But that means we wont be seeing Gina Glaros on television anytime soon. Ever since she tried her hand at a cooking show in middle school, Christie has been interested in TV. LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - After 22 years as the main anchor at WAVE 3 News, Scott Reynolds is stepping away from the anchor desk. Record warmth then pop up storms in the evening. Reach Valerie at 502-585-0875 and vchinn@wdrb.com. That was an apparent reference to a December article by Democrat and Chronicle columnist David Andreatta, which chronicled the efforts of Melissa Barrett to establish residency in Rochester in the weeks and months leading up to her appointment to fill a vacancy in City Court. TORNADO DRILL: What Time Sirens Go Off In Kentucky 'Shopping Spree' | LMPD searching for woman accused of charging $9K on stolen credit card, Kosair Charities changes name to 'Kosair for Kids' as it celebrates 100 years of service, Reward offered after bald eagle killed in southern Indiana, BOZICH | Not the Senior Night that Louisville basketball expected, 2 coworkers at Louisville grocery store win $50,000 on Kentucky Lottery Scratch-Off, WDRB FCC Applications & Related Materials. "This is completely unacceptable and contrary to all standards of broadcasting," McCollough said. Sutter reported the story, and Shatner apparently took umbrage blocking Sutter on Twitter. It's here where she met her husband Andy, bought a house and will raise their children. Melissa Forsythe, who worked as a television news anchor and reporter on Louisville stations for nearly two decades, has died at age 71, according to Doug Profitt, a former coworker who now anchors for WHAS11. Copyright 2021. TORNADO DRILL: What Time Sirens Go Off In Kentucky 'Shopping Spree' | LMPD searching for woman accused of charging $9K on stolen credit card, Kosair Charities changes name to 'Kosair for Kids' as it celebrates 100 years of service, Reward offered after bald eagle killed in southern Indiana, BOZICH | Not the Senior Night that Louisville basketball expected, 2 coworkers at Louisville grocery store win $50,000 on Kentucky Lottery Scratch-Off, WDRB FCC Applications & Related Materials. She's ready to get your weekend mornings started on the right foot! "I've spent more than 10 years at WDRB and it's been the best 10 years of my life. Small dogs and cats shouldnt be left unattended outside, one expert told us. Many viewers, including Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren and City Council President Loretta Scott, called for Kappells termination. However if you look here: https://t.co/YNwy5RJ9lj you will see that for a $500 donation to my charity; I will. Kappell is a Purdue University graduatewho workedas a meteorologist at WDRB Fox 41 in Louisville from 2011 to 2017, according to his LinkedInaccount. Gina Glaros has been a favorite personality among Louisville, Kentucky residents, who have been watching her on WDRB-TV since 2016. She grew up in Hagerstown, Maryland with a love of ballet and originally thought she wanted to be a dancer. Thank you for your trust and support., Helmer will be staying in the Louisville area, calling it her home for the last five years., Leaving news is one of the most difficult decisions Ive had to make. Scott Reynolds - Anchor Oct 29, 2019 Updated Oct 15, 2020 Scott Reynolds joined the WDRB news team in August of 2019 after working 23 years as an anchor and reporter in Louisville. Kappell has taken to social media to do damage control. Thank you for your support, viewership, saying "Hi" at Kroger and our Facebook chats over all these years. But for the sake of my health and my family, its time to make a career switch, she wrote. Shatner did get some information wrong about how the feud started. So when the news anchor announced she is leaving the Fox affiliate in 2021, they were sad to see her go. In a termination letter to James "Jim" Sherrard, dated Sept. 15, Breckinridge County Sheriff Billy Richardson wrote: "This is a result of information that has been brought to our attention after your hiring date.". I'm excited for this next chapter, but it's bittersweet leaving such a great community and unbelievable coworkers. Kenneth Moton Leaving ABC News World News Now: Where Is He Going. All material 2023 LEO Weekly, Louisville, KY. All rights reserved. A segment Friday for WHEC in Rochester showed the citys Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, and Jeremy Kappell appeared to refer to it as Martin Luther Coon King Jr. Park.. WDRB has never been stronger and I think I am leaving it with a brilliant future.. Louisville Visual Art, Parks Alliance Of Louisville Seeking Local Artists For Portrait Of Alberta Odell Jones, Follow The Children: Fight The Republican Attempts To Ban Drag And Bully Transgender Kids, Art Gallery Roundup: Exhibitions To See In Louisville This March, rehashed the five-year long fight on a WDRB newscast yesterday. The Rochester Association of Black Journalist condemned the racist language in a statement from president Richard McCollough. How much do WDRB FOX 41 employees make? I've thought long and hard about this choice for months. FOX ANCHOR FIRED | Fox News on Wednesday fired daytime news anchor Ed Henry after an investigation of sexual misconduct in the workplace. I'm not a conservative wacko, but these days the mobs are not forgiving. I certainly hope to when the time is right for my family. According to the Courier Journal, Lamb told the stations editorial board in an email he is leaving the local Fox affiliate on July 5 to work at an unnamed station in a top 10 market., Decisions like these are always difficult, but I have been made an offer to run a television station in a top 10 market and I couldnt turn down the challenge, said Lamb. "Its vital the talented and dedicated D&C team of reporters, photographers and editors hear the concerns of the diverse communities we cover," Kilian said. Emma Hogg Leaving KMOV: Where Is the News Anchor Going? Record warmth then pop up storms in the evening. Verified News Anchor, KAKE-TV (Wichita, KS) Kentucky U.S. News10NBC Vice President and General Manager Richard Reingold released a statement Monday announcing Kappell was no longer with the station. I'm pro black, but if it's wasn't intentional, I don't wish anything on the guy. The station canceled Glaros segment, Gina on the Job, during the pandemic. Brown's 2021-23 budget reflects lack of commitment to end Oregon's addiction crisis, Why many evangelical Christians support President Trump. She started her journalism career at a