39F. McMaster in February 2017 following the revelation that Flynn had lied to the FBI and Vice President Mike Pence about whether he had discussed sanctions with the Russian ambassador during the presidential transition. When not working, you'll find her on a paddleboard, in a jiu jitsu or aerial arts class, or doing something outdoors. Bret Baier currently serves as FOX News Channel's (FNC) anchor and executive editor of . [2] The station lost DuMont when that network shut down in 1956. Elizabeth Fields, left, and Andrea Stankevych of WHBF-TV and Red Cross volunteer Chuck Mendez. Rex Caster was a First Lieutenant in the United States Army who was killed in France during World War II. He earned a regional Edward R. Murrow Award in 2022 for his story highlighting the Rock Valley College softball teams mission to honor a fallen former teammate. While Gray already owns WIFR-LD, the market's CBS affiliate, FCC regulations permit the common ownership of a full-power and a low-power station in a single market. While in . Flynn was replaced by H.R. She joined the Gray Television in January 2022 as a producer. Pick also stood firm on the presentation of her breast cancer series at WREX, though station managers questioned whether the series was too real, Hradecky said. Annamarie joined the 23 News team on May 17, 2021. He was 52. Research/Study He subsequently faced a State Department inquiry after making inappropriate comments to a female server at an official event. Veteran reporter Chris Minor closes her eyes in anticipation as her husband, Marv Hubbell, gives her a kiss before she goes on air to announce her retirement. Shaw was 82. No one in the newsroom outworked her.. Deffenbaugh is currently the Content Manager at WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh. More:13 WREX news anchor James Stratton heads to Des Moines, Iowa, Ken DeCoster: kdecoster@rrstar.com; @DeCosterKen. Lauren anchors WITN News at Sunrise each weekday from 6-7 am and WITN News at Noon from 12-1 pm. In March 2018, she was named acting undersecretary for public diplomacy and public affairs, replacing an official close to Rex Tillerson, who had just been ousted as secretary of state. Until Madison's WISC-TV (channel 3) signed on in 1956, WREX was the only VHF station for both the Rockford and Madison areas. She is an Illinois State University alum with a passion for storytelling. Deffenbaugh is . Chris Smith has been the chief meteorologist for WJHG since October 2009. During the late 1950s, the station was also briefly affiliated with the NTA Film Network. In November 2016, Trump picked her to be deputy national security adviser under Michael Flynn. Donna Bell is the News Director at WJHG/WECP. His last newscast will be 10 p.m. Friday. Lee leads Gray Televisions National Investigative Team. Before that she worked at local stations in Louisiana and Virginia. WREX began to air newscasts in high-definition on December 12, 2010, the second in the Rockford market after WIFR and the third in the Quincy Newspapers station group after KWWL and WKOW. In fact, the two areas still share overlapping coverage among their television stations, especially in Rock County, Wisconsin (technically in the Madison television market), and that market's ABC affiliate, WKOW (channel 27) is a sister station to WREX, assisting with newsgathering in the northern part of the Rockford market. She was nominated as U.S. ambassador to the U.N. in December 2018, triggering stories about her lack of qualifications for the role outside of her Fox News connection. Shaw was CNN's first chief anchor and was with. Daniela is a bilingual investigative producer for InvestigateTV. Ivanic started his TV news career at WREX in Rockford after graduating from NIU, then moved to Columbus, OH for a TV news anchor position. She also anchors "NewsChannel 7 at 11 a.m.". He left the network, lost that 2014 race despite the networks efforts to promote him, and was rehired two weeks later. WIFR-TV evening news anchor Mike Garrigan was a sports reporter/anchor at 13 WREX in the early 2000s. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He was confirmed in April 2018 despite objections from Democrats that his past epithets about prominent female politicians made him unfit for the job.. Mercedes Schlapp, White House director of strategic communications (updated 7/17/19). Grenell, a Republican communications professional who spent seven years as spokesperson for the U.S. delegation to the U.N., joined Fox News as a contributor in 2009 and was still in the networks employ when he was nominated to be ambassador to Germany in September 2017. Born in Rockford and raised in Rockton, Zoe began as an intern in Summer 2020, until she worked her way up to anchoring weeknights. WQAD-TV sports anchor Dan "The Wildman" Burich, far right, goes over the sequence for a show taped on Sunday November 19. Tyler Smith joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2019 as a photojournalist/editor. "We are sorry to see him go, but I know this is a wonderful opportunity that will continue to grow his career. Partly Cloudy. DAVENPORT A Quad-Cities broadcasting fixture, KWQC-TV's Fran Riley, has announced plans for retirement. In May 1995, Quincy Newspapers purchased WREX; the purchase was completed on July 31. All Rights Reserved. Stratton's departure comes about five months after Crowley, an eight-year veteran of the station, left 13 WREX for an investigative reporting job at WXIA-TV in Atlanta. (This post was updated May 2 to remove Moore and Cain, who both withdrew from consideration after their nominations received widespread criticism. In 2016, she stepped down from the board after Trump nominated her as secretary of transportation. Fox hired McEntee as a production assistant in 2015. Rachel is an investigative journalist with more than 20 years experience. In the mid-90s, he started as an anchor on 23 News This Morning, where he's stayed ever since. His first job at the station was weekend sports anchor, but he quickly moved up to sports director. I will miss you all dearly! Local Meteorologist Anthony Peoples poses for a photo sitting on his back patio at his home in Moline. Mosbacher, a Republican businesswoman and donor, longtime Trump friend, and a Fox News contributor, was nominated to be ambassador to Poland in February 2018 and confirmed by the Senate that July. In Columbus, Pick took her viewers with her on an educational wig-shopping trip as she battled her cancer. Nicole Neuman joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2021. It was such an honor to work here with so many wonderful people. "We are sure going to miss those bad jokes, but we know you're going to continue to do great things for folks in the Cedar Rapids area," the station said on social media. He then returned to Fox News as a full-fledged contributor, albeit one who was reportedly banned from appearing on the networks hard news programming. Former Rockford TV Anchor, NIU Kicker John Ivanic Has Died | Northern Public Radio: WNIJ and WNIU 1A Next Up: 11:00 AM The 21st All Streams WNIJ News Former Rockford TV Anchor, NIU Kicker John Ivanic Has Died Northern Public Radio | By Susan Stephens Published July 28, 2020 at 9:37 PM CDT John Ivanic / John Ivanic, from March 2020 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' also inspires me, because I love the idea of using TV to teach people.". Monica Crowley, Treasury Department assistant secretary for public affairs (added 7/17/19). Jill is an investigative producer with decades of experience reporting on health, safety and corruption. Stratton earned a Regional Murrow Award for Excellence in Writing" for his work on several different issues in 2020, including the COVID-19 pandemic, racial and social unrest and Rockford's record number of homicides. He was a vocal supporter of his city, but kept his Illinois ties strong as a diehard fan of the Cubs and his alma mater. She was so tiny, so slight and so energetic. WREX (channel 13) is a television station in Rockford, Illinois, United States, affiliated with NBC. James Stratton left KWQC for WREX-TV in Rockford. Here are 4 things they say about the economy, Fresh Air Weekend: Cate Blanchet and Todd Field on 'Tr'; Actor Ke Huy Quan. Heading west this morning on I-80? In 1969, Gannett sold WREX to the Gilmore Broadcasting Corporation, owner of WEHT in Evansville, Indiana. Scaramucci, a hedge fund mogul and a former Fox Business contributor and host, spent 10 days as White House communications director before his proclivity for giving expletive-laced interviews and publicly feuding with other White House staffers triggered his removal. His tenure has been dogged by scandals involving lavish spending for office furniture and other ethics issues, as well as a general failure to carry out his departments mission. WREX (channel 13) is a television station in Rockford, Illinois, United States, affiliated with NBC. Shine left the White House for a role on Trumps reelection campaign in March 2019. Ken DeCoster covers business news and features. She used that position to push for war with Iran, defend the use of torture, and push for the profiling of Muslim Americans. ROCKFORD Derek Bayne is transitioning from covering the gridiron, diamond and hardwood to reporting hard news. He joined Fox News as a contributor in October 2013 and left