"@wfsbnews was basically in my backyard growing up. WFSB shut down its analog signal, over VHF channel 3, on June 12, 2009, as part of the federally mandated transition from analog to digital television. (Passed In the late 1980s, Post-Newsweek moved its corporate offices from Washington, D.C., to space located alongside Broadcast House making the station the company's flagship. and reporter. During its first year on the air, Channel 3 was an independent station, as ABC was affiliated with the state's other VHF outlet, WNHC-TV (channel 8, now WTNH) in New Haven; while CBS and NBC had owned-and-operated stations on the UHF band in the market, WHCT-TV (channel 18, now Univision affiliate WUVN) in Hartford and WNBC (channel 30, now WVIT) in New Britain, respectively. with VOA. A.J. OpEd) Announcer. Passed away. Announcer. (CPTV Interview in Journalism. Network head William S. Paley decided that it was better to have CBS air its programming on a VHF station, even if it was only an affiliate. It was originally intended to be built in downtown Hartford at Main and Trumbull streets, adjacent to the station's longtime home on Constitution Plaza. Meet the WTNH News 8 team of reporters, anchors and meteorologists ROCKY HILL Longtime WFSB anchor Denise D'Ascenzo, who brought Connecticut news into homes across the state for decades, died suddenly and unexpectedly Saturday, the station announced Saturday The 220,000-square-foot building, The Summit at Danbury, is being redeveloped by. Studied at UConn. boat for early away. Job Summary/Description: The Chief Meteorologist prepares and presents accurate and up-to-date weather forecasts and warnings across multiple platforms: multiple on-air newscasts, 24/7 weather channel, station website and partner radio station (s). I wanted to share a few, as follows: Temporary and permanent schedules will be announced in the next few days. Mark Dixon Career. Away, Tony Riggs, Announcer. document.write(NewWords); Passed away. Passed away Retired To New Harbor ME. Sid Stewart, News. Teresa Hamilton Hall . Profile. CONNECTICUT, CT Jill Gilardi is joining the WFSB 3-TV team as a meteorologist doing weekend evening newscasts and stories throughout the week. Away), George Lives in Port St. Lucie FL and plays golf. He also averaged 27.9 yards on kickoff returns and returned punts. Passed Away Some haulers caught in the act, UConn women's basketball at Big East Tournament: Here's what you need to know, Heber helps lift Fairfield Prep to SCC Division 1 hockey title in shootout with Notre Dame-West Haven, The Best Window Replacement Companies in CT, Guide to Legal Cannabis Dispensaries in CT, The Best Kitchen Remodeling Companies in CT, The Best Bathroom Remodeling Companies in CT, Why CT waits for $95 million from OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma. Atwood, Announcer, Farm Show. Passed Passed Away. Anchor Eric Parker included in Channel 3 staff cuts Richard Although Springfield already had a CBS affiliate in WHYN-TV (channel 40, now sister station WGGB-TV), that station's owners, the Hampden-Hampshire Corporation, knew they would find the going difficult competing against WTIC-TV's stronger VHF signal. Don Gorman, Radio news. This summer Dixon starts his twentieth year at Channel 3 WOW, that's a lot of forecasts! About Us - WFSB Now Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. At the time, the FCC did not allow television and radio stations in the same market to share the same call letters if they had different owners. //END --> Part of Audacy. Ray, Announcer/Guy Hedlund Players. This was part of a strategy move by the Post to give its various subsidiaries their own independent identities, which worked well at first. Gilardi has worked at WBRC in Birmingham, Ala., since 2013. //END --> While the WTIC radio stations were spun off to a company formed by station management called 1080 Corporation, WTIC-TV was sold to The Washington Post Company. CT Culinary Institute's professional chef program so he now cooks and For the last 18 years of my career, its always been 2 planes to get to my familybut now its just a 2 hour drive! WFSB (channel 3) is a television station licensed to Hartford, Connecticut, United States, serving the HartfordNew Haven market as an affiliate of CBS. Janschewitz, Announcer Retired CT Dept. Lead an orchestra in the 1930's. Yes, he has a Bat Phone now and no, he will never ever stop geeking out over weather. A post shared by Christine and Salt 96.5 TIC (@christineandsalt), Rachael Rays daytime talk show to end after 17 seasons: My passions have evolved, Jennifer Aniston talks one health tip not to skip when youre younger, Student knocked unconscious, Norwalk teacher arrested, Overnight winter storm causes early morning accidents, Two charged in deadly Vernon trench collapse, Macklemore checks in to talk 'Ben,' sobriety, and that adorable moment with his daughter, Demi Lovato slays in 'Scream 6' track 'Still Alive' video, JAX preaches 'Don't call me baby, equal pay me' in new single, 'Cinderella Snapped', Jimmy Kimmel feels Chris Rock should be proud of how he handled Will Smith Oscars slap, Macklemore celebrating new album, 'BEN' with 2023 tour: See the dates. May, 2011) Sports. Joseph Bourret (Jon Stevens) Passed Away Until 2022, the feed's main purpose outside of providing state-specific newscasts to southwestern Connecticut cable subscribers, was to air alternate syndicated programming that replaced those shows on the WFSB schedule whose rights were claimed by New York stations within the county, meaning WFSB could not offer its regular schedule over cable and satellite otherwise due to syndication exclusivity rules. The homecoming is especially sweet for him, in part due to his new colleagues. WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News: With Denise D'Ascenzo, Daniel Levitin, Kevin Hogan, Kara Sundlun. William E. Flower, News. According to its latest report, the BU CTE Center said it has diagnosed 345 former NFL players with CTE out of 376 former players who were studied, a rate of 91.7%. Passed away Jim Thompson, Announcer. } SetNewWords(); We need to educate coaches to keep head trauma out of the game. supervisor and freelance writer. As we go forward there will be significant changes in our operation. only feature reporting in a daily Annandale VA. I am so thankful for my past endeavors and excited for my future with WFSB. function SetNewWords() Passed Since 1989 Ray has done Passed Away