Drew Carney joins 9NEWS KUSA Denver

Drew Carney is the new anchor for 9NEWS Mornings, joining the Denver team in January 2026.

Carney takes over for Jordan Chavez, who just left the TV biz.

Before moving to Colorado, Drew spent 19 years with TEGNA sister station KGW 8 Portland, Oregon, where he anchored the morning news and became a familiar face across the region. 

He was also the longtime host and producer of the station’s highly popular “Out & About” series, delivering live, community-focused segments that spotlighted local businesses, organizations, and events throughout Oregon and southwest Washington.

Earlier in his career, the Temple University graduate worked as a sports anchor and reporter in Texas for KRBC Abilene and in Pennsylvania for WJAC Johnstown.

Entertainment/traffic anchor Erica Lopez just left KUSA mornings for WFAA 8 Dallas-Fort Worth.

Caleb Chevalier joins KSHB 41 Kansas City

Caleb Chevalier joined the KSHB 41 Kansas City, Missouri, weather team in September 2025 after spending four years at Scripps' sister station, 25 News KXXV Waco/Temple/Killeen, as a meteorologist.

While at KXXV, Chevalier served as weekend evening meteorologist to midday forecaster, while also serving as a primary fill-in for the chief meteorologist.

His career began at WNKY in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where he worked as a weekend and weekday morning meteorologist. He later served as the weekend morning meteorologist at WPTA in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Chevalier earned his B.S. in Meteorology from Western Kentucky University, where he became a dedicated Hilltopper and developed a deep passion for forecasting.

Dominique Sachse's reinvention after KPRC 2 Houston

In this new episode of Friends of “Frank,” Hello Houston co-host Frank Billingsley reunites with Dominique Sachse, his former TV colleague, for a conversation filled with insight and reflection.

From her early days as a traffic reporter at MIX 96.5 KHMX to her role as an award-winning evening news anchor at KPRC 2 Houston, Sachse has consistently been a powerful communicator.

A smoky-eye makeup tutorial first caught the attention of online fans, launching her unexpected journey as a digital content creator.

Today, Sachse is thriving on YouTube, hosting the Over 50 & Flourishing podcast, and inspiring millions to find confidence, embrace their inner and outer beauty, and truly flourish.

Hello Houston streams live on YouTube weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7.

Doug Dunbar interviews Tony Dokoupil in Dallas

It was a rough first week for new 'CBS Evening News' anchor Tony Dokoupil, but he did make it to Dallas for a live broadcast of the Tiffany Network's flagship broadcast.

While he was in North Texas, CBS Texas KTVT evening anchor Doug Dunbar interviewed him about the state of American news, connecting with viewers, and balancing fatherhood.

Adriana Diaz and Kelly O’Grady debut on CBS SATURDAY MORNING

Adriana Diaz and Kelly O’Grady debuted as co-hosts of CBS SATURDAY MORNING live from Studio 57 in the CBS Broadcast Center on January 12, 2026.

 In addition, Diaz and O’Grady will alternate daily co-hosting duties on CBS NEWS 24/7 MORNINGS, with CBS MORNINGS featuring host Vladimir Duthiers on CBS NEWS 24/7, CBS News’ national free-streaming news network. 

Diaz will continue her role, reporting across CBS News platforms, and O’Grady will continue covering business, technology, and the economy.

CBS SATURDAY MORNING, produced by senior broadcast producer Tony Dipolvere and the award-winning CBS MORNINGS team, delivers two hours of original reporting and an in-depth look at the week’s top stories. The broadcast, known for its signature segments The Dish and Saturday Sessions, offers insightful conversations with world-class artists, authors, chefs, and musicians.

“We want our audience to walk away with a better understanding of the stories that are shaping their lives and the world around them,” said Shawna Thomas, executive producer of CBS MORNINGS. “Adriana and Kelly’s unique blend of experience will make that possible. We are excited for our viewers to start their weekends with them.”

