14. Staff members cheer while TV anchor reads bad news
Year: 2018
Network:KHQ
KHQ, a news station located in Spokane (WA), was covering a story about a fatal auto accident while the staff in the studio nearby were celebrating the Minnesota Vikings winning the Super Bowl. On-air, their cheers were heard.
The station apologized for the incident and stated that it was conducting an investigation. This incident highlights the importance and need for professionalism in the newsroom, and maintaining a professional atmosphere during sensitive news stories.