tw-804 190 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Remember Rhonda Lee, the meteorologist who was fired in 2012 from Shreveport's KTBS after defending her natural hair on the station's Facebook page? Now she announced that she has accepted a job at WeatherNation TV in Denver. http://thevane.gawker.com/weathernation-hires-meteorologist-fired-for-defending-h-1603909718 http://ftvlive.com/todays-news/2014/7/13/weather-nation-hires-natural-hair-meteorologist Since we're on the subject of weather, TVSpy announced on their recent "On The Move" post that Jim Kosek is joining KCTV in Kansas City as their weekend evening meteorologist. The former AccuWeather personality recently left KTVX in Salt Lake City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1173 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Remember Rhonda Lee, the meteorologist who was fired in 2012 from Shreveport's KTBS after defending her natural hair on the station's Facebook page? Now she announced that she has accepted a job at WeatherNation TV in Denver. http://thevane.gawker.com/weathernation-hires-meteorologist-fired-for-defending-h-1603909718 http://ftvlive.com/todays-news/2014/7/13/weather-nation-hires-natural-hair-meteorologist Since we're on the subject of weather, TVSpy announced on their recent "On The Move" post that Jim Kosek is joining KCTV in Kansas City as their weekend evening meteorologist. The former AccuWeather personality recently left KTVX in Salt Lake City. I tipped them off to Kosek quite awhile ago. Surprised they're just now mentioning it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRAP-TV 145 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 It looks like WXIA will be rebuilding their morning show so it revolves around Vinnie Politan. Say goodbye to 11Alive News Today and say hello to "Atlanta Alive." And you can say goodbye to Karyn Greer anchoring mornings... http://www.11alive.com/story/life/2014/07/15/11alive-atlanta-alive/12716309/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw-804 190 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 KRQE anchor Dick Knipfing has announced his retirement after 51 years. He also worked for KOAT-7 and KOB-4. His last day will be July 31. Dean Staley will replace him. http://www.abqjournal.com/429778 http://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/longtime-albuquerque-anchor-set-to-retire_b124830 Sports Director Rob Jay left Jackson's WLBT after more than 22 years at the station last Friday. http://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/rob-jay-leaves-wlbt-after-more-than-22-years_b124633 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 269 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 John Bachman is going to WAWS-WTEV. He's starting this fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson R. 560 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 It looks like WXIA will be rebuilding their morning show so it revolves around Vinnie Politan. Say goodbye to 11Alive News Today and say hello to "Atlanta Alive." And you can say goodbye to Karyn Greer anchoring mornings... http://www.11alive.com/story/life/2014/07/15/11alive-atlanta-alive/12716309/ What about 7-9 am on WATL? Guess that branding remains the same? EDIT: Never mind, I checked, I thought they had 7-9 news on there, I guess not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1366 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Former WAPT and WLBT anchor Katina Rankin has been hired to be anchor at WATN ABC 24 Memphis. http://ftvlive.com/todays-news/2014/7/16/new-anchor-hire-in-memphis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanGuy 117 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Sports Director Rob Jay left Jackson's WLBT after more than 22 years at the station last Friday. http://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/rob-jay-leaves-wlbt-after-more-than-22-years_b124633 Now who the heck will I watch when I go to Jackson during football season? On the other hand, it's good to see him going to JSU's Ch. 23 (shout-out to my alma matter). I know he'll be helpful to those up and coming students. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewsMaster 226 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 KRQE anchor Dick Knipfing has announced his retirement after 51 years. He also worked for KOAT-7 and KOB-4. His last day will be July 31. Dean Staley will replace him. http://www.abqjournal.com/429778 http://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/longtime-albuquerque-anchor-set-to-retire_b124830 I had a feeling that he would retire soon. One of the best, no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 742 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Former WAPT and WLBT anchor Katina Rankin has been hired to be anchor at WATN ABC 24 Memphis. http://ftvlive.com/todays-news/2014/7/16/new-anchor-hire-in-memphis Good hire, although you have to feel bad for WLBT after losing Paul Williams (now at WATN), Bert Case (retired?), Rob Jay (now at Jackson State University), and now Katina Rankin as well. Ironically, that means Rankin and Williams will be reunited again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memnews1 25 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Bert Case is working at WAPT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 742 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Bert Case is working at WAPT. I see. So by the time he does eventually retire, Bert Case will have worked on every TV station in the Jackson, MS market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTSC1980 96 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Remember the news last November? It seems like it's real.....TWC announce that they will remove KSAT and CW for KGNS ABC. CW Laredo's Twitter is longer update as well.http://www.timewarnercable.com/en/about-us/legal/regulatory-notices/programming-legal-notices/tx-laredo-zapata.html The channel is now on, calls NGNS12. https://www.facebook.com/NGNStv