KWCH morning anchor Jenn Bates announced Friday she is leaving the news station - and broadcasting in general. As new attention falls on this cold case, Factfinder 12 sat down with the Wichita detective working the case to learn what it will take to track down this killer. He is the most tenacious interviewer in the television business, based on intense preparation and plain old persistence, said Howard Kurtz, host of Foxs Media Buzz. He has the kind of seasoned judgment that only comes from so many years of covering political issues and he may be the best debate moderator ever., Kurtz said it was a major loss for Fox News, no question about it.. The five men who comprise the Broken Lizard comedy troupe Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanske have been kicking around the idea for their new movie, Quasi, for about a quarter of a century. The severe weather risk has ended for Kansas, although thunderstorm chances may linger into early Saturday. Stacia Knight Is Back! He waived his preliminary hearing and has decided, instead, to go straight to trial for murder and conspiracy.. The Better Business Bureau says online shopping scams continue to increase in number across the globe and theyre affecting businesses as well as shoppers. Shepard Smithleft in 2019 and is now doinga news show at CNBC. Wallace was one of a prominent triumvirate of straight-news anchors at Fox who offered a contrast to popular opinion hosts such as Carlson and Sean Hannity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is taking proactive measures to increase supply to help ease the shortage. Natalie Davis announces departure from KWCH By KWCH Staff Published: May. The debate he moderated last year went off the railswhen then-President Donald Trump repeatedly interrupted Democratic challenger Joe Biden. All rights reserved. Rolfe's husband, John, is moving to Houston to become the chief . By Denise Neil. Shot inside a van full of people he knew and then dumped in the street, 17 year old Diego Bentez didnt live long enough to say who shot him. While she said details are not entirely clear yet, itll still be in the public eye, but not in television., The timing just felt right for me and for what I wanted to do, she said Friday. The stations always been great to work for. Matt. Davis joined KWCH in January 2018 as an anchor and . In fact, a study of ballot language in 2017 estimated a person would require a graduate level education to read and fully understand the language used on ballots that year. Last August, a Factfinder 12 investigation uncovered allegations of time theft within the City of Salina fire department. You may not be able to tell it from his accent, but Alex is a southern boy born and raised and enjoys spending his time running trails or doing just about anything else that gets him out into nature with his stepdaughter and wife Heather. Hell of a reporter and anchor, you'll be well taken care of. The departments chief was put on administrative leave November 9. Calling a campaign that . A viewer sent Factfinder 12 an email asking if a notice theyd found on their door from Bank of America mortgage was a scam. I felt fortunate to work with such a professional. KWCH is under contract to produce a live 9 p.m. night KSCW, a CW-affiliate in Wichita, is set to launch 4:00 and 9:00 p.m. newscasts in September. Updated January 09, 2020 9:29 AM. 18, 2011 - 8:49 AM. A Daily Mail article crediting Kate Middletons ancestor with a key role in freeing Meghan Markles ancestor from slavery has sparked a backlash. KWCH, Gray's CBS affiliate in Wichita, Kan., is the leader in social media actions in the market over the last six months according to data from audience insight firm Shareablee. he Kansas Department of Transportation announced temporary closures along a busy stretch of Interstate I-135 coming up Sunday morning. Felicia Rolfe is leaving the anchor desk at KWCH, the CBS-affiliate in Wichita. Two weeks ago, Natalie told viewers that her last day at KWCH was coming up. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - 12 News anchor Lily Wu announced Tuesday that she will be leaving the news industry to explore her options in local politics. Sunday morning, one family learned someone had found some of their most precious items and were working to get them back home to them. Cassie Wilson is an American Emmy Award-Winning Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, Published Scientist, and Climate Scientist working at KWCH-12 Eyewitness News. One viewer commented, Your ridiculous decision to fire Jared Cerullo, when he apologized right away & rectified his mistake, just lost you a loyal viewer. Eighteen years ago, the bosses here at Fox promised me they would never interfere with a guest I