I’m so honored to have been recognized with a Regional EMMY from the Lone Star Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for Outstanding achievement in Morning/Daytime Newscast – Smaller Markets (61+). We have a tremendously talented and dedicated morning news team. Our viewers have come to trust KLTV for exceptional coverage…
Category: Professional Updates
Updates on Lane’s career as a broadcast journalist.
KLTV anchor Lane Luckie to participate in broadcast journalist exchange abroad
I am embarking on an immersive learning opportunity that I suspect will become the standard by which all others will be measured in my life.
Lane Luckie selected to become Fellow for RTDNF German/American exchange
Lane Luckie, a news anchor, producer, and reporter at KLTV in Tyler, Texas has been selected to join a group of 14 producers, reporters, editors, and online journalists from across the country to become Fellows the middle of September during the height of the German election campaign. It will be the largest group of American…
WATCH: Finding signs of hope buried in tornado debris
More than 40 volunteers showed up to help a Henderson County family search through what remains of their home, which was destroyed Saturday by a violent tornado.
WATCH: Judging the Official Texas Gumbo Cook-off
For the last few years, I’ve had the great privilege of being invited to judge the Official Texas Gumbo Cook-off. Click here to check out what goes into the competition!
WATCH: Riding atop a fire engine in Longview’s Christmas Parade
One of my favorite community events in all of East Texas is the annual Longview Christmas Parade. Click here to watch.
Behind the scenes of my annual tie tribute
I’ve really grown to love this tradition. Every year, I pull this necktie out of the closet and wear it on or around my grandfather’s birthday. He retired it from his collection and “passed it down” to me when I was in high school, a few years before he died. Sunday would have been “Paw…
Celebrating 60 years of broadcasting in East Texas
Happy birthday KTRE! This weekend our station, serving Deep East Texas, celebrated 60 years of broadcasting excellence and service to the community. Hundreds of East Texans, local and state dignitaries, along with KTRE staffers, both past and present, gathered at the studios north of Lufkin for a Texas-sized celebration. A few families even camped out in…
WATCH: Cedric Takes a Tumble
Click the video below to watch a clip from GMET, where you should expect the unexpected.
WATCH: Snow blankets downtown Tyler, Texas
Click here to watch my tour of the snowfall in downtown Tyler, Texas.
An honor to be named to Pi Kappa Phi’s ‘Thirty Under 30’ list
I am so very honored to have been selected for Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s inaugural ‘Thirty Under 30’ list, among a truly impressive group of young professionals. I’ve served as a volunteer for the organization since 2008, hoping to mentor emerging leaders during their collegiate experience. As a student, I was exposed to countless opportunities for leadership development and owe debt of…
WATCH: Storm chase leads to tornado-ravaged town
Click here to watch raw video of my storm chase through Hopkins County.
WATCH: Icy conditions reported on Interstate 20
Click here to watch my report on thick slush and ice building up along Interstate 20 in Smith County on March 2, 2014.
WATCH: Making snow for Holiday in the Park
Click here to see how they make snow for Holiday in the Park when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate.
WATCH: West Texas storm chase
Click here to watch our storm chase in the Texas panhandle.
Up close: West Texas storm chase intercepts tornado
Chasing funnel clouds through the rolling hills of Rusk County to being pummeled with hail on the interstate in Harrison County, the KLTV Mobile StormTracker vehicle has already been put through the gauntlet. Wanting to test some modifications to the camera system on the chase vehicle, Meteorologist Grant Dade and I set out to track…
WATCH: Aerial view of ice storm from Chopper 7
Click here for an aerial view of the East Texas ice storm from KLTV’s Chopper 7.
WATCH: East Texans mark 10 years since Shuttle Columbia tragedy
Click here for my coverage of the 10th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy and recovery effort.
WATCH: My night with blues legend BB King
Click here for my interview with Blues legend BB King.
Legendary musician B.B. King sings the blues for East Texas audience
It’s not every day one of the most prolific musicians of the modern era performs in East Texas. Living legend B.B. King performed Thursday night in front of a crowd of hundreds at Tyler’s Caldwell Auditorium. Fans were treated to a trip through decades of musical magic from the moment the 87-year-old strapped on his…
KLTV Thanksgiving behind-the-scenes & a collection of recipes
Originally posted on In Mama Steph's Kitchen:
November has been a lovely, busy month. Some of the crew along with Grant, Dia, Lane and me. My son Justin is right behind me! He operates a camera on GMET. I was excited to be a part of a special edition of Good Morning East Texas.…
WATCH: CNN’s Candy Crowley joins GMET for Presidential Debate analysis
Click here to watch CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent Candy Crowley join Good Morning East Texas for a preview the October 16, 2012 presidential debate.
