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Us @2023 FTVLive LLC She comes to the Quad Cities from sister station WHO in Des Moines, where she was the lead reporter and primary fill-in Anchor. Each week, News Director Ken Gullette (From November 1993 to July 1997) followed Robb as he went to doctors offices, enjoyed his family and worked to renovate a home for HIV and AIDS patients. Bob Garfield, left, and Brooke Gladstone, the co-hosts of WNYCs On the Media, in 2005. an investigation into the workplace culture. Quotation[5] = "'FTVLive was the first site to break the Jay Leno story' - KNX Radio"; Davenport Police were investigating a shooting late Saturday night in an alley between the 1400 blocks of West 3rd and West 4th streets in Davenport. On its second digital subchannel, the station affiliated with the Retro Television Network from December 1, 2008, to January 15, 2012. // to increment the Quotation[x] index! According to Open Secrets, Nexstar Media group gave more money to Republicans in the 2018 election cycle (45% to Democrats, 55% to Republicans). WHBF viewers watched as Robb went from being relatively healthy in . [49] On May 14, 2015, Nexstar relaunched WHBF's digital subchannel 4.2 with a standard definition simulcast of KGCW. WHBF-TV (channel 4) is a television station licensed to Rock Island, Illinois, United States, serving as the CBS affiliate for the Quad Cities area. Syndicated programming on WHBF-TV includes Inside Edition,[35] Entertainment Tonight,[36] The Good Dish,[37] and Kickin' It with Byron Allen. Natalie Zarowny - general assignment reporter. Here are some top contenders, Tucker Carlson, on leaked video, derides Fox streaming service, First Republic fallout: Democrats fume as regulators bail out yet another failed bank, Yellen says drop-dead date for debt ceiling is June 1, GOP uses age as a weapon against Democrats, First Republic Bank collapse spurs fears for banking system, broader economy, Supreme Court to consider overruling Chevron doctrine. Posted: May 1, 2023 9:27 pm. Because of the FCC's "top-four" rule in its duopoly regulations, Nexstar was precluded from acquiring KWQC directly and was required to sell either WHBF (possibly in conjunction with the SSA with KLJB) or KWQC to another company. I was fired not for bullying per se but for yelling at two meetings, he wrote in the email. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotation[4] = "'FTVLive a TV news website that is often on the money' - LA Times"; if(window.ImageLoader) window.ImageLoader.bootstrap({}, document);Squarespace.afterBodyLoad(Y); Anchor Files Order For Protection Against Another Anchor, FTVLive shared an email from a person that sent an email to WHBF (. Instead, a weather forecast was aired during the CBS Morning News, CBS This Morning, and The Early Show each weekday morning between 6:00 and 9:00a.m. // ============================================== Each week, News Director Ken Gullette (From November 1993 to July 1997) followed Robb as he went to doctors offices, enjoyed his family and worked to renovate a home for HIV and AIDS patients. Nexstar was able to acquire KGCW directly as, under FCC regulations in effect at the time, the DavenportMolineRock Island market had eight independent, full-power station ownersthe minimum required to permit a duopolythrough the existing KLJB/KGCW combination (even though that duopoly originated through the latter's 1996 conversion into a KLJB satellite). A masked robber took cash at gunpoint from a bank on Monday in Moline. While FTVLive has not verified those claims, ESPN Quad Cites radio, does address them in this posted story. Quotation [12] = "'has handed in his resignation, according to FTVLive.com' - TVNewser" Exactly two years later on January 16, 2014, before Nexstar (which historically dropped all Live Well Network affiliations upon the purchase of acquired stations) took control of WHBF,[48] the station dropped the subchannel entirely. Local news features original reporting with minimal bias such as this: Man arrested in connection with 2021 Rock Island murder. Read more about this topic: WHBF-TV, News Operation, News Team. Bob Garfield, co-host of the WNYC radio show On the Media for the past two decades, has been fired by New York Public Radio. News Director WHBF Producer WDTN 2002 - 2008 6 years. , and Garfield has co-hosted the show for the past 20 years. The article does not name Mickle. // To add more quotations, continue with the // Copyright 2004 by CodeLifter.com It won a Peabody Award in 2004 and now airs to millions of listeners across 421 public radio stations. Nexstar Broadcasting Group acquired WHBF TV, the CBS affiliate, from Citadel Communications on September 16, 2013. WQAD News 8 tells the stories of the Quad Cities and surrounding region. He had been disciplined and warned after an investigation in 2020, which also found that he had violated the policy, she added. *Manage assignment desk. I'm not making a big deal here, I just want people to know I didn't walk away from something that means so much to me. WHBF TV signed on in July 1950, the 5th station in Illinois and the first outside Chicago. Quotation [11] = "'Scott Jones, whose FTVLive.com Web site broke the story' - LA Daily News" Due to FCC ownership regulations that prohibited ownership of two or more of the four highest-rated