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
Burned alive at 15: A decade without justice for Chicago teen Demetrius Griffin Jr.
Ten years after Demetrius Griffin Jr. was killed and his body was found inside a burning garbage can in Chicago, his family is still waiting for answers.
'This is all we have': Person of interest questioned after 6 Beverly businesses hit in brazen break-in spree
Six businesses along West 95th Street in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood were burglarized in less than 30 minutes Thursday morning, leaving owners with stolen cash and thousands of dollars in damage.
Woman alleges security guard stabbed her outside Chicago Heights club, leaving her with 20 stitches
A 21-year-old woman says a night out with friends ended in a trip to a trauma center after she was allegedly stabbed by a female security guard outside a Chicago Heights gentlemen's club early Wednesday morning.
Chicago mom seeks witnesses months after son's fatal shooting at 31st Street Beach
D'Marion Green's mother says one simple act of kindness led to a confrontation in Chicago that ended in gunfire. "He was a star football player at EIU. He had so much life ahead of him."
Chicago-area business owner hit with $2,150 towing bill after stolen trailer recovered
A suburban Chicago landscaping business owner who lost tens of thousands of dollars in equipment to thieves says recovering his stolen trailer came with another unexpected financial blow: a $2,150 towing bill.
Wigs fly during South Loop salon brawl; owner says it's another temporary setback
Wigs flying, punches landing and a South Loop hair boutique caught in the middle of a physical confrontation. For one Chicago small-business owner, it's the latest setback in a years-long struggle to protect his livelihood.
Joliet West mom alleges assistant coach used N-word, white players called opponents monkeys
A Joliet West High School mother is demanding action after her 16-year-old son alleged that an unnamed assistant football coach used the N-word during practice.
Mice, roaches and failed inspections: South Side residents cry for help as city takes owner to court
Residents of a South Side apartment building say they have been living with those conditions while repeatedly asking for help. Now, a FOX 32 investigation has uncovered five failed annual inspections, dozens of 311 complaints and an active court case against the building's owner.
Chicago-area family questions mother's cremated remains as several investigations continue
The daughters of a 70-year-old Chicago-area woman say they were already struggling with the loss of their mother. Now, an expanding investigation involving the company that arranged her cremation has left them with a painful question: Are the remains they received actually hers?
Money approved, alley still rough: Wicker Park neighbors want answers
The money has been authorized. The alley has been approved for repaving. But months later, Wicker Park neighbors say the road home is still a rough one.