Contact Local news, weather, sports and information for Saginaw, Flint, Midland and Bay City, Michigan. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Quotation[7] = "'FTVLive Delivers some of the TV World's Biggest Scoops' - Tonawanda News "; Consumers Energy crews are making repairs to a severed gas line in Fraser Township in Bay County. 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 of The Most Soothing Places in Michigan, Only 30 Minutes from Flint, Extremely Loud Coyotes Wake Up Grand Blanc Residents at Night, Family-Owned New Spot for Good Eats Opens in Flint, Labadie Rib Fest 2023 What You Need To Know, Adam & Eve Adult Novelty Store Will Open In Lapeer, Mega MI Garage Sale Spans 70 Miles of M-15 What You Need to Know, Dad Want Steak for Fathers Day? 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. 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. If you have a story you want David to tell, contact him at david.custer@wnem.com or Tweet him @davidlukecuster. One of Lansings largest hospitals is being accused of leaving behind boxes of confidential patient files in a decommissioned hospital. // ============================================== Facebook DeLoren announced her new job over the weekend to her nearly 20,000 followers on social media, calling Nashville a city that "captures my heart." Emmy Award-Winning, AMS-Certified Meteorologist at Fox Carolina WHNS-TV Priscilla Huff is the Managing Editor for the Washington, DC Bureau. Quotation[0] = "'Mr. More than 100 Michigan cities have been recognized as tree cities including Lansing. In a post on Facebook since Thursday, Turner says he was terminated because of his position on wearing the mask in the studio. Forty individuals were recognized at Blackstones Smokehouse in downtown Flint on Tuesday for being leaders and innovators in their industries. Flint's Mott Park repurposes tennis court into an interactive bicycle garden. Moss said she felt "segregated" from colleagues because of the weekly mandatory COVID-19 testing and mask policies. 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. LOS ANGELES (AP) A person with knowledge of the decision says Darvin Ham has accepted an offer to be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jill is an investigative producer with decades of experience reporting on health, safety and corruption. // To add more quotations, continue with the Quotation [19] = " 'FTVLive.com, a prominent television industry website' - Lexington Herald Leader" Its been great. He is happy to bring you the most up-to-date and reliable Mid-Michigan weather information as the weekend weather forecaster. A former teacher remains behind bars at the Genesee County Jail after being accused of sexually assaulting a former student. 314 talking about this. var Quotation=new Array() // do not change this! A Davison Township man captures moon eclipsed by weather ball in downtown Flint. Traveling from Texas to Jackson to find a fur-ever home. They go on to say that news talent in the studio are spaced six feet apart and do not need to wear masks. Stay up to date with what you want to know. Saginaw, Michigan Area. The meteorologist's announcement led to many queries among WNEM viewers. Turner, who said he had no idea the noon broadcast would be his last, said he'll miss viewers. The Palisades plant in southwestern Michigan closed in May 2022. "Due to heightened health concerns in my household, working unmasked indoors with other unmasked colleagues, in an environment where COVID infections are still being reported is an unacceptable risk," he said. The Michigan Department of the Attorney General (AG) and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) have filed a lawsuit involving the destruction of regulated wetlands in Bay County. Additionally, WNEM said it is requiring COVID-19 vaccines for all employees starting September 17. Austin has been part of the WNEM TV-5 Sports Team since June of 2022. Turner alsoauthored the book 'Raised from the Dead' in which he documents his 25-year battle with drugs and alcohol. _taboola.push({flush: true}); Rayvin Bleu joined the WNEM TV-5 team in March 2022 and is happy to call mid-Michigan her new home. Others may see it differently. Nicole Neuman joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2021. Quotation [18] = " 'FTVLive is the Most Incrediable thing in our Business' - i24News" Allegiant and the Detroit Pistons announced they are entering a multi-year partnership designating Allegiant the Official Airline of the Detroit Pistons.. I guess theyd rather not have me at all than accommodate me on the mask in a pandemic.. A debate seen across the country has now popped up in mid-Michigan over the entertainment planned for an annual event. No more backpacks; starting Monday students in Flint Community Schools (FCS) will need to leave their book-bag behind. Investigative Reporter/Producer/Host CrimeCasters Network GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- Longtime WJRT (Channel 12) news anchor Bill Harris says he has worked his last day for ABC12. Quotation[3] = "'The TV Blogger who broke the news.' - Gawker"; "The station decided that accommodation needed to end immediately. Frank Turner announced he was leaving Michigan's WNEM in a Facebook post on Thursday. Quotation[10] = "'The statement from New York-based NBC was in response to a report on the FTVLive' - Bloomberg"; 2023 www.freep.com. In a post on Facebook, Turner said he was "unceremoniously" let go after WNEM-TV's noon broadcast over his stance. We wish Mr. Turner the best of luck in his future endeavors.. He now serves as Supervisor of Videography. // Set up the quotations to be shown, below. The station, WBKB, was the only news station on the "Sunrise Side". ". She previously covered politics at Gray TV's KFYR-TV in Bismarck, N.D. Josh Rultenberg joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2022 as a multimedia journalist. Timothy Knapp joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in September 2018 as Studio Manager and Photojournalist. 