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.". She previously attended the University of Cincinnati's College Conservatory of Music where she majored in musical theater. 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. John Kiesewetter joined the WVXU news team as a TV/Media blogger on July 1 2015, after nearly 30 years covering local and national broadcasting for The Cincinnati Enquirer. Two of the Black journalists prominently featured in the video Jasmine Minor and Timyka Artist have left the station. The 9 First Warning Weather Team alerts viewers in advance of severe weather, tracking storms around-the-clock to keep families safe. Singleton also wanted some flexibility in his 3 p.m.-midnight schedule to spend more time with his wife and kids. 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. "This show may be over, but as we say in the broadcasting business, stay tuned.". Nero isn't sure what she'll do. For now, Singleton plans to be a stay at home father in Bradenton. After earning a journalism degree at the University of Houston, he began his career at the Orange County Register in Southern California, working his way up from a news assistant to high school sports reporter. It was a three-year contact. Jeff Brogan, WCPO-TV vice president and general manager, declined to say what options had been discussed with her, saying that "I cant talk about specific personnel matters.". Six have been hired in the past 24 months (John, Miller, Richard, Seward, Whitsett and Wilson). 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. Now, I'll be sleeping in and sharing that morning coffee with my family. @KathrineNero I am in shock and so very sad to hear the news. "We recently moved a few of our anchors schedules around to better position us to meet our goals. Next he worked about six years as a researcher for the NFL Network in Los Angeles. They have no idea what they're in for! Social media comments eased the pain for Nero, a Memphis native hired as Channel 9's weekend sports reporter/anchor in 1998. That's why she wasn't on Channel 9 Tuesday morning. Im excited to finally launch my speaking career, empowering people to become bold and crash through their comfort zones. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. She was instrumental in shaping and producing an Emmy-nominated station special addressing gun violence in Cincinnati. WCPO 9 News staff biographies and information. (No time like the present, right?)". A well-known employee of WCPO has been arrested. This was a difficult decision that we made after much thought and evaluation. 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. All rights reserved. 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. So @wcpo wants to go in a different direction without @KathrineNero? WXIX-TV, which has been a strong No. In an hour, she had 446 comments and 60 shares. "As positions open, we look around our industry to find the best journalists to join our awesome team. Jeff Brogan, WCPO-TV general manager, just responded to my email. The station produces impactful investigations, special reports and award-winning journalism. McKee was seen on the early evening news Tuesday interviewing Cincinnati and Montgomery restaurant owners whose social media accounts had been hacked. Good luck @KathrineNero you will land in a great thing. Weekend sports anchor Keenen Singleton left in March, and news anchor Kristyn Hartman went home to Chicago in May. She'll take them home Wednesday, when she packs up her things at the station. 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.". No. Morning news wont be the same without you! Whatever that thing is you choose to do! 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. She grew up watching her mother, Karen, forecast the weather for KWGN-TV in Denver. Can't wait to see what's next! You are top notch and I wish you all the best! Thanks for being you , I never got to know you very well.. but always respected your work. When I heard rumors that she was terminated Monday, I left her a voicemail asking if she wanted to thank her viewers. 0:00. She didn't see it coming. Popo was the ultimate storyteller and Ken was like the personality. "But at a certain point in time, I was an anchor. https://t.co/GWYDfoQzDe, What? "This hasnt been determined. An ABC-affiliate that covers breaking news, weather, traffic, sports and more. So it was just time for me to go my separate way. February 13, 2017 Josh Elliot was abruptly fired by CBS News on Monday and escorted out of the building by security. It ended with this line: "Thank you, Kathrine! The decision was not popular on Facebook. This was not my decision," Nero told me Tuesday afternoon. Marc Lamont Hill. When I emailed WCPO-TV Vice President Jeff Brogan about their departures, he didn't provide any specific details. 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. 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. According to his LinkedIn profile . "We are a multi-media news organization that is serving audiences on TV, mobile, digital, and our streaming apps.". Jeff Brogan, WCPO vice president and general manager, declined to comment about Singleton. Youll also learn about Cincinnatis rich broadcasting history. They are some of the hardest working people I know. And if you happen to see me around town, dont hesitate to say 'hello.' The city's first 10 p.m. newscast, launched in 1993, has spawned 12.5 hours of weekday newscasts at 4:30-11 a.m.; 3-6:30 p.m.; and 10-11:35 p.m. 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? 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. I really wish I could meet you in person some day! I will personally miss working with her, as I know many of you will.". Thank you for letting me into your homes and allowing me to tell the stories that matter. All I know for certain is that Nero will enjoy evenings with her husband and two daughters. Yes, she wanted to make it clear to all her fans she didn't want to leave, and that she wanted to thank all of her loyal viewers. Typically, commercials coming out of prime time at 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. are the most valued for advertisers and stations, I'm told. "I cant comment on personnel matters. I'm the type of person who throws out birthday cards, but I kept those. We decided to go in another direction with this anchor position after much thought and evaluation of Good Morning Tri-State. O'Neill returned to. She may look at careers outside of television. Viewers can watch her from 4:30 to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday. In fact, WCPO posted a story on its website celebrating her 20th anniversary at the station Jan. 9. WCPO reporter Stephen Hill faces eight counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Tanya is a multiple Emmy Award-winning News Anchor and Reporter for WCPO-TV in Cincinnati. 