just over a year later to run for president. Nauert worked at Fox from 1998-2005 and 2007-2017 in a variety of roles. Jessica Foster is the Morning Anchor for NewsChannel 7 Today. WREX began operation on October 1, 1953, as a primary affiliate of CBS. Greg has a successful track record of leadership and journalistic integrity, 13 WREX General Manager Ed Reams said in a news release. Many of those listeners, fans and friends shared condolences across several WLLR social media posts Monday. Here's what is in store for us today weatherwise. Molly Martinez rejoined Gray Television in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist in the Washington News Bureau. Anthony Ferretti has been a multimedia journalist for WIFR since May 18, 2021. The deal is expected to close during the third quarter of 2021. He really was a good dad and wanted to be a good dad, OHara said. He was on during Spates normal timeslot. Jamie is InvestigateTV's managing editor. 03/03/23 8:29 PM EST, Video & Audio After working in the Bush and Obama administrations, Ortagus became a Fox contributor, then was named State Department spokesperson in April. After Brown endorsed Trump in February 2016, Fox hosts began promoting him for the vice president slot. Emily is an investigative journalist with a background in several forms of media and an MBA in business management. Anthony Scaramucci, White House communications director. He is recent graduate of the University of South Carolinas Journalism program, where he received his bachelors degree in Broadcast News. She originally wanted to work with the FBI, but instead, became an investigative journalist. We are sure going to miss those bad jokes, but we know you're going to continue to do great things for folks in the Cedar Rapids area," the station said on social media. Research/Study. He reportedly speaks frequently with Fox founder Rupert Murdoch, whose media empire has benefited greatly from the networks fusion with the Trump administration. Scotty is an investigative photojournalist based in Washington DC. After leaving her post as White House communications director, Hope Hicks became executive vice president and chief communications officer for Foxs parent company. What has happened to Jenna Morton and Megan Noe of WQAD-TV8 News? The WREX family says a tearful goodbye to a longtime co-worker and friend. Evening News Anchor 13 WREX Jun 2021 - Present 1 . Cabinet secretaries overseeing federal departments, senior White House aides advising the president on crucial issues, and U.S. ambassadors representing the country abroad, among others, all worked for the network before joining Trumps administration. According to Variety, the affiliation switch was forced by ABC in retaliation for Quincy switching the affiliation of its South Bend station WSJV from ABC to Fox earlier that year. Chicago native joins 13 WREX news team as evening anchor, 13 WREX news anchor James Stratton heads to Des Moines, Iowa, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. #bittersweet #imnotcryingyourecrying pic.twitter.com/eu840adF8k, On my last day at WQAD I think its time to tell you where Im going.Duke and I are headed to TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan! While the news on the coronavirus front remain grim, Ma Nature is hel, A good Wednesday to all. He has a passion for journalism and he will help us continue the strong tradition of news coverage and investigative journalism our viewers have come to expect at 13 WREX., More:Chicago native joins 13 WREX news team as evening anchor. You all made waking up at 3 a.m. actually fun! Here's the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. I was so blessed to know Jeannie and so grateful I was able to be there with her and her family at the hospital. https://t.co/gn0tPnM815. Did they leave to pursue other job opportunities? Victoria Scott joined WJHG/WECP as a multi-media journalist in January of 2022. Its not unbelievable that people feel this way, but the outpouring is unbelievable, said Jim OHara, Spates supervisor at WLLR, said on the air Monday night. She joined the Gray Television in January 2022 as a producer. This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Rockford TV sports anchor Derek Bayne shifts to news desk, Brittany Hardaway joins 13 WREX news team, Rockford TV sports anchor Derek Bayne shifts to news desk, Thailand's 'most beautiful transgender woman' and husband wear $580K in attire at extravagant wedding, Desperate mountain residents trapped by snow beg for help; 'We are coming,' sheriff says, U.S. court won't require FAA to make airplane seat size, spacing rules, Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh's new mugshot revealed after double life sentence, Rebel Wilson says she was banned from Disneyland for 30 days for taking a bathroom selfie, Ex-wrestler pleads guilty again in Mississippi welfare fraud, Ohio abortion amendment clears first hurdle to make November ballot, AG certifies summary, Jussie Smollett's Attorneys Appeal Hate Crime Hoax Conviction, Jacqueline Thomas breaks down Friday, Saturday storm by region in New Hampshire. . Molly Martinez rejoined Gray Television in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist in the Washington News Bureau. . I'll still be going out in the field shooting stories, writing and editing. Quad-City Times Photo Editor Kevin Schmidt, WQAD photographer Jenny Hipskind, WQAD meteorologist Terry Swails, his wife, writer Carolyn Wettstone, formerly of KWQC. Joce is a national investigative reporter focused on accountability reporting on the Annie has worked at various news outlets in Washington, D.C., including covering the 2020 and 2022 election cycles for C-SPAN. Feb 2018 - Sep 20213 years 8 months. Traveled on assignment . Spates coworkers have started a GoFundMe to raise money for a college fund for his daughter, Charly Heber Spates, a student at Rock Island High School. After a career in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors capped by serving as labor secretary in President George W. Bushs Cabinet, Chao became a Fox News contributor. "James has been a great leader and has been one of the many people here at our station that has given WREX's investigative reporting national exposure and national recognition," 13 WREX General Manager Ed Reams said in a statement. The station's call letters were selected in honor of Rex N. Caster, the son of station president L. E. Caster. The pictures, stories and memories are endless, so we will try to compile the best in the way that we know Jeannie would want us to," the station's website said. From March 1994 to November 1996, she served as assignment editor. A Quad-City meteorologist is headed to a warmer, but possibly stormier, climate. Strattons last day at 13 WREX is Thursday. Jeff Ryser plays Santa on Christmas Eve with Chris Minor WQAD. Considering sale of company", "Gray Television Acquires Quincy Media For $925 Million In Cash", "Gray Sells Divestiture Stations From Quincy Media Transaction to Allen Media for $380 Million,", "FCC Monitor: More Low-Power TV Sales, Extensions,", "DTV: Step by step guide - WREX.com Rockford's News Leader", "DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and the Second Rounds", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WREX&oldid=1118736453, In memory of Rex N. Caster, son of founding station president L. E. Caster, This page was last edited on 28 October 2022, at 15:42. Over a three-day period in early April, the State Department announced Morgan Ortagus as its new spokesperson, a role previously occupied by Heather Nauert; President Donald Trump said he wanted Herman Cain to fill a seat on the Federal Reserve Board, with Stephen Moore already nominated for a second vacancy; and Politico reported that Treasury Department spokesperson Tony Sayegh is resigning next month and could be replaced by Monica Crowley. Scott Brown, ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. "I've always loved writing stories, and I love to talk to people," Hayes wrote in her WREX bio. Chicago native Brittany Hardaway joined 13 WREX on July 1 to co-anchor the stations 5, 6 & 10 p.m. weekday newscasts. Jeannie Hayes: 1983-2012 . Spoiler alert: Trouble ensued, Big stores see how we spend. Trumphas stocked his administration with former Fox employees. Sam joined WJHG/WECP in July of 2020 after graduating with a Communications/Digital Media Studies degree from Florida State University. While Spates had worked at WLLR only the last four years, OHara said theyd known each other for more than 20 years, when they worked at rival stations. And the door opens both ways. Jessica Foster is the Morning Anchor for NewsChannel 7 Today. Here's a look back at the most viewed galleries of 2018 on qctimes.com. Staff writer Georgette Braun may be reached at 815-987-1331 orgbraun@rrstar.com. This hiring pattern speaks in part to Foxs longtime role as a comfortable landing spot for Republicans looking to get paid and build their brand with the networks conservative audience while keeping their options open to return to politics or government. Shine, a close friend of Hannitys who once produced his show, rose through the executive ranks at Fox News, eventually becoming network founder Roger Ailes right-hand man and then Fox co-president.
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