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Talk to CBS 13 reporter Kurtis Ming and I am not sure what will interest you more, his incredible r'sum' and experience in the news industry or the fascinating and oftentimes amusing stories he has to accompany each step of his career.

'I was in catechism,' Ming recalls, comfortably seated in his swiveling black desk chair, his right leg casually placed across his left knee. 'I realized that other than the disaster relief, the people reporting the news had the most important job that day.' After experiencing the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake firsthand, young Kurtis rushed home to listen to the radio. It was this tragic natural disaster which would lay the foundation for his future career.

Now, with thirteen years of experience in the news industry under his belt, Ming reminisces on how it all began this evening of the nineteenth of January. It's nearly 5pm and he has to be on air in a little over an hour, but Kurtis does not seem the least bit antsy or nervous. Instead he dives into yet another one of his fascinating stories.

'There wasn't a journalism class at my high school,' Ming shares of how he prepared for his future career. But that did not stop him. Instead he did everything he could to incorporate his passion into his schooling. He sign

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Emmy Award Winner Kurtis Minghas been with KOVR CBS 13 News since 2003. He started off as a general assignment reporter, then to the weekend anchor position, and now he is the Consumer Investigative reporter and has created a new segment titled "Call Kurtis" during the nightly weekday 10 p.m. newscast which helps people get their money back or solve their problems with large companies/ firms. He is the May 2008 interview of the month. Kurtis Ming can be contacted at KMing@kovr.com

Name:Kurtis Ming
Height:6’4”
Hometown:South San Francisco
Birthday:June 18th
Date Hired: 2003

-First off, what interested you in becoming an anchor/ reporter?
Living through the Loma Prieta Earthquake in 1989. --Realizing reporters had the most important job secondary to the disaster relief, I wanted to be able to research and deliver critical information to viewers when they need it most.

-What college did you go to and major in?
Emerson College in Boston. I majored in Journalism & Public Information.

-What do you normally like to do when not at work in general?
I enjoy spending time with friends, traveling, rafting and camping.

-If you could offer advice to anyone who is interested in becoming a reporter or anchor for TV news, what would you tell them?
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