Granted, Jerry Adams was arrested for illegally obtaining prescription drugs in the mid 90's, but he has been out of trouble since. "Theres no doubt about that.". Here's the text of Lacey's obligatory social media post about the news. Lemon was fired after anchoring the show on Monday. Quotation [20] = " ' first published by the website FTVLive' - The Hill" I consensually exchanged inappropriate messages with one woman. I cant do this!'. Juan Thompson, 31, was charged with one count of cyber-stalking for making at least eight threats as 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. Many people think that Slocum's rival Jerry Adams, who was bumped from weekday newscast to make room for Slocum, initiated the wild tales. 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. The move went down yesterday afternoon when, according to sources, KFOR management simply called Meg into the office and told her "they no longer need her services." 17h 17 hours ago KFOR IN #OKC FIRED THE ONLY THING THAT WAS HONEST ABOUT ITS BROADCAST [ @newsmommy ]. Were doing our best to get things working smoothly! var Quotation=new Array() // do not change this! 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. Texas news anchor Dan Thomas was recently fired from his position for not getting vaccinated against COVID-19 despite having a medical exemption. WHY WASN'TSHE. What a wild, wonderful, and at times unpredictable ride it has been. Were doing our best to get things working smoothly! I would also appreciate everyones prayers and privacy as I focus on family and mending the broken trust I have created.. These are important questions that must be answered! WebKfor news anchor fired July 19, 2018 / Scott Jones KFOR Anchor /Reporter Lance West resigned after a Twitter account started posting texts that West supposedly sent to a woman. WebKfor news anchor fired July 19, 2018 / Scott Jones KFOR Anchor /Reporter Lance West resigned after a Twitter account started posting texts that West supposedly sent to a woman. This mission is so important especially during this trying time, and Im excited to be a part of helping that cause. Thus, she relishes and commemorates her birthday on September 10 each and every year. OKC Anchor Resigns After Sexting Scandal FTVLive I would have thought she would have said "You say 'Goodbye,' I say 'Hello.'" 10-20 initiated the wild tales. Chappell also pursued Mass Communication at the University of Central Oklahoma and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2017. KFOR If that is the case, then a lot of people working in TV news should be out of work. Who will Emily Sutton and Scott Hines turn to when theyneed to cry about things? The Jerry Adams story has just as much credibility as the Dan Slocum story. There, she worked from September 2016 to November 2017. Josh Elliot was abruptly fired by CBS News on Monday and escorted out of the building by security. Im listening to my heart & following the twinkly lights. He was not fired by 9. We wish"Danger"the best in his effort to move on and repairthe broken trust he created. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I f he only would have included the word "news" at the end. She also earned a National News Emmy Award as part of the KFOR team coverage of the 2013 Moore Tornado. This week is bittersweet. This did not involve any colleague at KFOR. Housden was referring to a segment from Thursday about an ape caretaker who took over the social media for the Oklahoma City Zoo. // ====================================== 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. 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. 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. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) teased an announcement for May 22 during a town hall on Sunday, widely speculated to be the official launch of his presidential campaign. Okay, I may have dreamed some of that up. Bittersweet: Saying goodbye to In fired He was not fired by 5, he left to become a marketing manager and ad man for Jim Glover Dodge. The segment then turned to Hackett, who made it clear that he considered Housden a good friend, but that the words "cut deep for me" and he knew many in the audience who responded to the zoo segment felt the same way. 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. Two years after Hines started working at KFOR, News 4 lost a legend. Ali has also been awarded four national Gracie Awards for her reports on issues affecting women, including an Grand Champion Gracie for her work documenting her own breast cancer diagnosis. #kocohttps://t.co/pZj7kmj5zF. I don't know if it's true or not, but the rumor involved Slocum, one of the Mathis Brothers, and a gerbil at a gay pride parade. His parents had heard about an opening for a reporter position at KFOR. I am not saying its true its just what I heard. Change.org Uh oh. After graduation Hines got his first job in local television news at the Fox station in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 0. Here, Chappell wrote news stories for broadcast and the web, listened to police scanners for breaking news, interacted with viewers via telephone and web, and worked closely with reporters, producers, and photographers. // To add more quotations, continue with the Quotation[4] = "'FTVLive a TV news website that is often on the money' - LA Times"; Hines historic career, however, got off to a sleepy start on day two. Highlighting the Oklahoma community and all it has to offer has been my proudest career achievement by far. // Copyright 2004 by CodeLifter.com Sign up with your email address to receive our newsletter. Patrick is the founder, editor and publisher of The Lost Ogle. He was able to retrieve one of those tapes. Lance West resigns from KFOR over sexting controversy! // Set up the quotations to be shown, below. KFOR Anchor/Reporter Lance West resigned after a Twitter account started posting texts that West supposedly sent to a woman. 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. 