CROSSED STREET IN BIRMINGHAM
Meteorologist Taylor Sarallo, who spent nearly four years at Birmingham's ABC 33/40 station, has left the network.
Category: In The News
SINCLAIR MEETS AI
Sinclair Broadcast Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), has partnered with Futuri, a leader in AI-driven audience engagement and sales intelligence solutions.
MOVING UP IN INDY
Al Carl, Vice President and News Director at WISH-TV, announced today that Brittany Noble is being promoted to Anchor of WISH-TV Weekend Daybreak (Saturdays 5:30-10a, Sundays 5-9:30a).
A NEW MORNING FACE IN MILWAUKEE
Mallory Anderson, morning live desk anchor at WISN-TV (Channel 12) since late 2022, has been promoted to co-anchor on the Milwaukee ABC affiliate's weekday morning newscast.
ADDING ANOTHER ANCHOR SLOT TO HER DAY
WTNH anchor Lisa Carberg is taking on a couple new shows.
THE FORECAST MUST GO ON
Early on a Monday in January, KMSP weather anchor Keith Marler faced the task of updating FOX 9 Morning News viewers about the snow.
IT’S TWO-WAY STREET: A RETURN TO THE WEATHER CENTER AFTER TWO DECADES IN POLITICS
Jonathan Weaver, a longstanding figure in Evansville politics for nearly two decades, has declared his retirement from politics to assume the role of Evening Meteorologist at 44News.
CNN GIVES UP ON ITS MORNING SHOW
CNN is undergoing a sweeping transformation in its morning programming, as it bids farewell to the current anchor duo of Poppy Harlow and Phil Mattingly on "CNN This Morning."
VEGAS AND…GONE!
News Director Marialcy Carreño has left Telemundo Las Vegas, where she had been in charge of the newsroom since 2018.
SHUFFLING THE ANCHOR ASSIGNMENTS IN WACO
KCEN 6 News Waco-Temple-Killeen experienced anchor changes in late 2023.
COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS IN THE RGV
Alex Del Barrio signed off KRGV 5 News Rio Grande Valley, where he is sports director.
SHUFFLING THE DECK CHAIRS IN DA BURGH
KDKA-TV has finalized its lineup for "Talk Pittsburgh" (3 p.m. weekdays) after a series of top-of-show host rotations.
LOCAL TELEVISION NEWS GETS A SHOT IN THE ARM FROM GRAY
In a groundbreaking move, Gray Television, in collaboration with the National Association of Broadcasters and other partners, has introduced Zeam, a cutting-edge free live and on-demand streaming service with a strong focus on local ...
HERE WE GO AGAIN! COX WANT YOU TO DEMAND THAT DIRECTV RAISE YOUR RATES
In a retransmission consent dispute, Cox Media Group (CMG) announced that its television stations are no longer accessible to DirecTV subscribers, following the expiration of the distribution agreement on February 2.
MOVING UP IN GREENVILLE
WYFF News 4 anchor/reporter Rashad Williams will now anchor WYFF News 4 at 4 p.m. with Gabrielle Komorowski and Jane Robelot.
LONGTIME GAINESVILLE ANCHOR HEADED FOR THE EXIT
After 27 years, TV20's Chief Meteorologist Bill Quinlan is leaving WCJB.
A NEW BOSS IN BIRMINGHAM FOR SINCLAIR
Jennifer Hansen has been named Vice President/General Manager of WBMA/WABM and WTTO in Birmingham by Sinclair Broadcasting Group.
HEADED HOME TO THE BUCKEYE STATE
Anchor Tim Gerber is bidding farewell to KSAT after a 20-year career.
CBS CORRESPONDENT CLAIMS HE WAS DISSED AT HIS ALMA MATER
CBS Mornings' lead national correspondent, David Begnaud, has revealed that he faced discrimination at the Roman Catholic high school he attended in Louisiana due to his sexual orientation.
THIS MONTH IS TOM SKILLING MONTH IN CHICAGO
Tom Skilling, who has been the weather forecaster on WGN-TV Chicago for the past 45 years, will be retiring on Wednesday, Feb. 28.
