Where are all the former news anchors?

[atutt]

interesting move to put a positive spin on another exodus at the station while introducing two new people.

Not that I know anything, but my gut tells me John Flick may be next in line to leave.

It's easier to name the people still there (shorter list) in one years time than to list those who have left.

Out with the old, in with the new...

[drumsncode]

Here's that link to the story about the new anchors, as well as Maggie's departure.

New Anchors To Join Eyewitness News 5 - Oklahoma City News Story - KOCO Oklahoma City

What a concept, they are actually telling us that an anchor is leaving, rather than letting it out in the last 3 minutes of her final show. Of course, now she'll be flooded with emails from all her fans, but what the heck.

I noticed too, that they mention Stephanie Croswait as the News Director. I wonder if that means Sherrie Brown is no longer there. Aaron had mentioned tons of departures a while back, I wonder if Sherrie was one of them.

Anyone? Anyone?

[TaoMaas]

What a concept, they are actually telling us that an anchor is leaving, rather than letting it out in the last 3 minutes of her final show. Of course, now she'll be flooded with emails from all her fans, but what the heck.

Doesn't it seem odd to you that tv stations are so secretive when it comes to their own internal workings? They'll probe every little detail if it's a firing within state or local government, but when it comes to themselves, suddenly "it's none of your business". LOL

I noticed too, that they mention Stephanie Croswait as the News Director. I wonder if that means Sherrie Brown is no longer there. Aaron had mentioned tons of departures a while back, I wonder if Sherrie was one of them.
Anyone? Anyone?

I think Sherrie left some time ago, but not because she was forced out. I think she got moved higher up within the group broadcasting system. Basically, she did too good of a job. I'll see what I can find out.

[Saberman]

If I remember right Fred Norman on a news cast had said it was going to be sunny an clear over the next few days, and we had one of the biggest snow storms ever. Guess they got slammed with complaints.

KSBI recently sold a part interest in the station to Aubry McClendon and Tom Ward, and are building a new studio off NW Expressway & Kilpatrick on Morgan Rd, guess it will be done soon.

IMO they may get the over air broadcast of Thunder games.

[tlltnkr47]

What's with News9 Carrie Rose's new hairstyle? It looks like she is getting ready for a date with Billy Ray Cyrus.

[FFLady]

Does anyone remember Carrie Zamora (KOCO).....that started off as a great gig...then I think she became ill. If I remember correctly her and Tyler Suiters made for a great anchor desk!! Wonder if she overcame her illness, ATUTT?????????

[okyeah]

I believe Carrie Zamora was diagnosed with lupus, and no cure for this disease exists at the moment.

[Thunder]

Systemic lupus erythematosus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[drumsncode]

I'd like to know what Maggie Carlo is going to be doing in Chicago. Quite often, they will tell you upon departure that they are taking a job at another station, but all they stressed on the final shows was that she was moving to be with her husband since his job is there.

Perhaps she is looking for an anchor job in that area. Maybe "King Tut" has the info on this. I kick myself for not just asking her outright.

[atutt]

You guys are funny. It just so happens that I do know a little.

From a friend, Carrie is doing well in Texas. Don't know any more than that.

Maggie is enjoying her break away from TV. I don't think she had any pressing plans for Chicago other than finally getting to live with her husband. I'm sure she's working on something though.

Oh, and another reporter will be leaving soon. Two of their long time photographers left for Thunder. That place amazes me...it won't be much longer and there won't be anyone left that I know!

[drumsncode]

You guys are funny. It just so happens that I do know a little.

From a friend, Carrie is doing well in Texas. Don't know any more than that.

Maggie is enjoying her break away from TV. I don't think she had any pressing plans for Chicago other than finally getting to live with her husband. I'm sure she's working on something though.

Oh, and another reporter will be leaving soon. Two of their long time photographers left for Thunder. That place amazes me...it won't be much longer and there won't be anyone left that I know!

Thank you so much! It's nice of you to help satisfy our curiousity.

[EdwardEll]

Carrie Zamora,
is teaching school in the Midland/Odessa TX area where she was from...
and single OKC guys will be heartbroken that the beautiful Miss Z is now married!!!!

[jsibelius]

Carrie Zamora,
is teaching school in the Midland/Odessa TX area where she was from...
and single OKC guys will be heartbroken that the beautiful Miss Z is now married!!!!

Hope it's Midland and not Odessa. There's a big difference between the two. I wouldn't wish Odessa on my worst enemy. Midland's not so bad. It's got all the oil money. Which probably explains our current president...

[cp3111]

Woops there goes another one! They just said on the 10 o'clock news that tonight was longtime KOCO reporter Kevin Sims' last night at Channel 5.
No word on what station (if any) he will be going to.

[drumsncode]

Woops there goes another one! They just said on the 10 o'clock news that tonight was longtime KOCO reporter Kevin Sims' last night at Channel 5.
No word on what station (if any) he will be going to.

Yeah, I saw that too. It was yet another one of those uncomfortable goodbyes.

And while I'm writing, someone tell us if Audrey Esther landed on her feet somewhere; if she went out of area.

In my opinion, Audrey had the brightest future of any woman I'd seen in years, now we'll never get to see that come to fruition.

[oneforone]

I have never seen too many reporters stay in OKC unless they have been given a special role like Consumer Reporter or something like that.

[FFLady]

Was gonna ask what happened to Matt Austin (Fox25) but saw that he is now on the morning show with Angie.....anyone know what happened to Brent Webber???

[drumsncode]

Was gonna ask what happened to Matt Austin (Fox25) but saw that he is now on the morning show with Angie.....anyone know what happened to Brent Webber???

It happened in the blink of an eye, but I believe I saw Brent's face in some kind of promo for the OKC Thunder. Maybe someone who knows more can step up and give us details.

And how about someone telling us where Carrie Rose went? I didn't catch her final show.

[CCOKC]

Brent is the sideline reporter for the Thunder telecasts. I don't know the side story on this. Was he a former sportscaster? I thought it was a strange choice myself.

[kimard]

Carrie Rose moved to Richmond, Virginia, and is now the weekday morning and noon meteorologist. Coincidentally, she is at the same station where Zach Daniel (former NEWS 9 met.) is chief meteorologist.

Here is here bio...
CBS 6 - WTVR, Richmond Va - Weekday Mornings

She posted a vlog (video blog) on NEWS9's website about her leaving, but other than that, there wasn't much mentioning of her departure.

[drumsncode]

Carrie Rose moved to Richmond, Virginia, and is now the weekday morning and noon meteorologist. Coincidentally, she is at the same station where Zach Daniel (former NEWS 9 met.) is chief meteorologist.

Here is here bio...
CBS 6 - WTVR, Richmond Va - Weekday Mornings

She posted a vlog (video blog) on NEWS9's website about her leaving, but other than that, there wasn't much mentioning of her departure.

She deserves full air-time; I'm glad she found a job that will better use her talent.

[drumsncode]

Okay, I have to ask. What the heck happened to Audrey Esther? From what I can tell, she vanished from the NEWS 9 website. She was my favorite non-anchor in the history of the world.

[Matt]

Okay, I have to ask. What the heck happened to Audrey Esther? From what I can tell, she vanished from the NEWS 9 website. She was my favorite non-anchor in the history of the world.

Looks like someone visited The Lost Ogle today. . .

[metro]

Yeah, Brent Webber is a reporter on FOX Sports Oklahoma for the Thunder now.

[Matt]

Awesome thread bump, metro!

By the way, everytime this one gets bumped, I open it, hoping that it's because of some sort of announcement involving Linda Cavanaugh's impending retirement. No dice. Oh well, maybe next time.