Dana Dieterle

Dana Dieterle joined KMBC 9 News as the Assistant News Director in November 2016. He is responsible for leading the overall day-to-day operations and the editorial decision-making process.

Dana brought 16 years of experience in television news management to Kansas City, having served as a News Director in Albany, NY (WTEN), and Assistant News Director in Denver (KDVR/KWGN) and Cleveland (WOIO). He also held the position of Executive Producer in Boston (WHDH) and Miami (WSVN).

Dana's passion for news started in high school, where he frequently delivered the morning announcements. While earning his bachelor's degree at the Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University, he joined WJPZ-FM, the student-run radio station. Dana advanced from a newscaster and reporter during his freshman year to Assistant News Director in his sophomore and junior years, and finally to News Director his senior year. During the same year, he began his professional career at WSYR-AM.

After college, Dana returned to New England, working as a radio news anchor and reporter at WPOP-AM in Hartford and WHJJ-AM in Providence. His transition from radio to television occurred in 1994 when he became a newscast producer at WPRI.

Dana's career highlights include covering presidential campaigns in Connecticut in 1992 and interviewing notable figures such as George H.W. Bush and Hillary Clinton. He field produced coverage for the 2000 national conventions, managed 16 hours of live election coverage during the infamous 2000 presidential race, and reported on sports victories and significant events, including all types of severe weather.

In his leisure time, Dana enjoys cycling along the Riverfront Heritage Trail, traveling, spending time at home with his cat Dora, and showcasing Kansas City to visiting family and friends.