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. JOURNALISTS, USA JOURNALISTS' BIOS Lacey went with the "This is not a goodbye, but rather a 'see you later?'" I'm sure it's the same for former Tulsa reporters and anchors now in Oklahoma City. Kristi commemorates her birthday on June 23 each and every year. // pattern, adding to the array. While showing video of what appeared to be a baby gorilla, Housden told Hackett the animal "kind of looks like you.". I grew up with Bella Rita Shaw in Lawton.She is now 51 years old. She anchors the News 4 Morning Show and files special reports for the 10 p.m. news. It was a shock, and honor to be tapped to fill Brad Edwards legendary shoes, a post Ive proudly held for 13 years. News anchor realizes on air her husband was killed I remember someone writing about this now. WebPrior to joining INTEGRIS Health, Chappell worked at KFOR Oklahomas News 4 as a news anchor and reporter for three years and two months. Ali scoured the eastern half of Texas, following emergency crews as they collected pieces of debris from the Columbia Shuttle disaster. KOCO CHANNEL 5 HAS NO MORAL BOUNDARIES???? Television ages you prematurely. She spent ten days in Salt Lake City covering the Winter Olympic Games. Meg Alexander out at KFOR Chappell is in a romantic love relationship with her good-looking fiance called Adam Snider. KFOR spokeswoman Luanne Stuart said the station would not comment about personnel matters. Not cool! fired 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. Sure, he could be tough as nails when the situation called for it, but there was this gentleness about him. Its not a GOODBYE. It is a SEE YOU SOON.. Listen to your heart. 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Chappell pockets an estimated salary of $85,223 annually. Who will Linda Cavanaugh send out to fetch her Starbucks? 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. Ali graduated Cum Laude from the Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University. Im not cut out for this. Sure, I might be putting down my reporters notebook, but my thirst for truth and connection has never been more lit. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. I haven't seen him lately. WebWithin a year, she was back at KFOR-TV anchoring and reporting the news. According to the account, one of the texts including a station issued headshot that West reportedly sent with the words, "I am Hard.". I got into news to help people, and this next opportunity will allow me to continue that path. People KFOR weatherman. "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. Were doing our best to get things working smoothly! 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. There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. Seems like most everyone knows someone who was involved in that incident in some capacity. "I want this to be a teachable moment and the lesson here is that words, words matter," Hackett said. During her free time, she enjoys traveling, eating, bowling, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. Josh Elliot was abruptly fired by CBS News on Monday and escorted out of the building by security. She joined KFOR News 4 based in Oklahoma City back in December 2018. Here is one that will stump all of you. Here's anemail that KFOR News Director Carlton Houston sent tothe station's staff addressingthe news: I just don't know what to think about this. 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. She was born on September 10, 1993, in Edmond, Oklahoma, United States. Fred Norman has retired and is now living in Dallas. Will mail, packages be delivered on Easter weekend? February 13, 2017. Anchor She has managed to accumulate good affluence in her career for quite some time now. Quotation [11] = "'Scott Jones, whose FTVLive.com Web site broke the story' - LA Daily News" I didnt have any self-esteem. 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. FIRED IMMEDIATELY?? Oklahoma needed In Your Corner and Scott Hines stepped right in. I know it was wrong and I am so sorry," she said tearfully on air. When Alis not chasing news stories, she is focused on her family. Payne still works for the station. Fred looks 20 years younger and is twice as happy. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The server is misbehaving. Ali Meyer News anchor sues KFOR I love you more than you will ever know. 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. Oklahoma City news anchor apologizes for saying black They know that we know they're not really there right? It was my decision to resign in hopes of avoiding any additional glare on the station in which I invested a wonderful 23 years. When I arrived in 2004, I never intended to stick around for more than a couple of years. Quotation [18] = " 'FTVLive is the Most Incrediable thing in our Business' - i24News" Anyway, we wish Lacey the best of luck at Goodwill. I contactedLance to get his side of the story. OKLAHOMA CITY News 4 journalist Scott Hines is retiring from his career in local television news. Doha Madani is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News. I consensually exchanged inappropriate messages with one woman. Who knows! 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. on that. 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.. Turns out, Hines was a natural on-camera. Yeah, it's one of OKCs most famous urban legends. But House Democrats criticize the speaker for putting forth a bill they say is dead on arrival. fired Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Gov. Later, Chappell matriculated at Oklahoma State University in 2012 where she graduated in honor with Gamma Phi Beta. Managers at News 4 have been extremely kind and supportive throughout this entire ordeal. On the second day on the job! said KFORs Marc Dillard. I haven't seen him lately. 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. Quotation[7] = "'FTVLive Delivers some of the TV World's Biggest Scoops' - Tonawanda News "; 0:41. WebWithin a year, she was back at KFOR-TV anchoring and reporting the news. Ali Meyer joined News 4 in July of 2000. The noncompete clause prohibits her from working for another Oklahoma City station for six months after the contract expires or is terminated. WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) Democrats say childcare costs are burdening families across the country and the U.S. needs to do something to make it more accessible and affordable. Eli Roberts doesnt work for KFOR Chappell was born on September 10, 1993, in Edmond, Oklahoma, in the United States. He's laid back, approachable well, probably too approachable andseems like a nice guy. WebST. Change.org Uh oh. Oklahoma lawyers taking part in, Nearby restaurant owner speaks out after deadly overnight, GOP uses age as a weapon against Democrats, Biden calls McCarthy to meet amid debt ceiling warning, Yellen says drop-dead date for debt ceiling is June, White House estimates 20K Russians killed in Ukraine, Florida senators keep their powder dry in Trump-DeSantis, Washington Gov.