THIS show may be over, but as we say in the broadcasting business, stay tuned the BE$T is yet to come. About Scripps The E.W. 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. She has worked at WCPO for 27 years, starting as a weekend assignment editor and worked her way up to being Senior News Anchor. Here's why you haven't seen that 30-second "Good Morning Beautiful" promo for WCPO-TV's Good Morning Tri-State newscasts recently. Chip Mahaney, WCPO-TV news director, sent this email to the staff Tuesday afternoon: "I want to let you know that Kathrine Nero is no longer with WCPO. I will personally miss working with her, as I know many of you will.". Jeff Brogan, WCPO-TV vice president and general manager, said the station "just started the recruiting process and we will look at internal and external candidates (for morning co-anchor), like every other position we post." Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. Whether it was anchoring, reporting, or producing half-hour specials, Kristyn made it a priority to provide our audiences with well-researched news and information. CINCINNATI A longtime reporter and anchor who once served the Cincinnati area has died. Reporter John McQuiston attended the press conference. Leaving was "my call," says Singleton, the glib sportscaster probably best known for filming University of Cincinnati football coach Tommy Tuberville yelling at a heckling fan to "go to hell, get a job" in 2016. Singleton also wanted some flexibility in his 3 p.m.-midnight schedule to spend more time with his wife and kids. Prosecutors said Hill agreed to plead guilty to four counts of sexual battery in exchange for the state dropping eight other sex charges. Our goal is to reflect the community with our coverage and that comes with having a diverse news team it's one of our top priorities.". He was the subject of an iconic photograph used by filmmaker Ken Burns as the final image in his PBS documentary about the war. "I want to keep my options open," she says. Julie O'Neill, who anchored the morning show at WCPO-TV, "Good Morning Tri-State," was with the station 27 years. Elliot, who has been a CBS daytime anchor for about a year, had first shocked. Social media comments eased the pain for Nero, a Memphis native hired as Channel 9's weekend sports reporter/anchor in 1998. As a lifelong Cincinnati resident, Tanya's focus has been on stories that impact her hometown. According to her WCPO bio, which has been taken down, she was hired at the station in 1995. I am utterly shocked at this news. "I wanted to do some housekeeping things and send some emails, but when I tried to get on (the computer system) Monday morning I couldn't access things. She posted the news on Facebook Sunday, and did not mention any new job. Tanya is a multiple Emmy Award-winning News Anchor and Reporter for WCPO-TV in Cincinnati. 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. Many are from people who I don't know," she says. Today was my last day with WCPO 9. 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. Bill Price, a former reporter and longtime anchor for WCPO-TV, has died. Unretirement, Bengals reunion chatter has reached Andrew Whitworth. TV station WCPO fired Hill in March after he was indicted on charges he had sex with four boys whom he had been mentoring. The 45-year-old Hill remains in jail. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. She didn't see it coming. We decided to go in another direction with this anchor position after much thought and evaluation of Good Morning Tri-State. (No time like the present, right?)". O'Neill is the third anchor to depart WCPO-TV this year. 22 Xavier hands No. O'Neill returned to anchor mornings in 2018 when Nero was fired. That's something that this process has taught me that I'm ready to call my own shots in a lot of different ways.". The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery, Laff and TrueReal. Traffic reporter Sina Gebre-Ab took a TV job last spring in Baltimore, her hometown. When I heard rumors that she was terminated Monday, I left her a voicemail asking if she wanted to thank her viewers. ", News Director Barry Fulmer told staff last week that "we made the decision to take her off the morning show as an anchor and spoke with her about a couple of different options moving forward." She may look at careers outside of television. Tuberville resigned a month later. @KathrineNero was the #1 reason to watch @WCPO in the morning. 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 am forever grateful. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "I had some other opportunities during my tenure there at WCPO that popped up, and they wouldn't allow me to pursue those opportunities because I was under contract. The station produces impactful investigations, special reports and award-winning journalism. WXIX-TV, which has been a strong No. "This was a blindside," says Kathrine Nero, WCPO-TV's Good Morning Tri-State anchor who was let go by WCPO-TV Monday. I am extremely lucky to have worked alongside @KathrineNero, but more importantly, have her as a friend. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Skovira comes to WCPO 9 from sister station KIVI-TV in Boise, Idaho, where she anchored "Good Morning Idaho." @KathrineNero I watched you every morning before school when I was a teen. 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. She won't be waking up at 1:40 a.m. "I will be getting a little bit more sleep," she says. Nero had been with the station since 1988 and has been a morning. Jessica Hart is a Multi-Media Journalist for WCPO 9 News in Cincinnati, OH. at a reduced rate. Minor was hired in 2018 from the Fox affiliate in Fort Meyers, Fla. Nero had been with the station since 1988 and has been a morning news anchor for 15 years. Adrian Whitsett. Local media is still his beat and hes bringing his interest, curiosity, contacts and unique style to Cincinnati Public Radio and 91.7 WVXU. The 10 are news anchor (Adrian Whitsett), one weather anchor (Sherry Hughes), two sports reporters/anchors (Keenan Singleton, Reggie Wilson) and six reporters (Monique John, Whitney Miller,. "I learned so much from those two guys just by osmosis. "This show may be over, but as we say in the broadcasting business, stay tuned.". The city's ethics office is, Cincinnati celebrates 48th annual MLK Day, New year means new airlines, new flights and new technology for CVG, Indiana's Asian American community is grieving after a bus stabbing attack. He and his wife have family in Florida who could help them with their children, ages 3 and 2. Don Cheadle at Cincinnati premiere of 'Miles Ahead' Mar 26, 2016 Don Cheadle, who stars in and directed the film "Miles Ahead" about legendary jazz musician Miles Davis, will grace a red carpet rolled out in front of the Esquire Theatre in Clifton at about 6 p.m. Saturday before screening the movie at 7 p.m. with those who either purchased tickets or donated to an Indiegogo campaign he . We will share information on changes to the show when were ready to announce it.". WCPO reported the news Sunday but did not list the date or cause of death. Under the deal, a judgewill sentence Hill on November tenth to five years in prison. I would like to be my own boss. "We recently moved a few of our anchors schedules around to better position us to meet our goals. The city's ethics office is, Cincinnati celebrates 48th annual MLK Day, New year means new airlines, new flights and new technology for CVG, Indiana's Asian American community is grieving after a bus stabbing attack. They have no idea what they're in for! So I guess that's how this is going to go.' As a reporter and anchor, her talents have greatly benefited WCPO 9 viewers. Hill had a reputation for defending controversial figures and was fired by Fox. "These changes help us further prioritize serving our audiences wherever and whenever they consume our content," Brogan says. "I can confirm that Kathrine Nero is no longer with WCPO. Morning news reporter Minor left the station last Wednesday, April 21. Skovira comes to WCPO 9 from sister station KIVI-TV in Boise, Idaho, where she anchored "Good Morning Idaho.". I want to thank each of you for the kind words over the years. Concentrating on the early news or having the prominent anchors working day shifts to turn stories makes sense for WCPO-TV, the only Cincinnati news station that doesn't produce a 10 p.m. newscast. Whatever that thing is you choose to do! "My late father, 'Pastor Jack,' always reminded me that humility is the beginning of all wisdom. Six have been hired in the past 24 months (John, Miller, Richard, Seward, Whitsett and Wilson). 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. "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," Artist says. "We're going to be closer to family, as we wanted to be a couple of years ago. I was a MMJ and that was fine, especially when I first started," he says. Thank you for letting me into your homes and allowing me to tell the stories that matter. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. After 20 years here, 15 of them waking up early to bring you the news, I am now unexpectedly looking for work. Bill was such a nice guy and always willing to help . WCPO-TV Primary news anchors Craig McKee and Tanya O'Rourke no longer co-anchor WCPO-TV's 11 p.m. news. ". Price worked for the station for 26 years before leaving in 2012 to care for his mother in New York, his home state. They decided to exercise their option. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 0:00. Contact John at johnkiese@yahoo.com. I really don't know. I met my wife (Leigh) here, and we had our two children here. Best wishes to you and your future endeavors! She was told Monday after the morning newscast that her option would not be picked up. She also spent almost 3 years working for WUFT-TV as a reporter, and a sports and news anchor. 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