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@HoudekGrace

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Reporter & Weekend Evening Anchor @WKOW / @uw_sjmc alumni

Madison, WI
Joined May 2019
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
11 months
I really meant it when I said I love Madison so much that I’m not leaving! I’m so excited to enter my new role as @WKOW ’s Weekend Evening Anchor! Starting this weekend, you can watch me every Saturday at 6 & 10 and Sunday at 5:30 & 10 😊
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
11 months
Annndd just like that… we’re back! So happy to be filling in on Wake Up Wisconsin this morning!
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
2 years
Got to experience my first Badger game day outside the student section 🥲 Also… thanks for the photobomb @ChuckyHepburn 👍🏻
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
In Milwaukee celebrating my sister today! Dr. Houdek has a good ring to it 👩🏼‍⚕️👏🎓
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
Live with Mount Horeb/Barneveld today for the WIAA Football Playoff Bracket Reveal Show! Join us on @WKOW 🏈
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
Anchored my first show today with the help of the wonderful @MaxTsaparis ☀️ TGIF! 🥳
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
11 months
Happy Thanksgiving from some of us at @WKOW ! (Blaise wouldn’t smile nicely for the photo. NOT thankful for that) 🦃
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
#NewProfilePic A couple weeks late… but celebrating one year at @WKOW 🎥😄
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
10 months
Work is so fun when it’s with your besties 🤭 Merry Christmas Eve! 🎄
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
4 years
First @badgerband practice since the pandemic hit! Feeling the energy on this field today.... and feeling the cold. 🥶🎶
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
2 years
On Saturdays we wear pink 💅
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
When you match the cows… you take a selfie🐮 Tonight on @WKOW , @JTCestkowski & I speak to dairy farmers about drought impacts and how some tough decisions could be in their forecast 👀
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
11 months
Let it snow!! 👏❄️
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
10 months
After talking about snow plows all day, I was starstruck to finally see one 🤣 But in all seriousness, roads can get bad over the next couple of days so take it slow and consider staying home! Stick with us @WKOW for the latest weather updates. ❄️
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
I bet my photographer was so happy he had to get in the water for a stand up😆 Happy 4th of July!!
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
Hey Badger fans! There’s new metal detectors at Camp Randall this season. I’ll show you how they work on @WKOW at 4 & 6!
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
Took a lil morning walk to Picnic Point before heading into the station ☀️🍂 Happy Sunday!
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
Happy 175th Birthday to my favorite place on earth! @UWMadison 🎂 Celebrations are kicking off at the Memorial Union Terrace. Watch live on @WKOW at 5!
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
My favorite time of year!!! Corn fest, woooo! 🌽
@bbehling
Barbara Behling
1 year
Look whose ready for the #cornfest rides to begin! It’s Kelsey & ⁦ @HoudekGrace ⁩ live on ⁦ @WKOW ⁩ news! Parade at 6 tonight! Block party 7.
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
If you missed us at 5:30… that’s ok… we’re back at 10! But first… @PabloIglesiasTV , you good?
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
2 years
HAPPENING NOW: The Madison Area Reproductive Rights Coalition (MARRCH) is gathering in the Capitol Rotunda for the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Streaming live on @WKOW .
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
“Help em out, you know?” Two Cottage Grove kids filled up someone’s candy bowl with their own candy after noticing not much was left. Such a heartwarming story on a cold day! More on @WKOW tonight at 6 & 10.
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
2 years
Live at the Sun Prairie Sweet Corn Festival with @bbehling 🌽 80 tons of fresh corn will be delivered Saturday, which Behling says is comparable to the size of J47! On @WKOW at 6!
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
2 years
For the first time since 2012, the Commander In Chief is landing in Madison! Lots of building anticipation… #WKOW @WKOW
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
2 months
No one understands how much I love sweet corn festival!!!!!!! 🌽🌽
@bbehling
Barbara Behling
2 months
Living the dream!!! Princesses! Corn Fest! One community bank & heck of a parade & block party tonight! @HoudekGrace live!
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
Welcome to Madison, @jason_mraz ! Before he takes the stage at Breese Stevens Field tonight, we got to chat about what it’s like being on tour and the inspiration of his newest album. Full interview on @WKOW at 4! 🎶
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
6 months
I can’t even put into words how talented Sara is. This woman has stepped up in every way possible. Such a phenomenal leader and journalist, we will miss you so much. 🥲
@SaraMDNews
Sara Maslar-Donar
6 months
Monday was my last day at WKOW 27 News, as I was included in a round of company-wide layoffs. I am grateful for the opportunities I received at WKOW over the last 4 years, but now I am open to new opportunities! Check out some of my recent work here:
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
3 months
🦁🥳
@blaisemkeller
Blaise Keller 3000
3 months
happy birthday to one of my bestest friends @HoudekGrace ❤️
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
10 months
Becauseeeee what else is there to do at a Packers game than watch 27 News??!!!