booked or a question I asked. This will give me the time, energy and attention to explore a possible run for mayor. Scheffler sat behind the news desk with Roger Cornish until he also retired in 2018. KWCH; 2815 E. 37th Street North; Wichita, KS 67219 (316) 838-1212; KWCH Public Inspection File. Items that cant really be replaced and are already so missed. Few clues and many questions. The I-70 Killer. Longtime KWCH anchor Kim Setty died Wednesday night after a six-year battle with breast cancer. By: Caroline John - Published: March 1, 2023 at 4:05 am. She comes to Wichita after stops in Texas and. The question now: Do you? Michael has covered Kansas news for more than 20 years. The camps will be focused on learning engineering with Legos. She started as a reporter and worked her way up to the anchor desk before leaving in 2019. He doesnt have an exact timeline for when that will happen, he said. KWCH anchor leaving TV for Koch Industries. He began. She graduated from Wichita State University with a BA in integrated marketing communications and a BBA in business administration. Brad Maushart Leaving WKRC-TV: Where Is the Cincinnati Meteorologist Going? #Signing Off #Anchors #Kwch Tv #Koch Industries Inc #Wbj. She airs the 4 p.m newscast. The legacy of Fox News Sunday will continue.. Hes the biggest name among the hires at CNN+, which has also brought on former NBC News anchor Kasie Hunt and business journalist Scott Galloway. Such is the case of a woman who moved into a Wichita apartment complex and discovered that the business had listed her personal cell phone number on their website as their own. in Communications, she started as a reporter at WRAU-TV in Peoria, Illinois in 1978. EXPLAINER: Why the term 'genocide' matters in Ukraine war. By Merrill Knox on Feb. 17, 2012 - 3:27 PM. Arielle joined 9NEWS Sports in July 2019, after spending three years at KWCH 12 in Wichita, Kansas. In July of 2014, Bates moved to the morning anchor desk, where shes worked until now. I have to say, the best thing Ive done is coming back home to cover my hometown, to be here and tell the stories of the people I grew up with, she said. I kind of fell in love with Wichita, and thats easy to do., Bates said she plans on moving to Kansas City to pursue a new project with her brother. Terms of . She took over evening anchor duties on KWCH when longtime anchor Cindy Klose left the station in 2016. A 76-year-old man died at a hospital after a single-vehicle crash late Wednesday morning in Hutchinson. Davis joined KWCH in January 2018 as an anchor and reporter. We cant wait to see where life takes Natalie in the years to come. Lily Wu is an American journalist. This making one mistake is ludicrous, to say the least!!. Setty was best known for her Wednesday night segment . Her followers naturally want to know where she is going next and if she will return to broadcasting anytime soon. He was the first Fox News personality to moderate a presidential debate, doing it in 2016 and 2020. A case from November 1991 remains on the minds of Wichita investigators, who say organized gangs turned the streets into a war zone, and solving this one crime could help close the books on several others. On February 28, Wu wrapped her last day on air on News 12 and broadcast. The case of a young woman murdered twenty years ago has gone cold at times, but the investigation has heated up several times over the years. Im forever grateful to the KWCH 12 News family and for the opportunity to tell the stories of Kansans these past 12 years. FACT CHECK: Dave Ramsey Made a Statement About America Online, FACT CHECK: CIA Director Gina Haspel Found Dead, FACT CHECK: Kwik Trip Launches Kwik Strip Gentlemens Clubs. Wu has not officially filed for the 2023 mayor race. New developments in KWCHS continuing coverage of issues within the City of Salina Fire Department. Congressman and Wichita businessman Mike Pompeo announced on Twitter Friday that hes not going to run for President of the United States next year. This story was originally published February 1, 2021, 10:29 AM. Some highlights from her career include a 30-minute sit-down interview with Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, investigations into alleged sexual abuse by a former VA physician assistant, and breaking news coverage of a fire that damaged dozens of homes in Overland Park. Im humbled by how Wichita has embraced me and my family since immigrating here 30 years ago. KWCH reporter Brityne Rucker will replace Davis as an anchor on the morning show team. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox, KWCH Anchor Felicia Rolfe Leaving Wichita, Veteran KWCH Anchor Kim Setty Dies Of Cancer At 47, In Wichita, KSAS Drops Lawsuit Against KWCH, In Wichita, KWCH to Launch Newscasts on KSCW. Lily Wu has called Wichita, Kansas home for three decades. Governor Laura Kelly is working to learn more about the struggles rural schools face. Using your wallet and hard earned dollar to do the talking for you is how you make your point., at least be honest with him and the rest of us the REAL reason for you letting him go. BBB warns people to use caution if they are contacted by a government agency demanding money or offering a government grant for a fee. The Clay County Prosecutor is holding a media briefing regarding a 16-year-old boy who was shot last week while trying to pick up his siblings. Factfinder 12 is revisiting a Wichita cold case as the one year mark since Abram Galvan was shot dead after attending a wedding. While doing newscasts, Wu was involved in local organizations helping minorities, children, and youth. After a mother of three was murdered in 1999, it became their grandmothers mission to bring the killer to justice. bad form when opinion hosts bashed the media. Fans also set up a facebook page titled Jared Cerullo Free Agent. The keepers of the page wrote a disclaimer saying while Cerullo doesnt manage the page, Jared has been consulted and he does approve of its existence and purpose. As of this writing, the page has 2,037 likes. Wus earliest job in broadcast was at KAKE in 2010. She wa Two stations in Wichita have reached an agreement over the production of the 9 p.m. newscast, prompting Fox-affiliate KSAS to drop a pending lawsuit against CBS-affiliate KWCH. Brissa Bradfield Leaving WICU-TV: Wheres 12News Eries Anchor Going? Shes not going to another news station and shes staying in Wichita. But he had grown privately frustrated with the overall tenor at Fox, where conservative opinion hosts have been elevated and amplified, particularly after the networks ratings took a brief hit following the 2020 election. Its terrifying going on to a new adventure. Here you'll find news stories of the day, questions, photos, videos, and a number of other items worth talking ab Wichita, Kansas TV Market #70 News Tips: (316) 838-1212 or News@KWCH.com 12 News on KWCH and KSCW is Kansan's preferred choice for news and weather 370,065 people like this She remembers being sent as a rookie reporter to New York City in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and she also covered the wildfires in Oregon. On Wednesday, she announced she was leaving the station. Previously She worked at KAKE as a Saturday morning anchor and reporter for a period of 10 years. Shortages in the supply of baby formula are leading new moms to find other ways of finding the much-needed item - and risking themselves to potential online scams. Factfinder 12 spent the last year asking questions about the death and what we found has us asking even more questions about who failed this child and what needs to be done so it doesnt happen again. Monday evening brought the seasons first games for League 42 in McAdams Park. Factfinder 12 speaks with a Wichita woman who discovered she was being tracked with something called an Apple AirTag. DMA 65: WICHITA, KS Copyright 2023 KWCH. Here you'll find news stories of the day, questions, photos, videos, and a number of other items worth talking ab See more Wichita, Kansas TV Market #70 News Tips: (316) 838-1212 or News@KWCH.com 12 News on KWCH and KSCW is Kansan's preferred choice for news and weather See more 370,263 people like this Councilmember Bryan Frye announced his run for office on Feb. 17. She became an anchor and reporter at KWCH-DT in 1983. Look, you get around to things when you get around to them. In 2021, she diedpassing the torch and her mission to the children left behind. Factfinder 12 sat down with the family Thursday, ahead of a court appearance scheduled in Colorado Friday (9/23). All rights reserved. Im resigning from KWCH to remove any perceived conflict of interest as an on-camera personality to consider a leadership role with the City of Wichita. Its the name given to a man police say killed at least six people across three states in the early 90s, including two in Wichita. Wichita Riverfest announces concert lineup, discount button sales, Man faces 2 felony charges in shooting of teen who knocked on door in Kansas City, Sheriff identifies body found in Sedgwick County pond, Man critical after shooting near Central and Grove, Pompeo decides not to run for president in 2024, Busy stretch of I-135 to close Sunday morning, Top transfer target Max Abmas visiting Kansas State, No. Following a week of disturbances and five guns found at Wichita Public Schools, the district is looking at new technologies to catch weapons being brought into school buildings. Welcome to KWCH 12 News on Facebook! 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