By Paul Greeley, 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com WAGA, FOX 5, the Fox-owned affiliate in Atlanta, has partnered with Radio One Atlanta to launch a 24/7 audio simulcast channel of the television station’s streaming content. Effective immediately, ...
Dennis Richmond, the longtime face of Ten O’Clock News and a pioneering journalist at KTVU, the Fox owned-and-operated affiliate in Oakland, California, has passed away at the age of 81.
Local television broadcaster TEGNA has dismantled its national Verify fact-checking team, laying off nearly two dozen journalists who worked to combat misinformation.
Veteran broadcaster and Nebraska news icon John Knicely has announced his retirement from television, set to step away from the WOWT First Alert 6 anchor desk on March 12.
Lindsey Moppert, sports anchor and reporter for WGRZ (Channel 2), Tegna's NBC affiliate in Buffalo, is set to leave the station after more than two years on the job.
WJAR (NBC 10), Sinclair's NBC affiliate in Providence, is marking a major milestone as longtime anchor Patrice Wood celebrates 45 years at the station.
By Paul Greeley, 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com Chuck Goudie, a nationally renowned Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist, is joining WMAQ, NBC 5 Chicago’s ‘NBC 5 Investigates’ team beginning Monday, February 10. The announcement ...
Cincinnati native Erin Ashley is making an early homecoming joining the weather team at WXIX, Gray Media's Fox affiliate, after nearly two years forecasting in Toledo.
After more than 30 years at Sinclair and nearly five decades in the television industry, Dave Howitt, the company’s senior vice president of programming, will retire on March 31.
By: Jessica DeWeese | jessica@newsblues.com New England Sports Network (NESN) has added Kasey Hudson to its team as a general sports reporter, bringing her extensive experience in NHL and NFL coverage to the network. ...
Chief Meteorologist Travis Meyer is celebrating two decades with KOTV (News On 6), Griffin Media's CBS affiliate in Tulsa, officially reaching the milestone on February 1.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has initiated an inquiry into the sponsorship practices of NPR and PBS member stations, potentially affecting nearly 1,500 non-commercial radio and television outlets nationwide.
Award-winning journalist Bryn Caswell has returned to central Ohio to join WBNS (10TV), Tegna's CBS affiliate in Columbus, as its new weekend morning anchor and reporter.
After dedicating years to local journalism, Alyssa Kratz has officially stepped away from her role at WPMT, Tegna's Fox affiliate in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and from the television news industry altogether.
After more than two decades as a familiar face on WJAX (Action News Jax), Hoffman Communications's CBS affiliate in Jacksonville, morning anchor Dawn Lopez has announced she is moving on to a new chapter. ...
Tegna-owned WTIC in Hartford, is undergoing notable staffing changes as several reporters and producers have left the Fox affiliate since the start of the year.
Nexstar Media Group has partnered with the Texas Rangers to broadcast at least 15 regular-season games and four spring training matchups during the 2025 season.
WXIX, Gray's Fox affiliate, has added a local favorite to its weather team, bringing Greater Cincinnati native Erin Ashley on board as the weekend evening meteorologist.
Longtime anchor Maurice DuBois has transitioned to a national role, co-anchoring the newly revamped CBS Evening News alongside John Dickerson, bidding farewell to WCBS, the CBS owned-and-operated affiliate in New York City.
On January 28, CBS Stations carried out a unique fundraising initiative, the "CBS Stations + American Red Cross Insta-Thon," aimed at helping those affected by California’s devastating wildfires.
For the first time in over 15 years, Charlotte Hornets basketball games will be available on local television, thanks to a new agreement between Gray Media and Main Street Sports.
Recent reports of potential layoffs for meteorologists at Allen Media Broadcasting (AMB) stations across the U.S. sparked a significant industry debate.
Vannia Joseph has joined WPTV, the Scripp's owned NBC affiliate in West Palm Beach, as its weekend morning anchor, bringing her storytelling passion and diverse experiences back to her home state of Florida.
After six years leading the newsroom at Sinclair's ABC affiliate WJLA Washington, Cheryl Carson has announced her decision to step down as news director at the end of February.
Sara Sandrik, a longtime journalist and leader at KFSN Fresno, has been promoted to vice president and news director of the California-based ABC-owned station.
