AaronQ 281 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 On 4/3/2025 at 12:54 PM, TheRolyPoly said: 40 years on Charlotte television. He joined when it was WPCQ and Odyssey Partners without local news being produced. Now it's WCNC and TEGNA with local news on. Its the anniversary of Larry Sprinkle at WCNC. This so happens to be his final week in the morning as he'll shift to do inspirational stories (since he's a forecaster, not an accredited meteorologist). Chris Mulcahy is taking over his spot. https://youtu.be/wpz5iZvpiBA?si=MYrB5lV_zTyoPr8X Mornings will not be the same, but I give my congrats to Larry on 40 years with WCNC and I wish him the best of luck on new adventure with the station! Chris Mulcahy is a really good successor as well! 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-304885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2409 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Heidi Alagha celebrates 10 years of being in the news business... by getting out of the news business. This week is her last at KGUN 9 in Tucson. https://www.facebook.com/HeidiAlagha/posts/pfbid02of16av42ccCiZnMwtvxn4oyn6tYKQ1aWsjqmPj9pqyHYZzwzd4QXwAtTDY59HsxTl 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-304886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2409 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 On 4/4/2025 at 6:35 PM, TheRolyPoly said: KSHB 41 via Facebook. Is Gary Lezak coming back? There you go. The worst kept secret. Starting next Monday, Gary Lezak will return to KSHB 41 for a temporary three-month morning gig while Lindsey Anderson is on maternity leave. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGXfPhH5hhw&ab_channel=KSHB41 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-304914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD TV 255 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 On 12/2/2024 at 5:15 PM, hfiles said: WRC just announced that Leon Harris will be stepping away from the anchor desk. https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2024/12/2/breaking-dc-anchor-off-the-air Update: Leon has announced he's stepping away from the station altogether: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/leon-harris-announcement/3885929/ 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-304931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2409 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Another retirement announcement... WDBJ 7's Jean Jadhon after 33 years. She'll retire at the end of May. https://www.wdbj7.com/2025/04/08/jean-jadhon-announces-retirement-your-hometown-station/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJiZcNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhXhNgeZZI9HU-2ET9ChDuGEQyoWV72O4G2sB9VDfHg5dvFY4qnIA9sA7pJ2_aem_MjLfh5y18B_7uVTWzb5moQ 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-304935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 779 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 2 hours ago, MD TV said: Update: Leon has announced he's stepping away from the station altogether: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/leon-harris-announcement/3885929/ Wonder if they would consider bringing back Aaron Gilchrist to replace him. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-304939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lampstein 106 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 22 hours ago, MD TV said: Leon has announced he's stepping away from the station altogether I am sure WUSA9 is salivating at the chance to hire him. Kristen Pierce out at WISN after 3 years: https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/television-radio/2025/04/08/wisn-tv-channel-12-co-anchor-kristin-pierce-leaves-milwaukee-station/82996318007/ This really shows the state of the business that a top-rated Hearst station can’t hold onto talent anymore. WISN has become a bit of a revolving door ever since the old guard started retiring. 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-304960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2409 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Sticking with Milwaukee... a WDJT original is hanging it up, somewhat. Mike Strehlow has been there since day one. However, he's giving up his noon and 4pm duties so he can semi-retire in order to solely focus on CBS 58 Sunday Morning, which btw is different from their weekend morning news. https://cbs58.com/news/cbs-58s-mike-strehlow-stepping-away-from-anchor-desk 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-304961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathannah 2428 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 1 hour ago, Dave Lampstein said: WISN has become a bit of a revolving door ever since the old guard started retiring. The "not a difficult decision" in her statement was very telling and candid because they did a few things and hires that you could say are 'more palatable' to certain suburbanites, including getting a new hire outside the station for the nightside rather than promoting deserving talent already there. (It's still much less than what 4 has gone through since the Scripps sale though) Just now, TheRolyPoly said: Sticking with Milwaukee... a WDJT original is hanging it up, somewhat. Mike Strehlow has been there since day one. However, he's giving up his noon and 4pm duties so he can semi-retire in order to solely focus on CBS 58 Sunday Morning, which btw is different from their weekend morning news. A day one hire from WTMJ, and a well-deserved wind-down for Mike (and Sunday Morning is a good example of what stations should do on the weekend mornings); one of the last of the 'steady and solid' guys from that era of Milwaukee news. