Madison Pitsch
Evening Anchor
Lincoln, NE
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Madison Pitsch has been a multimedia journalist with 10/11 since January of 2019. After anchoring the weekend newscasts and 5 p.m. newscasts, she was promoted to 5, 6 and 10 p.m. anchor.
During her time at 10/11, she's covered severe weather, global pandemics, under-represented populations, economic development and everything in between.
She is originally from Concordia, Missouri, and graduated from Concordia University Nebraska in 2019 with degrees in Journalism, Spanish, Communication and Intercultural Studies. She likes to cook, travel, go for walks, golf, play basketball, do yoga, read, watch movies, call her family on the phone and be with friends.
For Madison, it's hard to pick a favorite story she's covered, because she's met so many amazing people with amazing stories during her time in Lincoln. She wants to thank you for making Lincoln, and Nebraska feel like home.
If you have tips or stories for Madison reach her at her email address, madison.pitsch@1011now.com or call her at (402) 467-9270. She's looking forward to hearing from you.
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Felipe Vazquez, the teen who killed Lincoln Police Investigator Mario Herrera in 2020, during the serving of a search warrant, was sentenced Friday in connection to a separate case.
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Deputies removed 33 horses from veterinary clinics in Beatrice and Pickrell on Thursday while the investigation continues.
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The Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans is creating infographics in Spanish and English to help Latinos in Nebraska become more involved in politics.
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If passed, the bill would prohibit performing or inducing an abortion after six weeks of gestation, or when a heartbeat could be detected on an ultrasound.
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The Lincoln Airport is now offering a new service called “Red Way” that provides seven new direct-flight destinations from Lincoln, they will begin hitting the skies as soon as June 8.
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Some Medicaid users may lose coverage starting April 1 due to the federal government asking states to start the redetermination process again after it was paused during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Proponents of medical cannabis are trying once again to get the matter legalized.This year, they’re attempting to do that through legislation at the Nebraska unicameral.
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A Nebraska City life skills teacher has been charged in Otoe County with felony child abuse.
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Members of Nebraska Task Force 1 will help in recovery efforts in Puerto Rico after a hurricane damaged much of the territory.
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The World Health Organization is now calling monkeypox a Public Health Emergency. There are over 3,000 cases in the United States, including five in Nebraska.
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A nationwide effort to honor fallen military members made a stop in Lincoln on Monday.
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The Team Jack Foundation is once again giving back to a good cause. A lucky winner could be driving off in new wheels while also making an impact on cancer research.
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The Nebraska women’s basketball team has received an at-large berth into the NCAA Tournament. The Huskers will be making their first appearance since 2018.
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Opening statements and first witnesses were called on Tuesday in the trial of Felipe Vazquez. He is facing first-degree murder charges, accused of killing Lincoln Police Investigator Mario Herrera in August 2020.
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A Lincoln woman is being recognized nationally for her work helping cancer patients.
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Governor Pete Ricketts announced on Monday that there will be a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland coming up this August. The trip will be Aug. 20 to Aug. 28.
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Nebraska homeowners are getting $50 million in federal dollars. This program provides funding to eligible homeowners who may have fallen behind on payments or have been financially impacted by COVID-19.
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While vaccines are a first line of defense, doctors said we must take a “swiss cheese approach” by vaccinating, wearing masks, reducing crowds and frequent testing.
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Governor Pete Ricketts announced on Monday that Nebraska’s COVID-19 Dashboard is coming back. This follows the state’s hospital capacity going above 10%.
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A Nebraska state climatologist said that while humans may be the cause of this change, they are also the solution.
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Essentially, the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic ends today.
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A legendary figure in Nebraska, former Husker Football Coach Tom Osborne received quite a surprise Wednesday.
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A new study through the Nebraska Ethanol Board, the University of Nebrsaka-Lincoln, and the state shows that using E-30 ethanol is safe for non-flex fuel vehicles.
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Nebraskan’s votes are now certified. The Canvassing Board met on Monday morning, the Secretary of State said there were no substantial allegations of fraud in this election.
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The CDC found a nearly 40 percent increase with mental health concerns during the pandemic.
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The book is written by Andy Hoffman, Jack’s dad, who is now also battling brain cancer.
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A new study from the Nebraska Farm Bureau and the Platte Institute shows COVID-19 had a major impact on Nebraska agriculture – both good and bad.
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Today Investigator Mario Herrera was laid to rest at Calvary Cemetary in Lincoln. Herrera was a 23-year veteran of the Lincoln Police Department. He died on September 7th.
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The body of LPD Officer Mario Herrera was returned to Lincoln on Monday, along the way supporters honored his service.
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Dozens of people gathered at the capitol on Saturday to bring awareness to missing and trafficked children.
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Medicaid Expansion has started in Nebraska, nearly 2 years after voters approved the expansion.
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Elsie Steinauer was born in 1914. She's lived through world wars, depressions and several pandemics. Wednesday, her family wanted to celebrate her 106th trip around the sun with a parade.
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