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. | By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider 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. More Local Journalism to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 4/30/23. Ilitch made reference to a number of ethical concerns in a. The Freeland Walleye Festival is officially on. 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. Post View more comments One toddler, Sincere, became the poster child for the Flint water crisis when Time Magazine put him on its cover. David would love to hear from you. Remember Local news from the Saginaw, Flint, Bay City, and Midland region. Harris said today that his work on special projects for the station ended . In a Facebook post from Thursday, Turner says he was terminated because of his stance on mask-wearing in the studio. The second annual Swingshift and the Stars dance-off for charity Feb. 13. "Knowing this, the station gave me an ultimatum: return to the main studio for that evening's broadcast. WTV5 staff of weather anchors and reporters keep a close eye over the Bay Area and Flint climate situation and deliver the timely and accurate forecast to the community. Sorry Ruth, but this is TV news, where they are great asking the tough questions, but never do they answer them. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Channel 7 fired Turner in 1998 after an embarrassing disclosure about phone sex, but was hired back and after finding God. I'll miss you.". Amie Carter knew her son Jayden was different the day he was born. "WNEM has specific COVID-19 protocols in place developed in consultation with medical experts. "WNEM did not terminate Frank Turner," the station said in a statement to Insider. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). ", So which is it? showQuotation(); If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Quotation[2] = "'The story first broke on FTVLive.com' - AP"; Turner, an Emmy-winning reporter who started atWXYZ in 1990, has been open about his struggles in the past with drugs and addiction. 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. In a Facebook post from Thursday, Turner says he was terminated because of his stance on mask-wearing in the studio. Turner's 40-year career as a news anchor has included stopsin Detroit, Nashville, and Chicago before joining WNEM in 2016. WSMV in Nashville, the 29th biggest TV market in the country, is also a Meredith-owned station. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 803 talking about this. Scot Johnson considers himself a Mid-Michigan man despite the fact that he was born and raised in California. The rule change was announced by the FDA in August. "WNEM has specific COVID-19 protocols in place developed in consultation with medical experts. "I guess they'd rather not have me at all than accommodate me on the mask in a pandemic," wrote Turner. Hundreds of thousands of people in Michigan are under a boil water advisory after a main break over the weekend. 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. Cole has been part of WNEM TV-5 Sports Team since February of 2023. WNEM has specific COVID-19 protocols in place developed in consultation with medical experts. WNEM-TV (channel 5) is a television station licensed to Bay City, Michigan, United States, serving northeastern Michigan as an affiliate of CBS and MyNetworkTV.Owned by Gray Television, the station maintains studios on North Franklin Street in downtown Saginaw, with a second newsroom in downtown Flint.Its transmitter is located on Becker Road in Robin Glen-Indiantown, in Buena Vista Township . A failed proposal to build a local county jail is getting a second chance in a special election this summer. 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. Central Michigan University alumni. Missing Midland Co. man found safe in Mason Co. 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Chief Meteorologist for NBC25 & FOX66 Contact me anytime at abajjey@sbgtv.com Twitter: @AhmadBajjeyWx Quotation [13] = " '(FTVLive) is a Mad Blogger'- Piers Morgan" The husband of an accused killer is speaking out in an effort to defend himself as questions surrounding the case continue to grow. From there, he moved to Flint to take a job at a competing station as both a reporter and a producer. He's not afraid to do what it takes to tell a compelling story. Each day starts anew on the small Puerto Rican island of Vieques still emerging from devastating hurricanes more than a year ago. Daniela is a bilingual investigative producer for InvestigateTV. Quotation [16] = " 'FTVLive.com a website I go too often for the latest news about the TV business (you should, too!)' Bryan Bachman announced he is leaving WNEM after almost eight years of bringing weather updates to Saginaw, Michigan. // Copyright 2004 by CodeLifter.com He told Insider he didn't want to work in the studio unmasked but the network gave him an ultimatum. // ====================================== Quotation [17] = " 'An insider newsy website' - Hoda Kotb" 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. // Free for all; but please leave in this header. He was awarded Champion of Pride by Great Lakes Pride in 2015. A local political expert gave his insight on the 2024 presidential campaign after President Joe Biden announced his candidacy. "And you all have been wonderful. Turner said WNEM gave him an ultimatum to either return to the main studio or clear his desk. var Q = Quotation.length; 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. 