Some of you know that I took the unconventional route of getting a full-time job in my dream career before finishing my degree. Well, finally, seven years later, today I graduated. Working in news was hard enough, but balancing school and life proved to be a challenge, so I slowed my courseload down. I am […]
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Made an appearance in Times Square
Found out I unexpectedly made a cameo in Times Square yesterday when NewsNation and Nexstar rang the closing bell for Nasdaq!
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Saying goodbye to KELOLAND and South Dakota
After nearly five years at KELOLAND, this is my last week. It has been an incredible experience! I have had opportunities only someone could dream about when starting a career in television news. I produced newscasts, helped run our website and worked on the investigates team. Most recently, I had the chance to be our […]
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Remembering my brother on Easter
When Charlie was in the PICU, and then came home for his final hours, in his right hand was an olive wood cross from Bethlehem. His amazing godparents got it for him. Charlie held onto that thing for days, which was super strange given his level of Cerebral Palsy and lack of muscle control. Him […]
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My anxiety & how the skills learned translate to a more fulfilled life
The following is a speech I delivered at the 2020 HeARTS in Healing event by the Avera Foundation. My name is Michael Geheren. I’m a digital reporter at a local TV station. First, I think we have to acknowledge the incredible nurses and care team on the floor the night of the tornado. My heart […]
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Why I went to a mental health hospital to get treatment for anxiety
This weekend I took time for myself to just read and relax at a local arboretum. A few weeks ago I was hospitalized inpatient at Avera Behavioral Health for five days. I have been battling severe anxiety for years now. That, plus depression and several other factors brought me to the hospital. It was a […]
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The Gift: How Someone With 95 Percent Brain Damage Taught Me More About Life Than Anyone Else
My brother died on his 13th birthday. Charlie’s story is one of perseverance, strength and incredible love.
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Late Night Thoughts on Sen. John McCain’s Diagnosis
From July 20 The first political and major journalism experience I had, that I can recall, was asking Sen. John McCain a question at a press conference ahead of the 2008 election for Scholastic News. This moment has been forever seared into my memory. He was nice and answered my question like he would for […]
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#3 with #45
Air Force One in Watertown, SD (Michael Geheren/The Volante) As we inaugurate #45, I’ve been looking back at the amazing opportunities I’ve had to cover now three Presidents of the United States and the impact President Barack Obama had on my interest in political journalism. Donald Trump (Sioux City, IA) President-Elect Donald Trump in Sioux City, […]