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-304962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lampstein 106 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 (edited) 1 hour ago, nathannah said: A day one hire from WTMJ, and a well-deserved wind-down for Mike (and Sunday Morning is a good example of what stations should do on the weekend mornings); one of the last of the 'steady and solid' guys from that era of Milwaukee news. The absolute KINDEST man in local television news. A well-deserved semi-retirement. Their Sunday Morning show is actually a highlight on a very blighted record thanks to him. As for WISN’s issues… no comment. Edited April 9 by Dave Lampstein 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-304964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2409 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 5 hours ago, Dave Lampstein said: Kristen Pierce out at WISN after 3 years: https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/television-radio/2025/04/08/wisn-tv-channel-12-co-anchor-kristin-pierce-leaves-milwaukee-station/82996318007/ This really shows the state of the business that a top-rated Hearst station can’t hold onto talent anymore. WISN has become a bit of a revolving door ever since the old guard started retiring. Its not a good look when you replace someone who spent 20+ years at the station (Toya Washington) only for the replacement to suddenly leave after just 3 years (Kristen Pierce). I'm sorry to say this but WISN did Toya dirty. They should've given her more roles, including at 4pm, and the fact they never did or given her the 10pm on top of the 5pm, it makes them look dirty. I still like WISN 12 but something like this just makes you take a second look at them. 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-304969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2409 Posted Thursday at 09:39 PM Share Posted Thursday at 09:39 PM 33 years at KPLC, and nearly 3 decades anchoring 7 News Sunrise. Come June, John Bridges will stop anchoring the program as he'll entire the next phase... retirement. https://www.kplctv.com/2025/04/10/longtime-sunrise-anchor-john-bridges-announces-he-will-retire-this-summer/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJlGZJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHt1aSQlK_ngljRMyekqegBgbQEjyB4xdWCrvmUlu5NX1aPDfLfioTkoEmhRS_aem_CujNY3ChNqMNgiay2qOjEw 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-304986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2409 Posted Friday at 11:35 PM Share Posted Friday at 11:35 PM 30 years of LaTrice Currie on WRCB Chattanooga. https://www.local3news.com/video/must-see-videos/congratulations-to-latrice-currie-for-30-years-at-local-3-news/video_d2e4da12-e1c4-5ca6-beb9-a36363abf5f7.html 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-305010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recovering Producer 217 Posted Saturday at 12:44 AM Share Posted Saturday at 12:44 AM Sun Broadcasting/WXCW Naples-Fort Myers (and sidecar to Fort Myers Broadcasting/WINK) President Jim Schwartzel is running for the U.S. House. I can't quite figure out how he got this glowing profile on WINK. It truly is a mystery. 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-305012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottSchell 355 Posted Saturday at 09:47 PM Share Posted Saturday at 09:47 PM (edited) Couple of departures from KTUL/KOKH. Yesterday was sports Director TJ Eckert’s last day after 7 years at KTUL. Tonight is Meteorologist Colton Williams last day at both stations. Both are planning to stay in green county but haven’t announce their plans. Well I should say TJ said he will announce later on down the road Colton isn’t for sure as to his next plans but is planning on doing social media weather updates still. Edited Saturday at 09:52 PM by ScottSchell 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-305023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 826 Posted Sunday at 10:30 AM Share Posted Sunday at 10:30 AM On 4/9/2025 at 6:51 PM, TheRolyPoly said: Its not a good look when you replace someone who spent 20+ years at the station (Toya Washington) only for the replacement to suddenly leave after just 3 years (Kristen Pierce). I'm sorry to say this but WISN did Toya dirty. They should've given her more roles, including at 4pm, and the fact they never did or given her the 10pm on top of the 5pm, it makes them look dirty. I still like WISN 12 but something like this just makes you take a second look at them. Toya Washington, did a podcast interview awhile back and she talked about being burned out and she got off the 10pm back in 2011 for part-time for her family. I remember she wanted to do just the 5pm for family reason, and left the job to be a mom with her kids and her husband schedule too. She's teaching now, but there the article and podcast to check out. https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/toyawashington https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toya-washington-leaving-tv-news/id1690213362?i=1000615141001 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-305026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2409 Posted Monday at 07:27 PM