KABC-7 came away with three big prizes from the 74th annual Golden Mike Awards, winning for Best 60 Minute Newscast, Best Daytime Television Newscast, and Best Weekend Television Newscast.
The awards were handed out Saturday during a ceremony at the Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City.
KNBC-4 was honored for the Best 30 Minute Television Newscast.
In the radio categories, KNX News won for Best Radio Newscast Over 15 Minutes and KFI for Best Radio Newscast Under 15 Minute. KOGO, San Diego won for Best Radio Weekend Newscast.
In the small market television division, KUAN, San Diego won for Best 60 Minute Newscast and KESQ, Palm Springs for Best Daytime Television Newscast. Small market radio honors went to KMJ, Fresno for Best Radio Newscast Under 15 Minutes and KCSB, Santa Barbara for Best Radio Newscast Over 15 Minutes.
Lifetime Achievement awards went to veteran reporters Michele Gile of KCBS/KCAL and Eric Spillman of KTLA. Bill Handel of KFI was honored with the 2024 RTNA Broadcast Legend Award.
The Golden Mike Awards are presented annually by the nonprofit Radio & Television News Association, which represents broadcast news professionals in Southern California.