This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Nero had been with the station since 1988 and has been a morning. Black News Anchor Fired After Wearing 'Unprofessional' Natural Hair Photo Credit: Brittany Noble Instagram By #TeamEBONY | January 16, 2019 Share Brittany Noble, 32, a former news anchor at. "I was in the middle of a contract. I just tried to take as much from each of them because they were two dudes who were doing it for 30-plus years at the highest level," he says. Shea Allen, a local reporter in Huntsville, Alabama, may have thought she was being fiery and whimsical when she published a 10-point reflection, aptly titled Confessions of a Red Headed Reporter,. O'Neill started her career at WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, La., in 1991, while studying broadcast journalism at Louisiana State University. O'Neill returned to. Here's why you haven't seen that 30-second "Good Morning Beautiful" promo for WCPO-TV's Good Morning Tri-State newscasts recently. Kathrine Nero, who co-anchored WCPO-TV'sGood Morning Tri-State has been dismissed after 20 years at Cincinnati's ABC affiliate. Elliot, who has been a CBS daytime anchor for about a year, had first shocked. Tanya is a multiple Emmy Award-winning News Anchor and Reporter for WCPO-TV in Cincinnati. O'Rourke has also been at WCPO since July 1992 but started co-anchoring at 11 o'clock with Carol Williams after . Scripps Company. 1 in late news (10-11:35 p.m.) for five years, lost news viewers because of the World Series, WXIX-TV folks tell me. I was a MMJ and that was fine, especially when I first started," he says. Kiesewetter's report said she chose to leave after being told she would no longer. "Please continue to support all of my friends and colleagues at WCPO. When I heard rumors that she was terminated Monday, I left her a voicemail asking if she wanted to thank her viewers. I really don't know. He and his wife have family in Florida who could help them with their children, ages 3 and 2. The station is owned by The E.W. Local media is still his beat and hes bringing his interest, curiosity, contacts and unique style to Cincinnati Public Radio and 91.7 WVXU. Bill was such a nice guy and always willing to help . After Ken Broo retired in December 2018, and Reggie Wilson left last August for Minneapolis, Singleton says he filled in for more than a year as weekend anchor without additional compensation. Under the deal, a judgewill sentence Hill on November tenth to five years in prison. "She decided to go ahead and leave the team," said Fulmer, hired from a Louisville station in January. On Monday, Nero was told she was out, with a year to go on her contract. Almost one-third (10) of the 33 on-air Channel 9 staffers are minorities, according to the station's website. She's a leader with passion and dedication. Journalism is in Skovira's blood. This kind community welcomed me with open arms and really made me feel like a part of the fabric of this wonderful place, said Hartman. CINCINNATI A longtime reporter and anchor who once served the Cincinnati area has died. It was an honor to work with Kristyn who is one of the most committed, hard-working anchor-reporters Ive ever worked with, said Jeff Brogan, vice president and general manager for WCPO 9. "Good Morning Tri-State" on WCPO 9 (WCPO-TV) is getting a new anchor. https://t.co/GWYDfoQzDe, What? The 9 First Warning Weather Team alerts viewers in advance of severe weather, tracking storms around-the-clock to keep families safe. They have no idea what they're in for! I wish you the best of luck, The phrase 'I have no words' doesn't even begin to explain what's going through my mind. Sorry to see this. Im excited to finally launch my speaking career, empowering people to become bold and crash through their comfort zones. For more than 30 years, John Kiesewetter has been the source for information about all things in local media comings and goings, local people appearing on the big or small screen, special programs, and much more. "Those of us in the business always kind of snicker and say, 'Yeah, right.' After 20 years here, 15 of them waking up early to bring you the news, I am now unexpectedly looking for work. After signing off from Sports Of All Sorts on Sunday, Feb. 20, he was supposed to work two more days. @KathrineNero May you go from strength to strength! Julie O'Neill, who anchored the morning show at WCPO-TV, "Good Morning Tri-State," was with the station 27 years. She'll take them home Wednesday, when she packs up her things at the station. Smooches.". That's what's more important to me now.". But I think maybe they failed to understand that once you prevent someone from seeking a better opportunity for their family, that person may not be totally happy in that environment moving forward, and to be frank, that's how I felt. Her professionalism was recognized by the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences with an Emmy Award in 2018 in the category of Best News Anchor. A Chicago native, she will be returning to her hometown to be near family and explore work opportunities outside television news. She has also reported for WCPO-TV's investigative I-Team. The former Division I tennis player for the University of Oregon says she's "heading to a new opportunity and taking another step in this beautiful journey," according to her Facebook post. Skovira will co-anchor "Good Morning Tri-State" every weekday with Adrian Whitsett. During her time in Cincinnati, Kristyn has been active in supporting numerous community organizations including Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, The American Heart Associations Go Red for Women and the World Affairs Council. "This show may be over, but as we say in the broadcasting business, stay tuned.". 