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
2 years
The guys & the Grace’s make a good team.
@AJBayatpour
A.J. Bayatpour
2 years
Tonight at 10 @WKOW : just guys being dudes with @JohnZeiglerWX and @PabloIglesiasTV But not really! We've also got @GraceUlchTV on the concerns legal fees in the Gableman investigation will keep mounting, and @HoudekGrace on the shots fired alert UW students got this morning.
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
4 months
Featuring my “wet suit” 🤭🤭
@blaisemkeller
Blaise Keller 3000
4 months
miss u @HoudekGrace 💞
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Grace Houdek
2 years
HAPPENING NOW: Nationwide reaction after Memphis authorities released more than an hour of footage Friday of the violent beating of Tyre Nichols. Protests have been happening all across the country, and now people are starting to gather right here in Madison. @WKOW
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
I’m still dreaming about those bacon cheese curds
@SaraMDNews
Sara Maslar-Donar
1 year
Thanks to the folks over at @JonesDairyFarm for having us out to the complex for lunch and a tour this weekend. Appreciated the opportunity to learn more about this family-owned business & how it contributes to our ag industry! The bacon cheese curds weren’t bad either 😝
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Grace Houdek
1 year
RIGHT NOW: Crews are removing the pier that collapsed at UW-Madison’s Memorial Union. @WKOW
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Grace Houdek
1 year
It’s always a blast at Sweet Corn Fest 🌽 @bbehling and I definitely got our workout in 💃
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Grace Houdek
1 year
Christy Schultz has decorated her home with Halloween decorations for 25 years. She was about to end the tradition this year — after her husband died from a stroke. That’s when her neighbors stepped in, helping her carry on a tradition. The full story tonight on @WKOW .
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
2 years
Three years ago today, the first positive case of COVID-19 was detected in Dane County. Tonight on @WKOW , hear from Wisconsinites and @UWHealth ’s Dr. Jeff Pothof as they reflect on life during a global pandemic and where we stand today.
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
2 years
Hanging out with Cycling Without Age today! Tonight — how one organization is letting the good times roll for the less able. 🚲 @WKOW
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
6 months
Too sassy on a weekend
@blaisemkeller
Blaise Keller 3000
6 months
she’s sassy
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Grace Houdek
3 years
Speaking with New Glarus restaurant today about mask mandates as Dane County prepares for new orders starting June 2. Customers say how important it is to feel safe in public spaces but how great it feels to back with friends. #News3Now
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
2 years
Yellow vests & hard hats look good on us!
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@wardjolles
Ward Jolles
2 years
TONIGHT: Back at 131 West Wilson St. for a hardhat tour and for a look at what the property will look like once this building is torn down. More at 6 and 10 @WKOW
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
2 years
I’m not crying… you are😭 Thank you for being such a great friend in and out of the newsroom @AJBayatpour ! I’m grateful to have learned so much from you. Congrats!! 🎊
@AJBayatpour
A.J. Bayatpour
2 years
NEWS: This week will be my last as the producer and host of Capital City Sunday. Conducting interviews with the state's top elected officials has been an absolute honor. I'm not going too far, though. We're going back to Milwaukee, as I've accepted a reporting job at @CBS58
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
10 months
Serving looks since day 1
@blaisemkeller
Blaise Keller 3000
10 months
merry christmas yall 🎄
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
Sunday is leg day
@blaisemkeller
Blaise Keller 3000
1 year
didn't break a sweat wall having to SQUAT next to @HoudekGrace
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
2 years
President Joe Biden has now come and gone. He took off moments ago from the Dane County Regional Airport. Coverage on his visit continues on @WKOW at 6!
