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Stella Thurkill was one of my anchors when I worked at KTKA in Topeka. I had no idea she still worked in TV news. That's pretty good longevity for a female on-air talent.

https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2017/7/26/out-the-door-in-billings

Welp...

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Brooke Wagner, most recently of KDVR, is going to Tucson to anchor at KOLD-TV.

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I've heard KMBC has plucked WGAL's News Director for their open ND job (another Hearst-to-Hearst transfer). That seems like it would be a good get, considering how well WGAL performs.

We finally got to announce our new anchor today-- former KSDK anchor Pat McGonigle.

http://fox4kc.com/2017/07/07/fox-4-announces-new-anchorreporter/

#NexstarProducing is trending on Twitter. Anyone know what's going on?

They're having a company seminar on producing better shows and writing better teases.

A KNBC-TV vehicle either overheated in the 100-degree weather, or got a bit too close to the action covering a wildfire. (Cue the old "Can you still give me a live shot? joke.)

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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

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"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).

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Jenna Lee has left FOX News.

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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.

Out: KOTV6/Tula--Scott Thompson

http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2017/5/25/gone-in-tulsa

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