Sam Wright
Evening Anchor
Sioux Falls
Sam spent his college years in southern West Virginia where he earned his degree in Broadcast Journalism while competing as a student-athlete on Concord University’s football team, and balancing a part-time job.
After interning in Bluefield, West Virginia at WVVA, he traveled across the country to work as an anchor and award-winning reporter in Casper, Wyoming at KCWY.
While falling in love with the western culture, Sam learned to appreciate his local community and the unique aspects it has to offer and covering the local headlines that matter most to each person waking up and going to sleep in the same area he is.
Sam has done a little bit of everything before coming to Sioux Falls including sports and even weather for a short time!
You will likely see Sam riding his bike around town, visiting his family friends in Brandon, snowboarding, exploring, or watching sports.
Sam joined the news team as the weekend anchor but moved to a weeknight anchor in September of 2020.
While thoughts on the baseball diamond circulated, thoughts of fulfilling a growing talent in music also came to fruition.
The Aberdeen community has embraced its first microbrewery for the last five years.
In one of his latest songs, Tommy Edwin weaves together some of the horrific, yet beautiful moments from the early 60s with the assassination of the 35th President and the arrival of something that would change most people’s lives in a positive way.
Nov. 17 is World Prematurity Day and raises awareness of the challenges of preterm birth. Certified nurse midwife Amanda St. Aubin discussed what makes a preterm birth and the risk factors associated with it.
Open enrollment is underway, and finding the correct coverage makes a big difference over the next year.
Growing up in Carpenter, South Dakota, meant a lot of farm work for Tim Wolf, but it also helped foster his love for music.
Dr. Chad Thury explains the difference between diabetes, pre-diabetes, and reversing the influence they can have on your body.
The best archers in the world will gather a year from now in Paris to attain Olympic immortality. That has contributed to the buzz around the NFAA Headquarters in Yankton.
From Massachusetts to South Dakota, this musician is bringing some vibes of New England to the Midwest.
It has been a busy 12 months of clearing debris, communicating with insurance, and getting a contractor to rebuild the walls of the congregation.
Pierre native Nick Burke has grown his talent and love for music from an early age and that has not stopped since coming to Sioux Falls.
Our Musician of the Month says Sioux Falls has become an incredible spot to launch her country music career.
Dietitian Mary Dressing talks about the initiative associated with Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
Eating healthier and losing weight is easier said than done, but that does not mean it is unattainable.
When February 14 draws near, cards from all over the world funnel into Valentine's post office to receive the special postmark before reaching a loved one. That is one of many traditions that the northwestern Nebraska city embraces.
Rylee Chavez is our January Musician of the Month and says his main reason for playing music is for meditative purposes.
Dr. Thomas Ripperda discusses treatment options for chronic back pain.
Salvation Army staff are hoping for a final push from donors this winter to help meet their needs this upcoming year.
One of the two extreme seasons has arrived emphatically. Dr. Friedman explains the common ailments and how to treat them.
Be on the lookout for signs of stress, such as lack of energy, fatigue, short tempers, or any behaviors that are not normal.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in adults.
The VP of Sales for Avera Health Plans discusses the importance of determining which health plan is right for you and your family.
RSV circulates every year, but this year it is happening earlier.
After teaching neighbors how to make pumpkins stand out, Marylisa Crissman got a pleasant surprise on her way to surgery.
Katie Soodsma, Certified Nurse Practitioner with Avera Medical Group Urogynecology, explained some changes to be aware of after having a child.
Physician assistant Kaci Park, with Avera Medical Group Comprehensive Breast Cancer Care, says about 1/8 women in the U.S. can have a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.
Avera Health’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kevin Post explained three things we can do to be responsible patients.
A family we told you about in December is elated after a successful kidney transplant.
Avera Medical Group neurologist Dr. Justin Persson tells us what to know about Alzheimer's and similar diseases.
A family on the Crow Creek Reservation continues to mourn the death of a family member. They are still looking for closure after burying Amy Thompson in December of 2021. A correction to a previous story removes a suspect that was believed to be involved.
A family on the Crow Creek Reservation continues to mourn the death of a family member.
Jack served in the Navy, Mike in the Army, and Roger in the Marines. Their father also served in the military in the Army Air Corp in World War II.
The memorials weighed differently for each person. But all veterans could find comfort in the company of one another.
Family medicine physician Dr. Kate Boos from Avera Health says there are four simple ways to improve your health outside of a clinic.
Dr. Benjamin Meyerink discusses seasonal allergies and when seeing a physician is the right move.
Prairie Madness is the only femme-only comedy group in the midwest.
Family medicine physician Dr. Leah Prestbo with Avera Medical Group discusses osteoporosis and how to stay ahead of it.
Mayor Paul TenHaken discusses his budget speech and where he would like to allocate money over the next few years.
The presence of COVID-19 tapered slightly in spring, but cases have been increasing again.
In this Avera Medical Minute, staff from the Avera Addiction Care Center talk about the services that have helped more than 500 people with substance abuse.
Dr. Chad Thury with Avera Medical Group discusses COVID-19 vaccinations being approved for the five and under age group.
June is Scoliosis Awareness Month and it affects 3/100 people.
Dr. David Basel provides an update on COVID-19 across the Avera footprint.
The congregation found part of the roof torn off and another portion caved in after severe weather Monday morning.
Dr. Daniel Boadwine discusses summer pediatric visits as we head into summer.
Avera Medical Group staff discuss the most prevalent concerns associated with skin cancer.
Dr. David Basel explains how COVID is still affecting us locally and what the repealed mask mandate means for us.
A study determined colorectal cancer in individuals less than 50-years-old was increasing by 2% per year which encouraged a change in the recommended age for screening.
Avera Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Jon Buchanan talks about the benefits of getting active in the warmer weather and some ways to work smarter, not harder.
Coming from Africa to America has opened up a bevy of new opportunities for Dr. Nwadibia to help people in Sioux Falls and Nigeria.
