LONGTIME SPORTS DIRECTOR SETS RETIREMENT
WGAL sports director Pat Principe will call it quits and retire.
Category: People in the News
CENTRAL PA FORECASTER IS READY TO STEP DOWN
The Lancaster market is losing one of its forecasting legends, but not before the massive snowstorm slams in Pennsylvania.
COMING SOON TO MILWAUKEE…
Pavlina Osta is leaving her morning show post at Upper Michigan Source for an anchor and reporter role at WDJT, the CBS station.
POPULAR CT NEWS ANCHOR TO LEAVE JOB FOR DOT
FOX61 reporter and news anchor Samaia Hernandez is leaving her position to take a job Connecticut Department of Transportation.
20-YEAR VET DUMPED A YEAR AFTER HIS SUSPENSION
One year after he was suspended for misleading reporting on the attack at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home, NBC News journalist Miguel Almaguer is leaving the network.
ALLEN BUYING SCRIPPS?
Reports suggest media mogul Bryon Allen might buy struggling E.W. Scripps Co.
BYE BYE MARIA
Alaska is losing it’s longest serving anchor to retirement.
PITTSBURGH NEWS DIRECTOR SETS RETIREMENT
After a distinguished 43-year career, Jim Parsons, the revered news director at WTAE Channel 4, has announced his retirement, set to take effect at the end of February, just weeks after celebrating his 65th ...
CUTTING THE CHEESE AT CHEDDAR
Cheddar, the business network for Millennials, has started furloughing employees.
ANOTHER LONG-TERM SCRIPPS STALWART IS EXITING
Dale Nelson, the venerable Chief Meteorologist at KRIS 6, is bidding farewell to a remarkable 40-year career, marking the end of an era in South Texas broadcasting.
ANOTHER EXIT IN SATX
Camilla Rambaldi announced on social media she is sad to go.
MORE MORNING NEWS IN PITT
Pittsburgh's morning TV landscape is set for a shake-up. WPGH is launching a new hour from 7 to 8 a.m. weekdays.
VETERAN SYRACUSE REPORTER DITCHING TV NEWS FOR ” ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY”
After two decades as a staple of Spectrum News, Syracuse television reporter Brad Vivacqua is embarking on a new chapter in his career.
ON THE MOVE
Tessa DiTirro is promoted to weekend morning news anchor/reporter at WEWS in Cleveland, OH.
LEAVING THE DESK FOR AN INVESTIGATIVE ROLE
Columbus, Ohio anchor Jamie Ostroff is leaving the desk to take an investigative reporter role — it’s in a warmer market and the same state where she went to college.
RALEIGH GETS NEW WEEKENDER
Greg Funderburg will be the station’s new weekend evening co-anchor and weekday reporter.
LOS ANGELES REPORTER LEAVING TO RETURN TO EAST COAST
KTLA general assignment reporter Pedro Rivera is moving back to the East Coast for no reason other than it’s time to get home.
FROM RICK GEVERS
DEREK ROWLES, who spent 23+ years in a variety of roles for ABC’s WTVD-TV in Raleigh/Durham, NC, ending as the Assistant ND there, is the new AND for Nexstar’s WNCN-TV (CBS) in Raleigh.
EXITING THE BUSINESS IN CINCY
WLWT’s Meredith Stutz is going to start 2024 outside of TV news.
MOVING UP IN EVANSVILLE
Griffin Glasscock, a familiar face on 44News in Evansville, IN, is taking the chief status in 2024.
BUH-BYE TO TUCSON
KOLD reporter and anchor Shelby Slaughter is leaving Tucson happier than before.
SMALL MARKET STATION LOSES IT’S ANCHOR, WEATHER AND SPORTSCASTERS
In small markets, you really do it all. Noah Chast has done it all at KTVZ in the past three years. News, weather and his latest role as sports reporter and anchor.
STEPPING DOWN IN BAKERSFIELD
José Gaspar's journey from a determined teenager to an esteemed journalist marked the end in Bakersfield.
AN EMOTIONAL EXIT IN SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio news legend is leaving KENS5.
A CHANGE IN THE WEATHER IN IDAHO
In Idaho, a meteorologist is starting a new shift in the New Year. Rachel Garceau is going to take over the morning shift.
THE BEST OF WHAT YOU’D LIKE TO FORGET ABOUT 2023
Live TV has its moments, watch!
ROKER GIVES BROADWAY A SHOT
TODAY show weather anchor Al Roker took on a new role.
HE’S BEYOND EXCITED. HERE’S WHY.
NBC2 Fort Myers reporter Gabe Goulding is leaving Florida and heading to Texas.
ALBANY REPORTER EXITS
Reporter and weekend anchor Jacquie Slater has left CBS6 Albany, and news, accepting a job at the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence.
FROM THE MOTOR CITY TO THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE
In an emotional on-air farewell, Ray Strickland bid goodbye to CBS-owned station WWJ as he prepares to join CBS sister station KYW in Philadelphia.
MOVING UP IN THE MOTOR CITY
Jennifer Wallace Canine has been promoted from Assistant News Director to News Director at WDIV Detroit (Local 4), a Graham Media-owned NBC affiliate.
NEW BOSS IN YOUNGSTOWN
WFMJ, the news station of the Valley, Sheila Miller has been appointed as the new News Director.
A NEW MORNING ANCHOR IN TEXAS
Angel San Juan has been promoted to co-anchor of the KFDM-KBTV FOX4 in Beaumont, Texas with Macy Meyer.
NEW YORK REPORTER TURNS UP IN D.C.
Former WABC reporter Derick Waller is now working in D.C., for the holidays at least.
RESURFACING IN HUNTSVILLE
Reporter Rob Sneed left Chicago a year ago and was on the beach. Just this week, he announced he’s back, this time in Alabama.
SAYING GOODBYE TO PEORIA
Darronte Matthews, a fixture at WMBD-TV for over four years, said goodbye to the station, marking the end of his tenure. His announcement on December 14 on Facebook revealed he was leaving, his last ...
FROM GEVERS
Jennifer Wallace Canine is taking her tenth, yes tenth, job at WDIV in Detroit. This time as the top dog. GM Bob Ellis sent out a member saying Jennifer will move into the news ...
ON THE MOVE
Caitlin McCarthy is promoted to Anchor/Reporter at CBS Affiliate WOIO in Cleveland. Caitlin who joined WOIO in 2022 as a Reporter previously worked in that role at the ABC Affiliate in Memphis. Caitlin is a graduate of ...
CREW WAS SHOOTING CHRISTMAS LIGHTS RIGHT BEFORE DEADLY HELICOPTER CRASH
The 6ABC news helicopter that crashed Tuesday night was flying back from Galloway, NJ, near the Jersey Shore, after gathering Christmas light footage.
SUSPECT ARRESTED IN KILLING OF CONNECTICUT ANCHOR’S MOTHER
A man accused of the homicide of Claudia Voight, a 73-year-old woman from Vermont, has been arrested in Groton, CT. Shawn Conlon, 44, was taken into custody by police at a hotel on Gold ...
FROM RICK GEVERS
A former news director is one of two executives that received Vice President titles at Cox Media Group.
SHE’LL BE GONE IN A WEEK AFTER MORE THAN 4 DECADES
Linda Williams, who reported for Phoenix's Fox 10 for 42 years is saying goodbye. She shared with The Arizona Republic, she decided to retire now because it was time!
RESURFACING IN PITTSBURGH
After departing WTAE-TV in 2021 and transitioning to the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Nursing in a communications role, Katelyn Sykes embarked on a new chapter.
FROM MORT MEISNER
After just 6 months at WEWS in Cleveland, Damon Maloney is being promoted to 5p Anchor at the ABC affiliate.
BITTERSWEET…IT’S ALWAYS BITTERSWEET
CBS11 anchor Alexis Wainwright is leaving Dallas, Texas.
WHY DID IT HAPPEN?
Federal investigators are now looking into how the crash that killed two ABC6 journalists, happened.
CNN NAMES MODERATORS FOR JANUARY 10 GOP DEBATE
CNN has unveiled the moderators for its highly anticipated Republican primary debates set to kick off the 2024 political season.