122 talking about this. Meg McLeod made mid-Michigan her beautiful new home in July 2014 after spending four years in mid-Missouri. Klein's imminent exit was first reported by FTVLive' - NY Times"; Amie Carter knew her son Jayden was different the day he was born. Scotty is an investigative photojournalist based in Washington DC. 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. Scrolling through social media several times a day is routine for most teenagers. "WNEM did not terminate Frank Turner," the station said in a statement. Jamie is InvestigateTV's managing editor. Turner implies that he was in favor of wearing a mask while in the studio at WNEM but that his opinion was not shared by his colleagues. A job offer in Toledo pulled David across the border where he was the main anchor at the NBC affiliate. Tyler Smith joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2019 as a photojournalist/editor. LANSING Two anchors, Alexandra Ilitch and Bonney Bowman, have left WLNS, according to social media posts they shared this week. Real Times Media. Allison Payne aired her last WGN report, "Ground Zero: Chicago Remembers ," recently. 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. Due to heightened health concerns in my household, working unmasked indoors with other unmasked colleagues, in an environment where covid infections are still being reported is an unacceptable risk.". Before that she worked at local stations in Louisiana and Virginia. ", 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. "Others may see it differently. On Jan. 26, 2021, her only son, 28-year-old Damareius Howard, was shot dead outside a store on Fenton Road near 12th Street in Flint. Law enforcement will run through emergency drills with Grand Blanc West Middle School. DeLoren, a Florida native, graduated from Florida State University in 2014 with. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. On Arbor Day, communities in Mid-Michigan celebrated the importance of trees and its benefits. lt has been several months since Deputy Police Chief Jeff Antcliff joked with his friend and colleague inside the Flint Police Departments gym. Quotation [15] = " 'FTVLive Reported the Story First'- NY Times" Walleye Festival organizers are saying this years event will be new and improved. Frank Turner, a former WXYZ-TV anchor, who presently works at a television news station based in mid-Michigan, said last Thursday that he was let go from his job after refusing to be in the same studio space with "unmasked with other colleagues," The Detroit News reported. A community center is deciding how best to spend more than $2 million in federal pandemic aid. Static.COOKIE_BANNER_CAPABLE = true; 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. "It's been great," he wrote. The most rewarding to him are the several community organizations that have labeled him a role model and recognized him for his work to empower others. Management at TV-5 claims that Turner was not let go. - Greta Van Susteren" Morris Township firetruck was hit while responding to a crash on Wednesday, April 26. David's wants everyone to live their best life. The station and parent company Meredith said employees are required to wear masks in commonareas where they can't socially distance and on-air talent is spaced 6-feet apart in the studio. DeLoren, a Florida native, graduated from Florida State University in 2014 with a degree in meteorology, according to her bio on WNEM's webpage. Trees provide much more than an environmental benefit. 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. Watch Live 2 weather alerts in effect Watch Live Live Channels WNEM News On Now: WNEM TV-5 News @ 4:30 2:00 PM: WNEM TV-5 News @ 5pm WNEM Breaking News & Live Events On Now: WNEM Live. Quotation[5] = "'FTVLive was the first site to break the Jay Leno story' - KNX Radio"; Kicked to the Curb in Saginaw. He started his career in Lynchburg, Virginia in 2010, and joined NBC12 in 2013. I currently anchor WNEM TV5 News at 5, 5:30, 6 and 11PM as well as contribute to our digital and social . WNEM is based in Saginaw and also covers Flint, Bay City and Midland. Meanwhile, the First Warn 5 team also offers severe weather news reporting & alerts, WNEM 7-day forecast, weather lab, weather cams, bus stop forecast, and WNEM school closings. A coach is reunited with her athletes after more than a month away. When I refused, I was allowed to clear my desk, and escorted from the building. "I guess they'd rather not have me at all than accommodate me on the mask in a pandemic. It may have been nine years since the beginning of the Flint Water Crisis, but some Flint residents said it feels like yesterday. All Rights Reserved. Real-life MSU researchers are working with NASA to protect the Earth from asteroids.