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Not sure why people are debating what time slots “work” for news. This has nothing to do with ratings or trying to “win”. It’s the midterm elections this fall. That is why they are doing this. After the elections, a lot of these newscasts will likely go away. They will not “fail”, they accomplished their mission to bring in political ad revenue. Previous “failed” newscasts in these time slots? Look closer, they probably happened during an election year. It’s all about the money. It’s always about the money.

But where they're gonna go if they all come back next year? Somewhat on FTS or other second/third rate stations? (WWOR, KCOP, KDFI...)

Why would WSMV/WNEM ruin the O&O looks like that? I mean the graphics looks good but the fonts on BOTH stations looks terrible imo

A KJRH tornado special from 1991:

Scripps quality lives on...

I like that Scripps brought back WMAR’s 2 that was used from the 1970s-Early 2000s

WMAR in Baltimore is changing up in branding name to WMAR 2 News [Working for you]. IMO It should've just went as Maryland's 2 News. Anyway, here the new logo.

There was no doubt that WSOC was back on top. I think they lost one ratings period, and people are like the house is on fire. Cox makes sure their on top in Atlanta, Charlotte, Orlando, Dayton and I believe they should of never caved into FOX with KTVU.

An update from WJSU TV 40 from 1989/90, with the rare syndicated Sharing Together That's The Way promo!

But Tribune says they're phasing those shows out.

Here is a partial WCMH noon newscast from 1998.

A lot easier to grab the money when its a locally produced newscast and political campaigns are willing to always spend a ton of money.

CBS 3 broke into Family Feud at around 3:10pm for a news conference from the NTSB about the emergency plane landing. The odd part about this is Jim Donovan was anchoring the coverage. Makes me wonder when do Ukee and Jessica come in? It makes no sense that the morning crew should be there that late (I would think 1:30pm would be the cutoff). Goes to show how lean they are on anchor talent.