WISCONSIN STATION NAMES NEW TOP FORECASTER
WKOW, the Allen Media Group ABC affiliate in Madison, Wisconsin has hired Cameron Hopman as chief meteorologist.
POPULAR BUFFALO PERSONALITY OPENS UP ABOUT HER TV DEPARTURE
WGRZ has lost a handful of longtime talent within the past year. It’s been a shock to the system for viewers in Buffalo, who really like their news anchors.
WEARING TWO HATS AT FOX NEWS
In a strategic move, Fox News recently appointed Gillian Turner to a dual role as anchor and State Department & Foreign Policy Correspondent.
29 YEARS IS ENOUGH
After 29 years of unparalleled dedication, reporter Amanda Lamb bids farewell to WRAL to explore new opportunities, leaving an indelible mark as one of their longest-serving reporters.
ON THE MOVE
Rachel Just is trading in her snow shovel for sun glasses, taking over as the new Political Reporter at KNXV in Phoenix.
AMAZON THROWS A LIFELINE TO SINCLAIR (BALLY)
Amazon's potential acquisition of Bally Sports from Sinclair Broadcast Group sparks a whirlwind of speculation in the media and entertainment sphere.
MOVING UP IN DC
Marissa Mitchell has been named as the new morning anchor in the nation’s captial.
RESURFACING IN LOUISVILLE
Veteran journalist Julie Dolan, who’s known for her extensive tenure in Louisville's media landscape, joins WDRB News, marking a significant addition to their team.
TEGNA MAKES IT PERMANENT IN AUSTIN
TEGNA appointed Byron Wilkinson as president and general manager at KVUE, their Austin-based ABC affiliate.
WANT TO KEEP GEN-Z WATCHING TV NEWS? BETTER ACT FAST
This is no surprise. As traditional television stations struggle to figure out how to deliver its product to Gen Z, the digital generation.
FROM CHARLOTTE TO HOUSTON
In a surprising turn of events, Brandon Hamilton bids farewell to WBTV News 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
NEW YORK ANCHOR LEGEND DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER
There is nothing that can bring legendary WPIX anchor Kaity Tong down. Not even lung cancer. In a post over the weekend, Tong told her viewers she is off air because she is recovering ...
A NEW NEWS DIRECTOR NAMED IN MISSISSIPPI
WTOK has announced Lauren Carson will step into the role of News Director. She has a 17-year tenure at the station.
RECENTLY DEPARTED WBRZ INVESTIGATOR HEADED FOR GRAY’S INVESTIGATE TV
Chris Nakamoto bids a heartfelt goodbye to WBRZ in Baton Rouge after a 16-year run, marking the end of an era at the station.
ON THE MOVE
Brooke Williams and Jatrissa Wooten are on the move.
FROM RICK GEVERS
TIM MAESTAS has taken a job with the New Mexico Attorney General’s office and will leave this Hubbard Broadcasting owned NBC affiliate later this month
ANOTHER REPORTER JUMPS INTO THE PR WORLD
After 15 long and impactful years at KTVU Fox 2 in Salt Lake City, Brooks Jarosz is saying goodbye to TV news.
A VERY PERSONAL: EXIT STORY
WTNH is losing its favorite meteorologist Sam Kantrow.
WHY DON’T STATIONS CRACKDOWN ON THIS STUFF?
Over the weekend, we received a tip from a reader. In our inbox, we saw a link to WMAR anchor Brittney Verner’s Instagram page. She posted a reel recapping her weekend at a concert. ...
AND METINKA MAKES SIX
WHO13 just added some serious meteorological mojo to their team. They’ve welcomed the fabulous Metinka Slater as their sixth meteorologist. WHO 13 now has a team of six meteorologists who will provide viewers with ...
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO…???
Malena Cunningham Anderson…long-gone WVTM anchor
SCRIPPS NAMES MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR “FL24”
The network offers local news from eight state markets
FROM LOCAL NEWS TO PORN?
It's a unexpected career move.
WHEN DREW BARRYMORE CRASHES YOUR WEATHER HIT
Here’s our campaign to bring back comedians doing weather — it’s worth it for digital content!