“SATMO’ is a true family that has always welcomed and given me incredible opportunities to tell in-depth stories,” Diaz said. “The show has a long history of phenomenal journalists who have led it, and I hope to honor that legacy alongside Kelly, who is a wonderful partner. I look forward to spending Saturday mornings together with our viewers!”

“Helping people start their weekend in a thoughtful and uplifting way is a responsibility I deeply value – I’m thrilled to undertake that with Adriana,” O’Grady said. “And at a time when economic issues are shaping people’s everyday decisions, I’m proud to continue my business reporting to help provide clarity and context when it matters most.”

Adriana Diaz joined CBS News in 2012 and previously served as co-host of CBS MORNINGS PLUS, anchor of the Saturday edition of the CBS WEEKEND NEWS, CBS News’ Asia correspondent based in China and a Chicago-based correspondent. At the start of 2023, Diaz and the CBS News team broke the story of the discovery of classified documents at a Washington think tank from President Joe Biden’s time as vice president. She has interviewed newsmakers including former NFL star Colin Kaepernick, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Tom Hanks. Diaz spent a month covering the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., and was part of the CBS News team that won an Outstanding News Special Emmy for 39 DAYS, a primetime documentary about the Parkland student movement. She also covered the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Diaz speaks Spanish and advanced French and Mandarin. She studied public and international affairs at Princeton University and earned a dual master’s degree in public affairs and public administration from Columbia University and France’s Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris.

Kelly O’Grady joined the Network in 2024 as a MoneyWatch correspondent reporting on the latest financial news and economic trends. Known for simplifying complex issues, O’Grady has reported on how tariffs impact small businesses and consumers, Federal Reserve policy and interest rate decisions – including securing an exclusive interview with a Federal Reserve president. Beyond business, O’Grady has reported on top sports stories, including NCAA athletes navigating NIL challenges, the new NWSL team in Boston, and the Milan Olympics. Previously, O’Grady was a correspondent and fill-in anchor at Fox Business, where she focused on business, markets, and technology, leading coverage of major stories like Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover and the Sam Bankman-Fried crypto fraud trial. Before joining the news team, O’Grady began her career in finance and earned her MBA and undergraduate degrees from Harvard University.

KCBD Lubbock weather team announces transition

The KCBD 11 Lubbock First Alert Weather Team announced a leadership transition as Chief Meteorologist John Robison has decided to scale back his responsibilities at the station.

Robison will remain at KCBD and move into the role of Senior Meteorologist.

Beginning in January 2026, Robison will deliver forecasts on NewsChannel 11 at Noon and 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and will also provide weather coverage on Sunday nights at 9 and 10 p.m.

As part of the transition, Steve Divine will oversee the First Alert Weather Team as Lead Forecaster. A fixture at KCBD for more than 25 years with over 40 years of broadcasting experience, Divine will be seen weeknights on NewsChannel 11 at 5, 6, 9, and 10 p.m.

Meteorologist Shania Jackson will step into the role of morning forecaster, appearing weekdays on Daybreak Today and Good Day Lubbock. Both Divine and Jackson have made multi-year commitments to ensure a smooth and successful transition for the weather team.

Robison joined NewsChannel 11 in 1983 and holds the Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society. He has been named Best Weathercaster (District 3) in Texas multiple times by the Associated Press and was honored as a “Friend of Education” by the Lubbock Classroom Teachers Association. His academic background includes a Master’s degree in Mass Communication from Texas Tech University, a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the University of North Texas, and certification as a Broadcast Meteorologist from Mississippi State University.

Divine has served as a co-host and weather anchor for Daybreak Today and Noon News and has more than 24 years of experience forecasting weather in West Texas and eastern New Mexico. For his work in severe weather education, both on-air and in the community, Divine was named the National Weather Association’s “Broadcaster of the Year,” an honor bestowed on only a few dozen broadcasters nationwide. He has also received multiple Associated Press awards, including Best Weathercast, and is twice certified by the National Weather Service as a Weather Observer.

