Jake Peterson
Reporter

Where are you from?
I was born and raised in Moline, IL. It's a Mississippi River 
town and I spent a lot of time along and in the river.


Where did you get your education?
I received my broadcast journalism degree from Western Illinois University in 2005.  
I was an anchor and reporter for the campus station.  Many of my best stories came 
from the work I did at NPR affiliate WIUM.  I earned two Iowa Associated Press 
Awards  for my work at the radio station.


Where have you worked before joining WEAR-TV?
Most recently,I was a bureau reporter for WPBN in Traverse City, MI.  I covered ten 
counties and reported on everything from blizzards to murders.  Northern 
Michigan is a beautiful region, but I was ready to get out of the snow.


What do you do when you’re not in the newsroom?
I love being outdoors, thats why I moved here.  I know I'll spend many days along 
the beach and at the golf course.  I enjoy being around all types of 
people and this career gives me a great chance to do that..

E-mail Jake: jdpeterson@weartv.com