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by Localnewsisdead
Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WOOD TV Hires Evening Weekend Anchor and Reporter
Replies: 0
Views: 1288

WOOD TV Hires Evening Weekend Anchor and Reporter

Amanda Porter joined News 8 as an evening weekend anchor and reporter in December 2022...https://www.woodtv.com/author/amanda-porter/
by Localnewsisdead
Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Meredith TerHaar Leaving WZZM
Replies: 1
Views: 1027

Meredith TerHaar Leaving WZZM

WZZM Morning news anchor Meredith TerHarr is leaving the station. She recently accepted a job as a Communications Specialist with Corewell Health:


https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/loc ... 0cd6758c98
by Localnewsisdead
Fri Nov 04, 2022 8:49 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WOOD TV Adds Another Meteorologist
Replies: 14
Views: 4060

WOOD TV Adds Another Meteorologist

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — WOOD TV8’s team of meteorologists is expanding to be the largest in West Michigan. The station is excited to announce the hiring of Meteorologist Blake Harms. Harms is the morning meteorologist at Nexstar station WLNS in Lansing and is a West Michigan native: https://www...
by Localnewsisdead
Tue Oct 11, 2022 3:38 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Erica Mokay Leaving WWMT
Replies: 9
Views: 2919

Erica Mokay Leaving WWMT

Anchor Erica Mokay is leaving WWMT. Here is her fb post announcing her departure: And another one... But this time it's me. This is my last week at News Channel 3 WWMT TV. I've been putting off making this announcement for a while, mostly because I don't know what to say and I'm not completely sure ...
by Localnewsisdead
Sat Sep 17, 2022 7:09 pm
Forum: Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Topic: Madison Ryke
Replies: 16
Views: 4939

Re: Madison Ryke

Madison is heading to WBNS in Columbus, OH.

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by Localnewsisdead
Thu Jul 14, 2022 12:04 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Fox 17 Launching 7pm Weekday Show
Replies: 3
Views: 1567

Fox 17 Launching 7pm Weekday Show

From Facebook: FOX 17 is launching a new show called FOX 17 Unfiltered and it’s all about connecting you with your community and focusing on the positives. Our Max Goldwasser takes a unique approach to bring you to the heart of every story. It airs weeknights at 7 p.m. starting July 18! Sent from my...
by Localnewsisdead
Wed Jul 13, 2022 4:31 pm
Forum: Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Topic: Mid-Michigan Now Names New Chief Meteorologist
Replies: 1
Views: 1423

Mid-Michigan Now Names New Chief Meteorologist

Former Fox 17 (Grand Rapids) and most recently WeatherNation Meteorologist Erik Kostrzewa has been named Chief Meteorologist at Mid-Michigan Now:

https://nbc25news.com/news/local/mid-mi ... eorologist
by Localnewsisdead
Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Former FOX 17 morning anchor Deanna Falzone Suing Station
Replies: 10
Views: 3922

Former FOX 17 morning anchor Deanna Falzone Suing Station

Former FOX 17 Morning News anchor Deanna Falzone says she was fired because she refused to comply with the parent company’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy. She and two other former co-workers have filed a federal lawsuit against the parent company, Scripps Media Inc... https://www.mlive.com/news/...
by Localnewsisdead
Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:04 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Mike Lacett Done at WZZM
Replies: 5
Views: 2797

Mike Lacett Done at WZZM

WZZM sports anchor/reporter, Mike Lacett, has left the station. He accepted a position at a station in Charlotte, North Carolina. Here is his Facebook post announcing his departure: After four great years in Grand Rapids, it's time for a new adventure. I'm proud to announce I've accepted a sports re...
by Localnewsisdead
Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:40 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Has WZZM named Nike Lafaye's replacement?
Replies: 3
Views: 2299

Re: Has WZZM named Nike Lafaye's replacement?

WZZM has decided to stay in house for Nick LaFave's replacement (his position was never posted). Their afternoon/evening anchor slots are as follows: 12pm: Kirk Montgomery 5pm: Juliet Dragos, Val Lego and Kirk Montgomery 5:30pm: Val Lego and Kirk Montgomery 6pm: Juliet Dragos and Val Lego 11pm: Juli...
by Localnewsisdead
Fri Dec 03, 2021 8:58 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Nick LaFave Departs WZZM
Replies: 9
Views: 2750

Nick LaFave Departs WZZM

Here is his announcement via Facebook: IT'S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE I won’t bury the lede: today is my last day with 13 On Your Side. My contract has expired. I've made the decision to leave the station. And after 20 years in the industry, I’m leaving television journalism. I'm doing so for my family. W...
by Localnewsisdead
Sat Nov 27, 2021 1:04 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Jackie Green - Mrs. America
Replies: 23
Views: 6243

Re: Jackie Green - Mrs. America

OK...I've experienced her bad treatment first hand. She's vile. I must be lying...

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by Localnewsisdead
Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:45 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Jackie Green - Mrs. America
Replies: 23
Views: 6243

Re: Jackie Green - Mrs. America

We had her at our business to do a remote. What an expensive mistake. She was rude to our customers and staff. That was a waste of money. It's clear that she's not a very nice person.

Now, what ever station she's on...we change the channel.

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by Localnewsisdead
Tue Sep 14, 2021 7:26 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Angela Cunningham WZZM
Replies: 3
Views: 2400

Re: Angela Cunningham WZZM

Angela has left the station.

In related news Sarah Makuda (former weekend anchor) has also left the station.


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by Localnewsisdead
Mon Aug 23, 2021 9:17 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Donovan Long New WOOD Daybreak Anchor
Replies: 3
Views: 1574

Donovan Long New WOOD Daybreak Anchor

Former weekend WOOD TV Daybreak Anchor, Donovan Long, has been promoted to the weekday Daybreak shift: https://www.woodtv.com/about-us/donovan-long-named-co-anchor-of-news-8-daybreak/ Long takes over the Daybreak co-anchor slot after former morning anchor, Casey Jones, became Community Affairs Direc...