KATV Channel 7 - The Spirit of Arkansas: Jason Pederson

Jason Pederson

 

 

Jason Pederson is KATV's consumer affairs reporter. Working with a great producer (Donna Nunn) and a team of volunteers, "Seven On Your Side" helps Arkansans understand their rights as consumers so they do not fall victim to dishonest business schemes.  Call 324-HELP if you need assistance. 

Jason was raised in New Richmond, Wisconsin, and earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Wisconsin at River Falls in 1992.  His career as an Arkansas reporter began at KTVE in El Dorado in 1993.  Two years later, Jason moved to Little Rock and began working at KATV as a general assignment reporter.

In June of 1999 Jason became the consumer reporter for KATV's well-known "Seven On Your Side" program.  About the same time Jason began weekly 'We-Try-It-Before-You-Buy-It" segments on Good Morning Arkansas.  

Jason and his wife Mary Carol reside in Little Rock and are both active members of Fellowship Bible Church. They have two children. Spencer Everett was born in 1999 and Shelby Faith in 2001. In their spare time they enjoy (depending on the season) antiquing, fishing, swimming at their community pool, visiting Wisconsin and Gulf Shores and (especially) calling the Hogs! 

Recent awards include (all 1st place unless noted):

2012: Edward R. Murrow Award (regional):   Investigative   

2007: Society of Professional Journalists:      Interpretive/Investigative
2006: Arkansas Associated Press:                 Enterprise/Investigative (2nd place)
2005: Arkansas Associated Press:                 Enterprise/Investigative
2002: Edward R. Murrow Award (regional):   Continuing Coverage
2002: Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association:    Citizen of the Year

Jason has talents beyond reporting.  He has won several Celebrity Christmas Karaoke events benefiting Youth Home, Inc.  To this day it is hard for many who saw his rendition of Prince's "Kiss" to take his reporting seriously.  And Jason has also participated in and won the Arkansas State Fair Celebrity Cow Chip Throwing contest.      

Last but most importantly, Jason serves on the board of directors of Soaring Wings Ranch, a Christian home for kids who need a chance. Visit www.soaringwingsranch.com to learn more.
His wife founded The C.A.L.L., a non-profit organization dedicated to raising up quality foster homes throughout the Christian community.  Visit www.thecallinarkansas.org to learn more.

To contact Jason or book him for a speaking engagement, email him at jpederson@katv.com.

 

 

 

 

  • Jason Pederson

  • Friday, May 18 2012 7:23 PM EDT2012-05-18 23:23:58 GMT
    Two used car dealerships in Conway are going at it over the sale of a pickup truck. They worked together on the deal…until it was time to divide up the cash. Back in March Prestige Motorplex in Conway
    Two months after a car deal the two used car dealerships involved are at odds over the transaction. 

  • Friday, May 18 2012 3:47 PM EDT2012-05-18 19:47:00 GMT
    He had his insurance license suspended. Will he lose his freedom as well? That will be up to a jury to decide as a Hot Springs insurance agent is on trial…accused of collecting premiums but failing to
    An update to a Tuesday report:  A Hot Springs insurance agent is convicted of both insurance fraud and theft of property.

  • Friday, May 18 2012 3:38 PM EDT2012-05-18 19:38:49 GMT
    Wednesday night we shared with you the plight of Rodney Ply, an Arkansas fisherman who caught a huge striped bass back in February. We told you how a couple technicalities will prevent his fish from
    An Arkansas angler may not be able to reel in a state record, but a world record is still a possibility for his huge catch.

  • Friday, May 18 2012 3:38 PM EDT2012-05-18 19:38:15 GMT
    Sportsmen are known for embellishing their stories. The following is a fish tale with twists and turns worthy of a real whopper…and the ending has yet to be written. For starters…it won't be a state
    A Missouri man's 12 year-old striped bass state record will stand despite an Arkansas angler's claim that he bested it by a full four pounds.  But the world record out of California is being threatened by the same massive Bull Shoals bass. 

  • Friday, May 18 2012 3:37 PM EDT2012-05-18 19:37:25 GMT
    At least $20,000.00 handled by a central Arkansas charity is in question tonight…with its next big event 48 hours away. Several Arkansas companies say Scotty Adams is misrepresenting their involvement
    At least $20,000.00 is unaccounted for after a review of the 2011 financial statement for the "Craws for a Cause" charity event. 

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 7:30 PM EDT2012-05-09 23:30:10 GMT
    Memorial Day is a holiday that stirs up a lot pride and sentiment in Americans. Those are two emotions that scam artists can use against a well-meaning victim. Before you pitch-in and help a charity
    The Arkansas Better Business Bureau warns...don't get fooled by a Memorial Day-themed scams.

  • Tuesday, May 8 2012 7:38 PM EDT2012-05-08 23:38:45 GMT
    After spending nearly a month in jail, an innocent man is thankful to have his life back. Deldrick Withers was jailed the day before Easter after a traffic stop alerted police he was wanted in several
    Deldrick Withers if finally free and back at work after spending a month in jail...falsely accused of passing fake checks. 

  • Tuesday, May 8 2012 7:19 PM EDT2012-05-08 23:19:55 GMT
    Signs at garages and car washes notifying customers that the business is not responsible for lost or stolen items are fairly common. But what if an entire vehicle is stolen? Pamela Mayberry and
    A Little Rock woman is without transportation after her pickup truck was stolen while in for repairs at a Little Rock transmission repair shop.

  • Tuesday, May 8 2012 6:53 PM EDT2012-05-08 22:53:15 GMT
    If you're a victim of financial identity theft the credit bureaus have ways to clear your name. But for victims of criminal identity theft, restoring a damaged reputation isn't so easy. Rosie Kelley
    As an Arkansas victim of criminal identity theft fights for his freedom, another tells of a battle that has gone on for almost 20 years.

  • Thursday, May 3 2012 7:40 PM EDT2012-05-03 23:40:25 GMT
    It appears very likely that a Little Rock man will spend an entire month in jail before getting a realistic shot at release. The family of Deldrick Withers says someone else was using Wither's driver's
    Since Easter a Little Rock man has spent time in the Clark County jail, Miller County jail, and starting tomorrow...the Desoto Parish jail.  His family is hopeful his fingerprints will help set him free.

  • Tuesday, May 1 2012 7:49 PM EDT2012-05-01 23:49:42 GMT
    A Jefferson County woman dependent on her wheelchair for transportation says it is giving her problems…again. She wants it declared a lemon. But others are saying not so fast. A stroke left Wanda
    A wheelchair-bound woman wishes her chair was problem free...but it is not.  The question is...does she have a defective wheelchair or does she need to take better care of it?

  • Tuesday, May 1 2012 7:03 PM EDT2012-05-01 23:03:56 GMT
    It is one of the oldest scams going: The Pigeon Drop. The con-artists just found or already possesses a large amount of cash and for some reason they need your help in putting it to use or keeping it
    After 50 years of helping others, a veteran pastor finally picked the wrong pair to offer assistance...and is paying a steep price for it. 

  • Wednesday, April 25 2012 6:23 PM EDT2012-04-25 22:23:42 GMT
    People without a vehicle are being called about extended warranties. People without credit cards are being called about reducing their interest rates. And even if you have a car or a credit card…you
    Arkansans are growing more and more irritated with robocalls.  Unfortunately, there isn't much anybody can do. 
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