NEW ANCHOR NAMED AT COURT TV
Court TV expands its on-air anchor team with the addition of Julia Jenaé, a three-time Emmy-winning investigative journalist and experienced attorney.
BYRON ALLEN ENTERS THE PARAMOUNT BIDDING WAR
Byron Allen, through Allen Media Group and undisclosed strategic partners, has submitted a $30 billion bid for Paramount Global, encompassing outstanding shares and existing debt.
FROM GEVERS
FROM GEVERS
HUNTSVILLE ANCHOR ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
Longtime WHNT-19 anchor Jerry Hayes, known for covering diverse topics from deadly north Alabama tornadoes to features on Luke Skywalker, has announced his retirement.
LEAVING THE PEACOCK FOR A NONPROFIT PROJECT
NBC News correspondent Kristen Dahlgren departs from her role after 16 years to focus on breast cancer research through her nonprofit initiative, the Pink Eraser Project.
ISIS ROMERO CELEBRATING 20 YEARS
From KSAT to KENS, San Antonio anchor Isis Romero is celebrating 20 years in broadcasting.
BACK IN AN ANCHOR CHAIR IN NYC
Mission Broadcasting’s CW affiliate WPIX New York has enlisted four-time Emmy-winning journalist Kendis Gibson to anchor PIX11 News at 4 and 5 PM.
VERMONT JOURNALIST STEPPING DOWN AFTER 40 YEARS.
In Vermont, NBC5 anchor Stewart Ledbetter is set to retire on February 16 after 41 years in broadcast. The announcement came on Monday, signaling the end of an era.
HEADED FOR PHILLY
Philadelphia's WPVI-TV, popularly known as 6abc, has welcomed a new addition to its team with the hiring of meteorologist Payton Domschke.
RICHMOND SINCLAIR STATION HAS A NEW GENERAL MANAGER
Sinclair Broadcasting Group has appointed Jennifer Hansen as the Vice President/General Manager of WBMA/WABM and WTTO in Birmingham.
SHE’S BACK…JUST NOT AS OFTEN
KGW’s legend Laura Porter is back on TV after a three month leave. She took time off to care for a loved one.
HE’S NOW IN CHARGE OF AN O&O GROUP
Effective immediately, José Cancela assumes the role of President of Telemundo Station Group, succeeding the retired Manuel Martínez.
JEFF EHLING BIDS FAREWELL
As of January 2024, Jeff Ehling bids farewell to the abc13 KTRK Houston weekend morning anchor desk, joining Charly Edsitty on the weekday morning station streams of abc13+.
EL PASO SPORTS ANCHOR SAYS FAREWELL
Rachel Phillips is leaving KVIA.
IN BALTIMORE, IT’S WAR
The new owner of The Baltimore Sun, David Smith, who also serves as the Executive Chairman of Sinclair Broadcast Group, has discreetly played a significant role in a lawsuit against Baltimore City Public Schools ...
THE OLDEST NEWSROOM IN AMERICA HAS A NEW ND
The oldest TV in the nation has a new news director.
CHRIS WALLACE SHOW HAS NEW CONTRIBUTOR
CNN has added three new regular on-air contributors to appear on The Chris Wallace Show.
FORMER TOP MARKET NEWS DIRECTOR NOW GM IN COLORADO SPRINGS
In a surprising move, Bill Dallman, once a major player in prominent markets like Los Angeles and Seattle, is slated to embark on a new role with Nexstar that, to some, might feel like ...
NOW IN LOS ANGELES
Matthew Seedorff wrapped up his four-year gig with FOX 26 Houston KRIV and spilled the beans on his move to FOX 11 KTTV Los Angeles.
DISH AND NEXSTAR “BEARD” MISSION BROADCASTING KISS AND MAKE UP
Mission Broadcasting, Inc., and DISH Network have successfully concluded a comprehensive, multi-year distribution agreement covering 27 Mission television stations across 25 markets in the United States.
FCC SEEKS TO BOOST LOCAL NEWS
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently adopted a new proposal aimed at supporting local journalism.
A NEW WEEKEND MORNING IS COMING TO PITTSBURGH
Jatara McGee, a New Kensington native and 2011 Shady Side Academy graduate, has been appointed as WPXI-TV's new weekend morning anchor, commencing in mid-February.
MOVING UP AT CNN
In a recent announcement, CNN has revealed that Lisa Respers France has been elevated to the position of reporter, focusing on entertainment across CNN's various platforms.
NETWORK ANCHOR SUDDENLY DISAPPEARS
Telemundo's network correspondent and morning news anchor, Martín Berlanga, has departed from the network. Berlanga announced his exit today through a social media live feed.
CABLE GIANTS MAKE LAUGHABLE ASSERTION, DISPLAYING CONTEMPT FOR CUSTOMERS AND THE FIRST AMENDMENT
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have faced criticism for their limited success in curbing the anticompetitive practices, price gouging, and hidden fees of broadband and cable giants.
DUMPED FORECASTER FINDS A NEW GIG
Christopher Nunley, former KING 5 meteorologist, embraces a new chapter in February as he joins KSTU FOX 13 in Salt Lake City.
FROM MEISNER
Todd Unger joins CBS Affiliate KOIN in Portland as Monday-Friday (4pm) Anchor/Reporter.
AFTER HALF A CENTURY, HE’S DONE
Mark Ross, the 4 pm anchor at KVIA 7 El Paso, is retiring after a 50-year broadcasting career. Ross expressed mixed emotions about leaving the industry that has been a significant part of his ...
NEXSTAR EMPLOYEES GET 1% RAISES. STOCKHOLDERS GET CLOSE TO 4%
Nexstar Media Group’s board of directors approved a 25% increase to its quarterly cash dividend to $1.69 per share beginning with the dividend declared for the first quarter of 2024.
SCRIPPS SHEDS ANOTHER ANCHOR
After a 35-year career at KOAA News5 in Southern Colorado, Rob Quirk, a figure in the community, will bid farewell on Thursday evening as he retires from the broadcast news industry.
FROM TELEVISION TO THE GOLF COURSE
Former television news reporter Ben Goldman, who left Fox61 last summer, has announced his new role as the Director of Communications and Donor Relations for the Gary & Vivienne Player Foundation.
KXAN MOVES MIKE RUSH TO WEEKDAYS
Mike Rush is set to depart from his weekend anchor role at KXAN and transition to weekdays alongside Jennifer Sanders.
ROBACH AND HOLMES EX-SPOUSES SEEN IN PUBLIC, AGAIN
Andrew Shue and Marilee Fiebig were seen together at JFK Airport in New York City on Saturday, both with wheeled suitcases as they navigated a line before their flight.
SAYING FAREWELL TO HARTFORD
TV news reporter Carmen Chau leaves Fox 61 after nearly seven years.
MEMPHIS REPORTER DIES AT 38
The Memphis digital reporter died suddenly on Thursday after complications from a ‘medical emergency’.
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA ANCHOR GETS NEW GIG
KPLC anchor Jade Moreau will leave Southwest Louisiana for a second job in the business.
TURNING HIS BACK ON TV NEWS AFTER 17 YEARS
This is a sad goodbye for KETK-FOX51 anchor Neal Barton, after 20 years in Tyler, Texas.
FORMER HOUSTON AND INDIANAPOLIS ANCHORS WILL TURN UP ON DR. PHIL’S NEW NETWORK
The cat is out of the bag. Dominique Sachse, the former anchor of KPRC-TV in Houston and renowned for her YouTube channel and podcast, is set to co-host "Morning on Merit Street," a live ...
GRAY PROMOTES A NEW NUMBER 1 IN GEORGIA
Gray Television, Inc. has appointed Liz Knight as the new General Manager for WALB and WGCW, the local NBC, ABC, and CW affiliates in Albany, Georgia.
WABC REPORTER LEAVES, TAKES A CONSULTING JOB WITH ABC NEWS
Sandy Kenyon, the distinguished entertainment reporter and film critic for WABC New York, is set to take on a new role as a consultant for ABC Owned Television Stations.
KENS REPORTER REVEALS PREGNANCY AFTER BRAIN INJURY
Earlier this month, Clarke Finney co-host of KENS 5’s Great Day revealed she underwent a medical emergency in October.
WRAL NAMES NEW NEWS DIRECTOR
News executive Mike Friedrich is set to assume leadership at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, NC from May 2024.
BUFFALO ANCHOR TAKES A GOVERNMENT JOB; WGRZ BRINGS IN STORM RELIEF
In a notable shift in Buffalo's local news landscape, former WIVB-TV anchor-reporter Chris Horvatits has made a career move from broadcasting to public relations.
CLEVELAND MET BREAKS SILENCE AFTER DUI ARREST
Former WKYC meteorologist Hollie Strano, who had been off air following a Thanksgiving DUI incident, released a statement addressing her recovery.
FORMER KING ASSIGNMENT EDITOR NOW SITS ON SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
Former local television news teleprompter operator and assignment desk editor, Tanya Woo, has been appointed as a Seattle City Council member, filling the vacant Position 8 seat until the November election.
NEWSNATION ADDS ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT
Nexstar's cable news network, NewsNation, will feature Caitlyn Becker as a national correspondent starting Saturday, Jan. 27.
FOX’S PHILLY LICENSE RENEWAL TAKES ANOTHER HIT
Prominent First Amendment attorney Floyd Abrams contends that federal regulators have sufficient grounds to revoke Fox Corp.'s TV station license in Philadelphia.
TAKING A SHOT AT HIS FORMER EMPLOYERS
Ryan Simms moved to KOMO in Seattle, Wash. a year ago. He made the move across town from KIRO, across town. He wants them to know how happy he is.
IF YOU DON’T KNOW THIS, YOU’RE A LOUSY MANAGER
Former TV executive Hank Price wrote an op-ed about how local stations are losing amazing talent over thousands of dollars, which equate to pennies in the long run.
FROM GEVERS
KYTX-TV, Tyler TX… MATEO GAMBOA is returning to Dallas and leaving this Tegna owned CBS station where he’s been ND since late 2021. He’s going to CBS’s KTVT-TV where he’ll be the Assistant ND.
NEXSTAR’S NEWSNATION AIMS TO GET MORE BANG FOR ITS NEWSCLIP BUCK
NewsNation, the cable news network under Nexstar Media Group, has unveiled the NewsNation Audio Network, a comprehensive audio service catering to radio stations and audio platforms nationwide.
A CORPORATE SHUFFLE AT NBC NEWS
NBC News Senior Vice President Catherine Kim sent this memo on Monday welcoming a new Managing Editor of the newly named Business and Economy Unit.
LEGACY LEAVES AT WRAL
WRAL is set to bid farewell to a newsroom stalwart in 2024. After an impressive tenure as news director since 2005, Rick Gall will be retiring at the end of May, marking the end ...
ORLANDO MET RETIRES, CAN THEY FIND SOMEONE ELSE?
Jayme King, Chief Meteorologist at WOFL Fox 35, retired after 12 years, marking a significant shift in Orlando's media landscape.
SUSPECT IN MURDER OF ANCHOR’S MOM PLEADS “NOT GUILTY”
A Connecticut man, Shawn Conlon, arrested last month in connection with the killing of television news anchor Heidi Voight's mother in Vermont last February, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder during his arraignment in ...
A NEW FORECASTER ARRIVES IN GRAND RAPIDS
WOOD TV8 has welcomed meteorologist Scott Larson to its team, marking his transition from the ABC Affiliate in Sioux City, Iowa, where he spent twelve years forecasting, including five years as chief meteorologist.
A NEW FACE AT A DES MOINES WEATHER CENTER
WOI-TV in Des Moines welcomed meteorologist Hannah Dennis to its team earlier this month.