small cable news station in Shelby, North Carolina after attending Indiana University in Bloomington. There must be real consequences for the news personality involved and also for the management team that failed to immediately apologize and address the slur, the citys leaders said in a statement Sunday. Lily Wu Leaving KWCH 12: Where Is the Wichita News Anchor Going? WDRB Weekend AM Meteorologist. This byline is mine, but I want my name removed. Lindsay feels the connection with our audience. But, he doesnt seem to care much, if yesterdays zero-word reaction to Shatners continued bitterness is any indication. As a news anchor in an ever-evolving industry. The unlikely feud between Star Trek star William Shatner and WDRB news anchor Chris Sutter continues. and Bardstown Rd. It's been a fantastic run and now it's time for a new adventure closer to family. She started on WDRB in the Morning as a reporter and part-time anchor and rose through the ranks as a steady and confident anchor of our evening newscasts. Sutter rehashed the five-year long fight on a WDRB newscast yesterday after reporting the recent news that the former Captain Kirk star will actually be going to space on the next flight from Jeff Bezos private aerospace company, Blue Origin. D&C Executive Editor Michael Kilian responded by saying that the news organization he leads appreciates the importance of dialogue in building greater understanding. It must be a slow news day. What really got. This story was originally published January 8, 2019, 8:29 AM. Christie comes to the Bluegrass State from Champaign, Illinois, home of the Fighting Illini, where she spent four years anchoring the weekday morning show at WCIA. WDRB News Team Christie Battista - Anchor Jul 28, 2021 Updated Aug 5, 2021 Ever since she tried her hand at a cooking show in middle school, Christie has been interested in TV. Scattered storms (a few could be severe), mainly in Kentucky. In a series of tweets Monday and early Tuesday, Kappell told his followers hes never uttered those words in his life and called it an atrocity he was terminated. So when the news anchor announced she is leaving the Fox affiliate in 2021, they were sad to see her go. Gina was a shift manager, trainer, advertising model, and spokesperson for Handels from 2002 to 2010. U.S. Average $69,194. Prior to joining WHEC, Kappell worked at stations in Texas, Mississippi, Kansas and Kentucky. I would never want to tarnish the reputation of such a great man as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the great civic leaders of all time.. You have permission to edit this article. Last week, Glaros colleague and meteorologist, Katie McGraw, had left the station. "And I was really excited to try to learn everything." A year earlier, he won an Emmy award for a documentary series on a 1974 tornado. You have permission to edit this article. Scattered storms (a few could be severe), mainly in Kentucky. She's already received that Southern hospitality everyone has talked about and can't wait to get to know more of you. Richardson says Sherrard was fired for a social media post that showed an open alcohol container in a moving vehicle, as well as for withholding information when he applied for the deputy job. Louisville, KY 40203 Phone: 502-585-0811 Email: digitalteam@wdrb.com Pictured: James Sherrard is now an employee of theBreckinridge County Sheriff's Office. 3,357 Followers, 713 Following, 426 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Fallon Glick (@fallonglick) Kappell said Monday that he simply "stumbled over words"and he asked to be able to air an apology and explanation. SOME PERSONAL NEWS: After six years, this will be my last weekend at WDRB News. But I know in my heart, for my growing family, it's what is best and what I need to do," she wrote on Facebook. Glaros is leaving not only the station, but also Kentucky, to move back to Indiana. Lindsay publicly announced on Thursday that she is leaving. Scattered storms (a few could be severe), mainly in Kentucky, Former West Buechel Chief of Police Jim Sherrard. Copyright 2020 WDRB Media. TORNADO DRILL: What Time Sirens Go Off In Kentucky 'Shopping Spree' | LMPD searching for woman accused of charging $9K on stolen credit card, 'Symptoms of the larger problem' | UofL students demand change during protest for transgender rights, BOZICH | Not the Senior Night that Louisville basketball expected, Reward offered after bald eagle killed in southern Indiana, WDRB FCC Applications & Related Materials. Lexington Average Temperature By Month. A termination letter dated Jan. 5 explained that JCPS fired O'Donnell on the "basis of immoral character/conduct unbecoming a teacher," WDRB News found through an open records request. You were sent on a diplomatic mission. Record warmth then pop up storms in the evening. During a weather forecast on Friday that showed a live shot of the city'sMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, Jeremy Kappell appeared to refer to it as "Martin Luther Coon King Jr. She nonetheless assured her fans she might take up the opportunity to work for a station in Indiana. It is beyond unacceptable that this has occurred. Opinion: Gov. Katrina Helmer has left WDRBand the news businessfor good. In a joint statement, Warren and Scott said it was wrong, hurtful and infuriating for the station to broadcast the racial slur. He's been an incredible support to his wife and their three children as Jones recovers from COVID-19. I promise you that. WDRB News. Thats not $500.00 so it an #EpicFail https://t.co/OagMB0nND0, William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) October 28, 2020. Glassdoor has salaries, wages, tips, bonuses, and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates. We believe strongly in holding our reporters and anchors to the highest standard, Reingold stated. Most of the people who want Him fired, probably just read the headlines and assumed he was some racist. *IF* he has 100 friends; its $5 each. Holmes and Robach had been off the air since early December, after their relationship became public. She graduated with a BA in communication studies and journalism in 2010. JCPS' plan to fix racial inequality may fall short. 19, 2019 - 5:09 AM Bill Lamb , who has served as president and general manager of WDRB in Louisville, Ky. since 2002, is leaving the . "It is beyond unacceptable that this occurred. Prior to WDRB, Helmer held roles at WMBF, WTOL and WISE/WPTA. The reporter has been with the Louisville, Ky. 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