WCMH-TV (channel 4) is a television station in Columbus, Ohio, United States, affiliated with NBC and owned by Nexstar . Maureen, an Emmy and Associated Press award-winning journalist, joined WBNS in 1995. In the past, she spearheaded Caring for Mississippi Rescue Week, which helped shelter animals find their forever homes. Days after the Norman. Jackson is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying her wealth. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). "Maureen Kocot was the first person I shadowed on the job at 10TV and I remember feeling overwhelmed by everything I learned following her during that single breaking news story alone. Before that, she worked in her home state of Florida after beginning her broadcast career in Mississippi. But we had to get this character! Maureen sets the bar extremely high when it comes to reporting and journalism. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at On September 26, 2019, Heroes & Icons was replaced with MeTV on channel 10.2 after WCMH-TV dropped MeTV carriage in favor of Court TV. A $10,000 goal has been set. However, she won't be on the air for the NBC affiliate much longer. COLUMBUS WCMH Nearly 10 months ago our friend and coworker Mike Jackson had a massive stroke. Weekend anchors Jeff Hogan and Angela An replaced Chuck Strickler and Anietra Hamper as anchors, and weeknight 5:30p.m. anchor Tracy Townsend replaced Hamper and Strickler as noon anchors. In 2006, Maureen joined the CrimeTracker 10 unit to highlight crime trends in an effort to keep people safer in the communities. If Lee was hoping to get some motherly advice before signing his first contract, he'll definitely be able to get that because he just hired his mom to be his manager. When he's not staring at the radar or being mesmerized by passing clouds, Marshall enjoys tinkering with his Vortex Fountain project. ", "From the day she came to 10TV, Maureen made a difference. WSYX 6.3 (the former intellectual property of WTTE), and . Weve covered some big stories together. "He very much loved being of service to his community. Jackie Orozco is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and co-anchors the weekend morning show of Good Day Columbus on ABC6 News and FOX 28. By Andrew Gauthieron Jul. The half-hour show aired Saturday mornings. Jackson and Sally have four children, Katheryn, Andrea, Matthew, and Clark. Local, national and international news that matters to people in and around Columbus Ohio. On the other hand, maybe Darron should just let his agent handle things because mom won't be joining him right away. Message us on Facebook, email tips@abc6onyo 416,941 people like this 607,246 people follow this http://www.abc6onyourside.com/ news@wsyx6.com Always open Theres no other way to say it: Mo is THE BOSS. [19], On March 13, 2020, WBNS-TV adopted Tegna's standardized news graphics and "C Clarity" theme, seven months after Tegna acquired the station.[20]. ", "The first time I met Mo was when I came to interview at 10TV. Marshall McPeek is an Emmy award-winning, longtime Columbus meteorologist and journalist. Her sense of humor, tell it like it is attitude, honest and true personality that shines in every situation possible. [28][29], WBNS-TV studios in 2021. He attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Linden McKinley High School. From SWAT raids, Bounty Hunter school, Ohio River flooding, Winning my only EMMY Award in a blizzard and the mundane daily turn stories on the local news to helping me write My Dad eulogy and driving 3 hours to the funeral home for me and many, many more times together off the clock. [17] The bill was signed into law by Governor John Kasich in June of that year. Mike also served as operations manager and announcer for WBES-FM in Charleston, W.Va. News Director at WOAY-TV in Oak Hill, WV, and served as an evening anchor at NewsChannel 8 in Washington, DC before he returned to Columbus. There was the symposium in town with the son of Larry Flynt from Penthouse fame and sure to be protestors, but still other teams were contemplating that as well. His career spanned more than 40 years, with his first job coming in his hometown of Charleston, WV at radio station WCHS-AM. "I no longer have use of my voice. Events. I am going to miss seeing my dear friend each day but am excited for her new opportunities!". Her last report airs Thursday, May 9 at 11 p.m. Donations from the community were pouring in to help people and cook them a good meal. section: | slug: ohio-tv-anchor-quits-job-takes-over-as-mom-ager-for-jets-first-round-pick | sport: football | route: article_single.us | On September 17, 2013, Maria Tiberi, the 21-year-old daughter of WBNS-TV sports director Dom Tiberi, was killed in a car accident along Interstate 270 in Hilliard. 