Reporter Dan Haggerty

Email: haggerty@newsnet5.com

Birthplace: Wheeling, West Virginia.

Education: Ohio University.

Current Position/Job Duties: Multimedia Journalist

Previous Work Experience: Photographer at WTOV-9 in Steubenville, Ohio; reporter at NBC-17 in Raleigh, North Carolina and reporter at NBC-2 in Fort Myers, Florida.

Joined NewsChannel5: 2008

Most Memorable Stories: I was able to have a sit down interview with Sen. John McCain a few days before he lost the presidential election to Barack Obama.

Favorite Music: Indy rock and hip-hop.

Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption, Braveheart and 28 Days Later.

Favorite Foods: Nothing that's good for me.

Family: Mom, dad and younger sister living in Wheeling. My younger brother just graduated Fordham Law School and currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.

My passion: I love to cook and I'm slowly getting better in the kitchen.

Hobbies & Interests: Fitness and cooking. Yeah, counter-intuitive, I know.

Hidden Talent(s): I'm great at ridiculous feats of athleticism. For instance, I'm average at basketball, but can hit three out of five from half court. Stuff like that.

Something most people don't know about me: Some people think I'm funny.

What I like best about Northeast Ohio: The people, loyal and kind.

You're most likely to see me around town: I love downtown life. You can see me jogging on city streets. I love the nightlife in Ohio City.

On the weekends I love to: Get dressed up and hit the town with my lady.

Additional Info: I truly love my job. I love people and creativity. Everyday, I meet a new person and get to tell a new story. It's an exciting job and I can't see myself living without it. If you think you have a great story to tell, shoot me an e-mail.