BOISE, Idaho — Boise Mayor Dave Bieter has awarded long-time KTVB news anchor Dee Sarton the Key to the City, the highest honor he can bestow upon a resident.
He made the presentation live from the Boise Depot during KTVB's 6 p.m. newscast on Wednesday, which capped the station's celebration of Dee's 40 years in television in Boise. It was her final KTVB broadcast.
Bieter also presented Dee with a proclamation signed by 12 Treasure Valley mayors declaring June 5 as “Dee Sarton Day.”
“Dee’s career has made her one of the most recognized personalities and trusted journalists in our community,” said Bieter. “Her poise and integrity have been part of Boiseans’ lives for four decades and her presence will be missed. Congratulations to her on an outstanding career and her retirement.”
Dee has been a news anchor at KTVB since 1983. She also worked as a weather forecaster and reporter prior to that. Dee has been a strong advocate for children and education over the years, and has served on the boards of numerous nonprofits.
In 2007, she was named to the list of Idaho’s Most Influential Women and inducted into the Idaho Hall of Fame.