atlnews2 590 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 WWBT's Colleen Quigley will join WRAL in Raleigh next month as a reporter according to VARTV... WBOY's (North-Central West Virginia) Natalie Kalibat has joined sister station WRIC as the sports anchor. Speaking of WRIC, sports director Mitch Carr has left the station. [MEDIA=twitter]946030290232856576[/MEDIA] We have more sad news: Remember WNKY's popular Radar the Weather Dog? Sadly, the four-legged television personality passed away (or as we pet owners say, crossed the rainbow bridge) a couple days ago. He was 16. The Border Collie was introduced to South-Central Kentucky viewers back in 2005 after he was rescued by the local shelter and the rest was history. My condolences go out to the folks at WNKY in Bowling Green. http://www.wnky.com/story/37140670/in-memory-radar-the-weather-dog [MEDIA=twitter]945667844469149696[/MEDIA] 16 is a nice old age for a dog. always sad to see a furry friend pass away 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-192528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatSowislander 52 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2017/12/29/nd-out-in-milwaukee From Milwaukee....WTMJ ND Janet Hundley is out Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-192566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 801 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Longtime WSMV news anchor Demetria Kalodimos is no longer employed at the station as her contract was allowed to expire on yesterday December 31st. http://www.wsmv.com/story/37167936/wsmv-thanks-demetria-kalodimos There is also an ongoing lawsuit against the station over allegations of "age discrimination" by some of its former on-air personalities that was filed back in late November (Kalodimos was named a witness in the suit). http://tennesseestar.com/2017/12/02/former-wsmv-news-channel-4-newscasters-file-age-discrimination-lawsuit/ 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-192808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3931 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Longtime WSMV news anchor Demetria Kalodimos is no longer employed at the station as her contract was allowed to expire on yesterday December 31st. http://www.wsmv.com/story/37167936/wsmv-thanks-demetria-kalodimos There is also an ongoing lawsuit against the station over allegations of "age discrimination" by some of its former on-air personalities that was filed back in late November (Kalodimos was named a witness in the suit). http://tennesseestar.com/2017/12/02/former-wsmv-news-channel-4-newscasters-file-age-discrimination-lawsuit/ Not a surprise and a very abrupt ending to a storied career in Nashville television. It seems Meredith has a lot of skeletons in the closet regarding HR issues. Being a magazine company catering to primarily females, it seems like this type of discrimination is rampant in order to secure younger and cheaper "eye candy". As soon as her non-compete wraps up, I'm sure she'll be back on Nashville TV again. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-192862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
promoguy98 253 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Not a surprise and a very abrupt ending to a storied career in Nashville television. It seems Meredith has a lot of skeletons in the closet regarding HR issues. Being a magazine company catering to primarily females, it seems like this type of discrimination is rampant in order to secure younger and cheaper "eye candy". As soon as her non-compete wraps up, I'm sure she'll be back on Nashville TV again. No doubt, she'll resurface soon after that pesky non-compete is done. Demetria is disputing how the "ending" of her career at Channel 4 really went down. It apparently ended with a letter being placed on her desk, according to this article: http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2018/01/01/demetria-kalodimos-and-channel-4-split-after-33-years/970305001/ 6 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-192887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Info Junkie 1286 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I’d maybe see Demetria go to Channel 2 alongside Bob Mueller, so the latter could get another longtime anchor... 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-192888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 hell my thoughts on non competes obviously if you resign with time left in contract the non compete should go for the length of contract left if your contract ends on its own or the contract is terminated there should be NO NEED for a non compete 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-192896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3931 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 It could be worse....if you were an HOURLY employee forced to sign one. Seems like some companies force their sales or creative staff to do this.... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-192898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3931 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 At least Dan Miller and Bill Hall weren't here to see this mess go down. Rudy Kalis put in his 2 cents as well on his facebook page: Sadly, it's all over. Dan and Bill have passed on and then today the news that Channel 4 has allowed the contract of my dear friend and longtime colleague Demetria Kalodimos to expire. I've always believed that the viewers in our area are the most loyal people I've ever been around. I know they watched me closely, as an outsider, when I came to Nashville some 43 years ago. They don't like change. They like real people. They judge the consistency of character over time and when you're finally able to gain their trust, they give you their hearts. They did with Demetria as well and those hearts, including mine, are broken today. I love and admire DK. She was and is tough as nails as a journalist, determined to find and stand on the truth. Viewers knew that and so did we. And yet, as a friend to so many of us she had a compassionate heart of gold. I know corporations have the right to bring in national consultants and make bottom-line decisions. It's a tough business, but if loyalty and integrity aren't cherished, then we all suffer. Demetria deserved to be looked in the eye and told, "thank you for all that you have done for this station and this community." But believe me, DK is destined to continue to do great things. I can't wait. Goodnight WSMV. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-192902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 825 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Do you really think Nexstar going to pony up them $$$ dollars for her over at WKRN? Anne Holt retired from the anchor desk, but she in another role and Bob has a few more years to go. Now with Scripps (being Scripps) I do see her going over at WTVF and whoever the blonde is doing the 5&10pm(move over) she would definitely do well at WTVF. Despite Scripps cuts etc WTVF is financially stable, but will say this despite not being a fan of the parent company.. (Sinclair) WZTV/ FOX 17 could also lure here over there as well...Sinclair( Yes, I'm no fan of them) could try to bring her on board...Sinclair in some markets have been aggressively luring talent from competing stations. Here hoping she lands on her feet and it great seeing talent fight for what's there rightful place...Those folks in management are always looking out for their own hide... I’d maybe see Demetria go to Channel 2 alongside Bob Mueller, so the latter could get another longtime anchor... 