THEY’RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER DESK.
As “The View” heads into Season 26, CNN/Telemundo contributor Ana Navarro (left) and former Trump Administration member and CNN contributor Alyssa Farah Griffin (right) will join the show as permanent co-hosts. Longtime co-host Whoopi Goldberg ...
MINNEAPOLIS ANCHOR LANDS IN SAN FRAN, MAKES HISTORY
She’s the first Hmong-American news anchor in a major market
COLUMBUS MET HEADED FOR THE DOOR
Another retention issue.
TASTY ANNIVERSARY! LONGTIME HOUSTON ANCHOR GETS BURGER NAMING FOR 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Veteran anchor reaches milestone and gets a burger in his honor.
SATX TV PERSONALITY PENS A CHILDREN’S BOOK
She brought in personal experience.
CBS6 NAMES HEATHER KOVAR’S REPLACEMENT
For now, at least…
METEOROLOGIST GAINS MORNING HOSTING DUTIES
NYC meteorologist will co-host a new lifestyle show.
FORMER NETWORK NEWS PRESIDENT NOW HELPING THE JANUARY 6th COMMITTEE
Axios is reporting that The House Jan 6 committee has hired former ABC News exec and producer James Goldston. The plan is to present the evidence in a way that’s captiativing and engaging for ...
ISIS ROMERO RETURNS TO TV IN SAN ANTONIO
She departed KSAT in July 2021.
ONE NEW FACE AND ONE RETURNING FACE IN NEW HAVEN
When Rachel Lutzker let FOX61 as a traffic anchor to spend more time with the family, the local news community in the Hartford market was shocked. But now she’s back but on a different ...
TUSCON ANCHOR REMEMBERS A TIME BEFORE SOCIAL
What doesn’t change is newsgathering can make a difference.
CT POLITICAL HOST STEPS DOWN AFTER SONS KILLED
The station’s GM talks about the horrific loss.
LIVING THE LIFE OF ‘RILEY’ WITH MOVE TO EDITORIAL AT ABC NEWS
Veteran of ABC News gets new editorial position
THE MAN OF TIES MOVES ON.
He liked ties as an anchor. He then designed his own line. Now, CBS42 anchor Art Franklin is going to move away from the anchor desk full time to focus on his business. Franklin ...
CHECKING OUT FOR AWHILE
This needs to be taken care of.
A MENTAL HEALTH BREAK
This station did the right thing.
A NEW NEWS DIRECTOR IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
He’s local.
FROM EP TO MORNING CONTENT DIRECTOR
The morning content director position is unique to TEGNA stations. Many AM content directors serve as managing editors for the programming across broadcast and digital. Yesterday, we told you TEGNA appointed a new general ...
REPORTERS FIRED FROM NEW 12 START LANDING NEW GIGS
“Here we go!”
GRAY NAMES BOSS OF DC BUREAU OPERATIONS
She’s been with the company for years.
YES, BUT IS IT JOURNALISM?
Biden administration’s White House press secretary Jen Psaki might be heading for the anchor chair. Psaki is planning to leave the White House this year and sources say she’s talking to various networks. Right ...
BURNOUT IS REAL
This reporter said adios.
WEDDING BELLS IN SAN ANTONIO
Two anchors at KENS5 in San Antonio are celebrating engagements. Sharon Ko, who has been doing the 10pm show and also morning traffic anchor Holly Stouffer. The station announced Stouffer’s engagement on the air ...
THE PROBLEM CNN HAS NOW
Gollust is out. So is Zucker… now what?
A REAL CLASS ACT, DOCTOR
He called this woman a whore.
IT’S ALL IN THE WAY YOU SAY IT
In Australia, the word Couch can mean a few things. Short grass that grows in the Bahamas or a … you know what. The double entendre had hosts on TODAY Australia cracking up. This ...
FORMER ATLANTA ANCHOR NOW WITH WWE
From ATL to WWE. Former Fox 5 Atlanta anchor Sudu Upadhyay has joined the network as a correspondent. But you won’t recognize his name. He’s changed it. He’s going by Sudu Shah. Prior to ...