television stations in the same media market, KLJB was spun off to Marshall Broadcasting Group, a newly formed minority-controlled company headed by Pluria Marshall Jr.; Nexstar subsequently assumed the operations of KLJB through a shared services agreement, forming a virtual triopoly with WHBF and KGCW. McConnell insists hes sitting out debt talks to disbelief. FTVLive redacted the name in the email, but it now appears to be a public record in court. *Producer/Anchor 6:30 AM, M-F news show. Records show that Ann Sterling, who was an Anchor at WHBF and now currently anchors at WQAD across the street (Note: an earlier version of this story had the wrong location) has filed an Order For Protection against WHBF Chief Meteorologist Andy McCray. Since its inception WHBF TV has been an affiliate of CBS, Americas most watched television network. On March 4, 2015, WHBF debuted its new set, graphics, and logo. In 2013, Modern Woodmen Park, nestled along the Mississippi River, was voted best Minor League Ball Park in America in a USA Today poll. The stations share studios in the Telco Building on 18th Street in downtown Rock Island, while WHBF-TV's transmitter is located in Bettendorf, Iowa. On January 29, 2007, WHBF-TV rebranded as "CBS 4". // Do not change anything below this line It all started in high school when Stephanie noticed some inconsistencies within her schools curriculum, compared to other school curriculums in her county. Matthew Lawrence said he was fired after refusing to strip for a director and noted the "double standard" of men in Hollywood who claim they have been sexually harassed. Former child star Matthew Lawrence said he lost his role in a Marvel film after he refused the director's sexual advances to strip down for him. 1:38. While the "News Director," is responsible for the overall news operation, the newscast director coordinates all the technical people working on our live newscasts. I was fired not for bullying per se but for yelling at two meetings, he said in an email to the Times. She comes to the Quad Cities from sister station WHO in Des Moines, where she was the lead reporter and primary fill-in Anchor. For Ad-Free Subscriptions go here: https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/membership-account/membership-levels/, Terms and Conditions Reporter. WHBF-TV anchorwoman Laine: 'I was let go'. [34] On January 16, 2012, WHBF, along with all of its sister stations, switched to the Live Well Network,[32][33] carrying the network in a 16:9 letterbox format while preserving the 480i resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio of the subchannel; scaled down from Live Well Network's 720p master signal. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; On August 7, 2015, WHBF revealed that a new 4 p.m. newscast would debut in the Fall of 2015. From 1982 to 2011, WHBF-TV didn't carry either CBS News Up to the Minute, nor its predecessor, CBS News Nightwatch. and Lincoln, Nebraska, Remote, Casper, Wyoming and Meridian, Mississippi, The Coastal Television Broadcasting Group. showQuotation(); Many stories also contain videos from the TV Station. // Free for all; but please leave in this header. 2 cbs4qc.com; whbf.com; 2 . Employee concerns about the . 2023 www.desmoinesregister.com. var Q = Quotation.length; Remember Six weeks later, on November 6, Nexstar announced that it would purchase the stations owned by Grant Broadcastingincluding Fox affiliate KLJB (channel 18) and CW affiliate KGCW (channel 26)for $87.5 million. Working as a one-man producer, videographer and editor, he told Robb's story through video, natural sound, interviews and music. News Director Mark is a native Nebraskan and has lived in Central Nebraska more than 30 years. In March 2014, Morning Anchor Meredith Dennis left WHBF and was replaced in April 2014 by Emily Scarlett.[41]. Right now, I'm just like a lot of people in the television business, I'm looking for a job. (Furthermore, any attempt by Nexstar to assume the operations of WQAD through local marketing or shared services agreements would have been subject to regulatory hurdles that could have delayed completion of the FCC and Justice Department's review and approval process for the acquisition.) The sources claim that he was let go after a number of allegations from employees. "It's what I did before and I'd do it again.''. "I love reporting,'' she said. In general, they report news factually and with minimal bias. Twitter | They also say he was beaten to death: https://wfsb.com/2022/10/11/suspicious . WHBF-TV was the first station in the area to use color radar and now uses the state-of-the-art weather system known as ESP: Live (Exclusive Storm Prediction). A summons was also issued and McCray was expected to be in court on this past Tuesday at 10:00AM. Quotation [11] = "'Scott Jones, whose FTVLive.com Web site broke the story' - LA Daily News" Its a show were proud to support, and a team were proud to have as colleagues., WNYC Fires Bob Garfield, Co-Host of On the Media, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/17/business/media/bob-garfield-on-the-media.html. The stories were unique in that Gullette's voice was never heard and he never appeared on camera. Nexstar has not publicly addressed the status of Mickle or the disturbing allegations leveled against him. | Right Bias: How we rate the bias of media sources, Ad-Free Login On January 16, 2012, WHBF-TV along with all Citadel stations, launched an affiliation with the Live Well Network on its DT2 subchannel. Major employers include Alcoa, Kraft and Exelon. Advertising generates revenue. [9][10][11][12][13], On June 3, 2016, Nexstar announced that it would retain ownership of WHBF and fellow CBS-affiliated sister station WFRV-TV in Green Bay, Wisconsin, andon Media General's behalfsell KWQC and its ABC-affiliated sister station in Green Bay, WBAY-TV, to Gray Television for $270 million. Bob Garfield, co-host of the WNYC radio show "On the Media" for the past two decades, has been fired by New York Public Radio. 