Jessica Bates

Executive News Producer

Executive Producer of (mobile,web, social media and the 10 p.m.newscast) at Fox 8 News in Cleveland.

Recent Articles

  • Obama: Military Leaders ‘Ashamed’ Over Sexual Assaults

    Posted on: 9:25 am, May 17, 2013, by , updated on: 09:27am, May 17, 2013

    By Chelsea J. Carter and Ashley Fantz, CNN (CNN) — U.S. military leaders are “angry” and “ashamed” over sexual assaults... Read More ›

    Courtesy: (MGN)
  • NASCAR Driver Dick Trickle Dead at 71

    Posted on: 11:07 pm, May 16, 2013, by , updated on: 05:42am, May 17, 2013

    Richard "Dick" Trickle -- who parlayed a legendary reputation as a short-track driver into a full-time career on stock car racing's biggest stages -- died Thursday. Read More ›

    MGN
  • Prayers For Roger: Stefani’s Update (5/14)

    Posted on: 11:50 am, May 14, 2013, by

    More than a year after her husband’s horrific fall, our own Stefani Schaefer provided an update on Roger’s condition Tuesday.... Read More ›

    Stefani Roger's Update 5/14
  • Bishop Lennon Rejoices Missing Women’s Rescue

    Posted on: 4:24 pm, May 8, 2013, by , updated on: 05:11pm, May 8, 2013

    Cleveland Catholic Bishop Richard Lennon is speaking out about the rescue of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight. The... Read More ›

  • My Town: Shoe Art Captures Soul of BHS Students

    Posted on: 5:47 pm, May 6, 2013, by

    By Cheyenne Wurm, Brunswick BEAT Reporter BRUNSWICK-The students of Brunswick High School (BHS) never stop creating. They, along with many... Read More ›

    Courtesy: Liz Dihn
  • May 7th Primary Results

    Posted on: 4:05 pm, May 6, 2013, by

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  • Celebrating Wilma: Well Wishes

    Posted on: 2:47 pm, May 6, 2013, by , updated on: 02:44pm, May 6, 2013

    All month long we will be celebrating our beloved anchor, Wilma Smith, as she prepares to sign off for the... Read More ›

  • Web Video of The Day: Dancing Cockatoo

    Posted on: 8:03 pm, May 1, 2013, by , updated on: 08:07pm, May 1, 2013

    It is definitely not something you see everyday– a feathered friend showing off his dance moves. In today’s ‘Web Video... Read More ›

  • Celebrating Wilma: Well Wishes

    Posted on: 4:19 pm, April 29, 2013, by , updated on: 06:29pm, April 29, 2013

    All month long we will be celebrating our beloved anchor, Wilma Smith, as she prepares to sign off for the... Read More ›

  • Strongsville Strike Ends; No Class for Students Monday

    Posted on: 9:37 am, April 28, 2013, by , updated on: 06:43pm, April 28, 2013

    STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — The Strongsville Board of Education approved a new contract for nearly 400 striking teachers Sunday morning. The... Read More ›

    Strongsville Board of Education ( 4/28)
  • My Town: Marvelous Morning With Mom

    Posted on: 10:18 pm, April 22, 2013, by , updated on: 09:59pm, April 22, 2013

    By Megan O’Connor, BEAT reporter BRUNSWICK, Ohio-Memorial Elementary’s ‘Marvelous Morning with Mom’ took place on Thursday, April 18 and Friday,... Read More ›

    Brunswick-Memorial Elementary- Mom's breakfast- Julie Wilks with Jacob and Jessica
  • Uncle Calls Suspects ‘Losers,’ Urges Nephew to Surrender

    Posted on: 12:15 pm, April 19, 2013, by , updated on: 01:12pm, April 19, 2013

    By Michael Martinez (CNN) — Ruslan Tsarni angrily condemned the alleged actions of his two nephews — the two brothers... Read More ›

    Boston Marathon Bombings - Police Second Suspect