Wayne Dawson facts for kids

Wayne Dawson was born on April 24, 1955. He is an American television news anchor. An anchor is someone who presents the news on TV. Wayne Dawson is well-known as the co-host of Fox 8 in the Morning. This is a popular morning show on WJW-TV Channel 8 in Cleveland, Ohio. WJW-TV is a local TV station connected to the Fox network.

Before joining WJW-TV in 1981, Wayne worked for two years at WNIR-FM. This was a radio station in Kent, Ohio, where he was an anchor and reporter. Wayne studied at Cuyahoga Community College. He then went to Kent State University. In 1979, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism. Today, Wayne Dawson lives in Highland Heights, Ohio.

Career Highlights and Awards

Wayne Dawson has won many awards for his work in television. He has won the regional Emmy Award eight times. The Emmy Award is a very important award for people who work in television. It's like the Oscars for movies, but for TV shows and news.

Wayne is also a member of several important groups. These include the NAACP and the National Association of African American Journalists. He is also part of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. In 2000, Wayne Dawson was honored by being added to the Broadcasters Hall of Fame. This special place in Akron, Ohio, celebrates people who have done great things in broadcasting.

Health Journey

In 2024 and 2025, Wayne Dawson received treatment for oral cancer. Oral cancer is a type of cancer that affects the mouth. In May 2025, he shared good news. He announced that he was free of cancer. This was a happy moment for him and his viewers.