Toledo Blade | The sign is already there: Toledo News Now. That should become official late today with the expected finalized agreement between American Spirit Media, the new owner of WUPW, and Raycom Media, owners and operators of WTOL. David Mack is a senior breaking news reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in New York. March 29, 2019 | 6:28 am EDT by Tim Kenneally, TVNewsCheck | WTOL | December 2, 2015 | 7:34 am EST by TVNewsCheck. WTOL 11's Andrew Kinsey has a conversation on race and education with Scott High School's Dr. Carnel Smith and MLK Academy for Boys' Willie Ward Sr. Andrew Kinsey started Andrew Cares to provide mentorship, resources and more to Toledo-area children. Her job change happens just weeks before she was likely to lose her job at WNWO. 'There's not a person in our newsroom who didn't love her,' said Gevers. February 15, 2012 | 3:08 pm EST by Staff, Raycom Media-owned WWBT Richmond, Va. (DMA 57), and WTOL Toledo, Ohio (DMA 74) have added diginet Me-TV to their subchannel lineups. Not only has he anchored our nightly newscasts, but hes also created a trust in the community with his non-profit Andrew Cares, helping underprivileged children have a mentor in their lives such as Andrew, she said. TPS bus driver cleared of wrongdoing after man allegedly broke in, kidnapped 15-year-old girl with autism, Mostly cloudy skies Wednesday, afternoon highs warming near 60 degrees | WTOL 11 Weather. In March 2019, WTOL attracted viral attention for video it posted on Facebook to motivate local high school students heading into their exams, which featured its anchors excessively using slang. Even with the ownership changes that have occurred since 2006, WTOL retains its Liberty-era logo. After joining the station, she will go through a training period of sorts as she learns and grows comfortable with WTOL's system, Lorenzen said. // Set up the quotations to be shown, below. // To add more quotations, continue with the [17] On April 24, 2014, it was officially announced that Emilie Voss would succeed Chrys Peterson and join Jerry Anderson as the evening anchor on WTOL.[18]. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy, TOLEDO, Ohio Former anchor and reporter Rebecca Fondessy died on Jan. 11 at the age of 56. Born and raised in Louisiana, WTOL 11 Meteorologist Matt Willoughby brings you the latest forecast bright and early every weekend morning! During the course of the 37-second viral clip, Miller and Andrews, who were joined by meteorologist Chris Vickers and traffic reporter Steven Jackson, managed to make more than a dozen . Fondessy was a graduate of Start High School and the University of Toledo. As journalists, wed hope we would be more careful about jumping to conclusions before sharing. Broadcast News, Broadcast Meteorology, Sociology, Crime Scene Technician, Voice-overs/Commercials, PR/Social Media Leader - Building Materials Group at Owens Corning. See more great local stories at www.wtol.com. Quotation[2] = "'The story first broke on FTVLive.com' - AP"; (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); // ============================================== Full Profile. "If God wanted to give a sign, what better way to do it than through the instrument that dominates people's lives today? April 20, 2012 | 2:39 pm EDT by TVNewsCheck. Born in Lima, he was raised in Stryker and then primarily in Defiance. In the competitive field of broadcast news, most reporters and anchors sign non-compete clauses that prevent them from jumping from one station to another in the same market for a specific period of time, including up to a year. "If God wanted to give a sign, what better way to do it than through the instrument that dominates people's lives today? WNWO-TV - Toledo, Ohio Area Anchor /Reporter since Sep 2012 National Association of Black Journalists Member since 2008 Full Profile Jennifer Steck Toledo, OH Professions & Specialties Reporter News Anchor Commercial Announcer Presenter Advertising Sales Agent Experience & Education Position: Why? Professional Background CheckInformation on professionals, their work history and resumes. Pawlak joined the station after graduating. - Greta Van Susteren" Meet the Team! GoGoMag.com & TVHeads.com are not affiliated with ABC, Al Jazeera America, Bloomberg, CBS, CNN, ESPN, Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, Fox Sports, NBC, NFL Network, The Weather Channel, Univision or any other news concern. Toledo will always hold a special place in my heart," he said. Then I look at the other side of the ledger of reality - is this the blessing that God has giving to me?" Quotation [17] = " 'An insider newsy website' - Hoda Kotb" Toledo Blade | TaTiana also is a proud Notre Dame Academy Eagle alumna. At least seven employees of Raycoms CBS affiliate WTOL Toledo, Ohio, including three on-air personalities, were fired Monday. From the mid-1970s to 2003, WTOL was known on-air as "Toledo 11" (sometimes spelled out as "Toledo Eleven"). The Broadcasting Company of the South, a subsidiary of South Carolina insurer Liberty Life Insurance Company, bought WTOL in 1965 and later changed its name to Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation; WTOL was that company's only station located outside the Southern United States. // to increment the Quotation[x] index! On set with Melissa Andrews and Andrew Kinsey at WTOL 11. The station was originally owned by the family of former area prosecutor and congressman Frazier Reams along with WTOL radio (AM 1230, now WCWA; and FM 104.7, now WIOT). Quotation[9] = "'FTVLive.com Scooped Everyone With News' - About.com "; Quotation [13] = " '(FTVLive) is a Mad Blogger'- Piers Morgan" 11listens: Voices of Change | Law enforcers and lawmakers discuss the demands for social justice, 11listens Voices of Change | 3 generations discuss the challenges Black boys face growing up in America, 11listens: Voices of Change | School leaders highlight the effects of racism felt in the education system. It wasn't just that they turned a blind eye or looked the other way regarding the non-compete. The segment received mixed attention, with some observers considering it to be an exaggerated attempt to appeal to the demographic, but others applauding the anchors' willingness to participate in the video. Andrew Kinsey's outreach extends to kids and the community and beyond. Liberty reorganized itself as a holding company, the Liberty Corporation, in 1974, and WTOL came directly under the Liberty banner after Liberty sold off its insurance business in 2003. Quotation[3] = "'The TV Blogger who broke the news.' - Gawker"; E-mail your questions or comments using the form below, or send your US Mail to: WNWO Anchor Kristi Leigh has been hired to co-anchor the 5, 6, and 11 p.m. newscasts on WTOL. It's obvious here's somebody that has a great look, has a fantastic voice, good timing, those things that we're looking for, he said. Gevers said Parcell, who had been convalescing at her Sylvania Township home for three weeks after being diagnosed as suffering from viral encephalitis and meningitis, was to have returned to work Friday. July 25, 2012 | 3:33 pm EDT by TVNewsCheck, Toledo Blade | The Blade. Facebook Static.COOKIE_BANNER_CAPABLE = true; An Anchor at Sinclair owned WNWO is getting out just in the nick of time. Scientists believe they've found untapped helium reserves, Nordic stars bring sex, terrorism, murder to U.S. streaming, Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared winner of Nigeria's presidential election, 36 killed, 85 injured in Greece train crash, NBC updates viewers on Hoda Kotb's absence from 'Today'. Amanda Fay is the main anchor for WTOL 11 Your Day weekdays at 9 a.m. and also WTOL 11 News at Noon. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Because Gray owned WTVG (which the company acquired in 2014 from SJL Broadcasting), and since WTOL and WTVG rank among the four highest-rated stations in the Toledo market in total day viewership, Gray announced that it would retain WTVG and sell WTOL to an unrelated third party, in order to comply with FCC ownership rules; the JSA involving WUPW would be included in the sale of WTOL. But don't look for Leigh to be on the air right away. Updated: 3:31 PM EST February 28, 2023. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A Michigan woman said a Powerball ticket found forgotten in the pocket of her husband's coat turned out to be a $1 million winner. In which case, of course, your progress is a step backwards and downwards.Aldous Huxley (18941963). // Do not change anything below this line Today we announce that our 5, 6, and 11 p.m. anchor Andrew Kinsey is being promoted to anchor the evening shows at WBNS-TV in Columbus. A Michigan native with a passion for nonprofit work, Kalie came to WTOL in January, 2022. TVSpy | October 29, 2020 | 2:40 pm EDT by Stephanie Tsoflias Siegel, TVSpy | May 27, 2011 | 2:54 pm EDT by TVNewsCheck. WTOL-Channel 11 has also listed job ads for a news producer and three content specialists after the incident, which reportedly occurred over the New Year's weekend. WBNS-TV is our TEGNA sister station and CBS affiliate here in Ohio. Weekend anchor TaTiana Cash is glad to be back home! Kristi Leigh, evening news co-anchor at WTOL-TV, Channel 11, and WUPW-TV, Channel 36, is leaving her "childhood dream" job after three years to join Fox affiliate KMPH-TV in Fresno, Calif . 