Steven Dial
You know the kid that always got in trouble for talking too much, or always asking a lot of questions? Yea, that was me.
I grew up in Decatur, Georgia and earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from Claflin University, the first Historically Black College in South Carolina where I served as the SGA President.
My first reporting job was at WLTX in Columbia, South Carolina. At WLTX I won an Edward R. Murrow Award for my reporting on concussions in middle and high schools.
In 2015 I started working with First Coast News in Jacksonville, Florida. There I covered the 2016 presidential campaign of Donald Trump, the church shooting in Charleston, the Pulse Nightclub mass shooting and Hurricane Matthew.
In 2016 I won an Emmy for my reporting on coaching salaries and education.
Following Jacksonville, I was a reporter at KSHB in Kansas City, Missouri. While enjoying some great BBQ, I covered politics in Kansas and Missouri. I served as lead reporter during the Gov. Eric Greitens sex scandal and resignation. I also covered historic flood and multiple tornados.
Mentoring is important to me. Since 2011 I have been a "big" with Big Brothers Big Sisters in multiple states.
I’m proud of my Atlanta roots and sports teams, my personal passion is covering politics. I’m a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the National Association of Black Journalists.
The latest from Steven Dial
Public transportation for Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas requires bus ride from Grand Prairie
If you plan on attending the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas this week, your general admission ticket requires you to ride a bus from Grand Prairie to reach the event.
Trump, GOP leaders head to Dallas for high-stakes midterm convention
Security and road closures are going up around the American Airlines Center in Downtown Dallas, as Republicans prepare for a high-stakes midterm convention featuring President Trump.
MO3 Murder: Jury seated in Dallas rapper murder-for-hire trial
Jury selection continues in Dallas for Kewon White, the alleged gunman in the 2020 murder of rapper MO3, which prosecutors say was orchestrated by rival rapper Yella Beezy.
Karmelo Anthony appeal: What's next after motion for new trial was denied
After his motion for a new trial was denied last weekend, Karmelo Anthony may have to wait until 2027 for an appeal hearing as his case goes through a Dallas appeals court.
Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial denied by newly appointed judge
A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year.
Dallas rap rival murder-for-hire trial begins on Monday
Jury selection starts Monday in Dallas for accused hitman Kewon White in the 2020 murder-for-hire shooting of rapper MO3. Rapper Yella Beezy and a third man, Devin Brown, are also charged with murder.
FIFA Fan Fest success could bring more events to Fair Park
Dallas leaders pointed to the success the city had hosting FIFA Fan Fest this summer as a key reason more events could be held at Fair Park in the future.
Lewisville reviewing Castle Hills traffic blocks after public outcry
City leaders in Lewisville will hear public feedback about recently-installed traffic blocks that some say are doing more harm than good.
Family claims excessive force used during Royse City public pool arrests
Royse City Police have not released officer body camera footage from last week's public pool incident, but the family involved says the arresting officer failed to de-escalate the situation and used excessive force.
Frisco ISD bans e-scooters, e-bikes after rash of student incidents
Frisco ISD students begin classes tomorrow morning, but they won't be able to ride their e-scooters to school after the district changed its Student Code of Conduct.