WSET anchor Mark Spain has died, just three weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was 64. "Hello sunshines! It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my loving husband Mark. Our family along with the city of Lynchburg lost a man of hope, someone who loves his city and...
Kyle Raleigh, the son of WCPO meteorologist Steve Raleigh, pleaded guilty to assaulting a couple outside the Montgomery Inn Boathouse last summer. As part of his plea agreement, prosecutors agreed to dismiss a felonious assault charge, the most serious count. He now faces two misdemeanor assault counts. The dustup happened over the summer when Raleigh's...
Yesterday, we told you that Ana Orsini, anchor at KOLD in Tucson, Arizona, died suddenly last week. At that time, we didn't know the cause of death. The station later said Orsini died of a brain aneurysm. She joined KOLD in June 2023 from a station in Medford, Oregon, where she spent three years as...
KOLD anchor Ana Orsini has died. She was 28. "Last week, we lost a beloved member of our KOLD news team. Ana Orsini was our anchor, a leader of the morning team, and most importantly a great friend to so many at the station. I had the pleasure of working with her during the morning,"...
Veteran Buffalo anchor Don Postles is retiring at the end of the month. He's anchored at the Buffalo, N.Y. CBS affiliate WIVB for 32 years. "We wish him and his family all the best, and a long and healthy retirement," said general manager Joe Abouzeid. Postles started working at the station in 1993. Congressman Tim...
Kevin Holden has been named sports director for Raleigh CBS affiliate WNCN. "Having Kevin join CBS 17 News as our sports director is a great addition for the station and community. He's a world-class storyteller, who knows sports on a national and local level," said news director Ed Trauschke. "Not only has he anchored and...
There are more changes happening at Monroe, Louisiana ABC and Fox affiliate KTVE-KARD. On Monday, we told you Jadyn Maloney was named morning news co-anchor at the station while still in college. Now we learn Mya Holloway has been named weekend anchor for the station. Holloway joined the station as a production assistant in 2023...
David Ushery will co-anchor WNBC News 4 New York at 6 starting on Monday, December 16. He takes over for Chuck Scarborough, who will retire from the New York NBC-owned station on December 12. Scarborough held the role as evening anchor for more than 50 years. Ushery will continue in his current role as co-anchor...
Jadyn Maloney will be the new morning co-anchor for NBC and Fox affiliate KTVE-KARD in West Monroe, Louisiana. Maloney is a student at the University of Louisiana Monroe, majoring in Communications with a concentration in Integrated Media. The station said she plans to stay in the Monroe area after graduation and obtain her Master's degree...
Stephanie Valle is leaving KVIA after 23 years. Valle started her career at the El Paso, Texas ABC affiliate as an intern and worked her way up to evening anchor. "To be able to gain someone's trust in the moment when they are most vulnerable and to, in turn, share their story with our community...
Dave Griek will join News Channel Nebraska as evening anchor next week. "I am honored to continue my career as evening anchor with News Channel Nebraska," Griek said. "This state is full of wonderful people, and I sincerely thank everyone who has allowed me into their homes, and given me their trust over the last...
Adriana Mendez will join Milwaukee, Wisconsin NBC station WTMJ as the station's new morning anchor. Mendez will co-anchor alongside Tom Durian. She replaces Symone Woolridge, who announced her departure in September. The station said Mendez started at the station in reception more than a decade ago, commuting each day from Kenosha. "It's been an emotional...
Ty Steele will join Detroit NBC affiliate WDIV as anchor for the stations 5, 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts. Steele will work alongside Kimberly Gill, Kim Adams, and Hobie Artigue beginning December 16. He'll replace longtime WDIV anchor Devin Scillian, who announced his retirement after 30 years. "When Devin let us know his plans to...
WRC anchor Leon Harris will "step away" from the Washington D.C. NBC-owned station's anchor desk after leaving the Thanksgiving newscast early. There was speculation on social media about why Harris left the 6 p.m. show. The station said he "appeared unwell" before disappearing. A quick check of tveyes showed the station went to an extended...
Dan Kennedy will join Atlanta NBC affiliate WXIA as morning weekend anchor and reporter. This is a move from within Tegna for Kennedy who anchors evenings at WVEC in Norfolk, Virginia. "Dan has an impressive track record of impactful journalism that showcases his deep commitment to the communities he serves," said Denisha Thomas, 11Alive news...
Toi Thornton has signed off from NBC Connecticut. Thornton was the weekend morning anchor at the NBC owned Hartford station. "LIFE UPDATE: This week is my final week at NBC Connecticut. Thank you to all of the people of Connecticut for allowing me into your homes every Saturday and Sunday morning! And to tell you...
WRC anchor Leon Harris is making news after leaving the Washington, D.C., NBC-owned station's Thanksgiving night broadcast early. A clip posted to X showed Harris stumbling through scripts and speaking incoherently during the first seven minutes of the newscast. A quick check of tveyes showed the station went to an extended commercial break at around...
Longtime sports director Alan Sillence is retiring from Yakima, Washington CBS affiliate KIMA after 31 years. "Thirty years ago I never would have believed I'd still be here, but it definitely grew on me," Sillence told the Yakima Herald-Republic. "I've run into a lot of people who say the same thing." He joined the station...
WSB anchor Justin Farmer said he is changing careers after 17 years at the Atlanta ABC affiliate. Farmer anchors Channel 2 Action News at 4 and 6 p.m. He plans to work in the financial industry. "I've been an active investor for a long time and I'm turning that passion into a profession in leading...
Mark Armstrong has joined the Beaumont, Texas ABC and NBC affiliate KBMT as morning co-anchor. Armstrong last served as chief communications officer for Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish, where he led strategic communications on public safety and infrastructure projects. "I'm thrilled to join the Daybreak team and become part of the Southeast Texas...
