Related Stories
Craig Eliot
Story By:
Source: KOAA
Published Mon Nov 12, 2007, 09:40 AM MST
Updated Tue Jun 09, 2009, 11:04 AM MDT
Craig Eliot
Weather Anchor, News First Today and News First Mid-day
Contact
Started at News First: December, 1995
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Previous Station: KAUZ-TV (CBS) - Wichita Falls, Texas
Education: Bachelor of Sciences in Radio/Television/Film, University of North Texas and Certificate in Atmospheric Science, Mississippi State University
Industry Awards:
National Weather Association Service Seal of Approval
One of only 15 broadcasters selected by the National Press Foundation's Severe Weather Fellowship
Southern Colorado Press Club "Broadcaster of the Year" Finalist
Personal Interests: I love to backpack, ski, mountain bike, cook, and volunteer. I also love to visit and talk with school kids about the importance of education. I've done more than 550 school visits and station tours.
Interesting Facts:
I proposed to my wife "live" on the Today Show in New York.
I am a board member of the Southeastern Colorado Renewable Energy Society.
I am a partner in a company called Sustainable Building Concepts, a firm that specializes in renewable energy, design, engineering, and consulting, as well as green building.
I have done stand-up comedy since I was 15 years old.
I am a percussionist and have played the drums since I was 4 years old.
My motto: "You get what you give!"
About Working at News First: News First cares about our viewers. We make it a point to tell stories about what is "right" and not always focus on what is wrong. Our staff, from the anchor desk to the front desk, has a genuine desire to make southern Colorado a better place to live.
Favorite Websites:
www.pricegrabber.com (great way to save money)
www.greatergood.com (shopping for a good cause!)
www.treehugger.com (not the best name for a site, but tons of good info!)
www.123cam.com (links to thousands of cameras all over the world)
Narrative:
Craig is originally from Seattle, Washington and came to KOAA-TV in December of 1995. He started in weather working with CBS in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1994. He completed his certification in Meteorology from Mississippi State University in 1996. Prior to that, he earned his undergraduate degree in Radio/Television and Film from the University of North Texas near Dallas. He enjoys giving tours at KOAA and speaking to school children about the weather all over southern Colorado. When not at work, Craig enjoys traveling, mountain biking, kayaking, back packing, skiing and cooking. Craig says, "For me, and my interests in weather, Colorado is an amazing place to live and work!"
