The CBS 3 Eyewitness News Thread

[nathannah 2793]

1 hour ago, 24994J said:

As an outsider, it makes them sound like an illegitimate source. Either call them by their brand, or just stick to the calls. Be professional.

Just noticed that the writer was a former KYW sports staffer (see the bio at the bottom), so that probably explains why they're a little testy about the station now. I'd just use 'channel 3' myself, but it's Philly media and you know how they can get.

[Action Newsroom 1376]

Morning anchor Jim Donovan has announced he will retire after 20+ years at KYW and nearly 40 years in TV news. His final broadcast is on December 19.

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/video/jim-donovan-announces-retirement-after-more-than-20-years-with-cbs-news-philadelphia/

 

Edited November 12, 2025 by Action Newsroom

[TheNewsTV 343]

On 11/12/2025 at 10:20 AM, Action Newsroom said:

Morning anchor Jim Donovan has announced he will retire after 20+ years at KYW and nearly 40 years in TV news. His final broadcast is on December 19.

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/video/jim-donovan-announces-retirement-after-more-than-20-years-with-cbs-news-philadelphia/

 

 

Has it been decided who will replace him in the morning and at midday?

[Action Newsroom 1376]

5 minutes ago, TheNewsTV said:

 

Has it been decided who will replace him in the morning and at midday?

Not that I know of yet.

[TheRolyPoly 3512]

On 11/12/2025 at 8:20 AM, Action Newsroom said:

Morning anchor Jim Donovan has announced he will retire after 20+ years at KYW and nearly 40 years in TV news. His final broadcast is on December 19.

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/video/jim-donovan-announces-retirement-after-more-than-20-years-with-cbs-news-philadelphia/

 

 

And here's his final sign off...

 

[rtmclaug 75]

On 12/19/2025 at 9:33 PM, TheRolyPoly said:

 

And here's his final sign off...

 

I remember when he started. Consummate professional. At least he wasn’t pushed out. 

[phillynewslover 166]

This is totally random, but I've been watching Drew Barrymore a lot lately and I noticed that the temperature on KYW's time/temperature bug is stuck at 57 degrees. It's currently 61 degrees at the airport. It's been at 57 degrees for weeks. The time does change each minute, though. I guess nobody has noticed.

 

I think KYW is one of the only CBS O&Os that has a time/temperature bug anyway. It and WPSG are the only Philly stations that have one.

[ekt8750 64]

On 4/3/2026 at 3:18 PM, phillynewslover said:

I think KYW is one of the only CBS O&Os that has a time/temperature bug anyway. It and WPSG are the only Philly stations that have one.

 

Yeah I think they've been running that since I wanna say 2004.

[SF1964 86]

On 4/3/2026 at 3:18 PM, phillynewslover said:

This is totally random, but I've been watching Drew Barrymore a lot lately and I noticed that the temperature on KYW's time/temperature bug is stuck at 57 degrees. It's currently 61 degrees at the airport. It's been at 57 degrees for weeks. The time does change each minute, though. I guess nobody has noticed.

 

I think KYW is one of the only CBS O&Os that has a time/temperature bug anyway. It and WPSG are the only Philly stations that have one.

91 degrees outside today (4/16), but still 57 degrees on CBS3.  

I remember before they switched to "CBS Philadelphia" news, the weather bug was off often.  If it was 90-95 outside, it was 101 on the bug.

[phillynewslover 166]

16 minutes ago, SF1964 said:

91 degrees outside today (4/16), but still 57 degrees on CBS3.  

I remember before they switched to "CBS Philadelphia" news, the weather bug was off often.  If it was 90-95 outside, it was 101 on the bug.

I just thought about this thread after seeing that! It was close enough for a while, but now it's not even close to 57 degrees. It's 90 at the airport right now. I wonder if they'll finally notice it now that it's wildly incorrect.

 

I also remember the bug going up to and over 100 degrees. Even though the last time we actually hit 100 degrees (other than last year) was back in 2012.

Edited April 16 by phillynewslover

[phillynewslover 166]

On 4/16/2026 at 3:48 PM, phillynewslover said:

I just thought about this thread after seeing that! It was close enough for a while, but now it's not even close to 57 degrees. It's 90 at the airport right now. I wonder if they'll finally notice it now that it's wildly incorrect.

I was right! It's fixed now. Ironically the real temperature is 56 degrees, which is only one off, but it does actually say that now. The degree symbol is gone, but at least the temperature is right. I guess that heat got them to realize it was wrong.

[TVNewsLover 861]

https://www.crossingbroad.com/news/trending/at-least-the-eyewitness-news-president-and-general-manager-isnt-bullshitting-anybody/?fbclid=IwdGRleASSYYZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeWSHF0twTOSTCasfRWDvxfiQGhQuIv6qGAANag3GbpmSK59GWPyS0hV26QPI_aem_nzO5XRIswHUOUomqBe_ozQ
 

Apparently they have found Jim Donovan’s replacement ….
 

Jan Carabello will add Wed-Fri duties alongside Janelle, while remaining on weekends. Janelle will host solo on Mondays and Tuesdays. 

Edited 13 hours ago by TVNewsLover

[TheNewsTV 343]

What a strange schedule. Will Josh Sidorowicz continue at 7 AM or will Jan Carabello do that too? I suppose Natasha Brown will continue at noon.

[TVNewsLover 861]

Honestly think a better use of their resources is to shift Siafa to the mornings with Janelle and let Natasha handle afternoons/evenings with Ukee. I never understood the appeal of Siafa. 

[FiveNews 485]

Jan Carabeo. 

[TVNewsLover 861]

6 hours ago, FiveNews said:

Jan Carabeo. 

Already mentioned a few posts prior. 

[phillynewslover 166]

3 hours ago, TVNewsLover said:

Already mentioned a few posts prior. 

I think they're correcting the way you spelled her name. It's Carabeo, not Carabello.

 

Anyway, I agree that this schedule is just odd. Jan has been doing weekends for years now. I feel like they could have just promoted her to Monday-Friday and found someone else to do weekends. Although, maybe she personally wanted to do it like this.

[HanSolo 473]

Sometimes we get so locked into what’s perceived as the “normal” way that it can become seen as the “only” way even when it isn’t. Maybe this doesn’t work out for them, and they switch something up. Maybe it does work out long term. The economics aren’t what they once were. Maybe being different and seeing how it plays out is worth the shot when all factors are taken into account.