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
4 years
A beautiful day for some pickle-ball! ☀️ “It was just a great and special thing and one of the things that got me through the pandemic times,” said Bob Nelsen. You can find the pickle-ball family on the courts everyday at 7 a.m. 🏓
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
9 months
Tonight is the first in-person opportunity for people to ask questions and share feedback on the Passenger Rail Study. Madison has narrowed down options to 3 corridor sites and 8 locations. Officials tell me they hope to make a final decision by summer. @WKOW
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
3 years
And a big props to @WISCTV_News3 for giving me this opportunity! I had so much fun. Thanks to everyone in the news room 🥲
@stephen__cohn
Stephen Cohn
3 years
Big props to @HoudekGrace as she wraps up her News 3 Now internship today‼️‼️ It’s been a blessing to work with someone so enthusiastic and passionate about what she does, and somebody better hire her next May 🥲
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
5 months
Looking forward to this story!! Stay tuned 👀
@TomPurdyWI
Tom Purdy
5 months
Great meeting @HoudekGrace and talking weather today! Perfect day to talk weather!
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
Fashion is my passion!
@blaisemkeller
Blaise Keller 3000
1 year
. @HoudekGrace got me some croc bling - an adorable frenchie and starbucks! 🩷🩷🩷
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
2 years
RIGHT NOW: Community members protest for women, life and freedom in Iran after the death of Mahsa Amini. “This is not a fight against our country, but a fight against oppression.” #WKOW #MahsaAmini
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
8 months
@blaisemkeller My valentine! ❤️🤭
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
5 months
HAPPENING NOW: Crews are installing a new pier at the Memorial Union Terrace. It comes after nearly 25 people were hurt in a pier collapse on Labor Day 2023.
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
2 years
Absolutely 🤭
@SaraMDNews
Sara Maslar-Donar
2 years
{Sleigh} all day🎄 @HoudekGrace
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
6 months
@LukeGambleTV Working with you has been a BLAST. I cannot wait to see you thrive, great things are ahead. Love ya Rambler!!!!
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Grace Houdek
2 years
@PabloIglesiasTV @AJBayatpour That nickname must carry over to Milwaukee. But I have to credit it to @GraceUlchTV 👏
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Grace Houdek
9 months
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Grace Houdek
10 months
The 💅 weather 💅
@blaisemkeller
Blaise Keller 3000
10 months
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
6 months
@TomPurdyWI Hey, Tom! Could WKOW in Madison use your photos with courtesy? Thanks!
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Grace Houdek
8 months
@blaisemkeller Your face says it all
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Grace Houdek
8 months
@LukeGambleTV @blaisemkeller There goes myyyy heeerooooo 🤘
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
11 months
@bbehling Corn fest is what really kept me in the area 🤣🤣 Thank you, Barbara!
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
4 years
@ShelbyEvans86 Me constantly panicking and texting you “r u busy”😭
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
3 years
@GabbyBachara @WISCTV_News3 @CBS58 Milwaukee got a good one 😭 Good luck Gabby!🎉
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Grace Houdek
7 months
@blaisemkeller The blush I let you borrow
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
Byeeeeee👋
@AJBayatpour
A.J. Bayatpour
1 year
Today's a sad day. Nearly 6 months after leaving the station, I got notice I've been removed from the @WKOW Slack channel. Hasta la vista, baby
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
2 years
@MaxTsaparis @WKOW Ok... now YOU'RE serving LEWKS.
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
11 months
@stephen__cohn 🥹🥹🥹
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
11 months
@jicabaj @DanaFultonWX Noted! I gotta brush up on my Wisconsin towns/cities! 😂
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
@LukeGambleTV Did you remember to bring your SD cards this time?
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
@RyanJunttiKIMT Just filling in 😉 Hope Minnesota is treating you well!
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
10 months
@JTCestkowski Anywhere?
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
Walmart Corporate tells me the victim was a store associate. Stick with us at @WKOW as we learn more about this situation.
@WKOW
WKOW 27 News
1 year
BREAKING OVERNIGHT: A Sun Prairie man was arrested after police said he stabbed someone at a Walmart and led police on a high-speed chase late Monday night.
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
10 months
@wx_alexis @WKOW I'm so glad I'm not alone. You got my back 😅
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
4 months
@KimLeadholm 🙄 I just want to be left alone
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
1 year
@PabloIglesiasTV Mentally I’m there
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
7 months
@KimLeadholm @WEAU13News So proud of you sis!
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Grace Houdek
5 months
@TomPurdyWI It was wonderful meeting you and getting your perspective on this weather season!! Real fascinating stuff. Thanks for letting me follow you around with a huge camera 🤣
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@HoudekGrace
Grace Houdek
2 years
@MorganLukrich You make it look so easy!
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@blaisemkeller I’m not complaining
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Grace Houdek
4 years
@stephen__cohn Hey I learned from my mistakes!
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