http://www.kgns.tv/home/headlines/KGNS-TV-to-Launch-ABC-on-July-1-2014-265283541.html?device=tablet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 802 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 What about 7-9 am on WATL? Guess that branding remains the same? EDIT: Never mind, I checked, I thought they had 7-9 news on there, I guess not. They did at one time do 7-8am news on WATL like 5 years ago, but didn't last. So it only a matter of time to see what there going to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 WGN reporter/fill-in anchor Frank Holland to WCVB. http://www.robertfeder.com/2014/07/17/wgns-holland-hauls-anchor-to-boston/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 802 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Once again WGCL CBS 46 news director; Lane Michaelsen is out after being there since a year ago. April of 2013; who going to be 46 next news director? http://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/lane-michaelsen-no-longer-with-wgcl_b124944 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swillh2k2 203 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 It looks like WXIA will be rebuilding their morning show so it revolves around Vinnie Politan. Say goodbye to 11Alive News Today and say hello to "Atlanta Alive." And you can say goodbye to Karyn Greer anchoring mornings... http://www.11alive.com/story/life/2014/07/15/11alive-atlanta-alive/12716309/ Interesting to see two former Buffalo TV staffers (Chesley McNeill, who was hired from 11Alive's sister station, WGRZ, and Tracy Humphrey, formerly at WKBW) working for the same station now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbs4dallas 17 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 WGCL is a joke :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1173 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 So someone placed a camera in a WEWS restroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 So someone placed a camera in a WEWS restroom Filming location for 'The NOW'? I'm here all week. Remember to tip your waitresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1944 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 The Times-Picayune is stating that WWL will be adding its newscasts. No longer will WDSU be the sole news club on weekend mornings, WWL will be adding newscasts on Saturday Mornings from 8-9am, and on Sunday Mornings from 6-7am. Eyewitness Morning News reporter Antwan Harris will anchor the weekend morning shows. That will start August 9th. Also, on September 9th, WWL will add a new 6:30pm newscast that will air on WUPL 54. This will be the first newscast on WUPL since it ended its 9pm newscast in April 2013. Natalie Shepard & Thanh Troung will anchor the new 6:30pm show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVIntheDesert 183 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 The Times-Picayune is stating that WWL will be adding its newscasts. No longer WDSU will be the sole news club on weekend mornings, WWL will be adding newscasts on Saturday Morning from 8-9am and on Sunday Mornings from 6-7am. Eyewitness Morning News reporter Antwan Harris will anchor the weekend morning shows. That will start August 9th. Also, on September 9th, WWL will add a new 6:30pm newscast that will air on WUPL 54. This will be the first newscast on WUPL since it ended its 9pm newscast in April 2013. Natalie Shepard & Thanh Troung will anchor the new 6:30pm show. That's surprising...Gannett ADDING newscasts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundershock MN 169 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 ABC has signed an affiliation agreement with Gray to make KGNS-DT2 the ABC affiliate for Laredo, TX beginning in February 2014. No word yet on what happens to The CW, which currently occupies KGNS-DT2. http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/71776/gray-to-air-abc-on-kgns-subchannel The channel is now on, calls NGNS12. https://www.facebook.com/NGNStv http://www.kgns.tv/home/headlines/KGNS-TV-to-Launch-ABC-on-July-1-2014-265283541.html?device=tablet Well, I think that's the first time a station has chosen to use their "Neilsen Calls" to brand a subchannel. Remember Rhonda Lee, the meteorologist who was fired in 2012 from Shreveport's KTBS after defending her natural hair on the station's Facebook page? Now she announced that she has accepted a job at WeatherNation TV in Denver. http://thevane.gawker.com/weathernation-hires-meteorologist-fired-for-defending-h-1603909718 http://ftvlive.com/todays-news/2014/7/13/weather-nation-hires-natural-hair-meteorologist I'm a little concerned about WeatherNation TV's future. I'm not sure that building a second studio facility in the Denver area is good idea right now. I know they want to be taken seriously and are trying to "upgrade" their appearance. But, AccuWeather is launching soon and will fill easily fill that "TWC" alternative role almost immediately. AccuWether has the brand and resources already in place. I'm not sure if this massive investment by WeatherNation is going to pay off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1944 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 That's surprising...Gannett ADDING newscasts! First, about WWL. I never understand why they never had a weekend morning newscast, while WDSU had it for a minute. I'm guessing they putting alot of resources into their 4½ hour weekday morning program. As for Gannett, didn't one of its stations eliminated a weekend morning newscast at one point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 509 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 First, about WWL. I never understand why they never had a weekend morning newscast, while WDSU had it for a minute. I'm guessing they putting alot of resources into their 4½ hour weekday morning program. As for Gannett, didn't one of its stations eliminated a weekend morning newscast at one point? Wasn't WUSA that station? They had weekend morning newscasts a few years back but at present do not have any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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