Doug Lezette has been promoted to news director at WJAR, the NBC affiliate in Providence, Rhode Island, after serving as the station’s assistant news director since 2011.
Veteran broadcaster Eric Chilton, who has been a prominent figure in TV news for decades, is now set to retire from WFMY, Tegna's CBS affiliate in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Shelby Kluver has been named the new co-anchor for News 8 at 6 at WQAD, Tegna's affiliate Moline, Illinois, joining Jon Diaz and Chief Meteorologist James Zahara.
Reports surfaced Friday from Scott Jones at FTVLive that Gray Television has made staff cuts at some of its smaller stations, including KEYC in Mankato, Minnesota, which reportedly lost nearly half of its news ...
This November, ABC13 marks 70 years of broadcasting, a milestone that began on November 20, 1954, when KTRK, the ABC owned-and-operated station, first signed on from the University of Houston’s Music Hall.
Telemundo is set to revolutionize its election night programming by incorporating virtual reality (VR) for the first time, alongside augmented reality (AR), to create a captivating and dynamic viewing experience.
Hatzel Vela has started his new role as a politics reporter at WTVJ, the NBC owned-and-operated affiliate in Miami, adding his expertise to the station's news team.
After an illustrious 48-year career in broadcast journalism, Dave Lucas, a trusted and familiar face on WJLA, Sinclair's ABC affiliate in D.C., is set to retire at the end of November.
Despite recent concerns raised by the union representing air traffic control meteorologists, the FAA has confirmed that it will maintain meteorologists at 21 control centers across the U.S.
Allen Media Group has expanded its reach on The Roku Channel by launching 10 new city-specific Local Now FAST channels, providing localized news, weather, traffic, sports, and lifestyle content.
By Paul Greeley 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com Leisha Beard has been announced as the new news director at KTXL, Nexstar’s Fox affiliate in Sacramento. Beard will oversee all aspects of broadcast, digital, and social media ...
Beloved meteorologist Sue Serio is set to return to WTFX, the Fox owned-and-operated station in Philadelphia, following a medical leave that began in late August.
Alexa Farrell, a familiar face in Connecticut news, announced her departure from WTIC (known as Fox61), Tegna's Fox affiliate in Hartford, after less than six months.
Tegna has announced a new multi-year deal with FuboTV, giving subscribers access to live broadcasts from Tegna's KFAA Dallas, KONG Seattle, and KTVD Denver.
After a distinguished 12-year career, Chief Meteorologist Dan Satterfield has officially retired from WBOC, the Draper Holdings' locally-owned and operated station in Salisbury, MD.
Comcast posted mixed third-quarter results, with total revenue surpassing Wall Street expectations despite continued declines in traditional cable TV subscribers.
By Paul Greeley 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com Molly Hawley is the new sales manager at WDAF, Nexstar’s Fox affiliate in Kansas City. Hawley is returning to her hometown after serving as sales manager at KMOV-TV ...
It’s a momentous day at WOWT (known as 6 News), Gray's NBC affiliate in Omaha, as the team celebrates anchor John Knicely’s impressive 50-year career in broadcasting—complete with balloons floating above his desk in ...
KCEN (known as 6 News), Tegna's NBC affiliate in Temple,TX., announces with heavy hearts the sudden passing of beloved evening anchor Kris Radcliffe, who served the Central Texas community for 22 years.
In a significant blow to local journalism, The Baltimore Sun has eliminated its entire features department, marking the end of the cultural reporting that has been a cornerstone of the 187-year-old newspaper since 1888.
After more than a decade and a half behind the anchor desk, Andrea Mitchell is stepping down from her role as anchor of Andrea Mitchell Reports on MSNBC.
Jonathan Novack, a familiar face to Houston viewers, is stepping into the role of chief meteorologist at KIAH, Nexstar's CW affiliate in Houston, marking a fresh chapter in his career after leaving FOX 11 ...
This month marks a remarkable milestone for Byron Douglas, who is celebrating three decades as a trusted meteorologist at WFIE, Gray's NBC affiliate in Evansville, IN.
Richard Rogers, a longtime anchor at WRDW (known as News 12), Gray's CBS affiliate in Augusta, is hanging up his microphone after an impressive 31 years on the air.
Eric Paulsen, a towering figure on WWL, Tegna's CBS affiliate in New Orleans, and one of the longest-serving broadcasters in the U.S., passed away Saturday morning following a battle with cancer.