31, 2009 - 12:00 AM. ", New Albany hires third public-information officer, Denise Alex-Bouzounis, Barbershop owner who hosts health screenings, resources wins overall Everyday Heroes award, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. So Maureen looked and called and finally came across an advertisement that seemed to fit the bill. Mike Jackson, a highly respected American news anchor, has been working for NBC4 since 1994. Sharp and her husband, Don, served as matron of honor and best man, respectively, for the ceremony in the couple`s DePaul neighborhood home. There's little time for self pity as I navigate a crowded lobby with similar patients. Wed end up at the same scene and she would handle it like a boss. I realize there are other brave souls fighting a different cause. Kocot you are one of the best. Maureens extensive network of resources gave her insight into federal agencies that were unparalleled to none. Mike Jackson has been an impressive news anchor for NBC4 since 1994 until his stroke in 2016. The Ohio-to-New York connection has been a big one for moms this year. Channel 4 management would not comment on the layoffs. Danielle has also reported on several severe weather events such as Hurricane Matthew and tornadoes in Dayton that caused catastrophic damage. His dedication to the job and commitment to accurate reporting have made him a respected figure in the industry. I am grateful to have worked with, and learned from, her. 4:42 pm ET, Ranking 10 best NFL landing spots for Richardson, 2023 NFL combine: WR/TE winners and losers, Takeaways from NFL combine measurements for WR, TE, Pete Prisco's top 100 NFL free agents of 2023, NFL combine: Grading top QBs, plus winners and losers, NFL combine 2023 tracker: Top performances, highlights, NFL Combine: Grading top QBs; winners and losers, NFL Draft: Top landing spots for Richardson, Mock Draft: Panthers, Colts trade up for QBs, Colossal Richardson sets multiple QB combine records, Pascal robbed at gunpoint, assaulted; WR 'doing fine', Bryce Young measures similar to former No. Im happy for her though. Sally was a member of the governor`s delegation and Mike was covering the trip. It has been an honor to work alongside her. (1954-1959); and co-host of the NBC celebrity interview program Here's Hollywood; later a news anchor for WDIV-TV in Detroit and owner of radio station WMVR . For many years, it has produced the coaches' shows for both the football and men's basketball teams, along with other shows about Ohio State athletics. From then until the mid-2000s, WBNS-TV and WCMH alternated holding the dominant ratings position for their 11 p.m. newscasts (and were virtually tied for ratings leads). He is getting good care and the support of his loving family, Jacksons colleague, co-anchor Colleen Marshall, posted on his Facebook page. Metro. A man is behind bars after wreaking havoc in an Omaha neighborhood Sunday morning. Kate Siefert is an American journalist currently working as a news reporter at WSYX6 in Columbus Ohio since 2022. Example video title will go here for this video. In 1995, WBNS-TV replaced Cleveland's WJW-TV as the default affiliate in the Mansfield area (part of the ClevelandAkron DMA) after WJW became a Fox broadcast outlet. The stations share studios on Twin Rivers Drive west of Downtown Columbus, where WBNS-TV's transmitter is also located. ", Mo has been making central Ohio safer and smarter through her peerless reporting for 24 years. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After more than two decades, reporter Maureen Kocot is signing off at 10TV. He was promoted to Chief Meteorologist in April 2018. Call us at (614)481-6666. Kerry is co-anchoring NBC4s evening and late news with Colleen Marshall. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. After the draft, Candice decided she was going to quit her job so she could pay more attention to Darron's career. Former President Trump arrives to speak at an event at Mar-a-Lago, Friday, Nov. 18 in Palm Beach, Fla. Former President Trump arrives to speak at an event at Mar-a-Lago, Friday, Nov. 18 in Palm . Most viewers don't have the pleasure of knowing Maureen outside what they see through her reporting on TV. He also worked as ABC6 (WSXY-TV) in Columbus, a news director in West Virginia, as a reporter in Washington, D.C., before going to NBC4 in 1994. The stations share studios on Twin Rivers Drive west of Downtown Columbus, where WBNS-TV's transmitter is also located.. WBNS-TV also serves as the CBS affiliate of record for the nearby . Her knowledge of the city and the people who are in the know will be greatly missed. The game was delivered on RealVideo, a compressed video format, on the RealPlayer media player platform on the station's website. This story was a grind on so many levels. The guy who raises the jack-asses was blind. When possible, WBNS also airs games of the Pittsburgh Steelers, a division rival of the Bengals and Browns whose fan base extends into portions of the WBNS viewing area. ", "She is a great example of what we should all strive to be as journalists. Though they both have Illinois roots, it took a trip to Korea to bring Mike Jackson and Sally Ward together. Maureens stories led to countless positive changes in so many central Ohio communities and while I know she will remain unmatched, I think I can speak for myself and the rest of our 10TV newsroom in saying that Maureen has inspired all of us to push ourselves to be better journalists. She co-anchors the ABC 6 News at 5, 6, and 11, and also the Fox 28 News at 10 where she is joined by Bob Kendrick. His work on the popular nationally broadcasted morning show garnered him a great deal of recognition and respect throughout the country. She has taken the time to help to make sure I succeed here at WBNS, and for that, I will forever be grateful.". Civics. She was witty and eager to get out to pursue her story. By then, Jackson was a news anchor and reporter for WLS-TV Channel 7. Beginning in 2008, the building was leased by rival station WCMH-TV to house its NBC 4 on the Square newscast. It also was distributed to Windows Mobile mobile devices using the Windows Media Player format, including Compaq's IPAQ personal digital assistant which required an ExpressCard to connect to the Internet. Shes a gifted writer and storyteller. Some of the band members were shot playing on the roof of WBNS with the Columbus skyline behind them. Matt Finkes - The Football Fever on ABC 6 host; Doug Lessells -The Football Fever on ABC 6 host; Obie Stillwell - The Football Fever on ABC 6 reporter; TBD - weekends at 6:00, 10:00 (WTTE) and 11:00 p.m. Reporters. Salary and Net worth : As per Salary (dot)com, the average median salary of a Columbus News Anchor is $61,771 per year. Police: 1 critical, 1 injured following south Columbus shooting, Clark County residents asked to shelter in place after 20-car train derailment, NWS confirms 2 tornadoes touched down during Friday's storms. NBC4 did not indicate when Jackson plans to return to work. WBNS-TV shut down its analog signal, over VHF channel 10, on June 12, 2009, as part of the federally mandated transition from analog to digital television. "He calls me his 'mom-ager,'" Candice said. Many Central Ohio viewers may remember his 11-year stint co-hosting the weekend-morning broadcasts on, ahem, another local station. ", Mo was and is my favorite co-field anchor. The first major challenge to Channel 10's dominance occurred in 1985, two years after WCMH began featuring the popular anchor team (and then-married couple) of Doug Adair and Mona Scott. She was the consummate team-player in the newsroom. For those who have been missing WSYX-TV (Channel 6) News Anchor Bob Kendrick, you will be glad to know that he is due toreturnto the news desk Tuesday evening. WBNS-TV began operations on October 5, 1949. WBNS-TV (channel 10) is a television station in Columbus, Ohio, United States, affiliated with CBS. We could see the surprise building, huge beautiful barns, lush pastures, stallions grazing in the sun, then an EE-AW from a donkey! On November 7, 2008, WBNS-TV's morning-noon anchor Heather Pick died of breast cancer. "One of my fondest memories of Maureen is how diligently she worked on the Highway Shooter story. ", "Across central Ohio many people watching the news know Mo charges after stories to break details first but inside the newsroom, we also see her witty sense of humor and her big heart. Former channel 4 news anchors columbus ohio. Her connections to helpful sources and rolodex were seemingly endless - and for that Im grateful. Ill miss her infectious laugh in the newsroom., - 10 Investigates Reporter Bennett Haeberle, "As a news anchor, I love reading Mos stories. The station's newscasts are now known as 10TV News; 10TV News HD was used from 2007 to 2012, after being known as 10TV Eyewitness News for many years. COLUMBUS (WCMH) A former television