Operation Deep Freeze

Veteran sparking nuke plant probe dies
A Navy veteran who helped trigger a federal probe into a leaking nuclear plant at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, has died of cancer just weeks before a government report on radiation exposure is due to be released.
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Navy vets honor Chief Investigator Regan
Journalism judges around the country have honored Chief Investigator Ron Regan with the Peabody, Edward R. Murrow and regional Emmy awards in recent weeks, but something Regan received Thursday may be his most prized keepsake of all.
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Radiation leaks confirmed by military
Federal hearings confirm how Navy veterans were unwittingly exposed to leaking radiation first revealed in an exclusive 5 On Your Side investigation.
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Swift reaction to leaking nuclear plant
An exclusive 5 On Your Side investigation into a leaking nuclear plant and veterans' cancer claims has prompted a swift reaction by a U.S. Senator who is promising to get answers.
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New evidence of leaking nuclear plant
An exclusive 5 On Your Side investigation has found new evidence connected to a leaking nuclear power plant that's led to a review of classified government documents.
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Rare film of troubled nuclear plant
An Exclusive 5 On Your Side investigation into cancer claims uncovered a rare film of the flawed nuclear reactor that's now at the center of a U.S. Defense Department probe.
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Classified docs on nuke plant released
An exclusive 5 On Your Side investigation into a leaking nuclear power plant has found new evidence of radiation leaks and prompted a review of classified documents that may provide a link to suspected cancers.
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Navy vets blame nuke plant for cancer
More veterans from across the country are now coming forward with fears that a leaking nuclear reactor caused their cancer following an exclusive 5 On Your Side investigation.
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Feds didn't act on leaking radiation
An exclusive 5 On Your Side investigation reveals the federal government was aware of possible radiation exposure and failed to act.
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Awards

Regan receives Peabody Award in NYC

NewsChannel5 Chief Investigator Ron Regan and his team were honored Monday in New York City after winning a national Peabody Award for a series of reports.
WEWS recognized with 2 Murrow awards

WEWS NewsChannel5 has received two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for the newsroom’s work on an in-depth investigation and its website.