T.L. Hughes 889 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Austin, Texas NBC affiliate KXAN-TV has named Chris Willis the lead investigative reporter for the station's investigative unit. Willis currently serves as co-anchor of "KXAN News Today", the weekday 4:30-7 a.m. newscast, having anchored that newscast from 1999 to 2005, and again since 2007; between his morning anchor stints, he also served as the station's senior correspondent from 2005 to 2007. Before joining KXAN, Willis was an evening anchor at ABC affiliate WDEF in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and has served as news director for CBS affiliate KSWT in Yuma, Arizona and for Big Sky Broadcasting/KB Media in Helena, Montana. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-69722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.L. Hughes 889 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Stacey Bell is leaving Local TV, LLC-owned WJW in Cleveland, effective with tonight's (Wednesday's) 10 p.m. newscast; Bell has been with the Fox affiliate since 1998, as a reporter for the station's weekday morning newscast, before being promoted to 5 p.m. anchor in 2000, and 10 p.m. anchor five years later. Bell was raised in Arkansas (though was born in Memphis, Tennessee), eventually attending the University of Central Arkansas, where she earned a bachelor's degree in mass communications. It is unclear who will join Bill Martin as his co-anchor for the 10 p.m. newscast after Bell's departure, though The Plain Dealer reports that Tracy McCool is a potential candidate. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-69734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.L. Hughes 889 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Newport Television's Salt Lake City ABC affiliate KTVX is making changes to its anchor lineup, as it tries to get out of its distant fourth place position in news, particularly among the area's late newscasts. The station has put Brent Hunsaker and Kylie Conway as its 10 p.m. anchor team; Conway, who had been anchoring the 9 p.m. newscast on KUCW, will no longer anchor the newscast as it will be cancelled following this Friday's (December 9) edition, due to low ratings (this leaves Fox affiliate KSTU with the only live primetime newscasts in the 9 p.m. slot in the market). December 9th will also be weeknight anchor Karen Carlson's last day with KTVX, Carlson is expecting her first child and will be returning to Los Angeles to become a stay-at-home mom. Anchor Robert Maxwell's contract was not renewed by the station. In addition, KTVX will expand its 4 p.m. newscast to one hour beginning January 9; the 5 p.m. newcast will be anchored by current "Good Morning Utah" anchor Don Hudson and former KXAS Dallas reporter Kim Fischer starting December 12; former KUSI San Diego anchor Dan Plante will take Hudson's place on "Good Morning Utah". Steve Stadelman, weekday morning and 5 p.m. anchor at Nexstar Broadcasting's Rockford, Illinois ABC affiliate WTVO, has filed paperwork to run for state Senate in Illinois' 34th district. WTVO news director Kent Harrell confirmed to "Rockford Register Star" political editor Chuck Sweeny that Stadelman will be leaving the station. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-69934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanGuy 117 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Tribune station WGNO has laid off several people this week who are in front of and behind the cameras. Most notable include anchor Jessica Holly, anchor/reporter Glynn Boyd (husband of WVUE anchor Nancy Parker), sports reporter/weekend anchor Kristina Pink and reporter Christian Jennings. Four photographers were also let go. In addition, the New Orleans ABC affiliate has expanded it's 6 pm show "News With A Twist" - anchored by Susan Rosegen and KMEZ-FM morning DJ LeBron Joseph. It will also air at 5 pm. In addition, rebroadcasts of the show will replace all Saturday newscasts. In addition, the 6:30 pm newscast no longer exists. It has been replaced by "The Big Bang Theory". News Director Rick Erbach said ratings and a tough ad market were key reasons the contraction and layoffs. Read more here: http://www.nola.com/...ny_news_wi.html Also, here are the November sweeps results as well as info on several stations winning regional Emmys. http://www.nola.com/...ratings_re.html Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 Beverly Kidd announced this weekend she will be leaving KTVK later this month after 10 years with the station. “I won’t bury the lead,” news director Brad Remington wrote in a memo to KTVK staffers. “Beverly Kidd has come to us and told us she needs to step away from the business and focus on her new husband and their three children.” Kidd anchors the 9 p.m. newscast on KTVK, which is an independent station in Phoenix. Her last day is December 30. http://www.azfamily.com/news/Beverly-Kidd-leaving-3TV-135771868.html Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanGuy 117 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 After 30 years, WWL features reporter Chef Frank Davis announced his retirement from his popular weekly segments (Naturally N'Awlins, The Fishin' Game and In The Kitchen) this morning. He said it was time to travel more with his wife, do more cookbooks and take up those offers on exotic fishing trips. Davis will continue to do the holiday cooking segments (Franksgiving and Naturally Noel) and do various specials for Channel 4. http://www.wwltv.com/news/Frank-Davis-to-retire-from-weekly-appearances-on-Channel-4-135910608.html Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 CBS News anchor Russ Mitchell is joining WKYC, the NBC affiliate in Cleveland, as managing editor of evening news and lead anchor of the 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts, the Gannett-owned station announced today. Mitchell said in a statement that he has “thoroughly enjoyed” his years at CBS, but was looking forward to “a unique opportunity to help create the next generation of local news in a great place and have a key role in in trying to make a difference in a wonderful community.” Mitchell, who joined CBS in 1992, is the weekend anchor of “CBS Evening News” and “The Early Show.” His first day at WKYC will be January 16. He replaces Romona Robinson, who WKYC earlier this month after negotiations to extend her WKYC contract failed. General manager Brooke Spectorsky announced that Mitchell’s 6 and 11 p.m. co-anchor will be announced soon. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedYoungMan 0 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 WXIN, Fox 59 in Indianapolis will unveil a new set in the next few weeks. They are returning to the format of having the newsroom in the background (the newsroom is getting a facelift too.) Reportedly the set is from FX Group. Here are progress pics: http://www.fox59.com...97.photogallery I have not heard if they are going to be unveiling new graphics but something tells me they might. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
