Caleb Perhne
I’m passionate about the kind of hard news enterprise journalism that tells the stories that impact real people every day. Strong ethical judgement is vital in reporting. The truth must be sacrificed for nothing, and viewers and the subjects of reporting deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
I am an anchor and reporter for News 5 WCYB, the NBC affiliate for the Tri-Cities region of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The Tri-Cities is where I grew up, watching the very station where I now get to serve my hometown.
My reporting has uncovered wrongdoing, pushed for accountability through tough questions and made complex topics understandable.
Find out more about me at CalebPerhne.com.
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Carter County Emergency Plan
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News 5 at 6 Anchor/Producer - December 12, 2023
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News 5 at 6 Anchor/Producer - October 22, 2023
Caleb Perhne Anchor Reel
Commissioners jump the line for the COVID-19 vaccine
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Dispatcher stopped to share negative opinion of protesters as hit-and-run suspect escaped
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News 5 This Weekend Anchor/Producer - June 5, 2022
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Caleb Perhne Anchor/Reporter Reel
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News 5 This Weekend Anchor/Producer
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