3 Local TV Group", "What the Raycom/Gray merger means for WTOL and you", "TEGNA to Acquire the Leading Television Stations WTOL in Toledo, OH, and KWES in Odessa-Midland, TX", "TEGNA Completes Acquisition of Leading Stations WTOL in Toledo, OH and KWES in Midland-Odessa, TX", "StomTrack 11 certified as most accurate - Toledo News Now, News, Weather, Sports, Toledo, OH", "Chrys Peterson leaving WTOL 11 to spend more time with family - Toledo News Now, News, Weather, Sports, Toledo, OH", "Emilie Voss to anchor WTOL 11 News at 5, 6 and 11 - Toledo News Now, News, Weather, Sports, Toledo, OH", "Voss leaving Toledo market after nearly 5 years", "Leigh to co-anchor newscasts on WTOL-TV, Channel 11", "Longtime anchor Jerry Anderson ready to sign off for last time", "WTOL 11 plays 20 questions with Andrew Kinsey as he swaps the morning shows for the evening", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WTOL&oldid=1123817308, This page was last edited on 25 November 2022, at 21:30. Check out bios of WTOL 11's anchors, reporters and meteorologists here! However, on her Facebook page she liked numerous messages from supporters that referenced the card game and "political correctness. The $22 million sale of LINs Toledo, Ohio, Fox affiliate to American Spirit Media got FCC approval on Monday. I've been so blessed to be your meteorologist for the past 4+years. All of those issues arose and to Sinclair's credit and WNWO's credit, they were willing to have discussions and work out agreements, he said. 202-895-5333. 1,512 were here. Dog rescued after falling 12 feet into Georgia storm drain. 'Sue had a terrific attitude and a willingness to work.'. ", On Thursday, she also tweeted a bitmoji of herself "dropping the mic.". Chrys Peterson's final news broadcast was on February 28, 2014, and an hour-long special aired at 8:00p.m. in celebration of Peterson's twenty years at WTOL. A northwest Ohio native, Chase Bachman was born and raised in Whitehouse and graduated from BGSU. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; News Director Lauren Weppler said Kinsey has always cared about getting it right and remaining committed to the people of Toledo. It was quickly removed by the station, but mirrored copies on sites such as Twitter reached as high as 3 million views. Under terms of the deal, WTOL will handle WUPWs news programming. WNWO doesn't have the same workload that we have. A shared news site was also unveiled for the two stations, Toledo News Now.[6]. It is owned by Tegna Inc., which provides certain services to Fox affiliate WUPW (channel 36) under a joint sales agreement (JSA) with American Spirit Media. Melissa is a main anchor for WTOL 11s evening news. Updated: 10:43 AM EDT September 9, 2020 TOLEDO, Ohio A season of change is upon us at WTOL 11. Starting in December, she'll anchor the morning shows with Tim Miller weekdays on. Message in a bottle travels more than 185 miles in Australia. In January 2017, Emilie Voss announced she would leave WTOL after five years. [13] The deal was completed on January 2, 2019. Peterson decided to leave the station in order to spend more time with her family. WNWO Anchor Kristi Leigh has been hired to co-anchor the 5, 6, and 11 p.m. newscasts on WTOL. Three bison escape Maine farm, two recaptured. Context is king, and the story is quite different once you know it was done as a community service effort in support of local schools, and not made for broadcast. April 9, 2021 | 2:04 pm EDT by Kevin Eck, TVSpy | March 1 (UPI) -- A North Carolina woman found out she had won a $1 million Powerball prize just hours before celebrating her 58th birthday. WTOL interviewed approximately 60 candidates for the job, some from within the station, some from outside of Ohio, said WTOL's vice president and general manager Brian Lorenzen. He was 83. [14] This made WTOL a sister station to NBC affiliate WKYC in Cleveland (and later to fellow CBS affiliate WBNS-TV in Columbus from a separate deal), while separating it from WOIO/WUAB. Quotation[0] = "'Mr. John is a Toledo native who now is delivering your WTOL 11 Weather forecasts at the station he grew up watching! Read more about this topic: WTVG, News Operation, Action News Team, Every notable advance in technique or organization has to be paid for, and in most cases the debit is more or less equivalent to the credit. said Brad. TOLEDO, Ohio -- Sue Parcell, an anchorwoman for WTOL-TV, was found dead in her suburban townhouse Wednesday evening of apparent natural causes, station officials said Thursday. For now, I'm Kimberly Newman, signing off xo. I have enjoyed every minute of my