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Susan Stapleton is the entertainment editor at The Des Moines Register. Rock Island County, Illinois, United States View. Quotation[2] = "'The story first broke on FTVLive.com' - AP"; Facebook This decision was made following a recent investigation conducted by an outside investigator that found that he had violated the policy., The firing came after an outside investigation into a recent incident as well as an investigation in 2020, which also found that he had violated the policy, and which resulted in disciplinary action, a warning about the potential consequences if the behavior continued, and a meaningful opportunity to correct it.. Quotation[10] = "'The statement from New York-based NBC was in response to a report on the FTVLive' - Bloomberg"; KWQC meteorologist Greg Dutra announced on Sept. 10, 2014, that he. Garfield could not be reached for comment by The Hill, buthe told The New York Times that he had yelled during meetings with WNYC colleagues. The CBS Morning News was moved back to 5:00a.m. and the station's daily paid early morning religious programming was discontinued. Satre, a central Iowa native who grew up in Ogden, previously worked at WHBF-TV in the Quad Cities. In 2012 WHBF TV became the 7th television station in the United States and the only television in the Quad Cities market to earn the designation of Storm Ready from the National Weather Service. Lawrence . Ms. Laine says she was able to say "goodbye'' on her final broadcast, but has wanted -- for two months -- to say thank you to those who watched her on the local CBS affiliate. Looking at the history of the case, on August 15th the court sided with Sterling saying, Court finds it has venue and jurisdiction that petitioner has established a prima facie case for an Emergency Order of Protection., On that same day the court ordered a Petition for Order of Protection - Emergency Granted. Published on April 30, 2023 01:30 PM. - Greta Van Susteren" Press Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE // Set up the quotations to be shown, below. Quotation [20] = " ' first published by the website FTVLive' - The Hill" Nexstar was allowed to keep KGCW, either under its existing duopoly with WHBF or through the formation of a new duopoly with KWQC as that station ranked below the top four ratings threshold. Sign up with your email address to receive our newsletter. var Quotation=new Array() // do not change this! Cable / ADS penetration in the market is estimated to be 79.5%; 39% wired and 40.5% ADS. She comes to the Quad Cities from sister station WHO in Des Moines, where she was the lead reporter and primary fill-in Anchor. Actor Matthew Lawrence claimed that he was fired from his agency after he refused to strip for an Oscar-winning director who was reportedly offering him a role in an upcoming Marvel film. Quotation [19] = " 'FTVLive.com, a prominent television industry website' - Lexington Herald Leader" // ====================================== [46][47] WHBF-TV is now one of the very few TV stations in the United States to broadcast its digital signal on a low VHF channel assignment, alongside former sister station WOI-DT in Des Moines and ABC O&O station WPVI in Philadelphia. KGCW could either be retained by Nexstar (tied with either WQAD or WHBF) or sold to the new buyer if WHBF is sold, as KGCW does not rank among the four highest-rated stations in the Quad Cities market.[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29]. In 2018, WHBF launched LIVING LOCAL, a locally-produced, hour-long show designed to identify and illuminate for our viewers the lifestyle issues we all face. 4.6K views, 2 likes, 0 loves, 20 comments, 21 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Local 4 News WHBF TV: BREAKING NEWS: Shots fired in Davenport at . // Free for all; but please leave in this header. Static.COOKIE_BANNER_CAPABLE = true; Yesterday, FTVLive shared an email from a person that sent an email to WHBF (Rock Island, Illinois) Newsroom about an employee at the station. The WHBF Quad Cities News website publishes news for the greater Rock Island, Illinois area. Quotation[9] = "'FTVLive.com Scooped Everyone With News' - About.com "; News Team Sharon DeRycke Anchor Sharon anchors our 4, 5 and 10 p.m. newscasts. As of September 8, 2009, WHBF has been operating its main digital signal on VHF channel 4 at an effective radiated power of 33.7kW. Mr. Garfield said he had yelled and that the provocation was extraordinary and simply shocking.. The station also carries sports programming affiliated with regional sports interests like the Green Bay Packers and