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
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.
Police release video from 2 North Dallas officer-involved shootings
Dallas police released body camera video from two different officer-involved shootings that happened last week. One of those shootings involving a carjacking suspect ended up being a very close call for an undercover officer.
Judge restricts gun range operations after bullets strike school
Northwest ISD has secured a temporary restraining order against Quail Creek Gun Range after two stray bullets struck the newly built Floyd Barksdale Middle School ahead of its opening.
Dallas Shooting: Dallas ISD officer wounded in Sam's Club parking lot
A Dallas ISD police officer was shot while trying to help someone near the Walmart and Sam’s Club stores in Northwest Dallas on Thursday morning.
Sneak Peek: Dallas to host first-ever Republican midterm convention featuring Donald Trump
The Republican Party will host a first-of-its-kind midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9 at the American Airlines Center, with President Donald Trump headlining the two-day event aimed at energizing voters ahead of congressional elections.
Dallas man accused of drugging, assaulting 14-year-old girl
A 62-year-old Dallas man faces felony charges after police say he picked up a 14-year-old runaway girl in a luxury vehicle, drugged her, and sexually assaulted her over three days.
Judge allows select Yella Beezy rap songs to be played in Mo3 murder trial
Certain songs will be allowed to be played in a murder trial involving Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, but songs prosecutors argued explain the motive behind Mo3's murder will not be allowed.
Texas lawmakers reconsider tax incentives for data centers
Texas lawmakers are reconsidering massive tax breaks offered to attract data centers, pointing to a dramatic shift in the political and economic climate since the incentives were first established twelve years ago.