weatherman for a Columbus news station has filed for early release from prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charges last year. You can catch Marshall on-air weekdays during ABC 6 News at 5, 6, 7 and 11 and FOX 28 News at 10. I first met Mo out pounding the pavement for another news station in town following breaking news. COLUMBUS (WCMH) Members of Michael "Mike" Bowersock's family confirmed the former NBC4 reporter and anchor died suddenly Sunday night. In May 2008, Channel 4 laid off seven people, including a midday co-anchor, a meteorologist and five off-camera employees, as part of a companywide reduction in work force by Media General. One day were covering the daily news of the day, the suddenly we learn there was another shot fired and whole the day changed in a snap. The Central Ohio native spent more than 20 years reporting and anchoring at ABC 6Fox 28 before leaving in December 2016 to replace Kristyn Hartman at 10TV. I thought, Dang, shes good. Shed usually scoop the competition. "This is my final story. Omaha Police confirmed to 6 News that the owner of Rosewood Academy is facing charges. Maureens deep contact with law enforcement allowed us to stay ahead of the story the entire time all the way up to the arrest. Mo cares, and she believes in the truth. He received his meteorology training from Mississippi State University and has earned the American Meteorological Society's prestigious designation as a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM #501). ", New Albany:New Albany hires third public-information officer, Denise Alex-Bouzounis, Columbus news:Barbershop owner who hosts health screenings, resources wins overall Everyday Heroes award. He has more than 40 years of broadcasting experience, with his first job at WCHS-AM radio station coming to his home town of Charleston, WV. In honor of Maria, WBNS has launched a campaign known as "Maria's Message", an awareness program which aims to prevent such accidents from occurring. Jackson began working at NBC4 in 1994. Now, after retiring as an anchor, he spends more time preaching. Over the years, the station has featured high-profile Columbus anchors including Tom Ryan (who moved from WBNS to WTVN in 1979), Pat Lalama, I.J. Mike suffered from a stroke while he was an anchor at WCMH-TV (Channel 4) He took time off to recover from a stroke in January 2019., the local NBC affiliate announced today. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I will miss her passion and her incredible sense of humor. This was it! There are a lot of very talented people there., A week ago, station owner Media General, which has been cutting operating costs, reported a profitable second quarter despite drooping ad revenue. WSYX, channel 6, is an ABC-affiliated television station located in Columbus, Ohio. Karaline Cohen Chris Daniels Rodney Dunigan Maria Durant Cameron Fontana Kristine Frazao Jym Ganahl Clay Hall Isabelle Hanson Myles Harris Alissa Henry Phil Kelly Bob Kendrick Mike Kilburn Steve. She quickly gained the trust of local law enforcement with stories that had a special emphasis on community policing and prevention. The two stations share studios in Grandview Heights, a suburb of Columbus. His parents are Boyd and Elizabeth Pierce Jackson, of Champaign. I wish the station the best of luck, she said. Seasoned, thoughtful and aggressive about newsgathering. We were in the heart of thoroughbred horse country, wouldn't it be fun to do a story on a guy that raises donkeys! [4] WBNS radio had been a CBS Radio Network affiliate for almost 20 years, so channel 10 immediately joined the CBS television network. [12], On October 1, 2012, WBNS-TV launched a redesigned set.[13][14]. Three cheers for Mo! Ralston is currently a four-time Emmy award-winning Fox anchor for ABC 6/Fox 28 on Good Day Columbus. Judge Ilana Rovner of U.S. District Court, a friend, was the officiant. COLUMBUS (WCMH) A note about our friend and colleague, Darlene Hill. WBNS-TV (channel 10) is a television station in Columbus, Ohio, United States, affiliated with CBS.It is owned by Tegna Inc. alongside the company's sole radio properties, WBNS (1460 AM) and WBNS-FM (97.1). Former NBC4 (WMCH-TV) news anchor Mike Jackson, who suffered a massive stroke in 2019, is now fighting cancer that has taken away his ability to speak. Shes been our breaking news go-to person, sometimes risking her own safety in pursuit of a story. [23] On May 28, 2013, WBNS-TV announced that the 10.2 subchannel would begin carrying Antenna TV. Honestly, I cant picture 10TV without Maureen Kocot.