The Atlanta Hawks, in collaboration with WANF, WPCH, Peachtree Sports Network (PSN), and FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, have added two more games to their simulcast lineup this season.
Longtime news anchor Rich Tettemer has announced his retirement from WWLP, Nexstar's NBC affiliate in Springfield, Massachusetts, with his final day set for Friday, June 6.
Huntsville ABC affiliate WAAY-TV has decided to retain its local meteorologists, shelving a plan by parent company Allen Media Broadcasting to rely on The Weather Channel’s national weather team for local forecasts.
Veteran journalist Terra Brantley has announced her departure from Fort Wayne’s Fox affiliate, WFFT, after two and a half years to dedicate herself to supporting local nonprofit organizations.
CNN is preparing to lay off hundreds of employees as part of a major transformation to align with its focus on a global digital audience, according to sources familiar with the changes.
KABC, the ABC owned-and-operated affiliate in Los Angeles, is strengthening its news and community engagement efforts by adding two accomplished professionals from KTRK Houston.
After nearly two decades at KOIN, Nexstar's CBS affiliate in Portland, anchor Jenny Hansson has transitioned to the position of communications director for Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield.
Casey Stegall has made a comeback to KDFW, Fox owned-and-operated affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth, as a weekend evening anchor, following a 17-year tenure as a Senior News Correspondent for Fox News, which included stints ...
Local meteorologists across nearly two dozen Allen Media Group stations bid emotional farewells as the company transitions weather coverage to a centralized hub managed by The Weather Channel in Atlanta.
The National Association of Broadcasters has released the final report from its Future of Television Initiative, a collaborative effort with the Federal Communications Commission to guide the transition to the ATSC 3.0 broadcasting standard, ...
Meteorologist Kyle Roberts has announced his departure from WFAA 8, Tegna's ABC affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth, marking the end of an eight-year tenure at the station he once dreamed of working for.
Emmy-winning journalist Liz Landers has been appointed as the national security correspondent for Scripps News, the national news division of The E.W. Scripps Company.
After a brief standoff that left numerous stations dark, Nexstar Media Group and Altice USA have reached a new carriage agreement, restoring programming for two million Optimum TV subscribers.
The sale of KTAS, a San Luis Obispo-based television station, has officially concluded, marking its transfer from the Palazuelos 2023 Revocable Trust to Major Market Broadcasting of California.
Allen Media Group is overhauling its weather reporting strategy by letting go of most local meteorologists at its TV stations and consolidating weather forecasts at a centralized hub in Atlanta.
WDTN, Nexstar's NBc affiliate in Dayton, Ohio, has announced Jack Pohl as the new evening co-anchor of 2 NEWS, stepping into the role previously held by John Seibel, who departed in September.
The Federal Communications Commission has dismissed a petition filed by the Media and Democracy (MAD) Project, clearing the way for the renewal of WTXF’s broadcast license.
By Paul Greeley 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com Chuck Lofton, the morning meteorologist on WTHR, Tegna’s NBC affiliate in Indianapolis, is retiring from the station in June 2025, after 40 years of delivering accurate forecasts to ...
KDFW (known as FOX 4 News), the Fox owned-and-operated affiliate in Dallas, marked a major milestone with the groundbreaking of a modern television station in Irving’s Las Colinas community.
Jim Williams, a fixture in Chicago’s broadcast journalism scene, is stepping away from his full-time anchor position at CBS Chicago after an impressive 40-year career.
Sinclair Broadcast Group and NBC have solidified their relationship with a comprehensive multiyear agreement renewing the affiliation of all 21 Sinclair-owned and operated NBC affiliates.
Shelby Ebertowski has joined KSAT, Graham Media Group's ABC affiliate in San Antonio, as a meteorologist and weather producer, beginning her role in January 2025.
Award-winning journalist Sia Nyorkor is making her way back to WKYC, Tegna's NBC affiliate in Cleveland, after a notable nine-year tenure at WOIO Channel 19.
Kurtis Ming, the well-known consumer affairs reporter and anchor behind the popular “Call Kurtis” investigative series, has departed Sacramento's CBS owned and operated station, KOVR, after 22 years.
