He is an American journalist. JOURNALISTS, USA JOURNALISTS' BIOS Im jumping into the unknown, taking a long hard look in the mirror in 2019, reflecting on identities, attachments, and the roles Ive assumed over my 39 years on this earth plane. You can try refreshing the page, and if youre still having problems, just try again later. Television ages you prematurely. Kristi commemorates her birthday on June 23 each and every year. I did not buy it. He was kind, and thoughtful, funny too, in that sly, dry humor kind of way. // Set up the quotations to be shown, below. I got into news to help people, and this next opportunity will allow me to continue that path. WebOKLAHOMA WEATHER RADAR Ali Meyer/KFOR Ali Meyer joined News 4 in July of 2000. WebBrya Berry Reporter Tara Blume Anchor/Reporter Aaron Brackett Meteorologist Austin Breasette Reporter Brian Brinkley Sports Director Dylan Buckingham Sports Nick Camper Reporter Joleen Chaney Ancho During her free time, she enjoys traveling, eating, bowling, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. Were doing our best to get things working smoothly! 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. Joleen Chaney Seems like most everyone knows someone who was involved in that incident in some capacity. Ali and her husband, Zachary, have four daughters. Change.org Uh oh. I consensually exchanged inappropriate messages with one woman. 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. 0:41. Lemon was fired after anchoring the show on Monday. 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. I love Oklahoma City. Eli Roberts doesnt work for KFOR Longtime News Anchor Fired for Not Getting COVID Shot After At least that's how I heard it, but I'm sure there are different versions of the events. Joleen Chaney Patrick is the founder, editor and publisher of The Lost Ogle. Highlighting the Oklahoma community and all it has to offer has been my proudest career achievement by far. I haven't seen him lately. 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. 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. Doha Madani is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News. Texas news anchor Dan Thomas was recently fired from his position for not getting vaccinated against COVID-19 despite having a medical exemption. Make Mother's Day "Spa-tacular" with a gift from the Grand Spa at Grand Casino Hotel & Resort! Josh Elliot was abruptly fired by CBS News on Monday and escorted out of the building by security. 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. ?ANSWER THAT KOCO 5. https://t.co/dk0DUxsSaK, She spoke her true feelings. Ali spent months after the deadly Moore tornado working on investigative news stories highlighting the lack of tornado saferooms in Oklahoma schools. Oklahomans address public safety ahead of marijuana, Oklahoma votes on recreational marijuana March 7, Election Results: Recreational Marijuana vote, Oklahoma prepares for rec. Quotation [16] = " 'FTVLive.com a website I go too often for the latest news about the TV business (you should, too!)' Meg Alexander out at KFOR If you have seen Jerry Adams in the last couple of years, he is emaciated and shrunken as a result of many years of serious drug and alcohol problems. He criticized network management for not breaking the news to him in person, but CNN disputed that in a dueling tweet. It was my decision to resign in hopes of avoiding any additional glare on the station in which I invested a wonderful 23 years. Make Mother's Day "Spa-tacular" with a gift from the Grand Spa at Grand Casino Hotel & Resort! If that is the case, then a lot of people working in TV news should be out of work. She can stick her apology, where the Sun dont shineJason Hackett was compared to a gorilla on KOCO by a colleague https://t.co/TqGerM9Xz0, When your best friend is a racist and demeans you on TV and you have no choice but to "forgive her" because you need your job.Housden showed who she is. The messages were sexually explicit, but they were also kind of tame by sex talk standards. KFOR weatherman. fired She joined KFOR News 4 based in Oklahoma City back in December 2018. What a wild, wonderful, and at times unpredictable ride it has been. If youre thinking of altering your workout routine, youre probably looking for new exercises and equipment to help you reach your fitness goals. On the second day on the job! said KFORs Marc Dillard. Quotation[5] = "'FTVLive was the first site to break the Jay Leno story' - KNX Radio"; Joleen was also a member of ionOklahoma Magazines 30 under 30 NextGen inaugural class to honor Oklahomans under the age of 30 for outstanding career achievement. Love will discuss how the travel stops and stores got started, the difference