PROVIDENCE, R.I. In 1976, Deborah Horne was in her early 20s and beginning her career as a reporter at The Providence Journal. The Boston Globe may have gone where no major newspaper has gone before. It is a serene summer day here, all above the snow. Gatehouse media is owned by Fortress Management--a controversial hedge fund. She returned to intern at CBS Philadelphia during her senior year of college. [2][3][4] On August 20, 2014, Media General announced that it would keep WPRI and the LMA with WNAC and sell WJAR to Sinclair Broadcast Group, even though WJAR had higher ratings. GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST, Ruth Polinsky Leaves WPRI for Miami TV Station, Latest to Leave WPRI-12, RIs Media Getting More Corporate - WPRIs Parent Buying CW28 & WJARs Parent Rivals Fox, WPRO and WPRIs Dr. Tad Forced to Surrender Medical License by RI Dept. Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst (forerunner to HM Capital Partners), a private-equity firm co-founded by Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars then-owner Tom Hicks, was the majority owner of LIN TV. READ MORE, Dylan Conley seems to be everywhere. Before moving to Rhode Island, Caroline spent more than two years working for WBNG the CBS station in Binghamton, New York. ", TV will continue to be impacted by the long-term erosion of reach and live viewing with new digital platforms and non-traditional platforms, according to the authors of IPG Mediabrands Magna Global report, GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST, Former WPRI-12 Sports Anchor Battles Back from Brain Aneurysm, TV: WJAR Dominates Ratings, Big Loss of Young Viewers, and Kalunian Goes to WPRI, WPRI-12s Parent Co. Closer to Mega-Media Takeover - Providence Implications Are Concerning, Acquisition of WPRI-12s Parent Co. Has New Twists & More Media News, The Takeover of WPRIs Parent Company is Approved by Feds and Shifting Political Spending, Margie OBrien Takes State House Slot, Chantee Lans Leaves WPRI for Boston, Methia to Leave Director of Broadcast Operations Position at ABC6, Susan Hogan Leaving WPRI, Black Journalists at Brown, New Biz Pub Coming, Exclusive: Dan Doyle Threatens to Sue WPRI 12 for Libel, WPRI Reporter Calls Out Providence Journal for Plagiarism - 2nd Time in 10 Days, Volunteer Co-Chair of RI Trump Campaign Says She Was Fired From Job at ABC6 for Role With Campaign, NBC 10 Claims Big Ratings Victory Over WPRI 12, Dan Doyle Sues WPRI, Former 12 Sportscaster Calls Stations Actions Unethical, WPRO and WPRIs Dr. Tad Forced to Surrender Medical License by RI Dept. In the past two decades, the Providence Journals circulation has dropped from 218,000 to under 70,000. Finally, women were coming forward and the issue was being looked at. New Starbucks line a curiosity, RI lawmakers seek to legalize magic mushrooms, Prov. First Gina Raimondo stood up to the unions and led a reform of Rhode Islands pension system. In addition, Eyewitness News This Morning on Fox Providence was extended to fill the hour previously occupied by The Rhode Show. WPRO-TV was originally supposed to go on the air in 1953, but the station ran into several delays. Then Ive got another one called Missouri Compromise. It is owned by Nexstar Media Group, which provides certain services to dual Fox/CWaffiliate WNAC-TV(channel 64) under a local marketing agreement(LMA) with Mission Broadcasting. Its been a good fit and a fun run. He has been the sports director, anchor, reporter, and host at WPRI for eight years. Formerly a nightly news reporter for WJAR, Tremmel was fired from the "Team You Trust" after two clips, one of her performing on-air handstands, and the other offering tips on what to do during a. The Rhode Island Press Association deplores this attempt to control the free speech of reporters and editors, and our members do not agree to this restriction. She previously served at WGGB-TV ABC 40 in Springfield, Massachusetts as the Main evening Anchor and Reporter. She arrived in Providence in March 1989, anchoring the 6 and 11 p.m. reports, and adding the 5 p.m. report . Both the Associated Press and the Seattle Times have expressed outrage over the unprecedented action of the FBI. NBC 10 News at 11:00pm - #1 NBC 10 News Sunrise at 5:00am - #1 From 1993-2008 he was at KTVU-TV in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he served as chief Washington DC Correspondent and Morning News Anchor. With that being said, I'm excited to announce my next move isn't too far from here. Markey, a top labor leader for the RI National Education Association, has drawn criticism by Democrats, Republicans and multiple municipal attorneys because READ MORE, Peter Neronha, the new Attorney General, takes over for the controversial Peter Kilmartin. Now during sign off hours on weekend overnights, a loop