Camille Acevedo, a versatile reporter, anchor, and weather forecaster, is saying goodbye to KNVN (Action News Now), Maxair Media's NBC affiliate in Chico, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and adaptability that has impressed ...
By: Jessica DeWeese | jessica@newsblues.com Edgar McGregor, a 24-year-old climate scientist and local weather expert from Altadena, California, is being celebrated for his early warnings about the devastating wildfires that recently swept through the ...
As Southern California battles devastating wildfires, major players in the media and entertainment industries are mobilizing resources to support recovery efforts.
Stacia Naquin, a familiar face in central Ohio news, has found a new role with WKYC, Tegna's NBC affiliate in Cleveland, joining the station’s Statehouse press corps.
Altice USA’s Optimum TV customers have lost access to Nexstar Media Group’s stations, including WPIX (Channel 11) in New York, KTLA (Channel 5) in Los Angeles, and more than 60 other channels.
A wildfire sweeping through the greater Los Angeles area has reached Mount Wilson, a crucial hub for radio and television transmission equipment that serves millions of residents.
WWTV-WWUP, Heritage Broadcasting Company's CBS affiliates in Cadillac, Michigan, is debuting an exciting new program, Beyond the Forecast, on March 24, diving into the fascinating science behind Northern Michigan’s distinctive weather.
WISH-TV, Circle City Broadcasting's CW affiliate in Indianapolis, has welcomed seasoned journalist Faran Fronczak to its News 8 team, adding her 15 years of broadcast experience to its roster.
Ryan Chandler, formerly the Texas Capitol Correspondent for KXAN in Austin, is making the leap to NBC News as a Texas-based correspondent stationed in Dallas.
Nexstar Media Group and NBCUniversal have finalized a multi-year agreement to renew NBC Television Network affiliations in 33 markets, ensuring continued coverage for over 14 million U.S. households.
For the first time in 40 years, WPXI, Cox Media Group's NBC affiliate in Pittsburgh, has introduced a new male co-anchor for its weekday evening broadcasts.
Allison Smith, a seasoned news executive and leader, has been appointed president and general manager of KETV, Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska.
By Paul Greeley 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com KCAL and KCBS, branded as CBS Los Angeles is partnering with LAist, an award-winning member-supported public media organization to provide significantly enhanced local news coverage for Angelenos. The ...
After nearly three decades at WOI Local 5, Tegna's ABC affiliate in Ames, Iowa, chief meteorologist Brad Edwards will step away from the station at the end of January, marking the close of an ...
Gray Media has exciting news for St. Louis hockey enthusiasts: free NHL broadcasts are returning to the area, allowing fans to watch St. Louis Blues games on local television for the first time in ...
CBS News and Stations has taken its weather reporting to the next level with a series of enhancements, including a rotating team of meteorologists and immersive augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) weather ...
After three years of delivering news to the Alamo City, Diana Rocco has quietly stepped away from her role at WOAI, Sinclair's NBC affiliate in San Antonio.
Russ Nelligan, a veteran of nearly two decades as creative services director at WCVB (Channel 5), Hearst's ABC affiliate in Boston, has been named Vice President of Marketing for Hearst Television.
After a distinguished career spanning decades, Angela Pace, a cherished figure in Columbus television, is stepping down from her role at WBNS-10TV, Tegna's CBS affiliate in Columnus, OH.
Two years after retiring from television, former Kansas City meteorologist Gary Lezak has embarked on a groundbreaking new venture with Weather 20/20, an app designed to deliver long-range weather forecasts up to six months ...
Award-winning journalist Audrey Castoreno is set to rejoin the morning news team at KENS, Tegna's CBS affiliate in San Antonio, after three years anchoring the station's noon and 4 p.m. broadcasts.
Mackailyn Johnson, a reporter for KTHV, Tegna's CBS affiliate in Little Rock, has announced her departure from the station, sharing that she is moving back home to Houston.
Donovan Long has stepped into the role of morning news co-anchor, succeeding Kim Murphy, who was recently promoted to co-anchor the station's 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 9 p.m. newscasts at WIWI, Fox's owned-and-operated ...
After 35 years in broadcast meteorology, Monty Webb, the beloved Tri-Cities weatherman known for his accurate forecasts and witty dad jokes, has announced his retirement.
