803 talking about this. Day two of Frankenmuths Snowfest is underway and things are starting to take shape. In a Facebook post from Thursday, Turner says he was terminated because of his stance on mask-wearing in the studio. SEE ALSO: WNEM Anchor Frank Turner Hits Rock Bottom Before Turning His Life Around, more on Turner's storied past in this article, Loved Longtime WNEM TV-5 Reporter Jay Brandow Passes Away, Former TV 5 News Anchor Allison Payne Dead at 57, ABC-12 Sold to Allen Media Broadcasting for $70 Million, Michigan Group Builds Bunk Beds for Kids In Need The Good News, WATCH: Mid-Michigan Baby Hears for the First Time The Good News, New Salon Opens Up in Downtown Flint [PHOTOS], Saginaw Middle Schoolers had a Hair Donation Assembly The Good News, Local Man Cleans Up Vernon Cemetery Hit by Tornado The Good News, Heres All The Info on the Snowstorm Hitting Michigan Tomorrow. Channel 7 fired Turner in 1998 after an embarrassing disclosure about phone sex, but was hired back and after finding God. Annie has worked at various news outlets in Washington, D.C., including covering the 2020 and 2022 election cycles for C-SPAN. Retired WNEM news reporter Jay Brandow has passed away at the age of 67. Tuesday, April 25 was the nine-year anniversary of the Flint Water Crisis. Quotation[4] = "'FTVLive a TV news website that is often on the money' - LA Times"; Oh well," he wrote. A coach is reunited with her athletes after more than a month away. "WNEM did not terminate Frank Turner," the station said in a statement. Kicked to the Curb in Saginaw. He was voted Mid-Michigan's BEST News Anchor by more than 15,000 local readers of "MyCity Magazine" for the last six years. Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said a jury returned a guilty verdict against a Flint man related to the 2020 shooting death of another man outside a local bar. Morris Township firetruck was hit while responding to a crash on Wednesday, April 26. Investigative Reporter/Producer/Host CrimeCasters Network Frank Turner announced he was leaving Michigan's WNEM in a Facebook post on Thursday. Turner, who said he had no idea the noon broadcast would be his last, said he'll miss viewers. "WNEM did not terminate Frank Turner," the station said in a statement. From there, he moved to Flint to take a job at a competing station as both a reporter and a producer. "Knowing this, the station gave me an ultimatum: return to the main studio for that evening's broadcast. Quotation [17] = " 'An insider newsy website' - Hoda Kotb" 314 talking about this. Brendan Cullerton joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist after spending four years covering state, local, and federal politics for the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. Stetson Miller joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in February 2023 as a multimedia journalist after working at WTOP, WJZ in Baltimore and WCBD in Charleston, SC. Frank Turner announced he was leaving Michigan's WNEM in a Facebook post on Thursday. Molly Martinez rejoined Gray Television in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist in the Washington News Bureau. Scrolling through social media several times a day is routine for most teenagers. ", 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. Quotation [11] = "'Scott Jones, whose FTVLive.com Web site broke the story' - LA Daily News" Quotation[8] = "'CNBC wanted a reaction to a story someone had seen on FTVLive' - Vanity Fair "; There's no place like home and this Goodrich Martian is happy to be doing what he loves in his hometown. Saginaw residents who were hoping to qualify for a free roof replacement for their homes saw a huge turnout at city council on Saturday. You can catch David every weeknight anchoring WNEM-TV5 News at 5pm, 6pm and 11pm with Meg McLeod. Post View more comments James Felton is a general assignment news reporter. In 2012, David was invited by talk show host Wendy Williams to share his recipes in an effort to help "Save the Twinkie" on her show. "I guess they'd rather not have me at all than accommodate me on the mask in a pandemic. The station also will make taking the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory beginning this week. Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson has released a video of a potential victim of sexual assault. Meteorologist April Moss was fired from WWJ-TV in Detroit in June after she accused her network on-air of discrimination related to COVID-19 testing and mask policies. And you all have been wonderful. We wish Mr. Turner the best of luck in his future endeavors.". They go on to say that news talent in the studio are spaced six feet apart and do not need to wear masks. "It's been great. Amie Carter knew her son Jayden was different the day he was born. Monday, for the first time, adults with mild to moderate hearing loss can buy a hearing aid over the counter. Moss said she felt "segregated" from colleagues because of the weekly mandatory COVID-19 testing and mask policies. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. "To me, that's being fired," he said. "I guess they'd rather not have me at all than accommodate me on the mask in a pandemic. Road work on M-15 in Genesee County is scheduled to start Monday, May 1. Quotation [19] = " 'FTVLive.com, a prominent television industry website' - Lexington Herald Leader" Additionally, WNEM said it is requiring COVID-19 vaccines for all employees starting September 17. Facebook users and longtime fans expressed their disappointment of his abrupt departure in the comments section, writing that theyre going to miss watching him. He is happy to bring you the most up-to-date and reliable Mid-Michigan weather information as the weekend weather forecaster. The meteorologist's announcement led to many queries among WNEM viewers. Daphne DeLoren and her instructor, Mike McLain, win second place in the judge's voting totals at the Swingshift and the Stars dance-off charity event Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. Rick Snyder should be charged. Meg McLeod Anchor Meg McLeod made mid-Michigan her beautiful new. Staring down a criminal defense attorney was not what Jim Platt thought hed be doing several hours a week because of something his teenage son said on Snapchat. It looks like drivers have a little extra time to get transponders for Liberty Bridge in Bay City, but one resident said hes in no rush. He combined this new venture with his love for television and began doing lifestyle segments on Better-TV. Crowd of unmasked students press into Washtenaw County school, violating COVID-19 mandate, Detroit police board moves towing selection to city officials, City Council amid probe, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. All Rights Reserved. All rights reserved (About Us). To me, that's being fired. The station said staffissocially distanced when possible and that it requiresmask-wearingin common areas where social distancing isnt possible. He left the broadcast business in 2006 and founded God's Amazing Grace Ministries. Quotation [20] = " ' first published by the website FTVLive' - The Hill" Real Times Media. WNEM, located in Saginaw, also reports on news in Midland, Flint and Bay City. Central Michigan University alumni. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. WNEM told Insider it didn't fire Turner and wished him "the best of luck in his future endeavors. Turner claims that he was "unceremoniously let go" but WNEM says they "did not terminate Frank Turner.". Before that she worked at local stations in Louisiana and Virginia. She also has family in the market, she said. WNEM, however, says it didn't fire Turner. Either way,our relationship has ended and I wish them well.". Twitter | Rayvin Bleu joined the WNEM TV-5 team in March 2022 and is happy to call mid-Michigan her new home. Susan Shaw. Several crashes reported; NB US-23 closed in Livingston County, Natural gas line severed by farmer in Bay County, Doctor: Over-the-counter hearing aids offer first step to address hearing loss, Local park repurposes tennis court into an interactive bicycle garden, Man convicted in 2020 shooting outside local bar, Back to the Bricks releases downtown closures for main event, Allegiant will become official airline of Detroit Pistons. Sep 09, 2011. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Scotty is an investigative photojournalist based in Washington DC. She is a Spartan, GO GREEN, with a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. Whether you're new to the area or have lived here all your life, here's a look at what Flint has to offer, from A to Z. Where is Fanchon Stinger now? Meg McLeod made mid-Michigan her beautiful new home in July 2014 after spending four years in mid-Missouri. The grant is one of many awarded to several local governments and non-profit organizations through the Michigan Clean Water Corps program. Born and raised in Chicago, LaNita recently graduated with her master's in journalism from DePaul University and is excited to start her career in mid-Michigan. Broadcast Meteorologist at NewsNet. Quotation[2] = "'The story first broke on FTVLive.com' - AP"; Sierra Searcy is from the Motor-City also known as Detroit, Michigan and is a true Midwest girl. In the first three weeks of March, Allegiant Air has canceled 22 of its 245 flights in and out of Flint Bishop International Airport. Mark Latunski, 50, remains jailed without bond for the murder of 25-year-old Kevin Bacon. In a post on Facebook, Turner said he was "unceremoniously" let go after WNEM-TV's noon broadcast over his stance. var whichQuotation=Math.round(Math.random()*(Q-1)); "From the beginning of the pandemic I've anchored alone unmasked from a separate studio," he said. DeLoren, a Florida native, graduated from Florida State University in 2014 with. The grand opening for a Latin food restaurant inside the Flint Farmers Market took place Thursday, April 27. Each day starts anew on the small Puerto Rican island of Vieques still emerging from devastating hurricanes more than a year ago. Ilitch made reference to a number of ethical concerns in a. Earlier this year, a Michigan TV reporter lost her jobover mask and COVID-19 testing policies. | Amie Carter knew her son Jayden was different the day he was born. Fire Up Chips! Peter Zampa joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2015 as a multimedia journalist. General Motors announced it is investing more than $100 million in its Burton processing center. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider She has earned an Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award in her time as a journalist. WNEM denied firing Turner in its own statement. David would love to hear from you. Allison Payne (February 12, 1964 - September 1, 2021) was a nine-time Emmy Award winner, a 21-year anchorwoman with WGN-TV, a veteran international journalist, a popular public speaker, and an actively involved community builder. No more backpacks; starting Monday students in Flint Community Schools (FCS) will need to leave their book-bag behind. WNEM Morning Anchor Sara Simnitch says that she was sacked from the Meredith station and it appears that viewers are not at all happy about it. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; Several mid-Michigan counties are reporting crashes due to slick road conditions Thursday evening. DeLoren, a Florida native, graduated from Florida State University in 2014 with a degree in meteorology, according to her bio on WNEM's webpage. I guess theyd rather not have me at all than accommodate me on the mask in a pandemic, Turner posted online. More than 100 Michigan cities have been recognized as tree cities including Lansing. Residents in Owosso could see their water impacted Wednesday due to a new water main. Facebook News Team David Custer Anchor You can catch David every weeknight anchoring WNEM-TV5 News at 5pm, 6pm and 11pm with Meg McLeod. "Others may see it differently. Turner told Insider via email on Friday that he has spent most of the coronavirus pandemic alone in a separate studio from his colleagues, and issues arose when WNEM decided to end his accommodation. A company hopes to restore a dead nuclear power plant to life for the first time in the U.S. Quotation[1] = "'The One-Man Website That Broke the Jay Leno Story' - About.com "; Turner's 40-year career as a news anchor has included stopsin Detroit, Nashville, and Chicago before joining WNEM in 2016. David is a highly decorated journalist having won nine regional Emmy Awards. Its been great. Hundreds of thousands of people in Michigan are under a boil water advisory after a main break over the weekend. Last July, evening news anchor Carrie Sharp left WNEMfor an anchor job at WTVF, the CBS affiliate in Nashville. More Local Journalism to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 4/30/23. If you have a story you want David to tell, contact him at david.custer@wnem.com or Tweet him @davidlukecuster. In a post on Facebook since Thursday, Turner says he was terminated because of his position on wearing the mask in the studio. // pattern, adding to the array. The family of 89-year-old Delmar Tomlinson says he was found in Mason County, after going missing after an eye appointment the morning of Monday, April 4. Chief Meteorologist Chris Easlick joined the First Alert weather team in April 2015 and now proudly serves as the weekday meteorologist on WNEM-TV5 news at 5, 6, 10, and 11 p.m. Mathieu Mondro came aboard the First Alert Weather Team in January, 2021 to take on the role of Weekend Morning Meteorologist. Gov. Sign up for notifications from Insider! David's journey in television began as a news anchor in Alpena, Michigan, in 2002. He now serves as Supervisor of Videography. Liberty Bridge will continue to be free for everyone, the Bay City Bridge Partners announced on Friday, April 28. Her last broadcast at WNEM was Friday, June 3. Quotation[5] = "'FTVLive was the first site to break the Jay Leno story' - KNX Radio"; Greg specializes in consumer investigations and stories exposing scams and rip-offs. Jon Decker is the White House Correspondent and Senior National Editor for Gray Television and has been a member of the White House Press Corps since 1995. In a Facebook post from Thursday, Turner says he was terminated because of his stance on mask-wearing in the studio. A lobbyist has pleaded guilty to conspiring to pass bribes to the head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board. In a statement obtained by the media watchdog site FTVLive, the station says that employees are required to wear masks in common areas where social distancing is not possible. Either way, our relationship has ended and I wish them well.". Miranda Amy envisioned performing for her small childhood lake town on a much grander scale. WNEM did not respondto arequest for comment at the time of publication. He was awarded Champion of Pride by Great Lakes Pride in 2015. Copyright 2023. In his Facebook post the long-time news anchor said that he was unceremoniously let go when WNEM-TVs noon broadcast did not agree with his mask stance, according to the article. // ====================================== I think I can speak for the entire courtroom when I say that I am very thankful Mr. Rosebush will likely not see the light of day again, said Jessica Kunick. David has won several Associated Press and Michigan Association of Broadcasters Awards, most recently being named Best Reporter/Anchor by both in 2020. Walleye Festival organizers are saying this years event will be new and improved. He's jumped out of a plane, sat down with presidential candidates and appeared LIVE on CNN. Ill miss you.. 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Daniela is a bilingual investigative producer for InvestigateTV. WNEM said it did not fire Turner in a statement to the Detroit News. 893 talking about this. The Freeland Walleye Festival is officially on. Try These Genesee Cty Steakhouses, Popular Imlay City, MI Restaurant Closes After 40 Years, New Business Alert! ". The proposed 20-year lease by the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) for 162,000 acres of state forest land has been denied. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Thirteen out of the 109 total cases have been hospitalized. A day after TV5 sat down with Saginaw Countys Animal Care and Control Director Lisa Stoffel for her first television interview since being placed on administrative leave, Robert Belleman - the Saginaw County controller, has responded. National Geographic recognizes 50 highly respected educators for the 15th cohort of Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic Society Grosvenor Teacher Fellows. A local political expert gave his insight on the 2024 presidential campaign after President Joe Biden announced his candidacy. Joce is a national investigative reporter focused on accountability reporting on the Emmy Award-Winning, AMS-Certified Meteorologist at Fox Carolina WHNS-TV Quotation [18] = " 'FTVLive is the Most Incrediable thing in our Business' - i24News" In 2018, he was the proud recipient of the Great Lakes Bay Regions Ruby Award which recognizes the brightest professionals under the age of 40. The Palisades plant in southwestern Michigan closed in May 2022. [1] She was a longtime anchor and reporter at CW affiliate and cable superstation WGN-TV in Chicago, Illinois. Emily is an investigative journalist with a background in several forms of media and an MBA in business management. News anchor Allison Payne. The station also will require COVID-19 vaccines starting Sept. 17. A Genesee County Circuit Court judge has submitted his resignation to Gov. Lee leads Gray Televisions National Investigative Team. David's wants everyone to live their best life. Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County is offering a cash reward up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest for a 2018 murder. Its been great, he wrote, The News reported. var Q = Quotation.length; Saginaw, Michigan Area. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. WNEM TV5- MY5 Meredith Corp. Apr 2010 - Aug 20155 years 5 months. Real-life MSU researchers are working with NASA to protect the Earth from asteroids. Michigan taxpayers have options for filing a late state individual income tax return if they missed the April 18 deadline. A job offer in Toledo pulled David across the border where he was the main anchor at the NBC affiliate. Monday, Feb. 27 marked the 5th anniversary of London Eisenbeis passing from suffering cardiac arrest. "I guess they'd rather not have me at all than accommodate me on the mask in a pandemic," wrote Turner. Cole is a Mid-Michigan native who grew up in Essexville and graduated at Central Michigan University in 2018 with a degree in Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts. While station station is not commenting, Simnitch is doing so on her social media: Needless to say, viewers are not happy that Simnitch was . "WNEM has specific COVID-19 protocols in place developed in consultation with medical experts. The TV station said that it and its parent company, Meredith, require employees to wear masks when they can't social distance and socially distance on-air talent 6-feet apart from one another. Consumers Energy crews are making repairs to a severed gas line in Fraser Township in Bay County. GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- Longtime WJRT (Channel 12) news anchor Bill Harris says he has worked his last day for ABC12. Quotation[0] = "'Mr. You can catch David every weeknight anchoring WNEM-TV5 News at 5pm, 6pm and 11pm with Meg McLeod. Tyler Smith joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2019 as a photojournalist/editor. His true passion is telling thought-provoking stories that empower and force you to seek out your purpose. Students at Flint Community Schools will no longer be allowed to bring backpacks to school. Remember The rule change was announced by the FDA in August. Police are urging high school students in one mid-Michigan city to be safe as they take part in a popular game. We wish Mr. Turner the best of luck in his future endeavors.. WNEM did not terminate Frank Turner, the station said in a statement. Turner said the station's COVID-19 protocolsrecently changed in a way that he was not comfortable with, but the station was unwilling to accommodate him in a message to the Free Press. 3,284 talking about this. Nurses stationed at Ascension Genesys Hospital have found an unused canvas to bring smiles to the faces of patients. Gretchen Whitmer. LANSING Two anchors, Alexandra Ilitch and Bonney Bowman, have left WLNS, according to social media posts they shared this week. WNEM remarked that they, in fact, did not fire Turner, according to the article. - Greta Van Susteren" Longtime Saginaw radio disc jockey and WNEM TV-5 news anchor Dick Fabian died Saturday, March 26. He quit the station for good in 2006, saying much of his career was. We shared more on Turner's storied past in this article from 2016. WNEM Noon & 4 P.M. News Anchor (Sept 12) Join me for a jolt of energy sprinkled with inspiration. A proud Mitten Native, Kyle joined the First Alert weather team in August 2022. After five years as a news anchor for WNEM-TV 5 in Saginaw, Frank Turner says he was fired from the local television station. One toddler, Sincere, became the poster child for the Flint water crisis when Time Magazine put him on its cover. Austin has been part of the WNEM TV-5 Sports Team since June of 2022. More:Crowd of unmasked students press into Washtenaw County school, violating COVID-19 mandate, More:Detroit police board moves towing selection to city officials, City Council amid probe. Rachel is an investigative journalist with more than 20 years experience. Harris said today that his work on special projects for the station ended . Stay up to date with what you want to know. // ====================================== Turner said in the post he did not expect his noon broadcast would be his last time on air with the news station, and he added that he will miss viewers. The Michigan Association of United Ways (MAUW) announced their 2023 ALICE report revealing the impact of COVID-19 on low-income families that fall above the poverty line, but still unable to afford basic needs. 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