Annette Lawless

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports, Documentaries on 03. Oct, 2020 | No Comments

Memorial ’70: Survivors reflect on life after WSU plane crash

Decades after a tragic plane crash took the lives of 31 people, families are still coping with their loss.
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Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports on 21. Jul, 2020 | No Comments

Wichita woman makes memory bears in late grandpa’s honor

She found a way to cope with her loss, and eventually, help others too.
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Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports, Résumé on 28. May, 2019 | No Comments

Anchor, producer, reporter – I do it all!

I’m proud to see where I’ve gone in my 14+ years in television.
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Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports, Missing In Kansas on 26. Feb, 2019 | No Comments

Young pregnant teen missing decades ago

Rachel Pratt left personal belongings at her home in Garden City on Jan. 16, 1995. She hasn’t been seen since.
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Posted by Annette Lawless in Usborne Books, Blog on 30. Jan, 2019 | No Comments

We collected $500 in books for Habitat for Humanity

Giving books to kids in need!
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Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports, Missing In Kansas on 01. Nov, 2018 | No Comments

Boy vanishes after day at babysitter’s house

A boy disappeared while at his babysitter’s decades ago in northeast Kansas.
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Posted by Annette Lawless in Blog on 25. Apr, 2018 | No Comments

We’ve raised $2,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

I just want to say a big thank you to all who helped our KAKE News family raise nearly $2,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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Posted by Annette Lawless in Usborne Books on 09. Mar, 2018 | No Comments

Pursuing my passion by spreading literacy

I’ve started pursuing my passion for reading by selling Usborne children’s books.
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Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports on 29. Jul, 2013 | No Comments

Christmas in July: Woman’s Dying Wish Comes True

A Northeast Ohio woman has battled cancer for 16 years. Now, doctors have diagnosed her with only days to live. Fox 8’s Annette Lawless shows us how her family and the community are making her dying wish come true.
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Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports on 07. May, 2013 | No Comments

Heartwarming Gift: Inside a Little Girl, Teacher’s Kidney Transplant

Eight-year-old Nicole, from the Mansfield-area, was born with just one kidney, which has been failing her whole life. But her parents were unable to find a match… Until a teacher at Nicole’s school offered to help.
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Jan

tagged: diet, health, new year's resolutions, nutritionist, weight loss

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Dramatic weight loss: how a local man dropped 120+ pounds

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

After struggling with his weight for years, Tom Slater hit nearly 300 pounds. Fox 8’s Annette Lawless show his story of dramatic weight loss–and how he’s kept off the pounds.

Dec

tagged: Cleveland, DUI, Lakewood, OVI, Ohio, drunk driving, fox 8 news, police, self breathalyzer

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NYE Safety: Do self breathalyzers really work?

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

We all know drinking and driving don’t mix, but is it safe to drive after just one drink? Some say yes, though others are turning to this device. Fox 8’s Annette Lawless explains…

Dec

tagged: Betty Boop, Cleveland, Commissioner, Elyria, Ohio, family, fox 8 news, retires

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Beloved official retires after 43 years of service

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

She’s served her community for more than 40 years, but now a local commissioner bids farewell.

Dec

tagged: Lorain, Ohio, Purple Heart, U.S. Military, army, medal, veteran

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Vet honored with new Purple Heart after 1st was stolen

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

His Purple Heart was stolen and sold for $10, but Fox 8’s Annette Lawless shows us how a local veteran got a big surprise today.

Dec

tagged: American Red Cross, Pound for Pint, blood drive, firefighters

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Blood donors will get free Dunkin Donuts coffee grounds

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

One last minute gift you give could save lives — and it won’t cost you a thing.

Dec

tagged: Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, Santa Claus, children, christmas, firetruck, sick

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Firetrucks rush special delivery to sick children

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

Firetrucks rushed to Cleveland Clinic today, but it wasn’t to put out any flames. Fox 8’s Annette Lawless show us the special delivery that crowded the front doors.

Dec

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Recipe: Aunt Annie Marshall Sugar Cookies

Posted by Annette Lawless in Recipes

These are one Lawless family tradition I look forward to every year–a taste of Aunt Annie Marshall Sugar Cookies. They’re soft, light and true perfection. Enjoy!

Dec

tagged: USPS, United States Postal Service, collection, history, museum

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Workers collect items for future postal museum

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the NASA Glenn Research Center–there’s plenty to see in Northeast Ohio. But, some in Akron are putting together a rather unusual hot spot in town.

Dec

tagged: New Life Community, bicycles, children, christmas, gifts, holiday, homeless, needy, presents

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Needy children get unexpected Christmas surprise

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

When it comes to Christmas, nothing is more exciting than the presents. But these Cleveland children get a unexpected treat they can enjoy throughout the year.

Dec

tagged: Aberdeen Commons, Fairview Park Ohio, Harvest for Hunger, Toy for Tots, donations, housing community

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Housing community donates, encourages others to help locally

Posted by Annette Lawless in TV Reports

‘Tis the season to give, and a local housing community is doing just that. Fox 8’s Annette Lawless shows us how it’s getting everyone in the holiday spirit.