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-192965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3931 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Wasn't Rudy Kalis canned from his sports position only to be brought back later as a morning anchor? Hopefully the suits have a change of heart, but the damage has been done and even if they gave her a wad of cash, there is no way DK will EVER go back to WSMV. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-192984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRob 937 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 WFSB has some water damage Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-192998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfc513 235 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Now that was just extreme. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-193015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 WFSB has some water damage As KTVU would say... Ho Le Fuk. Sum Ting Wong. Bang Ding Ow. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-193027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB4TV 347 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 The 2018 KFOR Anchor Desk - L to R - Brian Brinkley (Sports Director), Joleen Chaney (Linda Cavanaugh's Successor), Kevin Ogle, and Mike Morgan (Chief Meteorologist) 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-193055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
east-tx-tv 120 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 WFSB has some water damage ...and a few less Christmas decorations to take down Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-193088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1229 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 WFSB has some water damage "Sorry guys I had a burrito for lunch. Should not have had it extra spicy." 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-193137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Albert Flores has called it quits at WOAI: http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/movies-tv/article/San-Antonio-weather-TV-vet-Albert-Flores-exits-12474088.php Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-193194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNewsie 50 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Veteran WPLG anchor Diane Magnum back on air in Miami on a temporary basis at WFOR. Former WPLG anchor Jen Herrera was also offered the gig. She replaces Vanessa Borge who was suddenly let go. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/ent-columns-blogs/jose-lambiet/article193012704.html Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-193200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2358 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Veteran WPLG anchor Diane Magnum back on air in Miami on a temporary basis at WFOR. Former WPLG anchor Jen Herrera was also offered the gig. She replaces Vanessa Borge who was suddenly let go. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/ent-columns-blogs/jose-lambiet/article193012704.html I mentioned it in the shoutbox when I watched WFOR one time and was surprised to see Diane Magnum on-air. Summary: Jen didn't want it because she didn't want to do TV permanently again. Vanessa got into a feud with WFOR because of a vacation in L.A. and went to tour KCBS-KCAL while at it to possibly find a job there, which made WFOR management mad, which is why she left. So glad to see Diane again! 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-193218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLETVFan 367 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 JUST IN: WOIO/WUAB has not only got rid of its news director, but is rumored, according to FTVLive, to have already found a new ND!! http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2018/1/5/canned-in-cleveland 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-193221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 JUST IN: WOIO/WUAB has not only got rid of its news director, but is rumored, according to FTVLive, to have already found a new ND!! http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2018/1/5/canned-in-cleveland Bye Mr. Fred ...Next stop WGCL! 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-193224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNewsie 50 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I mentioned it in the shoutbox when I watched WFOR one time and was surprised to see Diane Magnum on-air. Summary: Jen didn't want it because she didn't want to do TV permanently again. Vanessa got into a feud with WFOR because of a vacation in L.A. and went to tour KCBS-KCAL while at it to possibly find a job there, which made WFOR management mad, which is why she left. So glad to see Diane again! Yep, it was surprising to see Vanesasa go because she just accepted the promotion but the article explains it all. So far, she has not resufarced anywhere else. I do hope she lands back on her feet. Jen is one of my favorites, I would have loved if she took the job full time but alas. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-193225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Veteran WPLG anchor Diane Magnum back on air in Miami on a temporary basis at WFOR. Former WPLG anchor Jen Herrera was also offered the gig. She replaces Vanessa Borge who was suddenly let go. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/ent-columns-blogs/jose-lambiet/article193012704.html I mentioned it in the shoutbox when I watched WFOR one time and was surprised to see Diane Magnum on-air. Summary: Jen didn't want it because she didn't want to do TV permanently again. Vanessa got into a feud with WFOR because of a vacation in L.A. and went to tour KCBS-KCAL while at it to possibly find a job there, which made WFOR management mad, which is why she left. So glad to see Diane again! Isn’t it somewhat common for people to visit sister stations or those unrelated to their own when on vacation especially if you have friends working there? If your on Instagram you’ll see plenty of visits to other stations while on vacation - usually to see old friends. Could it be as simple as someone at KCBS/KCAL heard she was there visiting from their sister station, heard about the promotion and wanted to talk? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-193236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Could it be as simple as someone at KCBS/KCAL heard she was there visiting from their sister station, heard about the promotion and wanted to talk? Yep... Or even more sinister... Sometimes talent will show up to other stations to visit friends...and "be seen" exclusively for gossip and negotiation reasons. Make 'em think you are being shopped....when you are not. ...and sometimes that backfires. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/264/#findComment-193239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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