1 reason was family. She has also reported for WCPO-TV's investigative I-Team. WCPO is "currently recruiting for a sports reporter/anchor," Brogan says. Cincinnati-based Scripps flagship station has pulled main co-anchors Tanya O'Rourke and Craig McKee from the 11 p.m. news "to better position us to meet our goals," says Jeff Brogan, WCPO-TV vice president and general manager. Jullie O'Neill's recent absence from WCPO-TV's Good Morning Tri-State newscasts has become permanent. WCPO-TV hired O'Neill in July 1995 from WSVN-TV in Miami, Fla. She was morning anchor in 2002 when replaced by Kathrine Nero, who moved from weekend sports anchor to the morning show. As one of the nations largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. She posted the news on Facebook Sunday, and did not mention any new job. He was the subject of an iconic photograph used by filmmaker Ken Burns as the final image in his PBS documentary about the war. Born and raised in Baltimore, she's thrilled to be back home, co-anchoring WJZ mornings, WJZ at 9 and reporting. And you know that's their legal right to do so. Artist came to Cincinnati in 2015, after nearly 10 years at Pittsburgh's WPIX-TV. xaviersports. Ill be announcing my next step soon! The 27-year veteran chose to leave the station after being told she would no longer co-anchor weekday mornings with Adrian Whitsett. Singleton recalled how often we hear coaches and athletes say they're leaving sports to spend more time with their family. And when Reggie Wilson left, I stepped in and filled in as an anchor again I wasn't being paid the going rate for. Nero had been with the station since 1988 and has been a morning news anchor for 15 years. A former Cincinnati television news reporter will go to prison under terms of his plea agreement to sex offenses involving minors. For more than a week O'Rourke and McKee have co-anchored all 90 minutes of the 5-6:30 p.m. local news block, while the other stations mixed and matched anchors. Local media is still his beat and hes bringing his interest, curiosity, contacts and unique style to Cincinnati Public Radio and 91.7 WVXU. . "I cant talk about specific personnel matters," he said. TV station WCPO fired Hill in March after he was indicted on charges he had sex with four boys whom he had been mentoring. I met my wife (Leigh) here, and we had our two children here. Can't wait to see what's next! November sweeps ratings show WCPO-TV first from 5-6:30 p.m. with viewers ages 25 to 54, the demographic stations use for advertising rates. WCPO-TV is building on its strength. Local media is still his beat and hes bringing his interest, curiosity, contacts and unique style to Cincinnati Public Radio and 91.7 WVXU. John Kiesewetter, who has covered television and media for more than 35 years, has been working for Cincinnati Public Radio and WVXU-FM since 2015. Last week he reported a story from Cincinnati City Hall. When I emailed WCPO-TV Vice President Jeff Brogan about their departures, he didn't provide any specific details. Hell be posting news about Greater Cincinnati TV, radio and movies; updating your favorite former local TV/radio personalities or stars who grew up here; and breaking news about national TV, radio and media trends. @KathrineNero made me a better journalist. "This hasnt been determined. This was not my decision," Nero told me Tuesday afternoon. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Prosecutors said the victims and their families supported the plea deal so that the victims would not have to testify in court about the sex acts. I guess I will go in a different direction too. "My late father, 'Pastor Jack,' always reminded me that humility is the beginning of all wisdom. I will personally miss working with her, as I know many of you will.". This was a difficult decision that we made after much thought and evaluation. All our newscasts are important to us but so is serving our audience on all platforms. "I want to thank Julie for her years of services to WCPO and the community and wish her the very best.". The Temple University graduate previously had worked as executive producer of the Radio Times talk show on Philadelphia's WHYY-FM; an associate producer for NPR's Talk of the Nation in Washington D.C.; and a producer, reporter-host for WUPW-TV in Toledo. Nero isn't sure what she'll do. Traffic reporter Sina Gebre-Ab took a TV job last spring in Baltimore, her hometown. 1 min read. I really wish I could meet you in person some day! "Once Ken Broo left, I filled in as the weekend anchor at WCPO for nine months. @KathrineNero Im sorry about how this went down!! Contact John at johnkiese@yahoo.com. Singleton, hired from a Lexington TV station in 2015, had his disagreements with WCPO-TV management. An accomplished singer, O'Neill studied vocal performance at Centenary College in her home state of Louisiana and music theater at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music before earning a broadcast journalism degree with a minor in music from Louisiana State University in 1992. Tommy Tuberville yelling at a heckling fan to "go to hell, get a job", LGBTQ scientists want safety standards for fieldwork, Here's how Cincinnati is changing the process for nonprofits to get city funding, With SNAP relief payments ending, Hamilton County commissioners say they plan to help, Metro picks its two Bus Rapid Transit corridors, Matt Dolan announces U.S. Senate bid against Sherrod Brown, Ohio abortion rights advocates working on constitutional amendment, Ready for the 2023 Cincinnati Council election? It's another thing to do it cumulatively for more than a year and not to be compensated for it, and that was definitely a point of contention with the company.". Once Ken Broo left, I filled in as the weekend anchor at WCPO for nine months. "I wish Julie the best in her next endeavor and thank her for the years she worked for us as a reporter and anchor," Brogan said. "Our anchors are accomplished journalists, and the new schedule assignments allow them to get out and tell more stories our viewers and users care about," Brogan says. "At my desk right now, I have a bag full of cards from when I had cancer. For decades, Cincinnati television viewers have watched the main anchor teams deliver the news at 11 p.m., which station managers consider the most important daily newscast. I would like to be my own boss. The skys the limit, and Im floating on a cloud. CINCINNATI WCPO 9 Anchor Kristyn Hartman has announced she will be retiring from broadcasting and leaving the station at the end of the month. What a road it has been with all of you. WCPO 9 News Anchors. That's why when I drove away, I did not look back.". People who make waking up at 3:30AM fun are 1 in a million. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP). But his Scripps email was blocked. WCPO-TV hired O'Neill in July 1995 from WSVN-TV in Miami, Fla. She was morning anchor in 2002 when replaced by Kathrine Nero, who moved from weekend sports anchor to mornings. Singleton didn't have a lot of TV experience before Channel 9. 0:11. It was a three-year contact. Shes most proud of the Emmy Award-winning special she produced about her fathers service in Vietnam. Today was my last day with WCPO 9. It ended with this line: "Thank you, Kathrine! Kristyn Hartman, who joined WCPO 9 in 2017, anchors at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. She will leave the station at the end of May. WVXU reported staffers were notified of her departure in an email Tuesday morning. She graduated from Louisiana State University in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in music. Kristyn joined WCPO 9 in April 2017 and has covered a wide range of stories for the station with a focus on health. 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Kiesewetter's report said she chose to leave after being told she would no longer co-anchor weekday mornings. Channel 9 viewers since Thanksgiving have seen a parade of anchors on weekday 11 p.m. newscasts Evan Millward, Bret Buganski, and O'Rourke or McKee working solo, and Millward and Jasmine Styles co-anchoring Tuesday night. John Kiesewetter, who has covered television and media for more than 35 years, has been working for Cincinnati Public Radio and WVXU-FM since 2015. For now, I plan to spend lots of quality time with my family/friends and traveling as much as I can UNTIL I am READY for my next big adventure. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Hamilton County judge orders new trial for man convicted in 2010 murder, Woman dead after shooting in Clermont County, sheriff says, Newly passed legislation will help fund Union Baptist Cemetery. All rights reserved. Please stay in touch!". Ensure that only trustworthy and credible websites and sources are used. She won't be waking up at 1:40 a.m. "I will be getting a little bit more sleep," she says. @WCPO After 20 years of watching channel 9 because of Katherine Nero, Im changing channels. TV station WCPO fired Hill in March after he was indicted on charges he had sex with four boys whom he had been mentoring. "It's not that unusual to have employees coming-and-going in this business as journalists grow their careers," Brogan says. LGBTQ scientists want safety standards for fieldwork, Here's how Cincinnati is changing the process for nonprofits to get city funding, With SNAP relief payments ending, Hamilton County commissioners say they plan to help, Metro picks its two Bus Rapid Transit corridors, Matt Dolan announces U.S. Senate bid against Sherrod Brown, Ohio abortion rights advocates working on constitutional amendment, Ready for the 2023 Cincinnati Council election? Tuberville resigned a month later. https://t.co/1hW725a1uR, @KathrineNero Im really sad & trying 2 understand why u were let go @WCPO I feel that the viewers should have a say my fam & I have been watching you since u were doing sports & EVERYDAY 4 work/school u WILL be missed We wish u the best & will continue to follow , Ive always been a fan of @KathrineNero & wish her the best in an exciting next chapter. The station has added anchor Jasmine Styles from Tampa, and weekend anchor/reporter Bret Buganski from Wichita after weekend anchor Evan Millward moved to weekday evenings. She also anchors WCPO 9 at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. McKee was seen on the early evening news Tuesday interviewing Cincinnati and Montgomery restaurant owners whose social media accounts had been hacked. Sam Hubbard micd up during 98-yard TD: Cant catch me!, Woman charged with murder after beating man with his own cane returns to court. 1 in the 25-54 demographic at 4:30 a.m., 6 a.m., 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. For more than 30 years, John Kiesewetter has been the source for information about all things in local media comings and goings, local people appearing on the big or small screen, special programs, and much more. Youve been a support to the Crohns and colitis community, as well. This is terrible news. . Her announcement that she was gone from WCPO-TV, LGBTQ scientists want safety standards for fieldwork, Here's how Cincinnati is changing the process for nonprofits to get city funding, With SNAP relief payments ending, Hamilton County commissioners say they plan to help, Metro picks its two Bus Rapid Transit corridors, Matt Dolan announces U.S. Senate bid against Sherrod Brown, Ohio abortion rights advocates working on constitutional amendment, Ready for the 2023 Cincinnati Council election? Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 0:00. Brogan said last week that WCPO-TV has "started the recruiting process and we will look at internal and external candidates, like every other position we post.". For more than 30 years, John Kiesewetter has been the source for information about all things in local media comings and goings, local people appearing on the big or small screen, special programs, and much more. Contact John at johnkiese@yahoo.com. 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