Samantha Soto is an Anchor/Reporter at KIMT-TV. She covers a range of topics including health and wellness, security and law enforcement, and regional interest, with a focus on consumer health, the housing market, and disaster response. Samantha's work has been featured in notable outlets such as NewsChannel 21 / NPG of Oregon, 13 WREX, BioRxiv, and WIFR - Channel 23.
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Samantha's articles predominantly focus on local events, government announcements, and seasonal themes in the Rockford area of Illinois. Her coverage encompasses a variety of topics including local events, business developments, and government decisions. Given this focus, she may be open to pitches that highlight new businesses or initiatives in the Rockford area.
Given Samantha’s attention to governmental activities and community events in Winnebago County and surrounding areas like DeKalb, it would be beneficial to offer insights related to these regions specifically when reaching out with story ideas.
For those looking to reach out regarding labor-related issues or educational initiatives within her geographic scope such as Rochester or Minnesota at large should ensure pitches are directly relevant to her specific coverage area.
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Updated 9 minutes ago MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (Rockford News First) — Developers are repurposing a vacant bank building near the center of
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Published Oct. 20, 2026 at 1:30 AM GMT+2 | Updated 5 minutes ago BELOIT, Wis. (Rockford News First) — The Ho-Chunk Nation Casino in Beloit opens Oct. 23.
By: Samantha Soto
The opening of the Ho-Chunk Gaming Casino in Beloit could have housing implications well beyond Beloit itself.
Updated 6 minutes ago ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) — The city of Rockford has more than 50 miles of separated bike paths, and city leaders say they are working to improve them.
BYRON, Ill. (Rockford News First) - The nuclear plant in Byron is part of a multi-billion federal push to squeeze more power out of existing reactors, leaders announced Tuesday.
