"Trick or treating" on KXMB-TV

This story followed local high school students who went trick-or-treating a bit early. It was all in an effort to get some canned goods for those less fortunate in the Bismarck/Mandan community. The story was shot, edited and reported by Jason Torreano. It aired on KXMB-TV, CBS 12 in October 2008.

“Adam Hamm” on KXMB-TV

This vo/sot deals with the North Dakota Insurance Commissioner’s proposal to change the requirements for obtaining an unrestricted driver’s license. The vo/sot was shot, edited and reported by Jason Torreano.

“Gay in Bismarck” on KXMB-TV

This story deals with the fall-out from a front page story that dealt with “Pride Fest” in North Dakota. It also examines how friendly—or unfriendly—the Bismarck/Mandan community is for those who are GLBT. It was reported and edited by Jason Torreano. Some of the video in the piece was also shot by Jason Torreano.

“Walking for suicide awareness” on KXMB-TV

This story aired on KXMB-TV, CBS 12 in Bismarck, North Dakota and talked about a suicide awareness walk that took place in Bismarck in October 2008. The story was shot, edited and reported by Jason Torreano. Jason Torreano is the anchor who introduces the piece.

“Pen pals with Laura Bush” on KXMB-TV

This story spoke with a local North Dakota high school student who’s been writing back and forth with First Lady Laura Bush for several years. The story was edited and reported by Jason Torreano. It aired on KXMB-TV, CBS 12 in October 2008.

“International students” on KXMB-TV

This report is about the dramatic rise in international students choosing to study at Dickinson State University in Dickinson, North Dakota. In 2008, more than 400 students from around the world were enrolled at DSU. The story was edited and reported by Jason Torreano. The piece aired on KXMB-TV in October 2008.

"The First Lady" on KXMB-TV

This report was on Laura Bush's visit to Bismarck. The reporters at KXMB-TV each covered a different angle of her visit; Torreano covered the First Lady's time at Riverside Elementary School. Included in this video is a live tease from the top of the 6 o'clock show, a live shot as well as the package. The story was edited and reported by Jason Torreano.

"International perspectives" on KXMB-TV

This is a story on German journalists visiting the Peace Garden State. The reporter and editor for the package was Jason Torreano. It was shot by Chris Hovden. The report aired on KXMB-TV, CBS 12 in Bismarck, North Dakota in fall 2008.

Frank Herauf on KXMB-TV

This story is about a wheelchair-bound Mandan, North Dakota man and the problems he faces with accessibility in town.
The package was reported and edited by Jason Torreano. Photojournalist Chris Hovden shot the story.

"A balancing act" on KXMB-TV

Reported by KXMB-TV anchor/reporter Jason Torreano, this story looked at the difficult times a gymnastics center in Mandan, North Dakota is facing.

The story was reported and edited by Jason Torreano. Photojournalist Chris Hovden shot the story and assisted with editing.

"What's in a name - name brand vs. generic" on KXMB-TV

This package had reporter Jason Torreano shop for groceries with a local member of the community. Their task? To see if you save money (and if so, how much) when you buy all generic products instead of their name-brand equivalent.

The story was reported and edited by Jason Torreano. The story was shot by photojournalist Chris Hovden. Hovden also assisted with editing.