Allison Wise Named KHBS-KHOG ‘Sunrise’ Anchor

Hearst Television’s KHBS-KHOG Fort Smith-Fayetteville, Ark., has appointed Allison Wise weekday anchor of 40/29 News Sunrise.  She made her debut at 4:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, to help kick off the station’s back-to-school coverage.

Wise joins Yuna Lee on the anchor desk to provide the live, local, late breaking news coverage viewers trust, while Meteorologist Laura Huckabee continues to get viewers ready with accurate forecasts.

“Allison is a multitalented journalist with a love for her community,” said KHBS-KHOG President and General Manager Bruce Barkley. “With the constantly changing rules parents and students are facing as they head back to school, Allison and Yuna are ready to keep our viewers informed with the latest information every morning.”

40/29 News anchor Paul Petitte will become the anchor of weekend evening newscasts.