GMET’s Shrimp & Grits Showdown
Each Friday our GMET Meteorologist Grant Dade shares his favorite recipes during our ‘Cooking Up a Storm’ segment. This week, Dia and I decided to settle our claims of serving superior Shrimp & Grits. In a head-to-head competition we donned aprons and headed into the kitchen, fists flying. Ultimately, my version of shrimp & grits swept…
WATCH: Space Shuttle Endeavour’s final ferried flight
Click here for my coverage of the final ferried flight of Shuttle Endeavour from Florida to California.
Lane Luckie named Pi Kappa Phi’s 2012 ‘Facilitator of the Year’
Pi Kappa Phi is privileged to have over 1,300 volunteers nationwide, who give their time, talent and treasures to ensure student members are afforded an outstanding fraternity experience. Lane Luckie, an alumnus of the Beta Omicron Chapter at Northwestern State University, was recognized among the fraternity’s most dedicated volunteers, being named 2012 National ‘Facilitator of…
Time to rise & shine with Good Morning East Texas
Tonight was my final East Texas News at Six broadcast on KTRE. Starting next week, I’ll be embarking on a new adventure, anchoring the Emmy Award-winning Good Morning East Texas on KLTV and KTRE. This is an opportunity I’m excited about and I hope you will be too! Moving to Tyler is bittersweet, especially with all the friendships and connections…
KTRE newscast featured in MSNBC coverage of rare East Texas earthquake
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow featured a clip from KTRE’s newscast in her coverage of the May 2012 earthquake in Shelby County, Texas. Click here to watch.
Storm watch: Inside the National Weather Service
While the robotic voice announcing emergency alerts over your NOAA weather radio sounds like it couldn’t be further from life, there are actually dozens of real people behind the message who are working to save lives. I recently got a behind the scenes look at the National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office in Shreveport, Louisiana. Local…
WATCH: Power line wildfire spreads through Jasper County
Click the video below to watch my report on the ‘Power line’ wildfire spreading through Jasper County. The views expressed in this blog do not necessarily reflect the views of KTRE/KLTV-TV or Raycom Media. They are solely the opinion of the author. All content © Copyright 2011 Lane Luckie
Larger than life: Remembering Congressman Charlie Wilson
The outpouring of comments, calls, and e-mails made it quite apparent that most every East Texan had at least some memory of Charlie Wilson’s influence. Following his death from cardiac arrest on February 10, 2010, everyone I came in contact with had an opinion of some sort. Many recalled the first time they met Wilson….
WATCH: Aerial tour of Angelina County flooding
Click here to watch my report on widespread flooding across Angelina County.
Tempted to tweet? Twitter is gaining popularity
No, this isn’t an attempt at being clever by playing off of my last post. I’ve taken a certain amount of pride in regularly blogging over the past few years. I’ve slowly added new content from other social media outlets, such as my photo album. I’ve seen a flood of co-workers and friends flock to Twitter. It allows…
This Isn’t Your Daddy’s Journalism
I recently had the opportunity to return to my alma mater to participate in the 41st annual Northwestern State University J-Day. Journalism Day gives discerning high school students the opportunity to attend hands-on workshops and lectures at NSU. Professionals talk with students about the changing field of journalism and mass communications and give advice on how…
Caring. Committed. Proud of East Texas.
Caring. Committed. Proud… not your usual “Action News” or “On Your Side” marketing slogan. I’ve recently made a move to KTRE-TV in Lufkin/Nacogdoches, Texas to be the 6 and 10 p.m. anchor and executive producer. The slogan, which represents this station’s commitment to meaningful news coverage is known throughout the region. Over the years I’ve had the fortune of…
WATCH: Hurricanes Gustav and Ike dump heavy rain, force evacuations
Click here to watch a montage of my reports on the evacuation and sheltering of tens of thousands of Louisiana and Texas residents during hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
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