Hannig, Avery Williams and Shannon Smith
They were part of peacekeeping operations with the Multinational Force and Observers mission.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2021 at 10:16 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
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.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2021 at 12:42 AM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
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.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2021 at 1:58 PM EDT
|By Avery Williams and Shannon Smith
The connection came as a surprise to the boys' father as well.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2021 at 11:54 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
Some parents are getting refunds after not receiving eggs that were supposed to be delivered to their homes Easter morning.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2021 at 10:35 AM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
Team announces new restrictions ahead of home opener
Updated: Mar. 30, 2021 at 10:29 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
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.
Facts about the VAX: Cleveland hospitals, pro sports teams, partner with 19 News for vaccine special
Updated: Mar. 24, 2021 at 6:02 AM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
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.
Ohio nursing home residents & their loved-ones rejoice after Gov. DeWine eases visitation guidelines
Updated: Mar. 22, 2021 at 11:10 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
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.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2021 at 10:34 PM EDT
|By Shannon Smith
19 News has obtained the heartbreaking 911 call, from the grandmother of the 17-year-old victim.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2021 at 8:03 AM EST
|By Shannon Smith
“We have to put food on the table, we feed millions and millions of people and so it’s important that we’re healthy."
Updated: Mar. 10, 2021 at 1:24 AM EST
|By Shannon Smith
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
Updated: Mar. 3, 2021 at 6:36 AM EST
|By Shannon Smith
13-year-old twins Zelda and Zachery saw their friend get hit and killed by a car during a police chase in December 2019.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2021 at 9:32 PM EST
|By Shannon Smith
Neighbors continue to call for traffic changes along Clifton Boulevard after a high-speed crash killed two 19-year-olds.
New website by Lafayette Township trustees shares information on the mystery of Bryon Macron’s death
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 10:55 PM EST
|By Shannon Smith
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.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 11:26 PM EST
|By Shannon Smith
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.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 10:47 PM EST
|By Shannon Smith
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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