the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: WHBF-TV shut down its analog signal, over VHF channel 4, at 6:01a.m. on June 12, 2009, the official date in which full-power television stations in the United States transitioned from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandate. Stephanie came to WHO from Laurel TV in Laurel, MD., and WBAL-AM in Baltimore, MD. WHBF - Quad Cities News is owned by Nexstar Media Group, which owns around 200 TV stations nationwide. Klein's imminent exit was first reported by FTVLive' - NY Times"; Quotation [15] = " 'FTVLive Reported the Story First'- NY Times" During the late 1950s, the station was also briefly affiliated with the NTA Film Network. Digital channel 4.2 has operated 24/7 since the Retro Television Network debut on December 1, 2008. I feel bad, there are so many people out there in my business who are looking for work. var whichQuotation=Math.round(Math.random()*(Q-1)); // Do not change anything below this line 265 talking about this. The scenic Mississippi River joins Iowa and Illinois while Interstate 80 and Quad Cities International Airport provide transportation opportunities to either coast. // pattern, adding to the array. Due to the fact that KLJB is now owned by a separate company than KGCW, the simulcast of KGCW, which was previously aired on KLJB's 18.2 subchannel, moved to WHBF's 4.2 subchannel as Nexstar owns WHBF and KGCW, where Marshall Broadcasting Group owns KLJB.[50]. Meredith Dennis anchored and Travis Michels provided weather information as of September 12, 2011. On their Brotherly Love podcast, Joey, Andy and Matthew Lawrence discussed something they feel isn't talked about enough in show business: the so-called Hollywood "casting couch" when it comes to young male actors.. Matthew began by praising the #MeToo movement for exposing such abuse by those in power in the . This is tragic.. Quotation[8] = "'CNBC wanted a reaction to a story someone had seen on FTVLive' - Vanity Fair "; Jillian Wilson - general assignment reporter. Hell be on the air for KCCI 8 News This Morning: Weekends.. THE HILL 1625 K STREET, NW SUITE 900 WASHINGTON DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 TEL | 202-628-8503 FAX. Fahey also was a part of the teams that were recognized with Edward R. Murrow Regional awards for Continuing Coverage in 2015 (Baby Doe Investigation), Breaking News Coverage in 2013 (Boston Marathon Bombing) and Overall Excellence in 2012 (WJAR-TV). "I've . Quotation [16] = " 'FTVLive.com a website I go too often for the latest news about the TV business (you should, too!)' While it did not identify systemic harassment, the investigation found that incidents of bullying and harassment were not reported to senior management out of fear of reprisals and a lack of faith in the system. Separate multiple e-mail addresses with commas. Stephanie Johnson has been named the Monday through Friday Anchor atWHBF 4CBS in the Quad Cities. [40] The local morning newscast, known as CBS4 News This Morning (now known as Local 4 News This Morning), was aired from 5:30 to 7:00a.m. Deuce Vaughn went to high school in the Austin area. Quotation[7] = "'FTVLive Delivers some of the TV World's Biggest Scoops' - Tonawanda News "; // ====================================== The Iowa State University graduate is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist with the American Meteorological Society. Quotation [14] = " 'FTVLive's Scott Jones one of the Most Important Media Reporters in America'- Mediaite" The Quad Cities also serves as world headquarters for John Deere and home to the Rock Island Arsenal, a major military installation. Quotation [15] = " 'FTVLive Reported the Story First'- NY Times" community, Mr. Golis said in the email, which was viewed by The New York Times. // ====================================== (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Ad-Free Sign up WHBF viewers watched as Robb went from being relatively healthy in April 1995 to his funeral in April 1996. The station commitment is also reflected in the nearly $1-million in on-air inventory it devotes quarterly to local public service organizations and community events. Media Type:TV Station _taboola.push({flush: true}); Also, as of October 22, 2009, WHBF has been operating its digital fill-in translator on UHF channel 47 from its studio location in downtown Rock Island. Augusta Arsenal Soccer Club tryouts happening soon Sports / 3 . Sister station KCAU-TV in Sioux City as well as former sisters WOI-DT in Des Moines and KLKN in Lincoln, Nebraska, all of which returned their digital broadcasts to their former analog channel assignments in the VHF spectrum at the end of the digital transition in 2009 as well, are going through a similar process and they have all set up fill-in translators themselves. She questioned it and believed that it was unfair that some students received a better education based on their zip code. He replaces interim news director Mike McCormick who assumed the responsibility after long-time former news director Mike Tomko left WBFF in January. Twitter | that he had yelled during meetings with WNYC colleagues. U.S. & World News / 13 hours ago. WHBF TV also broadcasts KGCW on 4.2, Grit TV on 4.3 and Escape TV on 4.4. Satre, a central Iowa native who grew up in Ogden, previously worked at WHBF-TV in the Quad Cities.