ABC6 and FOX 28 Win Nine Emmys at Ohio Valley Chapter Awards

The ABC6 and FOX 28 newsroom secured nine wins from twenty total nominations at the 2026 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Ohio Valley Chapter Emmy Awards, according to an announcement from station leadership following the Saturday ceremony in Louisville, Kentucky.

Recognized Reporting Across Platforms

The regional chapter recognized staff work spanning journalism, sports coverage, investigative reporting, special event programming, and creative storytelling across television and digital platforms. Station leadership stated that the recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of the entire team in delivering fair, accurate, and urgent daily coverage to local audiences.

Newsroom personnel including reporters, anchors, photographers, producers, editors, and content creators contributed to the multi-platform output that earned the twenty nominations heading into the weekend event.

Full List of Emmy Winners

According to station records of the 2026 awards cycle, individual and collaborative category winners include the following staff members:

• Ryan Taylor: Business/Consumer/Technology (High Water Bills)
• Dave Holmes: Sports Anchor, Education/Schools, and Sports Excellence
• Human Interest News: Staff recognition
• Cameron Fontana: Content Shorts, Program Host, and Technical Achievement
• Jessica Ralston, Rodney Dunigan, Cameron Fontana, Kellyanne Stitts, and Spencer Charlton: Special Event Coverage (Horns Down)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the 2026 Emmy Awards ceremony take place?

The ceremony was held in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday night, according to station reports.

How many total nominations did the ABC6 and FOX 28 family receive?

Station leadership reported receiving 20 nominations for this year’s awards cycle.

How many total awards did the newsroom win?

The staff brought home a total of nine Emmy Awards across various categories, including investigative reporting and special event coverage.