KTHV Names Hayden Balgavy ‘Wake Up Central’ Co-Host

Tegna CBS affiliate KTHV Little Rock, Ark., has promoted Hayden Balgavy, who will join the team of hosts on its morning show, Wake Up Central.

Balgavy, who grew up in central Arkansas, has been with the station since his senior year at Arkansas State University in 2012, when he worked at KTHV as an intern. He was hired in 2013 as a photojournalist and quickly moved up to sports anchor, producer and multimedia journalist.

Balgavy will  anchor alongside Amanda Jaeger and meteorologist Skot Covert.

General Manager Marty Schack said: “Hayden goes all in on everything. He’s committed to truthful and ethical journalism, has a heart for the community we serve, and is an elite storyteller and anchor. He is a perfect fit for Wake Up Central.”

Wake Up Central airs weekday mornings from 4:30 to 7.