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I won't say what's going on lately as the info I'm getting is from a source that I can't mention here. However, I'm hearing of very big cuts at Allen once again that are leading to one network's possible last time covering a hurricane as we speak.

Also, Gray's expansion into sports continues via South Dakota. No, not a 24-hour channel like in other places, but high school football from a partnership with Metro Sports TV. https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2024/08/12/dakota-news-now-expands-partnership-with-metro-sports-tv-high-school-sports-coverage/

Looks like a nice sending-off party too on Saturday on his way out. I know he's joining WPTV. However, look at the post... He is heading down to Florida for his new position as a chief meteorologist. Is Steve Weagle retiring? I know this is a WPVI thread, not necessarily a WPTV one, but still... https://www.facebook.com/6abcSharrieWilliams/posts/pfbid028WK6GoqbPNwxNjk234fp9nNXpVFyf2pET5c3V3mChoVjFmoPt62Yk7o6C5TUV49Jl

This is why they get away with having two TV stations and loads of radio stations (3 via FMBC and 4 via Sun) on their roster.

This is a very well-deserving award for one of WHSV's very own... as the quotes say, she could honestly work anywhere. The fact she works at WHSV in a small market like Harrisonburg is a true testament to her and its one reason why I love watching Aubs (Aubrey Urbanowicz). https://www.facebook.com/GrayTelevision/posts/pfbid0T4Mux9nFtJcK2xVGfe1xWegtUszdfUnFjCzUuTUHCK9BLaeicKKfF1SqqZtyYVCgl

WTSP is in a super bad spot. They're in St. Petersburg, even worse. More likely they'll have to go inside WMOR's studios again.

UPDATE: This was aired later that night at 11:00pm and unfortunately, sadly, and tragically, that employee has since passed away.

Remember when an attempt at bringing a global news channel from NBC and Sky was later pulled because of COVID? A smaller, much slimmer attempt at doing so has arrived. NBC's Richard Engel and Sky's Yalda Hakim team up to bring you a new podcast, The World (it probably took them weeks, if not, months to come up with this original title). https://news.sky.com/story/introducing-the-world-with-richard-engel-and-yalda-hakim-13226466

- New Zealand TVNZ is saying goodbye to 1 News online come February. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/530025/tvnz-plans-to-end-its-1news-website-in-february

Canada CHCH Hamilton was forced to cancel their 6:00pm newscast (and Trending Now at 7:00pm) this evening due to a medical emergency involving a staff employee. https://www.facebook.com/CHCHTV11/posts/pfbid05TPhJ19ZLoqxYiAxWhTDf4bTZNcVCJe1v5GK1nZdiVCjG4cPaVKNoKmqWvmfTWnol

At least the longest-running anchoring duo in WABC-TV history will be around for a little while longer.

News involving WVUE in three bullet points (my TL;DR): Lee Zurik is promoted but will no longer anchor or do investigative reports as of October 10th. John Snell is back in the evenings starting October 14th. Lucy Bustamante is back on New Orleans television starting October 21st. https://tvnewscheck.com/journalism/article/changes-at-wvue-news-lee-zurik-john-snell-enter-new-roles-lucy-bustamante-returns/?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Changes+At+WVUE+News%3a+Lee+Zurik+%26amp%3b+John+Snell+Enter+New+Roles%2c+Lucy+Bustamante+Returns&utm_campaign=Warner+Bros.+Discovery+Ad+Chief+Jon+Steinlauf+To+Exit

NO, this is NOT an Onion news story or an April Fools joke. QVC (via the streaming QVC+ and HSN+) is your new home for USA Pickleball. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/03/qvc-to-add-usa-pickleball-to-its-home-shopping-experience.html

This post is perfect. It explains why. Also, mention that you also have the Florida Keys which is part of the Miami DMA, and trying to cover everything from the Keys to WPB would be somewhat of an overkill for one TV market considering traffic and other challenges.

Regarding GMA First Look and its sister program World News Now, I've just done some research and something is fascinating about the current anchor pairing. Andrew Dymburt and Rhiannon Ally have anchored both programs since August 2022. That's two years and two months by the time October ends. Why am I mentioning this? If they stick together through the rest of this month, they will tie the May 2008-July 2010 pairing of Jeremy Hubbard and Vinita Nair of two years and two months... of being the longest-running anchoring duo in the history of World News Now and next month will top it. Yes, that program has been around for 32 years, but considering the time the program is on (overnights or as WNN likes to call them, insomniacs), its always a revolting turnover in terms of anchors, and pairings never-ever last long. Some last a few months, others a year and a few months, but the former pair and the current one are the only ones that have ever lasted the past two years with Andrew and Rhiannon possibly making history next month during the holidays. Weird research? Yes. Somewhat irrelevant? Yes. Interesting nonetheless? Oh absolutely. But I just wanted to offer my thoughts on something I've noticed.

I can't wait to see where the Marlins now land. I wonder if Scripps Sports will bring OTA Marlins telecasts back for WPXM, though Scripps hasn't put local sports rights on any of their ION O&Os.

Well this is sad for me to hear because I love her and I think she's an excellent anchor but... After 8 years at WAVY-TV 10, Marielena Balouris is leaving the station, leaving the business, leaving the area, and packing her bags to join her husband (who's in the Navy) in South America. https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=924984959447632&id=100058084088335

After a decade-long run at WITI, Stephanie Grady is bowing out of the station and the business to start her own company. https://www.facebook.com/story.php/?story_fbid=1088411459320275&id=100044542924742

When it was KCBS, CBS 2 News This Morning started at 4:30 a.m. Once KCAL News Mornings launched, it went to 4:00 a.m.

It was renamed today, a week later than it was supposed to happen.

I believe he was the first-ever chief meteorologist at KRBK when they acquired the FOX affiliation from what is now KOZL. Today, David Koeller had his last day at WOWT Omaha after a six-year run. https://www.facebook.com/MeteorologistDavidKoeller

Yep. It's impacting my radio aircheck playlist. Several are blocked off due to this but I can catch them if I use a VPN and plug in a different country to then watch it.

COX is cutting KIRO 7's consumer unit. Therefore, Jesse Jones will wrap up his decade-long KIRO run on October 23rd. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7245517432251932673/

One of KSTU's longest-serving employees (Kerri Cronk) has left the building to follow her husband to go Down Under. https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/after-30-years-kerri-cronk-says-goodbye-to-good-day-utah