Share Posted Monday at 07:27 PM I remember her when she was anchoring at WKBN in Youngstown. Tomorrow will be Whitney Ward's last day at KREM 2 in Spokane after 12 years and will exit the TV news industry in favor of the technology industry. https://www.krem.com/article/about-us/whitney-ward-to-leave-krem-2-after-12-years/293-8f44a5b6-114f-4911-ba22-36879d0f78a1?fbclid=PAY2xjawJqQDRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp-OF8PSRqLdbyFndRrQVudK7HHXxvcUqg7MZX_bbx6hKlgDjPKtGS9tQrK-Z_aem_xSWvcsCS6Do8Hi26ef2VDg 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-305044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalTVfan 14 Posted Monday at 09:31 PM Share Posted Monday at 09:31 PM 2 hours ago, TheRolyPoly said: I remember her when she was anchoring at WKBN in Youngstown. Tomorrow will be Whitney Ward's last day at KREM 2 in Spokane after 12 years and will exit the TV news industry in favor of the technology industry. https://www.krem.com/article/about-us/whitney-ward-to-leave-krem-2-after-12-years/293-8f44a5b6-114f-4911-ba22-36879d0f78a1?fbclid=PAY2xjawJqQDRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp-OF8PSRqLdbyFndRrQVudK7HHXxvcUqg7MZX_bbx6hKlgDjPKtGS9tQrK-Z_aem_xSWvcsCS6Do8Hi26ef2VDg I am not surprised as KREM has turned into a mini dumpster fire since they migrated to the new AI production platform. I think they may have undergone some additional budget tightening as well… It took them a few months to replace their morning anchor, some weekends there isn’t even a reporter in the field, and it appears they dumped their 5 PM weekend newscast to air a 30 minute week in review show. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-305047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsdude 58 Posted Monday at 10:07 PM Share Posted Monday at 10:07 PM On 4/9/2025 at 1:41 PM, Dave Lampstein said: I am sure WUSA9 is salivating at the chance to hire him. Leon was never really a ratings draw, but WUSA9 also never really made many smart decisions either, so who knows? Can he one man band??? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-305048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2409 Posted Monday at 11:12 PM Share Posted Monday at 11:12 PM WTLV/WJXX has finally named its replacement for Tim Deegan as its next chief... Lewis Turner got the gig. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-305051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsman123 113 Posted Monday at 11:26 PM Share Posted Monday at 11:26 PM 1 hour ago, newsdude said: Leon was never really a ratings draw, but WUSA9 also never really made many smart decisions either, so who knows? Can he one man band??? I was gonna say… No station really has the money these days to pay anchors. WUSA and Tegna is probably looking to unload.. not add. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-305053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recovering Producer 217 Posted Monday at 11:58 PM Share Posted Monday at 11:58 PM 49 minutes ago, newsdude said: Leon was never really a ratings draw, but WUSA9 also never really made many smart decisions either, so who knows? Can he one man band??? 12 minutes ago, newsman123 said: I was gonna say… No station really has the money these days to pay anchors. WUSA and Tegna is probably looking to unload.. not add. I hope even if they call, he has the good sense to say no. There is nothing to gain and everything to lose by coming back. I hope Leon finds peace, sobriety, and health in his next chapter. As someone who spent 15 years in a newsroom, for every person who has a public/visible fall from grace due to alcohol or other substance abuse, there are just as many, if not more, who battle it silently or are in denial about it and manage to fly under the radar. There's no way to quantify the why - but the combination of odd hours, lack of balance, constant bad news content, and high-pressure work environment all likely play a role. Candidly, it's a big reason why I got out when I did. I saw the life outcomes of unmarried or divorced men over 40 who stay in TV news. The odds are not in your favor. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-305054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2409 Posted yesterday at 12:00 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:00 AM (edited) Deborah Knapp has spent almost 50 years in TV news, the last nearly 38 at KENS 5. Come late May, she will retire. One of the last best titan pillars of journalism is soon walking out the door. Edited yesterday at 01:22 AM by TheRolyPoly 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-305055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 826 Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago 22 hours ago, newsdude said: Leon was never really a ratings draw, but WUSA9 also never really made many smart decisions either, so who knows? Can he one man band??? TEGNA seems to be cash poor. Can they afford him? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-305069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3948 Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Just now, Breaking News said: TEGNA seems to be cash poor. Can they afford him? Would WUSA even hire him....if he even wanted to work again? That would be his third station in DC after WJLA and WRC... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/525/#findComment-305070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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