Toledo family, from the folks in the newsroom to the people out in the community. Raycom picks the former KRQE-KASA Albuquerque, N.M., sales director to succeed Bob Chirdon atop its Toledo CBS affiliate. Former WTOL (Toledo) Anchor Kristi Leigh went on her Facebook page to bitch about her old station. Contact // pattern, adding to the array. A Sylvania native and University of Toledo graduate, Trent Croci joined WTOL 11 as a reporter in 2022. A number of factors, including research on what viewers want, breaking news, weather, stories that deliver polarizing points of view and features designed to encourage viewer engagement. Remember Toledo native Michael Sandlin is proud to be back in his hometown, reporting on stories that matter to you. Quotation [15] = " 'FTVLive Reported the Story First'- NY Times" Editing, Ap Style, Newspaper, Newsletters, Video Editing, Philanthropy, Annual Giving, Grant Interventional Cardiologist at Ohio Heart & Vascular Consultants, Partner at Toledo Tactical, Interventional Cardiologist that cooks, sells guns and is a partner in an electrical contracting company Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Medicine, Healthcare, Video Journalist (Reporter/Photographer) at Raycom Media, Traffic Reporter at Clear Channel Radio, TRAFFIC REPORTER/, Data Entry Technician at American Red Cross, Owner / On-Air Talent at Boy Gourmet / BeCanvas, New Media Content Director at Raycom Media -- WTOL, President at Toledo Area Soccer Association, Employee/backstage manager at Talk About PR, Front Office/PR at Ohio Heart and Vascular Consultants. She replaces Emilie Voss who left the TV news industry late last month. It opted to keep the higher-rated WTOL and sold WNWO to Barrington Broadcasting, who acquired that station in 2006. She was 31. The news chief of the Raycom-owned CBS affiliate is leaving the station. Frank Mungeam: The mockery mounted on social media as a video spread virally showing newscasters from WTOL Toledo in what the majority of users found to be a painful effort to sound high school cool. An obvious teachable moment emerged when the station published theback story behind the video. Cheetah briefly escapes enclosure at Omaha zoo. November 05, 2021 / Scott Jones. Toledo, OH 43604 The station provides city-grade coverage to most of Monroe County and much of southern Wayne and Washtenaw counties, and grade B coverage to most of Detroit itself. Parcell, who went to WTOL from a Kansas City, Mo., station in November, became ill May 9 following a dinner sponsored by officials in Qinhuangoa, Toledo's sister city in China. WTOL Toledo Add Jeff Smith To Anchor Lineup, Tiffany Tarpley Joining WTOL As Morning Anchor, At KCCI Des Moines, The CSD Draws On Long And Varied Experience, Talking TV: CBCs About That Elevates Explainer News For Streaming, For NextGen TV, Cheaper Receivers, Bigger Markets And More HDR Are Next, Many Forces Working Against TV M&A In 2023, Hawaiis This Is Now Bridges Digital, Broadcast, Talking TV: Welcoming The End Of News Objectivity, Scale Complicates Monitoring, But Tools Level Up To The Challenge, Chatbots Downside For Media Is Already Clear, TV Groups Turn To Solutions Journalism, And Viewers Lean In, Research Helps WTOL Dominate Social Media, Longtime WTOL Sports Director Orris Tabner Dies, WTOL Toledo News Director CJ Hoyt Leaving, WTOL Toledo Anchor Chrys Peterson Leaving, Anchor-Reporter Tina Shaerban Leaving WTOL, WTOLs Melissa Voetsch On Indefinite Medical Leave, Spot TV Forecast: After Political Bonanza In 22, Flat Will Suffice For 23, Top 30 Station Groups: Standard General Leaps Into Second Place With Tegna Acquisition, 13th Annual Women In Technology Awards Reception, Revenue Strategies: Advanced Targeting for Local TV. Quotation [19] = " 'FTVLive.com, a prominent television industry website' - Lexington Herald Leader" WTOL's broadcasts became digital-only, effective June 12, 2009. jziegler@wtop.com. It was an important time for the city and our news organization, getting people the latest information on a basic necessity had us all on edge, he said as he reflects on that time. Station General Manager Brian Lorenzen declined to comment on the dismissals to BuzzFeed News, but referred to a statement he gave to the Toledo Blade, which first reported the story. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Dictionary.com is adding 313 new terms and 130 new definitions to keep up with the ever-changing modern lexicon. [16], On January 2, 2014, it was officially announced that longtime evening news anchor Chrys Peterson would be leaving WTOL after nearly twenty years at the station. TOLEDO, Ohio Former anchor and reporter Rebecca Fondessy died on Jan. 11 at the age of 56. Quotation[7] = "'FTVLive Delivers some of the TV World's Biggest Scoops' - Tonawanda News "; It was Leigh's ties to the area that helped make her job application stand out, even late in the hiring process, when she applied in January. August 8, 2016 | 6:37 am EDT by TVNewsCheck, NetNewsCheck | Given the unusual circumstances for Leigh and her status at Channel 24, Lorenzen said WTOL and its owner Raycom were able to work out an agreement with WNWO and its owner Sinclair. One of those dismissed, news anchor Ali Bradley, told BuzzFeed News she had been advised not to comment. Raycoms CBS affiliate WTOL leads all of Toledo, Ohio, local media on social media in overall actions, according to Shareablee data. Polish basketball player breaks slam dunk world record. The Wrap | Sheila has been with WTOK since 2000. Tabner was the stations sports director for nearly 40 years until his retirement in 1996. May 18, 2015 | 2:47 pm EDT by TVNewsCheck. Woman learns of $1M Powerball prize hours before her birthday. January 3, 2014 | 2:56 pm EST by TVNewsCheck, Toledo Blade | Gevers discovered the body when he went to Parcell's apartment to deliver mail to her. Instead, what popped up was a blurry image of a different photo on his phone, one of his mother. Watch Steven on WTOL 11 and FOX 36 every weekday morning! // ============================================== [23], Last edited on 25 November 2022, at 21:30, "Tegna Selling To Standard General For $5.4 Billion", "WTOL11 to launch ME-TV on channel 11.2 Jan. 30 - Toledo News Now, News, Weather, Sports, Toledo, OH", "LIN Deals Toledo Fox Affiliate to American Spirit", "GRAY AND RAYCOM TO COMBINE IN A $3.6 BILLION TRANSACTION", "Gray Acquiring Raycom For $3.65B, Forming No. TOLEDO, Ohio Former WTOL sports anchor and reporter John passed away last Friday, leaving behind his wife Kristine Keller-Pawlak and four children. a longtime Toledo broadcaster known as an anchor of evening newscasts on WSPD-TV which became WTVG for his "Weather-in-the-Weather" segments broadcast live from the Commodore Perry Hotel and . We also have a new set. She is the author of Tools for Podcasting (2019), teaches podcasting and advised the AU law school on creation of a podcast. The Toledo Blade says that Leigh will leave WNWO sometime in mid-February, and begins at WTOL in early March. Phone experts couldn't explain how the image randomly appeared the first time on Brad's phone although they say they have seen similar things before. . The names of those who were let go have not been released. Smith will co-anchor WTOL's newscasts alongside . He was 83. Writer and Communications Specialist at Bowling Green State University, Journalist and grant writer seeking freelance opportunities. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- 3News anchor-reporter Tiffany Tarpley is leaving her hometown for a new gig in Toledo. Example video title will go here for this video. Due to personnel matters being involved, we cannot comment further.". March 1 (UPI) -- A basketball player from Poland broke a Guinness World Record in London when he jumped 10 feet and 5 inches to complete a between the legs slam dunk. On June 25, 2018, Atlanta-based Gray Television announced it had reached an agreement with Raycom to merge their respective broadcasting assets (consisting of Raycom's 63 existing owned-and/or-operated television stations, and Gray's 93 television stations) under Gray's corporate umbrella, in a cash-and-stock merger transaction valued at $3.6 billion. You can see him co-anchoring the WTOL 11 evening news with Melissa Andrews at 5, 6 and 11 p.m. Tim Miller is an Emmy award winning reporter and co-anchor for WTOL 11 Your Morning. She was taken to the local hospital for a day before she was flown to Shanghai, where she was admitted to the East China Hospital. On January 30, 2012, WTOL replaced its News 11 Now on 11.2 with MeTV. TVNewsCheck | Learn more about the people who bring you the news, sports and weather on WTOL 11. Quotation [14] = " 'FTVLive's Scott Jones one of the Most Important Media Reporters in America'- Mediaite" Kristy is a reporter on WTOL 11 This Morning. Originally from Toledo, she grew up watching WTOL 11. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Bible: Hebrew Psalms, 23:4. Onstott is an American journalist working as a Reporter/ MMJ for WTOL 11 News. We also needed to find somebody that could come in here and know how to say Maumee,' and knows how to say 'Oregon', and who understands the market and would complement that team.. WTOV-TV Anchor /Reporter/Producer Jul 1996 - Sep 2005 Full Profile Jason Brun Steubenville, OH Professions & Specialties News Anchor Commercial Announcer Presenter Leader PR and Communications Professional Managers Public Relations Professinal Experience & Education Position: News Reporter at The Times Leader Location: Through the shared services agreement with WUPW, WTOL may also simulcast long-form severe weather coverage on channel 36 in the event that a tornado warning is issued for any county in its northwest Ohio viewing area. "And sometimes now, as I think about - is there a technical explanation? Lindsey Hall Lindsey is a familiar face in East Mississippi and West Alabama as he has been an anchor and reporter at WTOK for more than three decades.. Jerry Anderson (now at WTOL and WUPW in Toledo), Melissa Andrews (now at WTOL and WUPW in Toledo), Allie Clifton (now Cleveland Cavaliers TV sideline reporter), Kristin Emery (now at KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh), Frank Gilhooley (deceased; former Toledo Mud Hens announcer), Neil Hartman (now at Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia), Scott McGrew (now at KNTV NBC Bay Area, San Francisco), Rob Powers (now sports director at WABC-TV in New York City), Michael Reghi (now at WKNR-AM; former Cleveland Cavaliers play-by-play announcer), Susan Ross Wells (now director of health care marketing at the University of Toledo). February 11, 2020 | 2:51 pm EST by Stephanie Tsoflias Siegel, Knight-Cronkite News Lab | Copyright 2023 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. He grew up in the city and attended the University of Toledo before he joined WTOL-AM [], The Blade | As Cancom had to seek regulatory approval several months in advance, it elected to go with WTOL, the largest CBS station closest to Detroit. In the digital marketplace where video can be shared and spiral virally in minutes, it was a great reminder for all of us. 730 North Summit Street The phone started working normally again a few hours later, but the image still appears in the background of some emails. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Georgia came to the rescue of a dog who fell into a storm drain and ended up stranded about 12 feet underground. She, at one point had been the highest ranking female officer in Naval Intelligence and was going to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Kinsey joined the WTOL 11 news team in 2014, at the dawn of the Toledo water crisis. A service-sharing agreement with Raycom CBS affiliate WTOL attached to the sale allows the stations to share news staff and broadcasts. Strategic Marketing Communications/PR Pro - aligns the work with business goals and objectives. For the uninitiated, the card game is best thought of as an adults-only version of Mad Libs, requiring participants to complete phrases using offensive and profane cards. Quotation[5] = "'FTVLive was the first site to break the Jay Leno story' - KNX Radio"; Contact David Mack at david.mack@buzzfeed.com. The kids we have reached and helped through Andrew Cares is what I am most proud of and that work will continue in Toledo no matter where I go," he said. Sports reporter Tyler Seggerman came to WTOL 11 from Lima in 2022. [21] Morning anchor Andrew Kinsey was promoted to the evening shift[22] while longtime reporter and fill-in anchor Tim Miller assumed morning anchor duties as of June 18, 2018. 12.2, as [], Toledo Blade | It was sold to Filmways (now part of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) in 1962. Jill Olmsted is a full-time professor of Journalism and the former Journalism Division Director. December 29, 2020 | 3:10 pm EST by Kevin Eck, TVSpy | 1,053 talking about this. Quotation[10] = "'The statement from New York-based NBC was in response to a report on the FTVLive' - Bloomberg"; Quotation [20] = " ' first published by the website FTVLive' - The Hill" Last of three loose bison rounded up in Maine. WTOL was carried by Cancom until 1999, when it was replaced with WWJ-TV. The station posted job listings this week for positions that included two anchors, one meteorologist, a news producer and three content specialists. Director of News and Programming. Ryan joined WTOL in March 2011, coming from a station in Quincy, Illinois. March 1 (UPI) -- Officials at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium confirmed a cheetah briefly escaped from its enclosure, but was behind a public barrier at all times. January 25, 2016 | 8:15 am EST by TVNewsCheck. Dan Cummins is a familiar face as WTOL 11's Emmy Award-winning former sports director who now sits in the anchor chair on afternoon and FOX36 newscasts. Parcell and other members of the WTOL crew returned to the United States May 13. 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