Aspiring meteorologists at Mississippi State University (MSU) are getting a unique opportunity to kick-start their careers through the FOX Weather-MSU Scholarship.
Jim Donovan, the cherished former sports anchor and longtime radio voice of WKYC, Tegna's ABC affiliae in Cleveland, has passed away at 68 after a brave battle with cancer.
Amanda Holly, a Sarasota native, is stepping into the role of morning meteorologist for WFLA (known as News Channel 8), Nexstar's NBC affiliate in Tampa.
Ty Steele, formerly of KCRA in Sacramento, has been announced as the new anchor for WDIV (known as Local 4), Graham Media Group's NBC affiliate in Detroit, filling the spot left by the soon-to-retire ...
Sinclair Broadcast Group’s national news brand, The National News Desk, is set to provide comprehensive coverage of the 2024 Presidential Election and key regional races on Tuesday, November 5.
Three years after its launch, Fox Weather has silenced skeptics by building a successful streaming weather channel with growing viewership, innovative storytelling, and a clear focus on live, science-based coverage.
Ben Raymond has taken on additional responsibilities as the news director for WBKB Alpena, Mich., while continuing to lead news operations for WBUP-WJMN in Marquette.
Makayla Lucero of WUSA9, Tegna's CBS affiliate in Washington, D.C., recently brought the excitement of weather science to the young minds at Signal Hill Elementary in Manassas, Virginia.
Angel Covarrubias has exited his role as news director at KIAH (known as CW39), Nexstar's CW affiliate in Houston, marking the latest leadership change for the station.
By Paul Greeley 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com KDVR and KWGN, Nexstar’s Fox and CW affiliayed stations in Denver, announced the appointment of Spencer Thomas as co-anchor for Daybreak on KWGN-TV, Channel 2. Spencer will join long-time ...
By Paul Greeley 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that segregated schools were unconstitutional; Roger Bannister ran the first sub-four-minute mile; Raytheon produced the first commercial microwave oven, and ...
Martin Ortiz has been promoted to president and general manager of ABC owned-and-operated KFSN in Fresno, California, stepping into the role previously held by Mike Carr, who now leads ABC’s KTRK in Houston.
Jason Dumas, a Haverford native, is set to join WPVI, the ABC owned-and-operated affiliate in Philadelphia, in November, filling the vacancy left by Jamie Apody’s departure.
ABC News has elevated Chris Dinan to executive producer of World News Tonight with David Muir, officially naming him as the new leader of the network’s flagship evening newscast.
KBLR (Telemundo Las Vegas), part of NBCUniversal’s Telemundo Station Group, has welcomed Irma Padilla as the new weather anchor for Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas.
Doug Lezette, a seasoned journalist with 14 years of experience in local TV, has been promoted to news director at NBC 10 WJAR, Sinclair's NBC affiliate in Cranston, R.I.
By: Jessica DeWeese jessica@newsblues.com Mel Showers, a trailblazing news anchor who spent nearly 50 years with WKRG-TV, Nexstar’s CBS affiliate in Mobile, Alabama, and shattered racial barriers in Alabama broadcasting, has died at the age ...
Jon Steinberg will soon step down as CEO of Future Plc, less than two years after joining the company and spearheading significant cost-cutting initiatives.
After more than two years of dedicated storytelling and community reporting, anchor and reporter Diamon O’Daniel has signed off from WBBJ-TV, Bahakel Communications' ABC affiliate, leaving a lasting impact on West Tennessee.
The Florida Association of Broadcasters contributed $25,000 to the Broadcasters Foundation of America to aid those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Diane Larson, a celebrated journalist and beloved anchor at WTVG, Gray's NBC affiliate in Toledo, has announced her retirement after more than four decades of dedicated service to northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.
After more than 10 years with KLFY News 10, Nexstar's CBS affiliate in Lafayette, beloved anchor Dalfred Jones has announced his departure, marking the end of an era for viewers.
Bill Lamb has rejoined WDRB Media as General Manager and President of the Broadcast Division for Block Communications, marking a homecoming to the Louisville-based station.
WISN 12 has announced key changes to its weekday evening news anchor teams, with Blake Eason joining the station and Derrick Rose expanding his responsibilities. These new roles will take effect on November 11, ...
