Michelle Riell Bio

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Name: Michelle Riell
Title: Reporter/Weekend AM Meteorologist
Broadcast Times: Weekend Morning Show Anchor & Weekday Evening News Reporter
Email Address: mriell@nbc15.com

Where Are You From?
Mesa, Arizona

How Long Have You Been At the Station?
Since September 2006

Any Previous Experience?
Yuma, Arizona
Medford, Oregon

Where Did You Go To School?
Mississippi State University
Major: Meteorology (graduation date August 2008)

Arizona State University
Major: Broadcast Journalism

Any Family You Want To Mention?
My husband, Dan Arthur, you may know him from 96.3 Star Country, and his 3 wonderful children. My parents Pam and Les (going on 40-something years of marriage) and smarty pants brother, Ryan, who is getting his PhD in Chemistry.

What Do You Like To Do In Your Spare Time?
Between working and going to school full time, I try to find time to enjoy reading, writing, planning, vacationing, watching sports, trying new things, traveling, learning, scrap booking, taking pictures, racquetball, hiking, wake boarding… just to name a few. 

Who is Your Favorite Author?
Right now, Janet Evanovich, I love her Stephanie Plum series!

What’s Your Favorite Movie?
Don’t laugh… Steel Magnolias. But I have other faveys too… more recently I like Crash and just saw Wild Hogs… HILARIOUS!

Any Pets?
Ya, one, my sweet cat, Snowball. (Who isn’t white by the way)!

Do You Have a Favorite Food?
Do I have to pick just one? Nah, I can’t… too difficult!

Favorite Quote?
“Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure.”
-George E. Woodberry

What’s Your Favorite Thing About The Capitol City So Far?
The people, the fun things to do and having all 4 seasons! I guess that’s 3, but I couldn’t choose!

When Can We Watch?
You can wake up with Chris and I Saturday mornings from 5-7am and Sunday mornings from 7-9am. You can also find my reports M-F on the 4, 5 and 6 o’clock newscasts!

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