between the two and annual sales at both. "Theres no doubt about that.". I am in awe of peoples life stories, not only the beauty and the joys, but the tragedies and the pain. She is a board member of the Oklahoma City chapter of Dress For Success enabling women to break the cycle of generational poverty. Besides, she often uploads appealing pictures of her parents on her Instagram account. all the former news anchors? - Page 4 KFOR spokeswoman Luanne Stuart said the station would not comment about personnel matters. OKC Anchor Resigns After Sexting Scandal FTVLive 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. Bittersweet: Saying goodbye to In Of course, fate often has a different plan for us. Im retiring from In Your Corner, and wrapping up my 15-year career atKFOR. Or perhaps this is this their subtle hint that we should all clean up a bit and maybe wear clothes while watching the news. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Gov. Joleen is a member of the Choctaw Tribe of Oklahoma, and her family still has ties to the tribal land where they once lived and farmed. Kfor Hines was an extremely shy child. Ali has earned nine regional Emmy Awards for her investigative and long-form reporting work. #kocohttps://t.co/pZj7kmj5zF. I cant do this!'. The tweets from JustaGirl35 which may also be one of Kevin Durant's burner accounts were sent at 10:20am. She is currently engaged. Ali has been nominated more than 40 times for the prestigious regional Emmy award. Juan Thompson, 31, was charged with one count of cyber-stalking for making at least eight threats as Can I still use Bed Bath & Beyond gift cards, coupons? Quotation [19] = " 'FTVLive.com, a prominent television industry website' - Lexington Herald Leader" The rest is history!. "We have to understand the stereotypes, we have to understand each others background and the words that hurt," he said. Play more. 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. 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. She anchored the news like an Edmond housewife who had one too many Bud Light Limes at happy hour. Eli Roberts doesnt work for KFOR 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. I am forever grateful for the special connection we shared, and still share to this day. Longtime News Anchor Fired for Not Getting COVID Shot After 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. 17h 17 hours ago KFOR IN #OKC FIRED THE ONLY THING THAT WAS HONEST ABOUT ITS BROADCAST [ @newsmommy ]. WebST. Some of Chappells other colleagues while at KFOR-TV include: She generates her monthly income working at INTEGRIS Health as a marketing and communications specialist. - Greta Van Susteren" After graduation Hines got his first job in local television news at the Fox station in Chattanooga, Tennessee. That sucks, because I always thought that was part of Meg's charm. She was born to her father Andrew Jack Chappell and her supportive mother Kristi Chappell in Edmond, Oklahoma, in the United States. I know you feel that, and know this, no matter where I go the world, you can be sure I will be taking you in my heart with me. Hines graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2002. Anchor resigns from KFOR over sexting controversy // to increment the Quotation[x] index! Quotation [15] = " 'FTVLive Reported the Story First'- NY Times" 17h 17 hours ago KFOR IN #OKC FIRED THE ONLY THING THAT WAS HONEST ABOUT ITS BROADCAST [ @newsmommy ]. A lifelong athlete, Joleen participates in and emcees races across the state as well as volunteers her time emceeing events benefitting Oklahoma nonprofits. People I haven't seen him lately. NO MORE @KFOR FIRED IMMEDIATELY?? The server is misbehaving. He criticized network management for not breaking the news to him in person, but CNN disputed that in a dueling tweet. | "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. Later, Chappell matriculated at Oklahoma State University in 2012 where she graduated in honor with Gamma Phi Beta. Joleen has won multiple Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters awards. Unless they're like Bugs Bunny and dig their way into your TV set, that's not how it works right? She has run and cycled in events to benefit the Childrens Miracle Network and the American Diabetes Association. He was not fired by 9. Really? Three months later, Joleen landed her first on-air job as a morning anchor at KAUZ-TV in Wichita Falls, TX during her senior year of college at Cameron University where she was involved in the Honors Program. What are we going to do without the hairstyles, the clothes and the slurryover-enunciation of basic words? *Scroll down for a special message from Scott*. OKC Anchor Resigns After Sexting Scandal FTVLive