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KSDK is losing a morning anchor. http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/columns/joe-holleman/ksdk-s-pat-mcgonigle-leaving-station-next-week/article_216ba739-b91d-5ed4-988b-aaac702a289b.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share

"Your forecast really hit the bullseye, Keogh. What's it like on the peaks today?" --anchor

We have a new N.D. at WDAF-TV. We hired the former KTVU news director Dana McDaniel . She visited the station a few weeks ago.

Former K.C. anchor Karen Fuller is suing KCTV for age and gender discrimination. http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article154866929.html

It sounds like WRIC has a disgruntled employee. Another memo appeared on FTVLive. https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2017/6/6/more-work-for-nexstar-staffers

KSHB hires Mick Shaffer from Spectrum Kansas City to be sports director. http://www.kshb.com/sports/41-action-news-names-mick-shaffer-as-new-sports-director

KCTV news brief - 6 October 1988

Newscasts started with a title sponsor for the entire program, and we'll probably end that way too. I don't like it, but that's the way it goes. Our sports segment is sponsored. So is traffic during certain hours. Let's not forget the ticker, the stock report (which takes ten seconds), the movie reviews, the tech report, one feature franchise.

And in Topeka, KSNT's evening anchor is leaving. http://cjonline.com/news/local/2017-06-02/jared-broyles-out-evening-news-anchor-ksnt

A KTVI meteorologist is leaving (no idea where she's going). [MEDIA=twitter]870804168574939136[/MEDIA]

Jenna Lee has left FOX News. [MEDIA=twitter]870725018950529028[/MEDIA]

KSNW made their official announcement about Lisa Teachman today. http://ksn.com/2017/06/01/ksn-appoints-wichita-native-lisa-teachman-as-chief-meteorologist/

Here's the latest from St. Joseph. http://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/cronkite-memorial-to-participate-in-kcjo-launch/article_86211857-813b-53a0-900f-196b8bcdebaa.html

Scott Pelley -- moving to 60 Minutes only? http://pagesix.com/2017/05/30/scott-pelley-is-leaving-cbs-evening-news/

I would describe that as more of an "umbrella open," KMBC trying to make it look like they have several urgent stories when they really don't. That's a producer/executive producer decision, not a Hearst thing.

One of my former co-workers is now the ND at KOTV. I wonder what's going on down there. They clipped many of their managers a few months ago. Now some longtime talent is leaving.

PBS station KCPT lays off some staff. http://kcur.org/post/broadcast-veteran-randy-mason-among-those-laid-kansas-city-public-television

Lawrence is in the Kansas City DMA, even though it's slightly closer to Topeka. When I was a kid, the K.C. stations were crystal clear over the air, and the Topeka stations were not (broadcast pattern favored towns west/north of Topeka). That's too bad, though. "6 News" was a recorded newscast for many years. Their first live broadcast was the 1988 K.U. National Championship parade.

Yes. We have a portable printer too, in case someone needs to print in the field.

As someone who has produced many live stadium/sports-related newscasts, it certainly seems like WGCL didn't plan much in advance. Preparation is key. I write as much as possible in advance, then throw it out the window when the anchors see things happening on location. We have meetings and test sessions with engineers to make sure IFBs, monitors and iPads work. The anchors are right to be concerned, but they need to speak with management. Don't shame the newsroom. By the way, we do most of our "live" shows without a field producer.

Recent article on our "DIY" tech at Tribune http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/103819/diy-tv-tech-powers-tribune-newsrooms-mcs

She's gone, although it doesn't sound like she wanted to be at WXIA much longer anyway ("read my blog!"). http://radiotvtalk.blog.ajc.com/2017/04/28/valerie-hoff-of-11alive-resigns-after-using-the-n-word-in-private-twitter-exchange-with-black-viewer/

NECN, oh no...

Those three-year contracts are starting to come up... http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/kansas-city-reporter-takes-a-hiatus-from-television/188871 https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2017/4/23/more-changes-at-kansas-city-station