who?cares 254 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 That has the tale-tale signs of an FX job. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 804 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Doesn't WTIC have the same set design as this, if not similar? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abric 178 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Pretty much. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
who?cares 254 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 WXIN-FOX 59 debuted their new set this morning. No new music or graphics. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 WTVJ NBC 6 anchor Kevin Corke bid viewers adieu last night at the end of the 11pm newscast. Corke joined WTVJ barely 2 years ago in October 2009 to anchor alongside Jackie Nespral after Julia Yarbough left earlier that same year. No word yet on what his next move is. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 Jim Henderson is retiring as sports director at WWL after a nearly 34-year career covering Louisiana sports. “All good things must come to an end, and for me, that’s my career here at Channel 4,” Henderson wrote in an email to WWL staff this week. “If the Saints go to the Super Bowl, I will make that my last assignment here. Otherwise it’s time to turn the page on the next chapter of life.” Henderson plans to retire from WWL in February. He will continue as the radio play-by-play announcer for the Saints. Henderson began his sportscasting career in Panama City, FL. After a stop in Atlanta, he joined the WWL in 1978. He has been the radio voice of the Saints since 1986. In 2011, Henderson received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Press Club of New Orleans. “I have the best job in the world, but, my responsibility is not to the coaches and players, but to the people who make sports special: the fans,” Henderson once remarked, ” and Louisiana sports fans are dedicated, they expect the best from everybody, from players to reporters.” Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanGuy 117 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Jim's a real classy guy. He's gonna be missed big time. Here's WWL's article: http://www.wwltv.com/sports/Jim-Henderson-to-retire-as-WWL-TV-sports-director-136664833.html Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Roland Steadham is out as chief meteorologist atKTVX, after two years with the Salt Lake City ABC-affiliate. KTVX news director Larry Perret confirmed Steadham’s exit to TVSpy today, but did not go into detail about what led to the move. According to NewsBlues, which first reported the veteran meteorologist’s departure, KTVX is set to pay out the final three months of Steadham’s contract. Steadham joined KTVX in 2009 after serving as chief meteorologist at KUTV, Salt Lake City’s CBS-affiliate. KTVX introduced AccuWeather veteran Jim Kosek as its new chief meteorologist. Kosek has been with AccuWeather for the past 25 years, working out of the company’s State College headquarters. KTVX news director Larry Perret sent an email out to staff this afternoon, announcing the hiring. Kosek’s first day at the station will be January 18th. While with AccuWeather, Kosek delivered forecasts for a number of markets in the northeast, including New York, Philadelphia, and D.C. He also became known for his madcap delivery, especially when there was snow in the forecast, and there are dozens of videos on YouTube archiving his nuttier moments on-air. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Oh no. That should bring KTVX some attention. Hey, they really need it! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw-804 190 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 WGN's Muriel Clair has resigned after 34 years with the station, reports Robert Feder. Clair said it was her decision to leave. http://timeoutchicag...o-call-it-a-day Meanwhile in Richmond, WRLH will launch a new one-hour morning newscast at 7am called the Fox Richmond Morning News January 16th (tomorrow). It will be anchored by Gray Hall, meteorologist Andrew Frieden and traffic reporter Tracy Lynn. All three are also on WWBT's NBC12 News Today and NBC12 News at Noon. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
montevallomatt 0 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 My guess is that Juan Kincaid will replace Jim Henderson. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdcnow 14 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Congrats and warm wishes go out to WFAA-TV's Cynthia Izzaguirre, who announced just moments ago (I'm currently watching News 8 Midday) that she is a mom-to-be. While doing a story promoing that on an upcoming Dr Oz show, people's most embarrassing health questions will be answered, Izzy said, regarding the Dr Oz Show's request that viewers email in question, that when it comes to one's health there is no question so embarrassing that it can't be asked. Izzy remarked that she's had to learn that herself, being that she is pregnant. Here's to wishing her the best as she starts her family. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 804 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 WKRN-TV in Nashville recently hired Samantha Fisher from CNN to take over as co-anchor for the 10:00 newscasts alongside Bob Mueller. Her first night on the air is this evening. http://www.wkrn.com/story/16488423/samantha-fisher Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanGuy 117 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Former WGNO anchor Jessica Holly has joined WVUE as a reporter Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1448 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 WMAQ-TV Chicago announced that KPRC-TV Houston anchor Daniella Guzman will join their morning news as co-anchor replacing Zoraida Sambolin, who left for a position on CNN's new morning show. Guzman will anchor alongside Rob Elgas and starts in March. Guzman was a weekend anchor and reporter for KPRC since 2006. Steve Chenevey, whose anchored WTTG morning newscast since 2003 is joining D.C. rival station WJLA as morning and noon anchor alongside Cynne Simpson. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Six months after his final day at 11 Alive, Paul Ossmann has landed a part-time weekend weather forecasting job at CBS Atlanta. He starts at 6 p.m. He will be on regularly at 6 and 11 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. http://blogs.ajc.com/radio-tv-talk/2012/01/20/paul-ossmann-joins-cbs-atlanta-as-weekend-forecaster/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief-O 31 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 WFRV is now branding as "Local 5". Yeah, I'm still scratching my head. They've changed music too [Arnold's "Locals Only", per NMSA], and some of the graphics got changed a little [not too drastic]. One good thing they've introduced is the "5-day Plus" forecast---apparently Nexstar-ese for "7-day forecast". Next thing you know, Nexstar will probably convert them back to SD. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/5/#findComment-70816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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