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NewsKEYT News Channel 3-12June 28, 2026Ventura

Reporter Patricia Martellotti Wins Regional Emmy for Monarch Butterfly Coverage

News Channel reporter Patricia Martellotti received a regional Emmy Award for her reporting on a research project using tiny transmitters to track monarch butterflies. The project aims to use this technology to support the survival of the endangered species.

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Why It Matters

This report highlights the use of new tracking technology in local environmental research efforts to monitor endangered monarch butterfly populations.

Key Facts

  • Patricia Martellotti received a regional Emmy Award for her reporting.
  • The award-winning coverage focused on a research project tracking monarch butterflies.
  • The research project utilizes tiny transmitters to track the butterflies.
  • The goal of the technology is to improve the survival chances of endangered monarch butterflies.

Who's Mentioned

personPatricia Martellotti“News Channel reporter who received a regional Emmy Award.”organizationKEYT“News station based in La Jolla, California.”locationLa Jolla“Location where the news report originated.”organizationNews Channel 3-12“The news outlet that published the report.”