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[Big Rollo Smokes 266]

1 hour ago, GraphicsMan said:

Laid off is almost similar to getting fired anyway. Bottom line he was out of a job.

 

Technically, it isn't.

[ns8401 961]

On 5/30/2024 at 11:44 PM, GraphicsMan said:

Had a brief stint at WCBS in New York in the 90s but he was part of the station “massacre” at that station which resulted in him getting laid off.

I realize but I think they and he want to forget that part… I didn’t think it was quite that long a stint…

Edited June 1, 2024 by ns8401

[Breaking News 841]

7 hours ago, ns8401 said:

I realize but I think they and he want to forget that part… I didn’t think it was quite that long a stint…

What do you make out that Devin Scillian didn't take the buyout? Will he get renewed on the next contract cycle?  He been a mainstay for 30 yrs.

[ns8401 961]

15 hours ago, Breaking News said:

What do you make out that Devin Scillian didn't take the buyout? Will he get renewed on the next contract cycle?  He been a mainstay for 30 yrs.

He’s probably there as long as he wants to be but must figure he has more work to do or he’s having fun while it lasts. They won’t cut him unceremoniously or anything. 

[tyrannical bastard 4055]

WPMI has a new Chief Meteorologist.  Thomas Geboy returns to the area after a stint in Utah at KTVX.

https://mynbc15.com/news/local/nbc-15-welcomes-chief-meteorologist-thomas-geboy#

 

Before moving to Utah, he was a dayside meterologist who worked at WKRG, along with his predecessor, Alan Sealls.

 

...and here's his bio from WKRG, which they forgot to take down years back

 

https://www.wkrg.com/author/thomas-geboy/

Edited June 4, 2024 by tyrannical bastard
Old WKRG bio...

[nathannah 2520]

KTBS anchor/ND Bill Lunn has resigned after certain images were found on his home computer.

[TennTV1983 810]

33 minutes ago, mrschimpf said:

KTBS anchor/ND Bill Lunn has resigned after certain images were found on his home computer.

 

I remember Lunn from when he worked at WPTY (now WATN)/WLMT, WMC, and most recently KSTP. If the allegations against him are indeed true, that is a huge fall from grace.

[MD TV 284]

KRON added a 4pm newscast yesterday, as Dan Thorn moves from weekends to weekdays:

 

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/kron4-announces-new-4-pm-newscast-adds-new-weekday-evening-anchor/

[GraphicsMan 155]

8 hours ago, TennTV1983 said:

 

I remember Lunn from when he worked at WPTY (now WATN)/WLMT, WMC, and most recently KSTP. If the allegations against him are indeed true, that is a huge fall from grace.

What's up with some of these older news anchors loving on children? I can understand an 18-year-old because their legal adults, but under that age is sick. Keep in mind these people aren't even old enough to drink.

[NYAZSporty 149]

Julie Haener, after 27 years, will retire from KTVU (FOX San Francisco) on June 20th after 27 years there. https://www.ktvu.com/video/1466060

[MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie 955]

WOOD-TV Community Relations and former anchor Casey Jones is leaving to become president and CEO of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. His last day is June 17.

[James 2]

On 5/30/2024 at 10:16 PM, ns8401 said:

WDIV Is giving 4 of its veteran on air people and several behind the scenes people buyouts. Bernie Smilovitz (main sports anchor joined in 1986), Paula Tutman (reporter joined 1992), Rod Meloni (reporter joined 1995) and Mara McDonald (reporter joined 2004) have all accepted the incentives. This will take effect July 1. The GM even penned an open letter trying to convince everyone it’s not a cost savings move. Their quality has been slipping lately… I can’t imagine that’s going to markedly improve with the talent drain. 
 

https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/television/2024/05/28/wdiv-tv-confirms-departure-four-veteran-members-news-team/73887265007/

 

 

Tom Sorrells, Chief Meteorologist at WKMG (who was also at WDIV before WKMG), has also taken the buyout, retiring on June 28th.

 

WKMG-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells announces his retirement. Here’s how you can say goodbye (clickorlando.com)

[tyrannical bastard 4055]

Well, Thomas Geboy was supposed to debut as WPMI NBC 15's new Chief Meterologist today at 5pm....

 

But then the power went out....

 

So they had to simulcast WEAR's news out of Pensacola for 5 and 6.  We'll see if they're back at 10pm.

[tyrannical bastard 4055]

An anchor and a producer from WEAR in Pensacola are gone.

https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2024/6/13/no-longer-with-the-station

 

Yona anchored the weekend news, for both WPMI and WEAR since they produce the weekend shows out of Pensacola.

 

I was wondering why Sue Straughn was anchoring on a Sunday...

[MD TV 284]

KCRA's Mark Finan signed off last night:

 

 

[James 2]

On 6/10/2024 at 7:17 AM, James said:

Tom Sorrells, Chief Meteorologist at WKMG (who was also at WDIV before WKMG), has also taken the buyout, retiring on June 28th.

 

WKMG-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells announces his retirement. Here’s how you can say goodbye (clickorlando.com)

 

Mike Holfeld (former WXYZ) has also taken the buyout as well and will retire on July 1st.

 

News 6 Investigator Mike Holfeld says farewell after 25 years (clickorlando.com)

[TheRob 940]

Here's another year-long retirement tour at KCTV.

 

https://www.kctv5.com/2024/06/18/renowned-news-anchor-carolyn-long-retire-kctv5-2025/

[SFTV 539]

Julie Haener signs off after 27 years at KTVU

 

 

[MidwestTV 1263]

Megan Conway has been unceremoniously let go at KLKN-TV after nearly a decade at the station. It's actually made news across the state (even in the Omaha newspaper). Nebraska viewers can be very loyal to their favorite news talent.

[MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie 955]

KNXV Morning Meteorologist Iris Hermosillo is leaving the station permanently when she goes on maternity leave in October.  She's been with the station 12 years.

[MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie 955]

KSAZ's Troy Hayden is leaving after 30 years

 

[Route66Fan 77]

17 hours ago, MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie said:

KNXV Morning Meteorologist Iris Hermosillo is leaving the station permanently when she goes on maternity leave in October.  She's been with the station 12 years.

Before she was at KNXV in Phoenix, she was at KCTV in Kansas City.

[Breaking News 841]

WATN-TV News Director Denisha Thomas leaves the station, but stay within the TEGNA. She'll be News Director at WXIA in Atlanta.

https://tvnewscheck.com/journalism/article/wxia-atlanta-names-denisha-thomas-news-director/

[MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie 955]

WXMI meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn has left the station.  This is the second met to leave the station this year.  

[MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie 955]

The Scripps Pink Slip Express continues at WXMI -- You can add morning meteorologist Candace Monacelli to the list.  She literally just came back from maternity leave -- her last day will be July 3.  This leaves Chief Kevin Craig and Reece Cole as mets... I think they're getting ready to go the "news initiative" route

Edited July 1, 2024 by MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie