Michael Spears comes to Yakima from Seattle and is excited to start his career in his home state.
His interest in journalism began early in high school as a writer for the school newspaper and eventually as copy editor for his high school’s yearbook. This interest later grew as he became responsible for presenting the school’s announcements on-camera and inspired him to study journalism in college.
Michael graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and Sociology. During his time as a ‘Cane, Michael took full advantage of the opportunities at the campus TV station, UMTV, working both in-front and behind the camera.
As an undergraduate, Michael interned locally at NBC in Miami and also on the network level at CBS News in New York City. His experience in New York cemented his desire to one day become a network correspondent.
In his spare time, Michael enjoys being outdoors, reading, and exercising. He also loves traveling and visiting new places. Michael is excited to be living in Yakima and would like to meet as many people in the community as possible.
By Michael Spears & KIMATV.com StaffPublished: May 24, 2013 at 11:32 AM PDTLast Updated: May 24, 2013 at 12:28 PM PDT
Toppenish police and the Violent Crimes Task Force arrested Juan Rivas late Friday morning. Officials said he tried to run from officers but was quickly taken into custody.
By Michael SpearsPublished: May 23, 2013 at 5:42 PM PDTLast Updated: May 23, 2013 at 6:09 PM PDT
It's a Yakima neighborhood that's no stranger to murders, stabbing and other violent crimes. The KIMA Crime Tracker found there have been dozens of violent crimes on Cherry just since April.
By Michael Spears & KIMATV.com StaffPublished: May 21, 2013 at 4:57 PM PDTLast Updated: May 21, 2013 at 5:26 PM PDT
A judge denied the release of a Harrah man accused of trying to kill his uncle. Prosecutors said David Fernandez hoped to be let go on his own recognizance or have his bail reduced.
By Michael Spears & KIMATV.com StaffPublished: May 21, 2013 at 4:52 PM PDTLast Updated: May 21, 2013 at 5:26 PM PDT
A man accused of killing his former cellmate pleaded not guilty Tuesday in court. Gage Rogers was arraigned on second degree murder and assault charges.
By Michael SpearsPublished: May 16, 2013 at 6:57 PM PDTLast Updated: May 16, 2013 at 9:37 PM PDT
KIMA is digging deeper into the preschool instructor now accused of a kidnapping. The Toppenish learning center where she worked is now under the microscope.
By Michael Spears & KIMATV.com StaffPublished: May 14, 2013 at 6:27 PM PDTLast Updated: May 14, 2013 at 8:39 PM PDT
Yakima County is in the spotlight for DUI enforcement. KIMA learned there's a new manager in town to coordinate those efforts. She's a Target Zero Manager who's job is to make our highways safer.
By Michael Spears & KIMATV.com StaffPublished: May 9, 2013 at 2:57 PM PDTLast Updated: May 9, 2013 at 6:41 PM PDT
Prosecutors struck a deal Thursday with a man suspected of involvement in the West Valley triple murder case. Tennance Buckingham pleaded guilty to helping Kevin Harper get rid of a stolen laptop that belonged to the Goggin family.
By Michael SpearsPublished: May 8, 2013 at 6:33 PM PDTLast Updated: May 8, 2013 at 6:48 PM PDT
A consultant hired to come up with some answers to help the revitalization effort completed the first step in the process. KIMA got a hold of that information.
Police arrest Lower Valley man in connection with drive-by shooting (Photo Gallery)
