Nexstar Media’s independent WGN-TV Chicago has appointed Demetrius Ivory chief meteorologist, effective Feb. 29. His forecasts will be seen on WGN Evening News at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., as well […]
Allen Media’s ABC affiliate WKOW Madison, Wis., has hired Cameron Hopman as 27 Storm Track chief meteorologist, appearing on its weeknight newscasts at 4, 5, 6 and 10 p.m. beginning, […]
Gray Television’s CBS affiliate KCTV Kansas has hired Luke Dorris as chief meteorologist of its First Warn 5 weather team. Dorris will join meteorologists Alena Lee, Greg Bennett, Warren Sears, and Savannah […]
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Nexstar’s CBS affiliate WIAT Birmingham, Ala., today promoted Dave Nussbaum to chief meteorologist. Since joining WIAT 2021, Nussbaum has served as a meteorologist for the CBS 42 Storm Team providing […]
KTUL, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s ABC affiliate in Tulsa, Okla., has appointed Chris Nunley chief meteorologist. He is delivering forecasts weekdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. “I’m thrilled to join […]
Telemundo’s KDEN Denver has promoted Niurma Sanchez to chief meteorologist and expanded Jose Luis Quevedo’s role to neteorologist. Niurma has served as KDEN’s meteorologist for more than six years and […]
Matt Laubhan, chief meteorologist at WTVA Tupelo, Miss., knew he was seeing a killer tornado. “At that moment, viewers needed somebody to hold their hand and get them through it,” he says.
Telemundo’s KVDA San Antonio has named Ariel Rivera-Vázquez chief meteorologist, effective immediately. Delines Alonso, vice president of news, said: “We are honored to have Ariel as our chief meteorologist, he […]
Hearst Television’s ABC affiliate WPBF West Palm Beach, Fla., has promoted Cris Martinez to chief certified meteorologist of the WPBF 25 First Warning Weather team. The news follows long-time severe […]
Hearst Television’s NBC affiliate WVTM Birmingham, Ala., has promoted Jason Simpson to chief meteorologist. He will succeed long-time Chief Meteorologist Jerry Tracey’s announcement that he plans to retire in early […]
Scripps-owned NBC affiliate KSHB Kansas City, Mo., has chosen a new chief meteorologist, Mike Nicco, who will replace Gary Lezak, who is retiring on Dec. 1. “Following a several-months long, […]
Gray Television’s Fox affiliate WVUE New Orleans as promoted Bruce Katz promoted to chief meteorologist, succeeding David Bernard who is leaving broadcasting to pursue his master’s degree in social work. […]
The Hearst Boston ABC affiliate also promotes Mike Wankum from weekends to weeknight meteorologist. The moves follow the retirement of Harvey Leonard.
Fox-owned KRIV Houston has bumped up Mike Iscovitz to chief meteorologist. He will remain on the station’s weekday morning shows from 4 a.m. through 10 a.m. on WakeUp! With Sally […]
Telemundo’s KTAZ Phoenix, Ariz., today named Juan González chief meteorologist for Noticiero Telemundo Arizona. The newscast airs Monday through Friday at 11 a.m., 4, 4:30, 5 and 10 p.m. and on […]
Gray Television’s CBS affiliate WFSB Hartford, Conn., today named long-time meteorologist Mark Dixon its chief meteorologist. This summer Dixon starts his 20th year at WFSB. Dixon is a graduate of […]
Fox-owned WFLD Chicago has appointed Emily Wahls chief meteorologist. Beginning Sept. 27 she will report the weather for the station’s weekday 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. newscasts. Most recently, […]
Morgan Murphy Media’s ABC affiliate KAPP-KVEW Yakima, Wash., has added Briana Bermensolo as chief meteorologist. Bermensolo joins from WRC Washington, D.C., where she was a meteorologist. Prior to moving to […]
Gray Television moves him up to succeed J-P Dice at its Birmingham, Ala., Fox affiliate.
Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Chris Gloninger will lead Hearst-owned CBS affiliate KCCI Des Moines, Iowa’s Storm Team 8 weather team. He will make his on-air debut as chief meteorologist on July […]
Gray Television’s NBC affiliate WNDU South Bend, Ind., has hired Matt Engelbrecht for its WNDU First Alert Weather Team as a chief meteorologist, sharing the duties with Mike Hoffman until […]
Tegna-owned CBS affiliate KTHV Little Rock, Ark. (DMA 62) announced that longtime anchor and meteorologist Tom Brannon will return to the station as Chief Meteorologist. The news comes alongside the […]
Ivan Cabrera Named KOB Chief Meteorologist
Hubbard Broadcasting’ NBC affiliate KOB Albuquerque, N.M. (DMA 46) has appointed Ivan Cabrera chief meteorologist. He starts with KOB in late January, appearing in the weekday 5, 6, 6:30 and […]
Chris Justus Named WYFF Chief Meteorologist
The Hearst NBC affiliate in Greenville, S.C., promotes him to succeed the retiring John Cessarich in November.
KWTX Waco Ups Brady Taylor To Chief Forecaster
Gray Television’s CBS affiliate KWTX Waco, Texas (DMA 89) has promoted veteran KWTX meteorologist Brady Taylor to chief meteorologist effective July 1, succeeding the retiring Rusty Garrrett. He becomes only […]
WGCL Ups Valdez To Chief Meteorologist
Heather Haley Named WVLT Chief Meteorologist
Gray Television’s CBS-CW-MNT affiliate WVLT Knoxville, Tenn. (DMA 60), has promoted Heather Haley to chief meteorologist. She is a seasoned meteorologist with 13 years of experience. She has been part […]
WTIC Promotes Rachel Frank To Chief Meteorologist
Tribune-owned WTIC (Fox)-WCCT (CW) Hartford, Conn. (DMA 33), today promoted Rachel Frank to chief meteorologist. The Emmy Award-winning Frank joined WTIC in 2008 and serves as meteorologist on The Fox 61 News at […]
WPEC News Names New Chief Meteorologist
Sinclair-owned CBS affiliate WPEC West Palm Beach, Fla. (DMA 37), has hired Erin Christiansen as the station’s new chief meteorologist. Christiansen has received the Certified Broadcast Meteorology accreditation (CBM) from […]
WBBH Forecaster Robert Van Winkle To Retire
Mike Everett Named KMIR Chief Meteorologist
OTA Broadcasting, which operates KMIR (NBC), KPSE (MNT) and KMIR.com in Palm Springs, Calif. (DMA 146), announced today that meteorologist Mike Everett will be joining the KMIR news team as […]
WJLA Names Bill Kelly Chief Meteorologist
Sinclair ABC affiliate WJLA Washington (DMA 7) has hired Bill Kelly to be its next chief meteorologist, taking over the lead weather desk on Monday, Oct. 23. He will succeed Doug […]
