Tia Ewing
My interest in broadcast journalism started right in the city where I was born and raised, “Chicago.” I am so honored and thrilled to be back home in the Windy City. I have a lot of family who were born and raised in Chicago too and still call the city home.
I remember riding in the car with my mother in the west loop on Chicago’s near west side when we passed a “huge” sign that read HARPO. There was a line blocks long and I wanted to know what HARPO was? After researching, I found out HARPO was a multimedia production company founded by Oprah Winfrey. I was inspired by Oprah and I knew then I wanted to be a journalist.
I attended The Ohio State University and received a B.A. in English and a M.A. in Mass Communications and Journalism from Point Park University.
I began my career in Flint Michigan, where I worked as an anchor and reporter at WNEM. I covered investigative stories surrounding an unethical city home building project, the vicious killing and murder case of 4-year-old Dominick Calhoun, and even former Vice President Joe Biden.
After Flint, I moved to KTXL in Sacramento, California where I started as a reporter. After a few months, I was promoted to anchor and reporter. I spent nearly my last year at KTXL Fox 40 as an evening anchor. During my time in Sacramento, I also became known in 2012 as the dancing anchor. I went viral for dancing during a commercial break. Look it up for a good laugh!
In 2015, I joined WOIO in Cleveland, Ohio for two years where I worked as a morning anchor. While in Cleveland, I was nominated for a NATAS Lower Great Lakes Chapter Emmy for Team Coverage for the Republican National Convention in 2015. I covered the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Championship Parade and Cleveland Indians’ playoffs. One of the highlights of my career was taking the floor of Quicken Loans Arena during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ half-time show to present a speech honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
I am dedicated to mentoring and serving the community.
I never hesitate to give back to non-profit groups through speaking to children and community service.
I am a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. It is awesome to join FOX 32 News where great journalists like Robin Robinson, Darlene Hill, and Tamron Hall served the Chicago area. It is great to be in my hometown, telling the stories that matter, and being a voice for the people.
Feel free to email me with story ideas or to just say hello.
The latest from Tia Ewing
Business card found near school leads to Bridgeport brothel investigation
What started with a business card left on a parent's car led to an investigation into an alleged brothel operating out of a Chicago home.
Viral graduation split ends with diploma in hand for Chicago student
A graduation celebration that sparked nationwide debate has ended with a Chicago high school senior receiving the diploma she says she worked years to earn.
Nearly four years later, family still seeks answers in UIC student’s killing
Nearly four years after 19-year-old UIC student Giovanni Flores was fatally shot while waiting in his vehicle at Douglass Park, the case remains unsolved and authorities are seeking tips with a reward of up to $10,000.
Dolton homeowner shocked by nearly $4,300 water bill; village says bills were estimated for years
A Dolton homeowner says she was shocked to receive a water bill for more than $4,200 – an amount she says is far beyond her normal quarterly charges and impossible for her to pay.
Chicago graduate says diploma was withheld after viral graduation split
A Chicago high school graduate says a celebratory dance move during her commencement ceremony left her without the diploma she worked four years to earn.
Mother calls for police action after man exposes himself to her 2-year-old near Buckingham Fountain
A mom is demanding answers after a man allegedly exposed himself to her 2-year-old son while visiting Buckingham Fountain.
Employees claim missed paychecks after sudden closure of Birth Center of Chicago
Former employees at the Birth Center of Chicago say they were blindsided after the facility abruptly shut down operations, leaving workers without answers — and, they claim, without pay.
Hammond mother says daughter missed graduation after unknowingly taking edible
A Hammond mom says her daughter was barred from her eighth-grade graduation ceremony after unknowingly consumed an edible at school.
Another man hurt after fall on broken sidewalk outside South Side lounge
Chicago residents are raising new concerns about sidewalk safety after a second man says he suffered serious injuries from the same stretch of broken pavement left without barriers or warning signs.