Wade Smith 1i1h11
Executive Producer of Digital Content 5z4a6v
Cullman, AL 464z5t

Wade leads the production workflow and strategy development of digital content for Gray Television’s National Investigative Team. He started his digital career in Atlanta, GA in 2009 after graduating from the University of Alabama. 4w133j
Before coming to InvestigateTV, Wade spent four years as the Digital Content Manager at Gray Television’s WAFF 48 in Huntsville, AL. He is a nine-time Alabama Broadcasters Association Award of Excellence winner across the fields of Digital Content, Television, and Radio.
Wade resides in Cullman, AL with his wife Megan, their son Moses and daughter Sunday.
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InvestigateTV+: Could this housing trend change the real estate market? 463l2
Updated: Jun. 13, 2025 at 10:38 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
With the American dream of homeownership seemingly out of reach, two friends find their smartest investment is with each other.
InvestigateTV+: Latest changes, potential impacts of phased Asbestos ban 703o5j
Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM CDT
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By Wade Smith
A cancer-causing substance is still being used in products in the United States. InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at the effects of asbestos.
InvestigateTV+: Examining both sides of the debate on cell phones in schools 2p5l22
Updated: Jun. 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Some states have banned cell phones in school, and others are strongly considering it. See the different approaches encouraging kids to hang up in class.
InvestigateTV+: Innocent airline engers stopped, compelled to have bags searched 671c3r
Updated: Jun. 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
InvestigateTV+ uncovers a nationwide program that seized millions of dollars in cash without any arrests. Plus, the single incident that grounded it.
InvestigateTV+: Law limits who can sue for medical malpractice in this state 622n3r
Updated: Jun. 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM CDT
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By Wade Smith
A controversial law limits who can sue for medical malpractice in a specific state that’s also a major tourist destination for the rest of the country.
InvestigateTV+: Exercise could have big impact on Parkinson’s disease 84t20
Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 11:37 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
This degenerative disease with no cure can make everyday life a challenge.
InvestigateTV+: Facing higher bills for the same level of care 2723d
Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 9:31 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
InvestigateTV+ examines what’s behind this costly care and why more Americans may experience it.
InvestigateTV+: Small town traffic stops become big time money makers 3sv7
Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 10:04 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
InvestigateTV+ uncovers how fines from your tickets could be used to bolster government budgets.
InvestigateTV+: Long term care facilities feeling the strain of aging population 6t6r48
Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 5:40 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
America’s population is rapidly aging, and that growth could put a strain on long-term care facilities.
InvestigateTV+: New technology now used to detect wildfires faster 531n20
Updated: May 29, 2025 at 6:27 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
As wildfires intensify and threaten U.S. communities, InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at new fire detection technology that gives crews a better chance.
InvestigateTV+: What data is your car collecting about you? 3t6h73
Updated: May 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
InvestigateTV+ takes you under the hood to find out the information automakers collect and how to learn what they know.
InvestigateTV+: Women more likely to pay price when medical mistakes are made 44d1t
Updated: May 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
We trust doctors with our lives but when medical professionals get it wrong, InvestigateTV+ found women are more likely to pay the price.
InvestigateTV+: State of the American construction industry 6t914
Updated: May 26, 2025 at 6:56 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at the urgent need for more skilled laborers, and a blueprint to rebuild the workforce.
InvestigateTV+: How looking ahead to life’s end helps some families heal 573q
Updated: May 23, 2025 at 8:50 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Some are finding peace in planning their final farewell. InvestigateTV+ reveals how looking ahead toward life’s end helps some families heal.
InvestigateTV+: Uncovering the safety failures that prevented a construction fire rescue 6l2v2i
Updated: May 22, 2025 at 6:42 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Construction workers trapped in a burning building broadcast a desperate plea for help. InvestigateTV+ examines the deadly, massive construction fire.
InvestigateTV+: What would happen to America if GPS went down? 3l2425
Updated: May 21, 2025 at 6:54 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
There’s a looming threat that could bring America to a standstill, and experts warn there’s no backup system.
InvestigateTV+: Examining high cost of housing, possible affordable solutions 1l2236
Updated: May 20, 2025 at 8:49 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Millions of families struggle to pay the rent or find a budget-friendly place to live.
InvestigateTV+: What to do, not to do during ‘Sudden Unintended Acceleration’ o558
Updated: May 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Picture this — your vehicle suddenly speeds up and despite your best efforts to stop, you’re helpless as you barrel down the highway.
InvestigateTV+: How personal tragedies can be impacted by national issues 5i5570
Updated: May 16, 2025 at 4:39 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at how a woman’s personal tragedy became embroiled in the abortion debate and hear from both sides of the issue.
InvestigateTV+: Ways to keep kids safe in inflatable bounce houses 5p472g
Updated: May 15, 2025 at 6:39 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Fun can turn to terror when high winds collide with a popular party activity. InvestigateTV+ breaks down the hidden dangers of inflatable bounce houses.
InvestigateTV+: Blind spots grow as American vehicles get larger 5r404y
Updated: May 14, 2025 at 6:39 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
InvestigateTV+ examines how changing safety standards to protect people outside a car could save lives.
InvestigateTV+: Searching for answers in the unexplained deaths of some children 11e1j
Updated: May 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Parents have more questions than answers after their son died from a rare but sinister phenomenon. InvestigateTV+ has an in-depth look.
InvestigateTV+: False confessions happen more often than people think 462c4z
Updated: May 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Amanda Knox says she endured a traumatic interrogation that resulted in her falsely confessing to murder. Our investigators spoke with her about her story.
InvestigateTV+: Steps you can take to avoid counterfeit car parts 6p6y21
Updated: May 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Car parts that don’t meet American standards have made their way onto U.S. roads and could put you and your family at risk.