Jackson joined KCBD in July 2022 as a multimedia journalist after graduating from Texas Tech University’s College of Media & Communication. Later that year, while covering Hurricane Ian, she discovered a passion for weather forecasting. She recently completed her meteorology coursework through Penn State’s Weather Forecasting Undergraduate Certificate Program, fulfilling her goal of becoming a meteorologist.

WATCH: Join us in celebrating John Robison and his over 40 years of dedication to the KCBD First Alert Weather Team! We're sending a heartfelt thank you as he remains on the team and transitions to Senior Meteorologist. pic.twitter.com/f8n3W4z4XD

— KCBD NewsChannel11 (@KCBD11) December 19, 2025

Julian Grace joins FOX8 WGHP High Point, North Carolina

Julian Grace joins FOX8 WGHP High Point, North Carolina, in January 2026 as a morning co-anchor with Cindy Farmer, Jordan Brown, and Melissa Painter.

Grace comes from WRAL 5 Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, where he worked for the last 6 years as a weekend anchor/reporter.

Before that, he worked for almost eight years as an anchor/reporter for WISH-TV 8 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award took home the latter for a documentary, “Critical Term: Why Are Black Mothers and Babies Dying?” which shed light on the maternal and infant health crisis affecting Black families.

The Ball State University graduate also wrote "Don’t Miss the Scriptures," which explores how to recognize God’s Word in today’s news cycle.

Forrest Frank's tribute to grandfather Dr. Neil Frank

Forrest Frank is a popular name in Christian pop music and is set to play RodeoHouston on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

But the Fulshear-raised singer has a famous name for another reason. 

As I mentioned on Christmas Eve 2025 morning, when we learned of his passing, former KHOU 11 Chief Meteorologist Dr. Neil Frank is Forrest's grandfather.

In a tribute to Dr. Neil, Forrest posted a video on the day of his death, noting that he used a 1985 sermon by "Doc" in the intro to his album Child of God and tour. 

Forrest also notes in the tribute that he named his second son Sonny Neil Frank after his grandfather.

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See the other RODEOHOUSTON performers:

Monday, March 2 Riley Green

Tuesday, March 3 J Balvin

Wednesday, March 4 Rascal Flatts

Thursday, March 5 Russell Dickerson

Friday, March 6 Lizzo

Saturday, March 7 Dwight Yoakam

Sunday, March 8 Forrest Frank

Monday, March 9 Luke Bryan

Tuesday, March 10 Megan Moroney

Wednesday, March 11 Creed

Thursday, March 12 Chris Stapleton

Friday, March 13 Shaboozey

Saturday, March 14 Kelly Clarkson

Sunday, March 15 Pepe Aguilar G

Monday, March 16 Cross Canadian Ragweed

Tuesday, March 17 The Red Clay Strays

Wednesday, March 18 Koe Wetzel

Thursday, March 19 Lainey Wilson

Friday, March 20 Parker McCollum

Saturday, March 21 Tim McGraw

Sunday, March 22 Cody Johnson

Jennifer McDermed signs off from FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

Jennifer McDermed signed off from her FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul, KMSP weekend evenings meteorologist position on January 10, 2026, after eight years.

McDermed posted on social that she and her family are moving to California to be closer to her husband, Gio's, job. 

McDermed joined FOX 9 in January 2018.

The St. Louis University previously worked for KMBC 9, Kansas City, WHO-TV 13, Des Moines, and KQTV Missouri.

Warren Armstrong signs off from ABC30 Fresno 11pm newscast

Warren Armstrong signed off from his final ABC30 Action News KFSN Fresno "Live at Eleven" broadcast Friday night ahead of his retirement this fall. 

The longtime Central Valley, California, anchor continues to anchor 'Live at Five' and 'Live at Six' through November 2026.

In November 2025, Armstrong announced plans to scale back his schedule after more than four decades in broadcasting.

A winner of 11 Emmy Awards, two RTNDA Awards, and an Edward R. Murrow Award, Armstrong has been a familiar face on ABC30 for 25 years.