WXYZ-TV, a local ABC station in Detroit, receives the prestigious Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award for its investigative series “Shielded.” The investigation uncovered failures in preventing police officers with misconduct from being rehired, leading to legislative changes and criminal convictions. This is the third duPont-Columbia Award for the WXYZ team, recognized for outstanding reporting in the public interest. The E.W. Scripps Company, which owns WXYZ-TV, is focused on providing quality, objective local journalism through its network of over 60 stations in 40+ markets. The company also operates national news outlets and popular entertainment brands.

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