TheRob 937 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Julie Unruh joins WGN-TV's midday team. https://wgntv.com/community/press-releases/julie-unruh-named-co-anchor-of-wgn-midday-news/ 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriangleTriadMediaNews 267 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 On 4/30/2020 at 1:33 PM, TheRob said: Julie Unruh joins WGN-TV's midday team. https://wgntv.com/community/press-releases/julie-unruh-named-co-anchor-of-wgn-midday-news/ Glad to see WGN is promoting from within, especially when you're taking over for a long time anchor like Steve Sanders. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodfreyGR 652 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Sven Sundgaard out at KARE/Minneapolis. Turns out TEGNA indeed has a problem with staff calling people "white nationalist Nazi sympathizer gun fetishist miscreants" 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRob 937 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 KARE-TV just fired one of its meteorologists. 3 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
news89 468 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 WOWK's morning and noon anchor Jack Kane is set to retire at the end of May. Jack spent 19 years at WCHS before moving over to WOWK in 1999. Jack started at WTAP in Parkersburg, WV before the move to Charleston. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 2 hours ago, TheRob said: KARE-TV just fired one of its meteorologists. I'm sure a competitor will scoop him up once the non-compete is over. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGSJenkins 435 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 9 hours ago, TheRob said: KARE-TV just fired one of its meteorologists. This is what got him fired by KARE. https://alphanewsmn.com/meterologist-nazi/ Quote Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatSowislander 52 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 (edited) On 4/29/2020 at 3:20 AM, SFTV said: Tabitha Lipkin leaves KSWB to become Morning Host for NBCLX in Dallas. Speaking of KSWB news, looks like Aloha Taylor is missing again. (since Mar 26 when she last posted on FB) (It popped up in my head when I watched her last day on IG) Heard rumors on social media that it might be permanent, but she is still on the bios and I don't see a Meteorologist opening, just an anchor and Tabitha's old position (sports) (Even though Aloha's bio states she is a watcher anchor instead of the typical chief meteorologist) Edited May 3, 2020 by mposeymil Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 829 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Darcel Grimes at WLOS announced her retirement. She Retires May 8th. 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 On 5/2/2020 at 3:25 AM, RGSJenkins said: This is what got him fired by KARE. https://alphanewsmn.com/meterologist-nazi/ I personally agree with his opinion, but I also know Tegna tries as hard as it can to be impartial, especially compared to other station groups. So this obviously isn't a good look for them and hence the result. But like others have said, hopefully another station will pick him up after all the dust settles. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 With the gradual re-opening of the economy, still-closed restaurants in some places decided to take it upon themselves to reopen in full force regardless of the orders in place (with the proper "social distancing" protocols in place, of course) One in Spanish Fort Alabama, decided to reopen and got their hand slapped by the state health department. WKRG: https://www.wkrg.com/health/coronavirus/some-baldwin-county-restaurants-plan-to-reopen-friday-despite-orders-to-remain-closed/ https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/spanish-fort-pizza-restaurant-violates-gov-ivey-order-shutdown/ WALA: https://www.fox10tv.com/news/health-department-shuts-down-spanish-fort-restaurant-for-defying-safer-at-home-order/article_2895040c-8c0a-11ea-922e-7f7be0fbae75.html WPMI: https://mynbc15.com/news/local/alabama-health-department-briefly-shuts-down-restaurant-in-baldwin-county Why would I be posting this story here? Because if you read the WPMI story, the restaurant in question is owned by Greg Peterson, who is the primary anchor at WPMI. Can someone say conflict of interest here? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyfla 207 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 51 minutes ago, tyrannical bastard said: With the gradual re-opening of the economy, still-closed restaurants in some places decided to take it upon themselves to reopen in full force regardless of the orders in place (with the proper "social distancing" protocols in place, of course) One in Spanish Fort Alabama, decided to reopen and got their hand slapped by the state health department. WKRG: https://www.wkrg.com/health/coronavirus/some-baldwin-county-restaurants-plan-to-reopen-friday-despite-orders-to-remain-closed/ https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/spanish-fort-pizza-restaurant-violates-gov-ivey-order-shutdown/ WALA: https://www.fox10tv.com/news/health-department-shuts-down-spanish-fort-restaurant-for-defying-safer-at-home-order/article_2895040c-8c0a-11ea-922e-7f7be0fbae75.html WPMI: https://mynbc15.com/news/local/alabama-health-department-briefly-shuts-down-restaurant-in-baldwin-county Why would I be posting this story here? Because if you read the WPMI story, the restaurant in question is owned by Greg Peterson, who is the primary anchor at WPMI. Can someone say conflict of interest here? WPMI is owned by Sinclair. Kind of a go figure. If any other group owned WPMI, Greg Peterson probably would have been fired for violating state law with his side venture. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 3 hours ago, tyrannical bastard said: With the gradual re-opening of the economy, still-closed restaurants in some places decided to take it upon themselves to reopen in full force regardless of the orders in place (with the proper "social distancing" protocols in place, of course) One in Spanish Fort Alabama, decided to reopen and got their hand slapped by the state health department. WKRG: https://www.wkrg.com/health/coronavirus/some-baldwin-county-restaurants-plan-to-reopen-friday-despite-orders-to-remain-closed/ https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/spanish-fort-pizza-restaurant-violates-gov-ivey-order-shutdown/ WALA: https://www.fox10tv.com/news/health-department-shuts-down-spanish-fort-restaurant-for-defying-safer-at-home-order/article_2895040c-8c0a-11ea-922e-7f7be0fbae75.html WPMI: https://mynbc15.com/news/local/alabama-health-department-briefly-shuts-down-restaurant-in-baldwin-county Why would I be posting this story here? Because if you read the WPMI story, the restaurant in question is owned by Greg Peterson, who is the primary anchor at WPMI. Can someone say conflict of interest here? In fairness, at least the station disclosed that in the story. That's actually more than I expected a Sinclair station to do. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 9 minutes ago, Mrtraveler01 said: In fairness, at least the station disclosed that in the story. That's actually more than I expected a Sinclair station to do. I applaud them for doing that, at the very least. Even looking at the coverage of the story, WPMI's seems to be more constrained than the other two stations. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1232 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 7 hours ago, tyrannical bastard said: With the gradual re-opening of the economy, still-closed restaurants in some places decided to take it upon themselves to reopen in full force regardless of the orders in place (with the proper "social distancing" protocols in place, of course) One in Spanish Fort Alabama, decided to reopen and got their hand slapped by the state health department. WKRG: https://www.wkrg.com/health/coronavirus/some-baldwin-county-restaurants-plan-to-reopen-friday-despite-orders-to-remain-closed/ https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/spanish-fort-pizza-restaurant-violates-gov-ivey-order-shutdown/ WALA: https://www.fox10tv.com/news/health-department-shuts-down-spanish-fort-restaurant-for-defying-safer-at-home-order/article_2895040c-8c0a-11ea-922e-7f7be0fbae75.html WPMI: https://mynbc15.com/news/local/alabama-health-department-briefly-shuts-down-restaurant-in-baldwin-county Why would I be posting this story here? Because if you read the WPMI story, the restaurant in question is owned by Greg Peterson, who is the primary anchor at WPMI. Can someone say conflict of interest here? How is that a conflict of interest? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, MidwestTV said: How is that a conflict of interest? Owning the business itself is ok, but deciding to make a spectacle for all of the other media to see, and openly defy the laws set forth by the state is another story. It's setting the agenda using your own business as a "victim" all while earning another living reporting the "news" of the day. Remeber the Station night club disaster? Jeff Derdarian was a part owner while doing a story for his own station about night club safety that ended horribly wrong. Edited May 4, 2020 by tyrannical bastard Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathannah 2429 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Just now, tyrannical bastard said: Owning the business itself is ok, but deciding to make a spectacle for all of the other media to see, and openly defy the laws set forth by the state is another story. It's setting the agenda using your own business as a "victim" all while earning another living reporting the "news" of the day. Three words; The Station Nightclub. WPRI's reputation, even in a quiet market like Providence, was killed for over a decade because they decided to promote a reporter's venue for a simple story about nightclub safety that could have easily be done somewhere else, and their error of having a cameraman there trying to get 'the shot' cost them $30 million and a number of lives. If you're at SBG you're ready to put someone like that on an indefinite suspension for questionable overall judgement. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 hour ago, mrschimpf said: Three words; The Station Nightclub. WPRI's reputation, even in a quiet market like Providence, was killed for over a decade because they decided to promote a reporter's venue for a simple story about nightclub safety that could have easily be done somewhere else, and their error of having a cameraman there trying to get 'the shot' cost them $30 million and a number of lives. If you're at SBG you're ready to put someone like that on an indefinite suspension for questionable overall judgement. ^ This right here. WPRI was wrecked for a time and despite amazing graphics looks and talent they had, this one event wrecked them for a long time. I think it even caused WLNE to spike to second in some timeslots to surpass WPRI. Obviously now, it has changed because WLNE wrecked themselves instead of improving and its back to being a two-station market again with WJAR vs. WPRI with WLNE still not a factor. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 (edited) The Station example was an extreme example on what could possibly go wrong. If anything down here, it just energizes the locals even more who have been cooped up in their homes for the last month or so and want their "rights" back. Lots of rogue businesses have taken matters into their own hands and seeing the law swoop down on them once the word gets out. Even if Greg Peterson gets a slap on the wrist or even suspended or fired, it won't mean much in the grand scheme of things. Basically they're the 33/40 of Mobile since Alan Sealls is there now. Edited May 4, 2020 by tyrannical bastard Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRob 937 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Andy Lack has resigned from NBC. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin 118 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 37 minutes ago, TheRob said: Andy Lack has resigned from NBC Huge Deal Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jero23 105 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) On 5/4/2020 at 3:51 PM, TheRob said: Andy Lack has resigned from NBC. Long overdue. The decisions made on hiring horrible talent (Megyn Kelly) to pushing diverse yet essential talent out (Tameron Hall) was proof Lack was a horrible leader for NBC News. Edited May 6, 2020 by jero23 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 The state of New York has been investigating NBC News over sexual misconduct allegations. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsbot 271 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 (edited) Boston TV news legend Randy Price is leaving WCVB https://www.wcvb.com/article/wcvbs-randy-price-announces-plans-to-sign-off-later-this-month/32386752 Also, Kim Guthrie is out as President/CEO of Cox Media Group https://www.rbr.com/kim-guthrie-to-depart-cox-media-group/ Edited May 6, 2020 by newsbot 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman748 1256 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 5 hours ago, newsbot said: Also, Kim Guthrie is out as President/CEO of Cox Media Group https://www.rbr.com/kim-guthrie-to-depart-cox-media-group/ Her departure is interesting yet it's odd timing, with this virus I wonder if she had waited until we got to the other side of COVID before departing? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/415/#findComment-244890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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