InvestigateTV+: In-depth look at chronic absenteeism in schools 324h13
Updated: May 8, 2025 at 6:33 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
As more parents struggle to make ends meet, their children are falling behind in school.
InvestigateTV+: Examining the readiness of ERs for pediatric emergencies 1z3j3n
Updated: May 7, 2025 at 6:14 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Take an in-depth look at the lack of pediatric emergency readiness at ERs nationwide and affordable solutions some doctors say would save lives.
InvestigateTV+: Protect yourself from purchasing a counterfeit car 516b65
Updated: May 6, 2025 at 12:29 PM CDT
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By Wade Smith
A single mother bought what she thought was a legitimate car from a reputable dealership, only to have police seize it as stolen.
InvestigateTV+: Are you oversharing your child’s life online? 12j4a
Updated: May 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Parents are proud of sharing their child’s milestones — but InvestigateTV+ found oversharing your child’s life online could have unintended consequences.
InvestigateTV+: Why follow-up care is critical for congenital heart defects 3c4v6z
Updated: May 2, 2025 at 9:48 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Adults who thought a life-threatening heart condition was a thing of the past face a challenging new reality.
InvestigateTV+: Solutions that could prevent a cascade of collisions in orbit 1l5u5n
Updated: May 1, 2025 at 8:06 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
An out-of-this-world discovery highlights a potential crisis in space, and InvestigateTV+ gets insight into solutions that could stop a cascade of collisions.
InvestigateTV+: Examining the costs of critical aviation safety changes 55554w
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
After an aviation disaster, federal investigators make safety suggestions, but we found hundreds remain untouched.
InvestigateTV+: Families left desperate after criminals take grocery benefits 6f3l5g
Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Thieves skim millions in federal taxpayer dollars, leaving some families without food on the table.
InvestigateTV+: Millions of Americans find themselves in Pharmacy Deserts 181u26
Updated: Apr. 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM CDT
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By Wade Smith
As drugstores across the country close, InvestigateTV+ found millions of Americans have ended up in so-called ‘pharmacy deserts.’
InvestigateTV+: Examining teaching methods used for specialized instruction 66p6u
Updated: Apr. 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Our team investigates a teaching method researchers say hurts children’s ability to read for decades, and we examine solutions for parents.
InvestigateTV+: Trains block railroad crossings for hours in some communities 321r56
Updated: Apr. 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Trains that block railroads for several hours leave some communities cut off from major roadways.
InvestigateTV+: Critical infrastructure issues impacting American airports z1010
Updated: Apr. 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM CDT
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By Wade Smith
InvestigateTV+ uncovers critical infrastructure issues in airports across the country that could lead to more headaches for many.
InvestigateTV+: Family demands ability from care provider 3f6s
Updated: Apr. 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
A young man in a mental health crisis escaped from care and was later shot and killed by police. InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look.
InvestigateTV+: Anti-drug campaign warns of fentanyl 60626m
Updated: Apr. 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
An anti-drug campaign aims to warn young people about fentanyl-laced pills. InvestigateTV+ reveals how it’s using artificial intelligence to do so.
InvestigateTV+: Schools use pets to teach antibullying to students 1x4e2x
Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 9:11 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
InvestigateTV+ introduces you to anti-bullying activists with a tail and four paws to reveal how the canine campaign has already seen success.
InvestigateTV+: Parents continue to fight custody battles after false positive drug tests 5b2a8
Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 9:09 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Parents claim their sobriety was stolen when they received false-positive results on court-ordered drug tests.
InvestigateTV+: Lab result backlog causing delays in police investigations 5x5s2v
Updated: Apr. 16, 2025 at 8:28 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
We uncover delayed justice for survivors of sexual assault from a backlog of thousands of untested rape kits across the country.
InvestigateTV+: Families forced to fight eminent domain claims on their land 61c3d
Updated: Apr. 15, 2025 at 7:26 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
A railroad company seeks to slice through a family’s farmland against their will, but they are fighting back.
InvestigateTV+: Counterfeit Airbags could be a hidden danger in your vehicle 456v3m
Updated: Apr. 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
When it comes to used cars, experts say drivers may be left in the dark about the vehicle’s history.
InvestigateTV+: Exposing how drug diversion cases can slip through the cracks 2c3a6z
Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 9:29 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
From doctors who write prescriptions for themselves to nurses who steal medications meant for patients, how big of a problem has drug diversion become?
InvestigateTV+: Examining the Human Costs of Drug Shortages 6m603f
Updated: Apr. 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Thousands of patients are forced to ration or go without prescriptions they need due to a limited supply. InvestigateTV+ examines the human cost.
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 4p451q
Updated: Apr. 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith and InvestigateTV Staff
May is the month each year selected to celebrate the role that Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians have played on our country's history.
InvestigateTV+: What are the costs of injectable weight-loss drugs? 5n5wj
Updated: Apr. 9, 2025 at 1:06 PM CDT
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By Wade Smith
Injectable drugs for weight loss are touted as game-changers, but the results can come at a high cost.
InvestigateTV+: Why some courtrooms are reversing course on decades-old convictions 3a484w
Updated: Apr. 8, 2025 at 8:46 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
A diagnosis disputed by some experts and called controversial by others has some courtrooms reversing course on decades-old convictions.
InvestigateTV+: Can technology help stop vaping in schools? a1y4r
Updated: Apr. 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM CDT
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By Wade Smith
InvestigateTV+ looks at some of the strategies at schools that s say are working to stop teen vaping.
Celebrating Earth Day: In-depth look at environmental, air quality issues across America 5w322q
Updated: Apr. 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM CDT
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By Wade Smith and InvestigateTV Staff
Celebrate Earth Day in 2025 with these recent environmental stories from the InvestigateTV Team.