NBC REPORTER BANISHED BY TRUMP CAMPAIGN IN PETTY MOVE
Donald Trump's campaign has stirred controversy by refusing to allow NBC News correspondent Vaughn Hillyard to travel as the designated pool reporter during the New Hampshire campaign stops.
CNN ADDS COURT REPORTER FROM USA TODAY
CNN has welcomed John Fritze as its new Supreme Court reporter.
SINCLAIR’S WEST PALM STATION BRINGS IN NEW GM
Sinclair has announced Diana Wilkin as the Vice President/General Manager of WPEC/CBS, WTVX/CW, and WTCN/MY in West Palm Beach, Florida.
WJLA ANNOUNCES 4PM SHOW
WJLA-TV in Washington DC revealed a revamped 4 p.m. anchor team today, introducing Victoria Sanchez and Megan Clarke, along with Live Desk Anchor John Rogers and First Alert Meteorologist Steve Rudin.
PUTTING A NEW FACE ON TOLEDO MORNINGS
WTOL 11 announces the latest addition to the morning team, anchor Caylee Kirby.
HEADING FOR THE BEEHIVE STATE
Sean Kelly left the KXAN Austin and CW Austin Morning weather department in January 2024 for KUTV 2 Salt Lake City.
RESURFACING IN LOUISVILLE
Fox 61 reporter DeAndria Turner has transitioned to Louisville, Kentucky, showcasing her impactful reporting on WLKY.
ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS
On Thursday, the House of Representatives unanimously passed the Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, also known as the PRESS Act (H.R. 4250).
MASSIVE LAYOFFS HIT ANOTHER NETWORK
TelevisaUnivision has undergone significant workforce reductions across the Univision network this week, including the cancellation of the longstanding sports show “República Deportiva,” which aired for almost 25 years.
IT’S OFFICIAL
WTAE-TV has welcomed Jill Szwed, a Butler native, to its weather team following the departure of weekend morning meteorologist Kasey Reigner a couple of months ago.
TAKING ON AN ANCHOR ROLE IN ATLANTA
Adhemar Montagne is set to join Telemundo Atlanta as the weekday anchor for the 6 and 11 pm slots. His tenure begins on February 1, and the specific on-air debut date is yet to ...
MOVING TO THE NIGHTSIDE
Kay Blevins announced on Friday morning her transition to an evening shift on WDEF TV, Channel 12.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT FROM MORT MEISNER
Jessica McClain is interested in Anchor/Reporter opportunities at any of your client stations, Markets 40-75.
WHY IS EVERYONE BREAKING BONES IN TEXAS?
Miya Shay has returned to abc13 KTRK Houston after recovering from breaking three leg bones in September 2023.
REPORTER VICTIM OF A SMASH AND GRAB
Former Austin reporter and current Houston reporter Bryce Newberry was the victim of smash and grab, in the parking lot of his gym.
NEWSNATION LAUNCHES WEEKEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
NewsNation's cable network, Nexstar, announced the addition of "The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt" to its Sunday public affairs program lineup, premiering on March 3 at 10 a.m. ET.
PRELIM REPORT ON THE PHILLY CHOPPER CRASH IS OUT
The 6abc helicopter that crashed in New Jersey last December, resulting in the death of pilot Monroe Smith, 67, and photographer Chris Dougherty, 45, showed no engine issues hindering normal operation, states a preliminary ...
A NEW SPANISH NEWSCAST IN CAROLINA
KCTV5 proudly announces the launch of "Cinco con Carolina," a groundbreaking Spanish news segment aimed at fostering a deeper connection with the local Hispanic community.
MOVING UP IN SAN DIEGO
Univision San Diego has announced the promotion of Marisol Rosas to the position of executive producer.
OUT THE DOOR IN ALBANY
Home will always be a good reason to break a contract.
CW NETWORK APPOINTS NEW SENIOR VP
The CW Network, LLC, announced Erin McIlvain's appointment as Senior Vice President of Affiliate Distribution and Marketing.
