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Josh Fitzpatrick has been absent from WVIR Charlottesville's airwaves for quite some time. Now we know why and its for a VERY SERIOUS and troubling reason. https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1079707280857361&id=100064542982163 EDIT: He actually left in early March. https://www.29news.com/2025/04/23/former-29news-meteorologist-arrested-extortion-charges/

It looks like WTVY has taken up the last 10 or so minutes of their weeknight 10pm news in favor of... First Alert Weather Extra. No, this is not a separate half-hour program like WBRC or a weekly program like KWTX, its included into the weeknight 10pm news and for a small market like this, it works considering they find enough content to fill the time.

It looks like WROC-TV Rochester is finally going to be adding some weekend morning news as they're currently looking for a Meteorologist for that position. However, the pay... is why this company is shitty. https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nexstar/job/Weekend-Morning-Meteorologist_REQ-35993?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ1ZMhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtb8PHwrm3XKLq5d5TSHZxFpbu4u4AuQPYD5-6u4Hx1YvdCcucbT76kob-JB_aem_WTtZJA7HUrxCnfo6fFmuUQ

We now have a female Chief Meteorologist for the first time ever in Rhode Island... WLNE's Kristina Shalhoup. https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1051174733494525&id=100058060239887

Canada TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin is coming to an end on June 27th after 19 seasons. Steve has been with TVO since 1992 after working for the CBC for seven years beforehand. He'll still do the weekly podcast, #onpoli plus other public engagements for TVO. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/tvo-agenda-steve-paikin-1.7515694

I know Gray usually has something going on with Telemundo, but could they be working with Univision as well? They just launched Univision Lake Charles on KVHP 29.4.

Yeah, true that. It doesn't stream, though, and it hasn't in a really long time. Same with WFAA Two.

MAJOR BREAKING NEWS Pope Francis has died. He was 88, the Vatican has announced. Source... Sky News: https://news.sky.com/story/pope-francis-has-died-the-vatican-says-12890455

Gray usually launches 24/7 weather streams all the time (WOIO/WUAB and WLUC being two recent examples). However, I found another group that may do so as well... TEGNA and Weather Impact 24/7 streams. I found WVEC and WXIA to be the first two clients. WVEC: https://www.13newsnow.com/video/news/weather-impact-247/291-d223d83c-5a51-41d7-a209-d72fd28d6eb6 (according to this one, launched yesterday) WXIA: https://www.11alive.com/video/weather/11alive-live-weather/85-e76bbb55-2d2b-4b71-90b9-4dce96553ce5 (according to this one, launched in early March) EDIT: This is WXIA's first 24/7 weather stream in like around 5-6 years or so when they had that Weather Information Zone channel. EDIT (x2): Pictures here to prove it (apologies for the first one of the NBC peacock: its from one of my monitors.)

Old Dispatch graphics are still around at WBNS 10TV.

A KOIN open I haven't seen before as it nears its end with the Third Coast package.

Sometimes, news music can get a bit tiring. Luckily, the WGN Morning News is trying to find some alternatives to their breaking news theme. https://youtu.be/_MZ1wMiKevU?si=ASLDQ52RV4WUmZ_Z

WGN is interested in carrying some CHSN telecasts in hopes of bringing back WGN Sports in some form. https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-media/2025/04/18/wgn-tv-chicago-sports-network-white-sox-bulls-blackhawks-comcast-michael-reinsdorf-ric-harris-cubs-marquee-sports-network

Oh yeah, I forgot. They should rebrand it, though, and expand upon it.

To me, Gray and local sports are a thing. I'm surprised there hasn't been a Gray Sports division by now. Regardless, here's another new one, and this Rose has its Thorn: KPTV/KPDX and the NWSL's Portland Thorns. https://www.kptv.com/2025/04/16/fox-12-launches-new-partnership-with-portland-thorns-fc/

Hardball is back... on Substack. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/chris-matthews-brings-back-msnbc-hardball-substack-1236193875/ https://thechrismatthews.substack.com/

WRTV's first new Chief in so long... Todd Klaassen. He's the official successor to the legendary Kevin Gregory (and one half of the Gregory heir throne). https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=657003307077852&id=1050883650187905

After 32 years, it's an end of an era at WRAL-TV. Debra Morgan will be signing off on May 21st. From the likes of Gaddy, Crabtree, Payne, and Owens, she's worked with the best of the best. Now, she'll be hanging it up. https://www.wral.com/story/wral-s-debra-morgan-to-anchor-final-newscast-on-may-21/21964181/

This very quick promo explains who will be WRIC's next Chief Meteorologist once John Bernier retires next week. It's an easy no brainer home run if you ask me.

Emily Pritchard is Lisa Rose's replacement at KYTV Springfield, Mo. starting July 28th. https://www.ky3.com/2025/04/16/ky3-hires-ozarks-native-its-newest-news-anchor/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJuKcpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnR5XF9vvqZG9X_a1rSRPfkS7QVdmPWrLcmXeFsIkb2MU9MlcEVhmfKpUMJ6_aem_ivvto1Qvxer4g5QYIwMMO. First, a departure: Nicolette Zangara will be leaving the station April 29th. While I was at UF, I would watch her forecasts so I vouch for her in her future. https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1234834741985497&id=100063769471578

UK Not news but more TV in general. ITVBe is closing and migrating some of their programs to ITV2. In its place... ITV Quiz, a new gameshow network that's eerily family to one they used to operate, ITV Play, which would later close due to a scandal. I hope it doesn't go that route this time. However, I can see programs like The Chase and Tipping Point on the new network. https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/itvbe-itvquiz-rebrandann1

A Central Coast legend will soon leave KSBY around Mid-June... their chief Dave Hovde after 22 years. https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/farewell-to-a-local-legend-dave-hovde-departs-ksby-after-22-years

Mitch Carr (remember him from NewsNation's Early Morning before it was cancelled?) is joining WDBJ 7 Roanoke. With this, and Jean Jadhon's retirement, there will be a shuffling of anchor lineup changes at the station. This includes longtime anchor Kimberly McBroom moving to midday and 3pm. https://www-wdbj7-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.wdbj7.com/2025/04/14/exciting-new-chapter-your-hometown-station/?outputType=amp

How about some Major League Pickleball? Gray Media will be offering that too! Atlanta Bouncers on Peachtree Sports Network, Carolina Hogs on Palmetto Sports and Entertainment, St. Louis Shock on Matrix Midwest, and Columbus Sliders on Rock Entertainment Sports Network. https://tvnewscheck.com/programming/article/major-league-pickleball-gray-media-set-local-media-partnerships/

Deborah Knapp has spent almost 50 years in TV news, the last nearly 38 at KENS 5. Come late May, she will retire. One of the last best titan pillars of journalism is soon walking out the door.