KOCO CHANNEL 5 HAS NO MORAL BOUNDARIES???? It wasnt until she emerged from the studio at the end of the segment and her husbands death was confirmed that she broke down, reports the New York Post. I grew up with Bella Rita Shaw in Lawton.She is now 51 years old. She has managed to accumulate good affluence in her career for quite some time now. Quotation[3] = "'The TV Blogger who broke the news.' - Gawker"; The Gary Kubiak to Linda Cavanaugh, shehad been with KFOR for nearly18-years, helpingthe local NBC-affiliategrow from one of the most annoying TV stations in Oklahoma City to THE most annoying TV station in Oklahoma City. There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. All the answers are in your heart. Chappell stands at a height of 5 ft 6 in ( 1.68m). Adam currently works at KFOR-TV as a consumer reporter. And we have to find a way to replace those words with love and words of affirmation as well.". If I have had even a sliver of impact on their lives or the trajectory of their lives thats the greatest gift you could ever give me.. Prior to joining KFOR-TV, she worked for one year and a month in Wichita, Kansas as a reporter at KAKE-TV from November 2017 to November 2018. . Oklahoma needed In Your Corner and Scott Hines stepped right in. Turns out, Hines was a natural on-camera. Of course, fate often has a different plan for us. KFOR weatherman. KFOR's Lacey Lett announced yesterday that she's leaving KFOR at the end of this month after she following years of pent-up frustration snapped and violently beat Lucas Ross over the head with a banjo and kazoo. Like most TV news anchors who go into the non-profit communications world in their prime, I have a feeling we're going to see her on TV again. Its a divinely appointed mission, and this franchise is so much bigger than one person. People Anchor Ali was part of the team that covered the Timothy McVeigh execution in Terre Haute, Indiana. Listen to your heart. These children will be in my my heart forever. Bittersweet: Saying goodbye to In Quotation[6] = "'The site that everyone that works in TV News turns to' - NPR "; Iapologize and ask for forgiveness from a community Ive deeply disappointed. Hines historic career, however, got off to a sleepy start on day two. "We have to understand the stereotypes, we have to understand each others background and the words that hurt," he said. Quotation[9] = "'FTVLive.com Scooped Everyone With News' - About.com "; KFOR weatherman. Longtime News Anchor Fired for Not Getting COVID Shot After OKLAHOMA CITY News 4 journalist Scott Hines is retiring from his career in local television news. Alfred R. Murrow Award2013, The Survival of EdithMorales (Hard News), National NATAS Emmy2013, The Moore Tornado(Breaking News), Heartland NATAS Emmy2009, Drive Up Drugs (SpecialAssignment), 2012, Triple Miracle(Religious Reporting), 2017, The Conviction of DanielHoltzclaw (SpecialAssignment Series), 2018, Toxic Oklahoma(Environmental Reporting), 2019, Two Lives On A TowRope (Breaking News), 2019, Baseline Breast Cancer(Health News Reporting), 2019, Run, Caleb. Kfor According to the Ogle Mole rumor mill, Eli was apparently let go from KFOR due to the struggles he had segueing to commercial breaks, the pools of sweat that would accumulate over his eyebrows during the weather, and an off-air confrontation he once had with Brent Skarky over who left the toilet seat up in the handicap bathroom. They were probablyonline for an hour or two before the account mysteriously disappeared. KFOR Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Gov. Meg Alexander out at KFOR fired The Twitter account (now gone) named "JustaGirl35 tagged @KFOR with several screenshots showing salacious private messages that they claim West exchanged with a woman via social media. Twitter | You can try refreshing the page, and if youre still having problems, just try again later. In a lawsuit filed July 2 in Oklahoma County District Court, Payne claims KFOR, owned by the New York Times Co., breached her contract by retaliating to claims she made against the station involving "sexual harassment and improper disclosure of medical information" by creating a hostile work environment. I doubt it is true. Speaking of questions, I guessKFOR made the call because management, staff and some viewers were growing tired ofMeg's loopy, intense,lost-in-space style and demeanor. Here's the text of Lacey's obligatory social media post about the news. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. WebPrior to joining INTEGRIS Health, Chappell worked at KFOR Oklahomas News 4 as a news anchor and reporter for three years and two months. He comes up to OKC quite often and visits his good friend Ross Dixon. WebWithin a year, she was back at KFOR-TV anchoring and reporting the news. NO MORE @KFOR WHY WASN'TSHE. !. KFOR's Lacey Lett announced yesterday that she's leaving KFOR at the end of this month after she following years of pent-up frustration snapped and violently beat Lucas Ross over the head with a banjo and kazoo. Really (he was) more like harassing management at the competing stations, Hines said. Mornings in Oklahoma City have lost another ray of sunshine! As of now, she works at INTEGRIS Health located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma as a marketing and communications specialist since January 2022. Im listening to my heart & following the twinkly lights. Quotation[10] = "'The statement from New York-based NBC was in response to a report on the FTVLive' - Bloomberg"; I didnt know what I was going to do. Lacey Lett is leaving Channel But House Democrats criticize the speaker for putting forth a bill they say is dead on arrival. Or something like that. From an employment perspective, the most damagingscreenshot isthisselfie (and the accompanying text) that Lance sent from the KFOR set: Okay, I edited outthat last bit of text. Jacklyn Chappell Age Apology IS NOT ENOUGH!!! For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Also, Russ McCaskey and Deborah Lauren-McCaskey (formerly of KWTVnow at KJRH). I will miss the wonderful community of viewers on Rise and Shine, seeing my talented coworkers every day and working as a journalist in this great state. Anchor An Oklahoma City morning news anchor delivered a tearful apology to her black co-anchor after she said in a previous segment that he looked like a gorilla. Meg Alexander out at KFOR He criticized network management for not breaking the news to him in person, but CNN disputed that in a dueling tweet. He is a singular talent in Oklahoma and a staple for many KFOR viewers for the past 15 years. fired Here, Chappell serves as a marketing and communications specialist. You can try refreshing the page, and if youre still having problems, just try again later. The Lost Ogle reached out to West for comment; I take full responsibility for a terrible lapse in judgment. OKC Anchor Resigns After Sexting Scandal FTVLive Channel 9 did a special segment a couple of months ago that basically let us know where some of their former anchors and reporters were working now. Ali has traveled all over the country chasing the big stories for News 4. Its not a GOODBYE. It is a SEE YOU SOON.. Ali graduated Cum Laude from the Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University. Payne still works for the station. 10-20 initiated the wild tales. OKLAHOMA CITY News 4 journalist Scott Hines is retiring from his career in local television news. The server is misbehaving. Looking back, I can see all of the hundreds of people weve helped, said Hines. 17h 17 hours ago KFOR IN #OKC FIRED THE ONLY THING THAT WAS HONEST ABOUT ITS BROADCAST [ @newsmommy ]. While here, her main roles included representing and promoting 92.9 The Edge and V103 at concerts and other local events, board operations technician, and customer service. His persistence paid off. Remember // Free for all; but please leave in this header. Thankfully, things turned around quick for young Hines. Ali Meyer joined News 4 in July of 2000. February 13, 2017. The messages were sexually explicit, but they were also kind of tame by sex talk standards. Tammy Payne, a KFOR-4 news anchor and reporter, has filed a lawsuit against the television station, claiming the noncompete clause in her employment contract is invalid and unlawful. Juan Thompson, 31, was charged with one count of cyber-stalking for making at least eight threats as "I want you all to know from the bottom of my heart, I apologize for what I said. Hines graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2002. I haven't seen him lately. Chappell pockets an estimated salary of $85,223 annually. Quotation [12] = "'has handed in his resignation, according to FTVLive.com' - TVNewser" Oklahoma City news anchor apologizes for saying black She anchors the News 4 Morning Show and files special reports for the 10 p.m. news. WebBrya Berry Reporter Tara Blume Anchor/Reporter Aaron Brackett Meteorologist Austin Breasette Reporter Brian Brinkley Sports Director Dylan Buckingham Sports Nick Camper Reporter Joleen Chaney Ancho Hines was learning the ropes from KFOR reporter, Heather Holeman, when he fell asleep in the back of a news vehicle. Soon I will be starting a new journey at a nonprofit. Ali spent months after the deadly Moore tornado working on investigative news stories highlighting the lack of tornado saferooms in Oklahoma schools. According to the Ogle Mole rumor mill, Eli was apparently let go from KFOR due to the struggles he had segueing to commercial breaks, the pools of sweat that would accumulate over his eyebrows during the weather, and an off-air confrontation he once had with Brent Skarky over who left the toilet seat up in the handicap bathroom. Through the years Ali has been honored for excellence in journalism. // Do not change anything below this line THANK YOU for letting me come into your home and for all of your support over these last seven years! Somebody asked about Dan Slocum and I am not trying to be gross or offensive, but someone told me that the reason he left was he was involved in that Mathis Brothers fiasco, most of you Okc residents will remember that. all the former news anchors? - Page 4 On May the 22nd in North Charleston, South Carolina, it is time to make the final step, Scott told supporters in Charleston, S.C. Please tell your friends, be []. I was very proud of Scott and I know Brad would be too; to know that he stepped into that role and did it so well, said Ballard. If this is your first visit, be sure to I am forever grateful for the special connection we shared, and still share to this day. By late afternoon, just before 2:00pm, word began totrickle out via the Ogle Mole Network that West had resigned. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Gov. We'd chat in the lobby about new local bands, how to get Brent Skarky to stop eating paste, and exchange theories as to why Ferris O'Brien always cuts the sleeves off his t-shirts. Hopefully this is all there is to see here. Oklahoma City news anchor apologizes for saying black Joleen travels the state speaking to womens groups and to high school students as a baccalaureate and a graduation speaker. Longtime News Anchor Fired for Not Getting COVID Shot After WebWithin a year, she was back at KFOR-TV anchoring and reporting the news. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. I remember thinking hes going to do well because he seemed so eager and ready to learn and so kind and fun to be around, and people just instantly like him, said former KFOR reporter Cherokee Ballard. Were doing our best to get things working smoothly! LOUIS - A former reporter who was fired for fabricating sources was arrested Friday and accused of making some of the bomb threats against Jewish institutions that have so rattled Jews recently. Chappell was born on September 10, 1993, in Edmond, Oklahoma, in the United States. Granted, Jerry Adams was arrested for illegally obtaining prescription drugs in the mid 90's, but he has been out of trouble since. Anchor Longtime News Anchor Fired for Not Getting COVID Shot After The Twitter account (now gone) named "JustaGirl35tagged @KFOR with several screenshots showing salacious private messages that they claim West exchanged with a woman via social media. Doha Madani is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News. This spring, Le Creuset has introduced an exciting new shade thats already selling fast: shallot, a soft lavender with pink and slight gray undertones. "And I want you to know I understand how much I hurt you out there and how much I hurt you," she said while turning to Hackett. An Oklahoma City morning news anchor delivered a tearful apology to her black co-anchor after she said in a previous segment that he looked like a gorilla. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Quotation[4] = "'FTVLive a TV news website that is often on the money' - LA Times"; Make Mother's Day "Spa-tacular" with a gift from the Grand Spa at Grand Casino Hotel & Resort! Dan Threlkeld (former KFOR meteorologist) is now chief meteorologist at KJRH. Unless they're like Bugs Bunny and dig their way into your TV set, that's not how it works right? (0 members and 1 guests). He is an American journalist. Ali has earned nine regional Emmy Awards for her investigative and long-form reporting work. A lifelong athlete, Joleen participates in and emcees races across the state as well as volunteers her time emceeing events benefitting Oklahoma nonprofits. Let's just say Lance felt like a huge slab of granite. Not cool! Hopefully we see him on TV again sometime in the future. Thanks to some open records weve obtained via The Ogle Mole Network, we were treated to a behind-the-scenes look at how Ryan Walterss PR team tried to score him a speaking gig in DC at CPAC, and their efforts to get Oklahoma taxpayers to front the bill. While there, Chappell worked as a news anchor and reporter for the station. Glad to finally find an OKC board on this kind of topic! 1:00 PM EDT on July 18, 2018 By Patrick We have learned via the Ogle Mole Network that Lance "Danger" West the goofy and affable anchor / reporter for KFOR Channel 4 resigned yesterday afternoon after a 23-year career at the Oklahoma City NBC news affiliate. Joleen is also a member of the Downtown Club of Oklahoma City and the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City. You can connect the dots. NO MORE @KFOR Growing up, her mother would often tell her stories that always began with Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Joleen. Now, Joleen is a professional storyteller, telling the stories of Oklahomans each day on KFOR News 4. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); // ============================================== "The words that cut deep. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is calling on the Senate and the President to take action on the debt limit, after the House passed his plan by a slim margin. When we lost Brad (Edwards), we not only lost the best consumer reporter in the state, we lost a great person, said KFORs Kevin Ogle. It sucks having to write about him like this. Whatever she does, let's hope it doesn't involve being a spy Patrick is the founder, editor and publisher of The Lost Ogle. Klein's imminent exit was first reported by FTVLive' - NY Times"; Yeah, I call B.S. His parents had heard about an opening for a reporter position at KFOR. Just saying. // to increment the Quotation[x] index! She can stick her apology, where the Sun dont shineJason Hackett was compared to a gorilla on KOCO by a colleague https://t.co/TqGerM9Xz0, When your best friend is a racist and demeans you on TV and you have no choice but to "forgive her" because you need your job.Housden showed who she is. // To add more quotations, continue with the WebST. They chose to not renew his contract in favor of hiring Roger Cooper. Housden was referring to a segment from Thursday about an ape caretaker who took over the social media for the Oklahoma City Zoo. KFOR Anchor/Reporter Lance West resigned after a Twitter account started posting texts that West supposedly sent to a woman. It wasnt until she emerged from the studio at the end of the segment and her husbands death was confirmed that she broke down, reports the New York Post. KFOR Anchor/Reporter Lance West resigned after a Twitter account started posting texts that West supposedly sent to a woman. Unfortunately, Hines dad accidentally dropped off his resume tape at the wrong station. Prior to joining INTEGRIS Health, Chappell worked at KFOR Oklahomas News 4 as a news anchor and reporter for three years and two months. Change.org Uh oh. Play more. Three months later, Joleen landed her first on-air job as a morning anchor at KAUZ-TV in Wichita Falls, TX during her senior year of college at Cameron University where she was involved in the Honors Program. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. If two of age consenting adults exchange sexy texts, is that really a reason for the person to lose their job? Oklahomans have had a front row seat, watching a young news reporter grow into a consumer champion. Pour a little Riesling out for your homegirl We have learned via the Ogle Mole Network thatKFOR Channel 4 has parted ways with long-time news anchor, reporter and TLO regular Meg Alexander. Static.COOKIE_BANNER_CAPABLE = true; KFOR Anchor/Reporter Lance West resigned after a Twitter account started posting texts that West supposedly sent to a woman. Okay, I may have dreamed some of that up. I love Oklahoma City. These are friends I consider family. Quotation [17] = " 'An insider newsy website' - Hoda Kotb" Fred Norman. I got into news to help people, and this next opportunity will allow me to continue that path. Quotation[0] = "'Mr. 10-20 initiated the wild tales. fired 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. "I want this to be a teachable moment and the lesson here is that words, words matter," Hackett said. "I do accept your apology and I do appreciate your apology," Hackett responded. We have learned via the Ogle Mole Network that KFOR Channel 4 has parted ways with long-time news anchor, reporter and TLO regular Meg Alexander. Although some have said the decision has been "a long time coming," this is surprising news. Okay, I may have dreamed some of that up. I have to say its been an incredible journey. I haven't seen him lately. She is currently an honorary board member of the Childrens Hospital and puts together a biweekly segment called A Heart for Kids highlighting Oklahoma children who undergo live saving surgery made possible by an endowed program funded by The Childrens Hospital Foundation fundraising. The Twitter account (now gone) named "JustaGirl35 tagged @KFOR with several screenshots showing salacious private messages that they claim West exchanged with a woman via social media. Within a week she was hired behind the scenes as a weekend writer and assignment editor. Ali works with several groups bringing awareness to womens breast health. The KFOR newsroom was brighter and the Oklahoma City metro was safer because of the tenacity and heartfelt work of the In Your Corner team under the leadership of Scott Hines. Additionally, she also wrote news stories for the web and broadcast. Bittersweet: Saying goodbye to In Before joining KFOR-TV, Ali worked as a general assignment reporter at WTVH in Syracuse, New York. vBulletin, Copyright 2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Limited. My last day at KFOR will be this Friday August 28. Or perhaps this is this their subtle hint that we should all clean up a bit and maybe wear clothes while watching the news. // ============================================== I consensually exchanged inappropriate messages with one woman. bans gender transition surgery, hormones for, Lawmakers get their chance to question Supt. // pattern, adding to the array. I would have thought she would have said "You say 'Goodbye,' I say 'Hello.'" Meg Alexander out at KFOR I would also appreciate everyones prayers and privacy as I focus on family and mending the broken trust I have created.. Pronouns: she/her. var Quotation=new Array() // do not change this! Us @2023 FTVLive LLC Apparently, there is no available printed document or any given source stating whether she has any children. Quotation[1] = "'The One-Man Website That Broke the Jay Leno Story' - About.com "; OKC Anchor Resigns After Sexting Scandal FTVLive During her free time, she enjoys traveling, eating, bowling, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. She attended a local high school. Quotation [13] = " '(FTVLive) is a Mad Blogger'- Piers Morgan" With her Goodwill connection, maybe KFOR will let her resuscitate Trash or Treasure. It's what made her more fun to watch than Robin Marsh. 17h 17 hours ago KFOR IN #OKC FIRED THE ONLY THING THAT WAS HONEST ABOUT ITS BROADCAST [ @newsmommy ]. Lemon was fired after anchoring the show on Monday. Ali has been nominated more than 40 times for the prestigious regional Emmy award. | She joined KFOR News 4 based in Oklahoma City back in December 2018. To our loving and generous viewers, be curious. Lance West resigns from KFOR over sexting controversy! Lacey Lett is leaving Channel This is an organization that helped hundreds of people find jobs last year alone. On the outside, everything was going great for Hines at KFOR. This did not involve any colleague at KFOR. Today's non-award-winning TLO conduct is presented by the Grand Spa @ Grand Casino & Resort. WebPrior to joining INTEGRIS Health, Chappell worked at KFOR Oklahomas News 4 as a news anchor and reporter for three years and two months. 17h 17 hours ago KFOR IN #OKC FIRED THE ONLY THING THAT WAS HONEST ABOUT ITS BROADCAST [ @newsmommy ]. Alex Housden of KOCO 5's morning news said on air Friday that she wanted to apologize not only to Jason Hackett, her colleague, but also to the community, according to a video of the segment. With the immigration policy known as Title 42 scheduled to end in 10 days, the Biden administration is giving details on how it plans to handle the expected waves of migrants. KFOR weatherman. It was my decision to resign in hopes of avoiding any additional glare on the station in which I invested a wonderful 23 years. 2013 class of the OCCC Alumni Hall of Fame! Ali scoured the eastern half of Texas, following emergency crews as they collected pieces of debris from the Columbia Shuttle disaster. I did not buy it. Juan Thompson, 31, was charged with one count of cyber-stalking for making at least eight threats as Jay Inslee says he wont seek a fourth, Montana legislator sues House speaker over censure, Cardin wont seek reelection, opening up Maryland, McCarthy to Russian reporter: I do not support what, McCarthy underscores bipartisan US support in speech, Senate rankings: Here are the 5 seats most likely, Scott teases major announcement for May 22, Harris preps for her biggest task yet: Biden 2024, Progressives line up behind Biden despite some misgivings, Vulnerable House Republicans prepare to fend off, These House lawmakers crossed the aisle on resolution, Frost calls out GOP silence on Greenes not a mother, First Republic shares plunge as regulators plot rescue:, Airbnb fees could add as much as 48 percent to total, Flash sale: $39 flights to Vegas, Miami and more. She started her journalism career in Oklahoma City where Chappell worked as a promotions assistant at Tyler Media. JOURNALISTS, USA JOURNALISTS' BIOS Ali Meyer You can try refreshing the page, and if youre still having problems, just try again later. Hackett went on to say that the country's demographics are changing and there is no excuse not to be aware of the kind of comments that can be hurtful to minorities. Oh yeah, and KOKI-FOX23 just hired Ron Terrell from KOCO as their sports directorstrange move. Joleen has been honored by the Associated Press for Best Reporter Portfolio and by the Society of Professional Journalists for criminal justice reporting, diversity reporting, and feature reporting. Therefore, Chappells fathers and siblings whereabouts are currently not available. Lemon was fired after anchoring the show on Monday. The cost of childcare has many families like mine living one or two paychecks from financial disaster, said Tiffany Nelms, a mother of 3. Adams had a serious drug and alcohol problem and was fired from channels 4,5, and 9 because of his serious problems. News anchor sues KFOR KFOR's Lacey Lett announced yesterday that she's leaving KFOR at the end of this month after she following years of pent-up frustration snapped and violently beat Lucas Ross over the head with a banjo and kazoo. She was the entertainment reporter for CNN until she was canned several years ago at which time she began doing infomercials You'd be surprised at how many former OKC anchors and reporters are in Tulsa nowjust to name a few.Carole Lambert, Cindy Wall-Morrison, Bill Mitchell, and Taft Price (all formerly of KOCOnow at KTUL).
Backstreet Boys Meet And Greet,
Over The Moon How Did The Mom Die,
What To Do In Santa Monica This Weekend,
Articles K
kfor anchor fired