Position: Investigative Reporter
Covers: Don't Waste Your Money Team, consumer investigations and health news
Email: jonathan.walsh@wews.com
Education: E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University
Previous Work Experience: KRBC in Abilene, TX; WJAC in Johnstown, PA; KXLT in Rochester, MN; WTOL in Toledo, OH; Author of the book Is My Child Next? The Alexa Brown Story
Joined News 5: August 2013
Most Memorable Stories: Covering dozens of children involved in the Eastern Sandusky Childhood Cancer Cluster here in Ohio; Hurricane Katrina; Dedication of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.; Cleveland Cavs NBA Championship; 2016 Republican National Convention
Awards/Honors: Nine Edward R. Murrow Awards for various projects including Investigative Journalism and a National Murrow for Sports Reporting, 28 Emmys from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for various categories including four for Best Reporter/Investigative Reporter, 18 Associated Press Awards in several categories including Best Reporter, Investigative Reporting, Enterprise Reporting and Continuing Coverage, EW Scripps Give Light Award for investigative series, 2025 Medal of Merit from Ohio University for exceptional career achievements
News Philosophy: If it’s something that affects a lot of people, is something out of the ordinary and can benefit our viewers, we need to cover it with accuracy and fairness.
Role Model(s): My family
Favorite Sports Team(s): I know I’m in Cleveland, but growing up in Pennsylvania we always followed the Steelers. I do love the Cleveland Cavs and Guardians! I also like the North Carolina Tarheels basketball team and The Ohio State Buckeyes. And, of course, my Ohio U Bobcats!!!
Favorite Music: Pretty much everything but country or opera
Favorite Movie: My kids’ home movies
Favorite Program: I watch a lot of sports and news; Newsroom TV series, Ozark, Breaking Bad
Favorite Book: The Sixth Man by Chris Palmer; my own book- Is My Child next? The Alexa Brown Story
Favorite Foods: Pizza, chicken wings, steak, root beer
Family: Wife and two kids
My passion: Helping people through my job and outside of work. Plus, being with my family. They’re way cool.
Hobbies & Interests: I like playing basketball, golf and Euchre.
Something most people don't know about me: I was a rap DJ for a few years, and I once made 94 out of 100 free throws in a basketball contest.
What I like best about Northeast Ohio: Being closer to my family and helping our viewers/readers.
You're most likely to see me around town at: Sporting events, the movies or catching a bite to eat at different restaurants
On the weekends I love to: Hang out with my family, and I try to catch up on my sleep.