Longtime anchor Devin Scillian will bid farewell to his audience on December 13, 2024, wrapping up an extraordinary career spanning three decades at WDIV, Graham Media Group's NBC affiliate in Detroit.
Longtime anchor Stephanie Grady is stepping away from WITI-TV, the Fox owned-and-operated affiliate in Milwaukee, to pursue a new entrepreneurial venture.
KDVR (known as FOX31), Nexstar's Fox affiliate in Denver, is saying goodbye to beloved anchor Erika Gonzalez, who has been part of the local news community since joining the station in 2015.
Jacob Tobey, a familiar face to Denver sports fans, is leaving his role at KUSA 9NEWS to become the new play-by-play announcer for the San Antonio Spurs.
Melissa Shriver, a former co-host of KHQA This Morning, is stepping back into the anchor chair on weekday mornings at KHQA, Sinclair's CBS affiliate in Quincy, Illinois.
WXXV, Morris Multimedia's Fox affiliate serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast, is excited to introduce Jordyn Lassiter as the newest member of its reporting team!
By Paul Greeley 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com After 31 years of delivering unforgettable sports moments, WTRF’s Sports Director Scott Nolte is signing off for the last time, according to a story posted on WTRF’s website. Nolte ...
Football fans are in for a treat! The Walt Disney Company is increasing the number of “Monday Night Football” games that will air simultaneously on ABC and ESPN this year.
Emmy Award-winning journalist Mike Rush has stepped away from his role as a weekday anchor at KXAN Austin, leaving the station in September 2024 after a dynamic two-year run.
Stephanie Wade joins WLS, the ABC O&O in Chicago as a general assignment reporter. Wade has freelanced at the station since 2021. Wade is a graduate of DePaul University. Stephanie Wade is represented by ...
By Paul Greeley 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com Last year, Rick Lewchuk, former SVP of creative marketing and brand standards for CNN Worldwide, started his own marketing company, Film At 11. Note: Lewchuk says this is probably ...
Atlanta-based NBC News reporter Blayne Alexander is set to join the esteemed ranks of correspondents for "Dateline NBC," the network's iconic true crime series.
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida’s Gulf Coast, WTOL 11's Chief Meteorologist, Chris Vickers, has been deployed to the Tampa Bay area to assist sister station WTSP, "10 Tampa Bay," in covering the powerful storm.
Emotions ran high on Sunday morning as beloved ABC11 weekend anchor Anthony Wilson bid farewell to viewers after over three decades on the air at WTDV, the ABC owned-and-operated affiliate in North Carolina.
Nexstar Media Group has announced the departure of its Chief Revenue Officer, Michael Strober, as part of a strategic move to streamline its organizational structure.
By Paul Greeley 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com WISN, Hearst’s ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, partnered with the American Red Cross, to hold the ‘WISN 12 Hurricane Relief Drive’ to provide critical support for people devastated by Hurricane ...
By Paul Greeley 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com Megaphone TV is thrilled to announce Andrew Davis’s appointment as its new Manager of Ad Growth. Davis will drive advertising and sponsorship revenue for Megaphone TV’s clients by leveraging ...
WOIO (known as 19 News), Gray's CBS affiliate in Shaker Heights, Ohio, reporter Winnie Dortch was hospitalized early Monday morning following a shooting in what authorities describe as a domestic violence incident.
Spectrum has announced a $1 million commitment to support recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene, including $250,000 in cash donations and $750,000 in public service announcement airtime.
Jericka Duncan has been named the anchor for both Saturday and Sunday editions of CBS Weekend News, following Adriana Diaz's recent move to co-host CBS Mornings Plus, the network's expanded morning program alongside Tony ...
By Paul Greeley 817-578-6324, Paul@NewsBlues.com Gray Media is promoting Lee Zurik to Senior Vice President of News Strategy and Innovation. Zurik’s promotion means he will step away as WVUE Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter ...
The NFL is in preliminary talks with Skydance Media and RedBird Capital Partners about potentially selling parts of its media business, including NFL Network and NFL RedZone, according to a recent report from Bloomberg.
By: Jessica DeWeese jessica@newsblues.com KPNX sports reporter Luke Lyddon has announced his departure from Tegna’s NBC affiliate in Phoenix, sharing plans to transition into his family’s business. Lyddon, who joined KPNX in 2021 ...
