By, https://youtu.be/7Q2qyJfeWKE" target="_blank">video shared on YouTube, Hong Kong court convicts 3 activists who organized Tiananmen vigils, Over $30M worth of Funkos are being dumped, An American walked her pet cow in Moscow's Red Square. His exit reportedly came in part because Trump feels he was sold a bill of goods by Hannity, who had urged the president to hire Shine to improve his press coverage. I've loved every second of my 5+ years here but this is my dream job in my dream city!" The station's call letters were selected in honor of Rex N. Caster, the son of station president L. E. Caster. He left the network, lost that 2014 race despite the networks efforts to promote him, and was rehired two weeks later. She joined the WJHG team in January 2017 and is thrilled to bring the news to Panhandle viewers each weekday. Pick, 38, was an evening news anchorwoman at WREX-13 for six years before she left in 2002 to anchor the morning news at WBNS-TV in Columbus. Grenell, a Republican communications professional who spent seven years as spokesperson for the U.S. delegation to the U.N., joined Fox News as a contributor in 2009 and was still in the networks employ when he was nominated to be ambassador to Germany in September 2017. Annie has worked at various news outlets in Washington, D.C., including covering the 2020 and 2022 election cycles for C-SPAN. Shine, a close friend of Hannitys who once produced his show, rose through the executive ranks at Fox News, eventually becoming network founder Roger Ailes right-hand man and then Fox co-president. 11 AM. Jamie is InvestigateTV's managing editor. The Quad Cities lost a real friend a guy who was just like them, OHara said. Bill Shine, White House communications director. It was NIU football's first victory over a Big Ten team. My passion is investigative reporting and telling stories that matter and Im thankful to continue to do that in Des Moines.. Molly Martinez rejoined Gray Television in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist in the Washington News Bureau. In addition to the former Fox employees that have moved to the administration or Trumpworld payrolls, Trump also consults with a Fox News Cabinet of current network employees. Reilly and Kassidy are identical. "James has been a great leader and has been one of the many people here at our station that has given WREX's investigative reporting national exposure and national recognition," 13 WREX General Manager Ed Reams said in a statement. Ivanic, who now works as communications director for the Columbus City Council, also remembers Pick outside of work thanks to a Rockford connection: They attended a few Cheap Trick concerts in Columbus. John David of WQAD-TV. "Working in TV news is the perfect combination of the two. Jamie is InvestigateTV's managing editor. Rex Caster was a First Lieutenant in the United States Army who was killed in France during World War II. He was selected by Jerry to ask a question of one of the shows guests. Most recently, he was assistant director for public utilities in Columbus. Annamarie joined the 23 News team on May 17, 2021. Brendan Cullerton joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist after spending four years covering state, local, and federal politics for the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. She is an Illinois State University alum with a passion for storytelling. I always said, Thats one guy Id love to have wearing our jersey. . Bayne is originally from the Chicago suburb of Palatine and earned his bachelors degree in journalism at the University of Missouri in 2004. All rights reserved. Chicago native joins 13 WREX news team as evening anchor, 13 WREX news anchor James Stratton heads to Des Moines, Iowa, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. wrex.com. Her bravery and her will to live set her apart from the crowd, Hradecky said in an e-mail. A C-list conservative commentator who spent two decades as a Fox contributor, Crowley was a reliable source of the networks typical combination of bigotry, right-wing talking points, and attacks on the press. A Quad-City meteorologist is headed to a warmer, but possibly stormier, climate. When not working, you'll find her on a paddleboard, in a jiu jitsu or aerial arts class, or doing something outdoors. Greg has a successful track record of leadership and journalistic integrity, 13 WREX General Manager Ed Reams said in a news release. Jim Lehrer (deceased), The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer ( PBS) Don Lemon, CNN. Katie Bente joined WJHG/WECP as a multi-media journalist in December of 2020. Greg Dutra announced on Sept. 10, 2014, that he is leaving KWQC for KDVR/KWGNin Denver. WIFR-TV morning news anchor Andy Gannon was a sports reporter/anchor at the station in the late 1980s and 90s. Priscilla Huff is the Managing Editor for the Washington, DC Bureau. I think the thing about Bo J is he was exactly like the guy next door, OHara said on the phone before going back on the air to talk traffic. (Photo by John Schultz/QUAD-CITY TIMES). Chao is married to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY); former Fox News contributor Erick Erickson has alleged that he was taken off the air because of his criticism of McConnell at Chaos behest. Heather Pick, a popular former WREX-13 news anchorwoman, died today in her Hilliard, Ohio, home surrounded by family after her often-public battle with breast cancer. Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to the president. Ive accepted a position with UpNorthLive as the Evening Anchor for ABC 29 & 8. Haynes, who quickly earned the moniker "Cedric the Entertainer," became a popular weatherman during his two-year tenure at KWQC-TV 6. His tenure has been dogged by scandals involving lavish spending for office furniture and other ethics issues, as well as a general failure to carry out his departments mission. Rockford, Illinois. Chicago native Brittany Hardaway joined 13 WREX on July 1 to co-anchor the stations 5, 6 & 10 p.m. weekday newscasts. Molly Martinez rejoined Gray Television in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist in the Washington News Bureau. https://t.co/gn0tPnM815. What has happened to Jenna Morton and Megan Noe of WQAD-TV8 News? The presidents worldview is shaped by the hours of Fox programming he watches each day, with both his public statements and his major decisions often coming in response to what he sees. People say they watch our team because it seems like we are all good friends.Damn right.Good luck in South Florida, Jesyka Dereta! Candace graduated from Valdosta State with a Broadcast Journalism degree. Kelsie Passolt is an American journalist working as an evening anchor for 10/11 News in Lincoln, Nebraska. Donna Bell is the News Director at WJHG/WECP. She leaves behind her parents and two sisters, the WREX website said. After a brief stint as a "Today" anchor, she left NBC News in . KWQC-TV morning news anchor Charles King and weathercaster Theresa Bryant share a laugh during a commercial break in August 2005. A highlighthttps://youtu.be/7Q2qyJfeWKE" target="_blank">video shared on YouTubeby NIU Athletics showcases the 1988 football game that earned Ivanic a spot in Huskie history: As the team's place kicker, he nailed three field goals and a point after to lead the team to a 19 - 17 win over the Wisconsin Badgers. More:13 WREX news anchor James Stratton heads to Des Moines, Iowa, Ken DeCoster: kdecoster@rrstar.com; @DeCosterKen. At first glance, Jackie Bruno had it all: Two loving kids, several Emmy awards, and a successful career reporting the news in her home state a lifelong dream. Trump nonetheless nominated Brown to be ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa in April 2017, and he was confirmed that June. Priscilla Huff is the Managing Editor for the Washington, DC Bureau. She's also WNIJ's Perspectives editor, Under Rocks contributor, and local host of All Things Considered. He now serves as Supervisor of Videography. And the door opens both ways. Read his story. Im so thankful for this new opportunity to learn and grow as an anchor. Brittany Hardaway: Chicago native joins 13 WREX news team as evening anchor, Im incredibly thankful for my time and for the people here at WREX and in Rockford, Stratton said in an email. Nancy Loo, WFLD, former WABC-TV. 39F. You can cancel at any time! Scott Brown, ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. Strattons last day at 13 WREX is Thursday. After Trumps election, Carson joined his administration as the secretary of housing and urban development. WREX shut down its analog signal, over VHF channel 13, at 12:30p.m. on February 17, 2009, the original target date in which full-power television stations in the United States were to transition from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandate (which was later pushed back to June 12, 2009). Born in Rockford and raised in Rockton, Zoe began as an intern in Summer 2020, until she worked her way up to anchoring weeknights. Mertens started his career in his high school years, at his hometown radio station, WFON Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, according to his biography on WQAD.com. "We are sure going to miss those bad jokes, but we know you're going to continue to do great things for folks in the Cedar Rapids area," the station said on social media. News Anchors in Green Bay, WI. Chloe Morroni signed off in 2013 from WHBF, where she had been the TV station's nightly news anchor for more than four years. Give someone an unexpected gift just because you appreciate them. John Bolton, national security adviser. Rachel is an investigative journalist with more than 20 years experience. ROCKFORD Award-winning multimedia journalist James Stratton is leaving 13 WREX after three years on the anchor desk. Contact him at 815-987-1391, kdecoster@rrstar.com or @DeCosterKen. Marion Meginnis former manager of WQAD-TV. #bittersweet #imnotcryingyourecrying pic.twitter.com/eu840adF8k, On my last day at WQAD I think its time to tell you where Im going.Duke and I are headed to TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan! Originally from Indiana, Hayes graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee and got her first job with WREX in 2005. Take your own loved ones to a cherished community treasure or try something completely new.. Charles King, who served as the morning news anchor for KWQC-TV 6 formore than16 years, died Tuesday. All Rights Reserved. Staff writer Georgette Braun may be reached at 815-987-1331 orgbraun@rrstar.com. Thank you @KWQCMorgan, @DavidNelsonNews, @wxphelps and EVERYONE behind the scenes for the kind words this morning. She withdrew from consideration for the post and left the administration in February, reportedly because her nomination was complicated by the fact she had employed a nanny who was in the United States legally but was not legally allowed to work.. She appeared on the noon newscast, which she also anchored, for the last time in early October from home. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Shine resigned from Fox in May 2017 after his reported role helping to cover up the networks culture of sexual harassment became too embarrassing, but he landed a plum White House job as assistant to the president and deputy chief of staff for communications. You have permission to edit this collection. New Rockford 13 WREX news director arriving from Pittsburgh Ken DeCoster Rockford Register Star 0:05 0:57 ROCKFORD Award-winning broadcaster Gregory Deffenbaugh has been named News Director. Four years later, Pick was working at the competing CBS affiliate. After working in the Bush and Obama administrations, Ortagus became a Fox contributor, then was named State Department spokesperson in April. Then theres Kimberly Guilfoyle, who left her job co-hosting a Fox show and became the vice chairwoman of a pro-Trump super PAC the next week (she is also dating Donald Trump Jr.). In April 2017, she left her position reading headlines as a news anchor on Fox & Friends, the morning program the president watches religiously, to become spokesperson for the State Department. In lieu of flowers and cards, Pick requested this, according to an e-mail from family friend Miguel Perez: Dont wait. He earned a regional Edward R. Murrow Award in 2022 for his story highlighting the Rock Valley College softball teams mission to honor a fallen former teammate. Lee leads Gray Televisions National Investigative Team. WREX also has a partnership with Mid-West Family Broadcasting radio stations in the Rockford market. Thank you, Quad Cities for welcoming this southerner into your homes each night, and putting up with all my wacky ways. Aug 4, 2021 0 (WREX) After about three years on the 13 WREX desk, James Stratton is set to say good-bye to Rockford. Lee leads Gray Televisions National Investigative Team. Susan is an award-winning reporter/writer at her favorite radio station. Considering sale of company", "Gray Television Acquires Quincy Media For $925 Million In Cash", "Gray Sells Divestiture Stations From Quincy Media Transaction to Allen Media for $380 Million,", "FCC Monitor: More Low-Power TV Sales, Extensions,", "DTV: Step by step guide - WREX.com Rockford's News Leader", "DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and the Second Rounds", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WREX&oldid=1118736453, In memory of Rex N. Caster, son of founding station president L. E. Caster, This page was last edited on 28 October 2022, at 15:42.