We know our readers can’t get enough of the people behind the “@.” So here are five Valley newscasters that have us glued to Twitter.

 @lcooney12news

Lin Sue Cooney is an award-winning television weeknight news anchor for 12 News. Serving the Valley for more than 20 years, Cooney continues to provide leading-class news coverage. She especially loves to report “hero” stories, which shine the light on everyday people doing extraordinary things in the local community.

Followers: 1,177

Following: 33

Number of Tweets: 232

Favorite person to follow?

NBC Nightly News.

Why did you start Tweeting?

I started Tweeting because our station wanted to reach out to our viewers and open the lines of communication all the time. That way we weren't just connecting during newscasts, but anytime. What do you never Tweet about?

What do you never Tweet about? 

The insignificant details of life that so many Tweeters incorrectly think the rest of us find fascinating.

What Tweet has generated the most response?

A news story about a handicapped man who needed a wheelchair.

What is the strangest place you've Tweeted from?

The drive-thru of McDonald’s while waiting on my iced coffee.

How do you choose who you follow?

People who I would enjoy talking to or those who are full of interesting, useful information.

iPhone or BlackBerry?

Blackberry Storm. I love that phone.