David Kumbroch

David Kumbroch is now and has always been a storyteller.

A recent graduate of The University of Alabama, David Kumbroch joined WHNT in May 2011 as a Multimedia Journalist. A Telecommunication and Film major, David was also a proud member of the nationally-renowned Alabama Forensics Council where he won two national championships in Extemporaneous Speaking.

As a member of the University Fellows Experience, a group of students dedicated to leadership and community service, David spent several weeks in Marion County documenting the lives of local residents. His work was later exhibitioned by The University of Alabama Honors College.

His passion for telling stories began in his hometown of Collierville, Tennessee where David hosted a local morning show at Collierville High School -- an experience he credits for sparking his interest in television news. While in high school, David also earned a national championship in Extemporaneous Speaking. After his first championship, David was invited by Finalist Files, an organization that provides research and strategic advice to high school forensic competitors, to write two educational books and a monthly subscription on Extemporaneous Speaking.

David comes to WHNT News 19 after three years of experience interning at Alabama Public Radio, Fox 13 in Memphis, and WVUA in Tuscaloosa.

Recent Articles

  • Huntsville Mayor Opposes Alabama Accountability Act, Madison Mayor Stays Neutral

    Posted on: 3:53 pm, March 11, 2013, by , updated on: 07:23pm, March 11, 2013

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala (WHNT) – Blow for blow, volley for volley, the legislature goes round for round. It’s a heavyweight bout...
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  • Analyst: Budget Solution Would Require Sacrifices From Both Sides, Defense Cuts

    Posted on: 5:10 pm, March 6, 2013, by

    WHNT News 19 Political Analyst Jess Brown says the road to a healthy budget is paved with discarded misconceptions, “Americans...
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  • Analyst: Alabama Accountability Forces Tax Payers To Foot The Bill For Religious Schooling

    Posted on: 5:16 pm, March 5, 2013, by

    A lot of opposition groups are sounding off on the actions of the legislature last week, but WHNT News 19...
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  • Analyst: Actions On School Flex Bill Silence Parents, Education Leaders

    Posted on: 5:42 pm, March 4, 2013, by , updated on: 11:02pm, March 4, 2013

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – Controversy swirls around the flurry of legislative activity that passed a sweeping education reform bill. School...
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  • Sequestration – The Blame Game

    Posted on: 5:36 pm, March 4, 2013, by , updated on: 11:16am, March 5, 2013

    TENNESSEE VALLEY (WHNT) – Trying to get grown men and women in Washington to admit some fault for causing the...
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  • Special Report: Working for a Living – The Health Benefits of Loving Your Job

    Posted on: 7:57 pm, February 27, 2013, by

    (WHNT) – Written among the stars, you might well find David Christensen’s name.  Here on Earth, he’s helping humans inch...
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  • Battle, Strong Urge People To Contact Lawmakers About Sequestration, Budget

    Posted on: 10:13 am, February 26, 2013, by , updated on: 10:24am, February 26, 2013

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – The Tennessee Valley faces stern repercussions from sequestration.  Estimates from the U.S. Army put the cuts...
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  • Special Report: Craigslist Tales – Stories Behind The Listings

    Posted on: 10:00 pm, February 21, 2013, by , updated on: 10:55pm, February 21, 2013

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – There’s an open secret on the internet – if you tap your keyboard carefully enough, hitting...
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  • Special Report: Living Documents – How The Constitution And The Bible Survive The Ages

    Posted on: 6:30 pm, February 20, 2013, by , updated on: 09:55pm, February 20, 2013

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – In 1787, Gouverneur Morris of Pennsylvania carefully etched sweat, ink, and hope into the parchment that...
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  • High Gas Prices: How You Can Fight Back

    Posted on: 4:03 pm, February 19, 2013, by

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – AAA of Alabama says the state average for gas prices has jumped to $3.61 a gallon....
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  • States’ Rights: Marijuana Becomes A Front Line Struggle

    Posted on: 5:13 pm, February 18, 2013, by

    The country’s drug laws are currently getting closely examined. Two states have already given the go-ahead to recreational marijuana with...
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