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The second annual Swingshift and the Stars dance-off for charity Feb. 13. WNEM TV5 Live Weather, Radar, School Closings | WNEM 5 Local News "I guess they'd rather not have me at all than accommodate me on the mask in a pandemic. He quickly climbed that ladder and was promoted to weekend anchor before the station merged with WNEM-TV5. Each day starts anew on the small Puerto Rican island of Vieques still emerging from devastating hurricanes more than a year ago. She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. They go on to say that news talent in the studio are spaced six feet apart and do not need to wear masks. When I refused, I was allowed to clear my desk, and escorted from the building. After five yearsas a news anchor for WNEM-TV 5 in Saginaw, Frank Turnersays he was fired from the local television station. David's journey in television began as a news anchor in Alpena, Michigan, in 2002. Quotation [13] = " '(FTVLive) is a Mad Blogger'- Piers Morgan" 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. I was unceremoniously let go. Deadline Detroit | Michigan TV anchor Frank Turner says he was fired Retired WNEM news reporter Jay Brandow has passed away at the age of 67. He combined this new venture with his love for television and began doing lifestyle segments on Better-TV. To me, that's being fired. 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. He now serves as Supervisor of Videography. 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. I'll miss you.". 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. 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. Quotation [15] = " 'FTVLive Reported the Story First'- NY Times" The rule change was announced by the FDA in August. Caresse Jackman is a national consumer investigative reporter with a focus on exposing scams and digging into consumer concerns. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Anchors Alexandra Ilitch and Bonney Bowman leave WLNS Channel 6 Turner alsoauthored the book 'Raised from the Dead' in which he documents his 25-year battle with drugs and alcohol. Frank Turner Has Left the Building at WNEM-TV 5, Possibly Over Mask Walleye Festival organizers are saying this years event will be new and improved. He is happy to bring you the most up-to-date and reliable Mid-Michigan weather information as the weekend weather forecaster. Priscilla Huff is the Managing Editor for the Washington, DC Bureau. Meg McLeod made mid-Michigan her beautiful new home in July 2014 after spending four years in mid-Missouri. Management at TV-5 claims that Turner was not let go. 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Amie Carter knew her son Jayden was different the day he was born. GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- Longtime WJRT (Channel 12) news anchor Bill Harris says he has worked his last day for ABC12. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Road work on M-15 in Genesee County is scheduled to start Monday, May 1. Former Detroit TV anchor says he was let go from mid-Michigan station She joined the Gray Television in January 2022 as a producer. 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. No more backpacks; starting Monday students in Flint Community Schools (FCS) will need to leave their book-bag behind. After five years as a news anchor for WNEM-TV 5 in Saginaw, Frank Turner says he was fired from the local television station. 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