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You've missed this @CircleSeven, but I've talked a bit in the Discord about what Gray is doing. Gray buys LPTVs for two reasons: To provide UHF transmission in the core metro area for a VHF station that cannot move to the UHF band at full-power (what I call a "U-relay"). To provide additional translators, even for stations and regions where traditionally this has never been a consideration, at the outer edges of station coverage areas. I don't know how many LPTVs Gray is buying for ATSC 3.0, a la their Tallahassee test bed. However, I do believe the strategy also has to do with looking down the road and the idea of a more cellular signal topology (multiple transmitters ensuring a high SNR within the defined coverage circle of the primary station). Along the way, they get UHF sticks that can serve a high percentage (if not all) of the viewers of the DMA and their flat-panel indoor antennas and, where necessary, can serve as ATSC 3.0 transmitters if so desired. In Nashville, for instance, Gray has contracted to buy three different LPTVs: 15 Nashville, 29 Lebanon–Nashville, 29 Lewisburg. Lewisburg is a translator; it's toward the southern edge of the WSMV contour. 15 Nashville could easily be a U-relay. (RabbitEars lists the first two as U-relays already!) This is actually some cutting-edge stuff and shows that Gray sees value in improving signal coverage. It may be one of the largest efforts to commission new TV translators in 20 or so years at least, and a lot longer than that when considering the location in the eastern US of many of the stations that benefit.

Your statement is clear speculation because Gray didn't officially announce what they're going to use that LP for that purpose. On Page 13 of the Asset Purchase Agreement, the last sentence in that page stated this. So its clear that it will repeat programming from WJHG. What we don't know is whether this LP will stay at the current tower facility or move it to WJHG's tower (which is shared with WECP-LD).

Here's the first eight minutes of a 1991 newscast from Fox Chicago station WFLD:

Good. They certainly shouldn't celebrate him, but acting like he never existed would be a way for the network to absolve itself of enabling him for as long as did. You enjoyed being #1 with him, but you have to live with the warts, too.

Tamron Hall should have been mentioned more in the 3rd hour since she was the first for the 3rd hour not the main 2 hours

They showed Matt from the 1st year of "Where in the World is Matt Lauer" when he went to Egypt as well as clips from 9/11. He was there for 20 years (23 when you count his years as News Anchor before taking over for Bryant). They can't pretend like he never existed. Although if they were going to include Matt, I think it would only be fair to include Ann and even more so Tamron as she was the first black female Co host! I thought for sure they were going to mention that after Bryant was acknowledged for being the 1st black anchor.

Does Nashville have a Spanish-language news operation? That could be a potential opportunity for WSMV to set up.

And more LP-picking. This time, near Panama City. They're getting W31EP-D from Innovative Media Technologies, Inc. for $75K. Currently, the contour for that LP primarily serves Panama City Beach and areas east of Laguna Beach. Not sure what Gray would use it for, since it already has a larger LP in WECP-LD.

Walt Howard's goodbye, introduction of his replacement, and an on-set reception which included the naming of KFDA's news studio as the "Walt Howard Studio". https://www.newschannel10.com/video/2022/01/14/walt-howard-final-show-newschannel/

I’m watching now and they said that they were the first female morning led anchor team and that’s wasn’t true lol! Diane and Robin were the first female morning anchor team.

In an interview with tvnewser they said they will air clips with Matt layer since he was on the show for so long. I doubt any interview but will see him in clips

Litton’s name may be retired, but E/I programming won’t ever get back to before. Thanks to streaming technology now kids have different way to enjoy

On the subject of INN, here's a 1982 clip featuring the last moments of WPIX's local news half-hour and a complete INN newscast (anchored by the same team at the time):

KFSM's morning meteorologist is joining WTSP in March.

Can we seriously stop with the guessing if she’s the permanent traffic anchor. Let’s wait until an official announcement is made before jumping to conclusions. Also for the record they also used the @Traffic4NY handle for Lauren as well.

Turning the dial from the Twin Cities' independent station KMSP (above) to WTCN (now KARE), when it was a Metromedia-owned independent back in 1976:

He's been a good fixture in NYC politics news for a very long time. Although, he states that he is not a New Yorker, but when you been here for 20+ years in this business makes you live and breathe New York. Happy retirement to a class act reporter.. There are plenty of rising stars in the other ABC affiliates who can definitely fill Dave Evans shoes.

Oh wow thats Major. He was such a great reporter! Class act. They have some tough shoes to fill!

Dave Evans is retiring from Eyewitness News after 22 years. It was announced on the 6pm news.

KSTW, Seattle, 10 p.m., 1988:

Oddly enough, WAVE competitor WHAS used a similiar logo for years, until the end of the Belo era when the "11" was taken out of the circle. If Tegna ever rebooted one of their old logos, this one might look good on them now.

KTRK Sunday Night Newscast open and top story from September 1981: KNBC aircheck with some promos and NightLive news opening from November 1992:

Big departure coming to D.C. Longtime WTTG Meteorologist Sue Palka is retiring on March 23 after over 36 years at channel 5. She stated that while she's retiring from her weather duties, she could still be involved in some feature reporting & some live events from time to time.