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Walt Kane
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Lead Investigative Reporter, News 12 New Jersey
New Jersey
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Biography
I'm the lead investigative reporter for News 12 Networks. Our unit is based in NJ but some of our investigations air across the News 12 network in NY, NJ and CT. I've been with News 12 for over 20 years. I was previously a reporter and producer in NYC, MI, OK and KS. We take tips by phone, email, or encrypted message. Signal is preferred if you know my cell. You can also send us files via Drop Secure at: http://bit.ly/3AfYUbK
Human interest, features, general news.
Content
Do you know how accurate your credit report is? Kane in Your Corner shows you how to spot, fix mistakes
By Walt Kane Verified| News 12 New Jersey Verified Do you know how accurate your credit report is? Kane in Your Corner shows you how to spot, fix mistakes •Jul 22, 2024, 10:02 AM•Updated 10 min agoWhether you’re buying a house or car, or even applying for a job, a mistake on your credit report could hurt you — and those mistakes seem to be happening more often. According to one recent study by consumer reports, 44% of people who checked their credit reports found at least one error.
By Walt Kane Verified| News 12 New Jersey Verified Sen. Bob Menendez says he plans to appeal his conviction on 16 felony charges, including bribery, extortion and acting as a foreign agent. Legal analysts tell Kane In Your Corner that his appeal could get a boost from recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings, narrowing the scope of federal bribery and corruption charges. Legal analyst Candace Kelley points to a Supreme Court ruling last month, in which justices threw out the conviction of an Indiana mayor because he’d received payments after the fact.
How safe is our water supply in the tri-state area? Kane In Your Corner asks some of the big water companies
By Walt Kane Verified| News 12 Westchester Verified In recent years, there's been a surge in cyberattacks aimed at water systems. News 12's senior investigative reporter Walt Kane looks at the threat, and what area water systems are doing about it. “You've been hacked.” This was the frightening message sent by a group of cyber-terrorists based in Iran to a water company in Pennsylvania. The Aliquippa Water Authority says alarms went off as soon as the attack happened, and the water supply was never at risk.
Company Info
News 12 New Jersey
News 12 New Jersey is a 24-hour cable news channel dedicated to providing localized news coverage for New Jersey. Launched in 1996, it operates under News 12 Networks, which is owned by Altice USA. The channel focuses on delivering content such as breaking news, weather, traffic, sports, and politics specifically tailored to New Jersey communities. Based in Edison, New Jersey, News 12 New Jersey is part of the largest regional news network in the U.S., featuring seven local news channels across the New York tri-state area. The channel has received numerous accolades, including 21 New York Emmy Awards and 42 New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists Awards. It offers multiplatform access through its website, mobile app, and on-demand news services, ensuring that New Jersey residents have access to community-specific news.
Edison, New Jersey, United States
Founded: 1986