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. You have embraced me like a local to the point I feel like I am one now! Investigators say four teenagers went to police Saying they were molested by Hill when they were 14 to 15. 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 met my wife (Leigh) here, and we had our two children here. Competitors WXIX-TV, WLWT-TV and WKRC-TV all do 10 p.m. news (on Channels 19, 64 and 5.2) in addition to the 11 p.m. news. "I would like to thank all of you whove reached out to me privately and publicly with such kind words of encouragement. 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,. Im sad to hear of what happened. . That's what's more important to me now.". . Artist, who has not anchored weekend morning newscasts for several weeks, says she's no longer employed by WCPO after five years hosting Good Morning Tri-State on weekend. Bill Price, a former reporter and longtime anchor for WCPO-TV, has died. About Scripps The E.W. The days of focusing on just one newscast or newscasts exclusively are over," Brogan says. Reporter John McQuiston attended the press conference. The comments teach us how we come to know and love the TV personalities who deliver information to us every morning, noon or night. What a road it has been with all of you. 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. She has worked at WCPO for 27 years, starting as a weekend assignment editor and worked her way up to being Senior News Anchor. WCPO 9 News Anchors. 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. John Kiesewetter joined the WVXU news team as a TV/Media blogger on July 1 2015, after nearly 30 years covering local and national broadcasting for The Cincinnati Enquirer. "I want to thank Julie for her years of services to WCPO and the community and wish her the very best.". But his Scripps email was blocked. Here's to the next adventure, my friend! 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. 75 talking about this. I am utterly shocked at this news. Jullie O'Neill's recent absence from WCPO-TV's Good Morning Tri-State newscasts has become permanent. https://t.co/Uk7KzKUsQJ, . It has been a tremendous honor to serve you for so many years. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Here's to 20 more years!". For decades, Cincinnati television viewers have watched the main anchor teams deliver. Singleton, hired from a Lexington TV station in 2015, had his disagreements with WCPO-TV management. That's something that this process has taught me that I'm ready to call my own shots in a lot of different ways.". 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. 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. Artist came to Cincinnati in 2015, after nearly 10 years at Pittsburgh's WPIX-TV. "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. She has also reported for WCPO-TV's investigative I-Team. Prosecutors said the boys were ages 13 to 15 when the offenses occurred this year and last year. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. All our newscasts are important to us but so is serving our audience on all platforms. Youve been a support to the Crohns and colitis community, as well. O'Neill and WCPO management could not be reached for comment Tuesday night. I'll be at home with the kids primarily for a while and then I'll make some decisions. Adrian Whitsett. Contact John at johnkiese@yahoo.com. The story began: "Twenty years ago, WCPO gained a class act." 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. Watch the latest headlines from WCPO 9 Cincinnati any time. ", Do you expect to go back to a male/female morning anchor team as you had until March of this year? 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," news director Barry Fulmer said in a personnel announcement to staffers. Or continue with a solo anchor? He and his wife have family in Florida who could help them with their children, ages 3 and 2. Ensure that only trustworthy and credible websites and sources are used. @KathrineNero Im sorry about how this went down!! "Once Ken Broo left, I filled in as the weekend anchor at WCPO for nine months. 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. @KathrineNero made me a better journalist. 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. ", Why the change? Singleton definitely won't forget his last days for WCPO. They are well within their rights. Kiesewetter's report said she chose to leave after being told she would no longer. 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. By two hours, she had 800 comments and 136 shares. "I can't say enough good things about this town, and the people I've met here. An accomplished singer, she started college by studying vocal performance at Centenary College of Louisiana (1986-87), then studied music theater at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (1988-89), before minoring in music at LSU (1990-1992). O'Neill. 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? I love Jennifer and Jac too, but Katherines signed headshot has been in my locker at the firehouse for 15 years. Staff. Local media is still his beat and hes bringing his interest, curiosity, contacts and unique style to Cincinnati Public Radio and 91.7 WVXU. Youll also learn about Cincinnatis rich broadcasting history. Sina Gebre-Ab WJZ-TV . 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. Bret Buganski. After nearly seven years in Cincinnati, Singleton and his family are moving to Bradenton, Fla. Sports. Since the Al Schottelkotte News premiered in 1959 at 11 p.m. on Channel 9, Cincinnati viewers have been accustomed to seeing the primary news personality (or personalities) delivering the late news: Nick Clooney; Clyde Gray and Carol Williams; Rob Braun and Cammy Dierking; and Jerry Springer and Norma Rashid. Scripps is the nations largest holder of broadcast spectrum. She called me back Tuesday soon after posting her Facebook message. Wow. One of the factors making one newscast more important over another is the amount advertisers pay for commercials. 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. 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. Sina Gebre-Ab joined the WJZ team in May 2022. Sorry to see this. Viewers, fans and colleagues took to social media at the news of her dismissal. 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. #sad #shesamazing #andreallyfunny, @KathrineNero I sure will miss your face in the morning, and the passion you had to give us the news! PublishedOctober 4, 2022 at 12:20 PM EDT. She also reported at TV stations in Florida and Louisiana before coming to Cincinnati, her LinkedIn says. And you know that's their legal right to do so. I am extremely lucky to have worked alongside @KathrineNero, but more importantly, have her as a friend. I've gotten married, had two beautiful girls, survived cancer and made some incredible friends along the way. Prosecutors said Hill agreed to plead guilty to four counts of sexual battery in exchange for the state dropping eight other sex charges.