of the stations' Doppler radar is shown. As a young person, she said, "I felt like there was a world of possibilities.". "Life update - Tomorrow is my last day at WPRI 12. Daves new book, Stars and Lights, features more than 130 different lighthouses captured under the stars at night. The successful business publications which has market leading papers in Chicago and New York will be launching in New England under the tagline, "Business News Just Got Personal." Anthony Baro heads Newport-basedPowerDocks one of Rhode Islands most interesting startups. The merger was finalized on November 24. [15], WPRI and WNAC were the last stations in the market to upgrade their newscasts to high definition, though they were first to experiment with the format through promotional materials and debates during the election season in 2010. On Thursday, Goggin took to Facebook to announce she will be joining 7 News in Boston. If the Globe hasnt crossed a line, perhaps it has moved the line past where we always thought it was. In return, WPRI does the same for its coverage of the same area. The first reporter called on at today's briefing was reporter Kim Kalunian of Nexstar's CBS affiliate WPRI Providence, R.I. DMA 52: PROVIDENCE, RI Big Shift from TV to Digital in 2015 according to SMI, according to Media Daily News: "In what likely is the first comprehensive analysis of actual data from big agency media buys of its kind, Madison Avenues major agency holding companies have boosted their spending in digital media by $3 billion during a nine-month period ending with June 2015, and most of it came at the expense of traditional media. Prior to joining the station, Caroline served as a news reporter at WPRI Media based in Rhode Island from October 2016 to June 2020. A two-time Emmy award winner, Sean has been the recipient of multiple AP and UPI awards. It also aired on the second digital subchannels of WPRI and WNAC until 2007, but went cable-only due to children's programming restrictions (also known as E/I programming). The station debuted on March 27, 1955, known as WPRO-TV (for Providence). This is similar to the 51% who said they often got news from digital devices in 2021, but lower than the 60% of those who said the same in 2020," found Pew. Buying Spree Continues: Paolino Purchases Former Peoples Savings Bank Building at 70 Kennedy PlazaBuying Spree Continues: Paolino, Brown Med School Prof Told to Prostitute Himself To Secure Additional Funding, Says Fed LawsuitBrown Med School Prof, RIDOT Director Alvitis Reconfirmation Opposed by Advocacy Groups at State House HearingRIDOT Director Alvitis Reconfirmation, Artist to Know: S.W. Thefood. LIN TV continued to operate WNAC under the same LMA it inherited from Sunrise. Elorza begged out citing the boycott of 630 WPRO by For Our Daughters. Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage, Matt Voskuil at the newly openedCara at the Chanler READ MORE. Hard times have fallen on former Providence Phoenix writer and WHJY/WHJJ host Rudy Cheeks (Bruce McCrae). Check its story on the nearly 50 retired Providence city employees, who collectively draw more than $5.5 million a year in pension money despite the city's poor financial condition. But, he faces a number of challenges. In February of 2015,12 copy desk stafferswere laid off when their positions were consolidated to an Austin, Texas news hub. In 2008, Boston-area radio deejay Shawn Tempesta won the contest out of over 140 people. Walsh and the Providence Journal were successful in killing the proposal, despite the fact that 82 percent of Rhode Islanders have used a state website for services. [5][6] The merger was completed on December 19, 2014.[7]. of Health, The Takeover of WPRIs Parent Company is Approved by Feds and Shifting Political Spending, WPRIs Parent Co. Buying Tribune, Projos Parent Co. Stock Plummets Along With Circulation, Acquisition of WPRI-12s Parent Co. Has New Twists & More Media News, NEW: WPRI Called Wrong Winner in Cumberland Democratic Mayoral Primary, NEW: WPRI Reporter Halperin to Leave Station After 2 Years, WPRIS Parent Co. Nexstar Pumps Hundreds of Thousands into GOP Coffers, Ch-12 Exec is PAC Donor, WPRI-12s Parent Company Settles with Department of Justice Over Price-Fixing Scheme, WPRI-12s Parent Co. Closer to Mega-Media Takeover - Providence Implications Are Concerning, Former WPRI-12 Sports Anchor Battles Back from Brain Aneurysm. I generally defend these things, since I like it when news organizations find ways to make money. Last week White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer announced the James Brady briefing room would be equipped with four seats meant for reporters who live outside Washington so-called Skype seats. It is hard to miss the Boston Globe's HQ when you drive into Boston. Prior to coming to Providence, Curtis