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Craig Eliot
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Source: KOAA
Craig Eliot
Weather Anchor, News First Today and News First Mid-day
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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 Service Seal of Approval
One of only 15 people selected nationally for the Severe Weather Fellowship given by the National Press Foundation
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 500 school visits and station tours.
Interesting Facts:
I am a board member of the Pueblo Humane Society and 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.
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 and NBC 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 '96. Prior to that he received 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!"
