NWA_TV_guy 151 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Radio and television audiences across Jackson, MS were without some television stations and a radio station on this day 20 years ago. WLBT-TV's nearly 2,000' transmitter tower crashed killing three people. WLBT's tower was also shared by WMSI-FM, WMPN-TV and numerous other systems and government agencies. Luckily, WLBT had a back-up 200' transmitter on-site. This would be the second time the station would have to replace the tower with the first crash resulting from a tornado. Wilson Stribling has this report from the late Bert Case: Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1229 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Surprised no one mention KFXL's tower collapsing. They're off the air OTA but still provided on cable. http://foxnebraska.com/news/local/tower-falls-in-lincoln Cause as yet unknown, but there were very high winds in Lincoln last week. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 There's a new 5 & 11PM anchor at WVIT (NBC Connecticut) http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/mike-hydeck-named-5-and-11-p-m-anchor-at-nbc-connecticut/195753 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriangleTriadMediaNews 267 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 There's a new 5 & 11PM anchor at WVIT (NBC Connecticut) http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/mike-hydeck-named-5-and-11-p-m-anchor-at-nbc-connecticut/195753 Mike Hydeck is a great guy, certainly will miss him on WUSA. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 774 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 There's a new 5 & 11PM anchor at WVIT (NBC Connecticut) http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/mike-hydeck-named-5-and-11-p-m-anchor-at-nbc-connecticut/195753 Sounds like some additional anchor changes at WVIT. What happened to Tara Joyce at 4pm? Interesting that they're splitting up the 5pm show. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
east-tx-tv 120 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 http://www.cbs19.tv/mobile/article/news/cbs19-is-brand-new-in-the-mornings/485419384 KYTX has made changes to its morning show after the departure of previous co-anchor Clint Yeatts. The news show will now be dubbed "The Morning Loop" (other than KYTX being located on Loop 323 in Tyler, I'm not sure why that name). A new co-anchor, Mike Davis, will join recently-promoted Jen Moynihan (previously a weekend anchor at KYTX); the new anchors and new name will begin Oct. 30. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCA TK47 277 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Looks like Sam Shane is out after about a dozen years as KOVR’s weeknight anchor in Sacramento. I’m surprised, but I really think they need some personnel changes anyway; the 10pm show is getting stale. I just hope CBS doesn’t get any ideas to try and Tegna-ize the place. http://www.sacbee.com/entertainment/tv/article180591026.html Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 WSB VP/GM Tim McVay has announced that he will retire at the end of the year. He has been GM of Channel 2 for six years but has associated with Cox for 39 years. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Weigel has finally launched its own website. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 But the question is if sinclair byes tribune since they have a station in seattle someone has to be offloaded 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Got a big one Waterman broadcasting wbbh nbc2 meterologist Robert Van Winkle announced his retirement with the intent to retire in march 2018 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 For whatever reason, the article on Robert Van Winkle's retirement has been pulled, though it still shows up in Google News. Apparently his mother, who lives in Arizona, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in May, though he had planned to retire before that diagnosis. Allyson Rae returns to Waterman after a stint in DC to replace him. She will become the chief met in November, and Van Winkle will leave in March, depending on what goes on with his mom. Van Winkle has been with Waterman for 31 years, 17 in Charlottesville at WVIR and the last 14 at WBBH. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 For whatever reason, the article on Robert Van Winkle's retirement has been pulled, though it still shows up in Google News. Apparently his mother, who lives in Arizona, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in May, though he had planned to retire before that diagnosis. Allyson Rae returns to Waterman after a stint in DC to replace him. She will become the chief met in November, and Van Winkle will leave in March, depending on what goes on with his mom. Van Winkle has been with Waterman for 31 years, 17 in Charlottesville at WVIR and the last 14 at WBBH. Question is when will he be on air since allyson was in his 5-6-11 slot Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2362 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Idk if anyone noticed or not, but WCWJ now simulcasts the weekday "The Morning Show" (7-9 a.m.) and the weekend 11 p.m. news from WJXT. But there is no separate bug for WCWJ during these broadcasts so its an exact simulcast of WJXT. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 43 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I was watching the world series and it looks like WKBN is changing female anchors again. This time on the morning news, didn't catch the name. They seem to leave abruptly there, and it seems like its only with the male anchors. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlnews2 591 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 former KPNX investigative reporter wendy halloran is joining WSB http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2017/10/30/top-reporter-resurfaces-in-the-a-t-l 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRob 937 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 KCTV and ex-chief meteorologist Chris Suchan parted ways last week. Former KSHB meteorologist Brett Anthony is back in town to work at KCTV (unknown shift). Here at WDAF-TV, we have promoted Megan Dillard from reporter to weekend evening co-anchor. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1229 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 KCTV and ex-chief meteorologist Chris Suchan parted ways last week. Former KSHB meteorologist Brett Anthony is back in town to work at KCTV (unknown shift). Here at WDAF-TV, we have promoted Megan Dillard from reporter to weekend evening co-anchor. Well helloooooo there. Didn't expect that one. That's a pretty good get. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frog 429 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 KATN has snagged the Fox affiliation away from KFXF. http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/108492/katn-picks-up-fox-affiliation-in-fairbanks 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlnews2 591 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 KATN has snagged the Fox affiliation away from KFXF. http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/108492/katn-picks-up-fox-affiliation-in-fairbanks Surprising that Gray lost Fox affiliation to a smaller broadcaster. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriangleTriadMediaNews 267 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10155515683406154 Congrats to WRAL meteorologist/producer Nate Johnson on the new gig with NBC O&O's as Director of Weather Operations. Add this to the list of WRAL exits within the next year. Bill Leslie and David Crabtree announced their retirements effective next year, Lynda Loveland is leaving at the end of the year, and longtime reporter Julia Sims (née Lewis) is leaving as well. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVIntheDesert 183 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 KATN has snagged the Fox affiliation away from KFXF. http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/108492/katn-picks-up-fox-affiliation-in-fairbanks The story made it sound like Gray dropped Fox for MyNetworkTV, whichmakes ZERO business sense whatsoever. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 The story made it sound like Gray dropped Fox for MyNetworkTV, whichmakes ZERO business sense whatsoever. This almost reads like a market consolidation move. They wanted to be Alaska's Fox affiliate. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 This almost reads like a market consolidation move. They wanted to be Alaska's Fox affiliate. Remember, they placed a condition in KYES transaction that it couldn't acquire another big-4 affiliate on KYES for two years (ending in mid-2018). If this condition was never made, I wouldn't been surprised if Gray would've tried to turn KYES into a Fox affiliate and would've probably kept Fox in Fairbanks. But the only issue is Gray doesn't have presence in the capital. And KYUR owners already had Fox in Juneau, so it seems that it was a great fit. But for a big broadcaster in the state with massive national scale to lose the Fox affiliation in one of the markets, this is nothing more than a headscratcher nevertheless. Makes me wonder if they might lose Fox in North Platte, since Sinclair has Fox in most of the Cornhusker state. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtFromGulfcoast 707 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Makes me wonder if they might lose Fox in North Platte, since Sinclair has Fox in most of the Cornhusker state. For the time being. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/256/#findComment-187988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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