covered the 2008 and 2012 Presidential campaigns for several media outlets. The panel was comprised of a diverse group of panelists comprised of many ethnic media members in Providence and interviewed indepenent candidate Vincent "Buddy" Cianci last Saturday. View Larger + In 2004, an hour-long extension of WPRI's weekday morning show was added to WNAC at 7:00a.m. branded as Eyewitness News This Morning on Fox Providence. But what was jaw dropping was the how paper implied that Raimondo is an outsider saying "shewill most emphatically not represent Rhode Islands Good Old Boy network", as if the Journal is a stalwart opponent of insider dealings. Sean Daily left earlier this year. In 2014, a Readers Poll in Rhode Island Monthly magazine voted Sean the best male TV reporter in Rhode Island. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "The portion that gets news from digital devices continues to outpace those who get news from television. At midnight on September 10, 1995, WPRI reversed the 1977 swap with WLNE and officially rejoined CBS. "I work there almost every Saturday and Sunday, seven to nine hours a day. of Health, RIs Media Getting More Corporate - WPRIs Parent Buying CW28 & WJARs Parent Rivals Fox, Ruth Polinsky Leaves WPRI for Miami TV Station, Latest to Leave WPRI-12, Charges Against WPRIs Patrick Little Dismissed, Former WPRI Top Exec Fired by CBS After Investigation Finds Hostile Workplace for Minorities & Women, WPRIs Patrick Little Arrested and Charged with Assault By Newport Police, NEW: WPRI Reporter Halperin to Leave Station After 2 Years, NEW: WPRI Called Wrong Winner in Cumberland Democratic Mayoral Primary, WPRIs Parent Co. Buying Tribune, Projos Parent Co. Stock Plummets Along With Circulation, WPRIS Parent Co. Nexstar Pumps Hundreds of Thousands into GOP Coffers, Ch-12 Exec is PAC Donor, WPRI-12s Parent Company Settles with Department of Justice Over Price-Fixing Scheme, Michaela Johnson Leaving The Rhode Show on WPRI, VIDEO: WJAR Anchors Read Pro-Trump Sinclair Script About Fake News, Whitcomb: Big Breakthrough in Fall River? The show was previously hosted by the weekday morning news anchor teams Vince DeMentri and Elizabeth Hopkins from February 2009 to March 2010, Patrick Little and Hopkins from March 2010 to November 2010, and Little and Danielle North from November 2010 to December 2011. Taibbi's piece put Raimondo's Hedge Fund investment in the national spotlight. '74 URI Grad John Geddes is former Managing Editor of NYT Doors open at 3:30 pm and the program starts at 4 pm. GateHouse said in response to the Guild that the 90-day limit was done in "error," after two Journal employees out on extended sick leave received letters approaching the previously undisclosed 90 day mark telling them they would have to apply for COBRA benefits to maintain coverage through GateHouse. Poole retained ownership of channel 12 until 1977 when it sold its three television stations (WPRI, WJRT, and WTEN in Albany, New York) to Knight Ridder Broadcasting. The other LIN TV-owned stations (irrespective of network affiliations) followed suit within two months ending the company's long partnership with WorldNow. The backbone of the Pawtucket Times and the Rhode Island State House's most veteran reporter has died according to WPRI. Even when it became apparent that WPRO-TV would miss its target air date, CBS opted to continue its secondary affiliation with NBC station WJAR-TV (channel 10) rather than move its programming to ABC affiliate WNET-TV (channel 16, now the present-day WNAC). This is not good news for Providence Journal news staffers who thought the previous owner - A.H. Belo -- was the worst ownership group. Co-author of "The Last Good Heist" Tim White - WPRI "Nobody wanted to be the first to raise his hand and admit he didn't know what the f--k she was talking about. Boston Business Journal reports the Globe is looking at three locations: According to sources, the search has targeted: Fenway's Landmark Center, where the departure ofBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusettshas opened 360,000 square feet of available space. Providence Journal employees hold "informational picket". WPRI-DT2, branded on-air as MyRITV, is the MyNetworkTV-affiliated second digital subchannel of WPRI-TV, broadcasting on channel 12.2. The degenerative brain . Channel 12s serious approach to news is how I like to roll.. During his opening and closing statements, Healey asked questions of the two candidates, which ended up being rhetorical because neither candidate answered the questions (nor were they given an opportunity to do so). (WJAR) NBC 10 is celebrating its 69th birthday this week, so what better time to dive into the archives. Inner City media panel frustrated by Elorza. 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