The Rundown

Spectrum News today announced an agreement with New England Cable News (NECN) and NBCUniversal for the acquisition of all the assets of NECN, including the network’s existing distribution agreements throughout New England.

“This agreement represents a significant milestone for Spectrum News as we grow our operation in New England and expand our viewership to additional markets across the country,” said Mike Bair, Executive Vice President of Spectrum Networks. “We look forward to building on a storied local news brand and honoring the importance of local news that serves communities throughout New England.” 

In the coming months, Spectrum News networks in Maine and Massachusetts will combine with NECN and rebrand as Spectrum News NECN. The new combined network will continue to be available to existing NECN distributors throughout New England and will also be available to Spectrum customers in Maine and Massachusetts along with Comcast’s Xfinity TV customers in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.

Spectrum News has continued to expand its reach in recent years, launching multiple local linear TV news networks across the country, a streaming news network, Spectrum News+; a Spanish-language news network, Spectrum Noticias; introducing a mobile news app currently with more than 6 million downloads; and creating its local connected TV news app on Xumo Stream Box, Roku and Apple TV, underscoring its commitment to making Spectrum News available and accessible across multiple platforms.

Eric Graves has been named weekend morning anchor for Kansas City ABC affiliate KMBC.

“Exciting news! I’m proud to officially be named the KMBC9 FirstNews Weekend anchor!” he announced on social media. “Growing up in Lee’s Summit, I never imagined I’d get a chance to be an anchor in Kansas City. To man the KMBC 9 desk on the weekend mornings is an honor and responsibility I don’t take lightly. Since I joined KMBC last summer, I’ve been surrounded in support by a great team of journalists. It’s thanks to them that I’m heading into this new position with confidence.”

Graves will co-anchor the morning newscast with Brittany Foster. He joined the station in July 2025.

KSAT anchor Myra Arthur will move from 5 and 6 p.m. on San Antonio ABC affiliate KSAT to the 10 p.m, newscast.

She’ll co anchor The Nightbeat with Ernie Zuniga. She joined the station in 2012 after working at KCEN in Waco-Temple-Killeen.

The move comes after Stephania Jimenez moved to Houston sister station KPRC in January.

“Sharing the stories of San Antonio is a tremendous responsibility and one I’m proud of,”said Arthur. “It’s an honor to do that with The Nightbeat audience and our incredible 10pm team. I’m excited to write a new chapter at a station that feels like home in a city that is home.”

Kirstyn Clark has been named weekend anchor at Raleigh, N.C. NBC and FOX affiliate WRAL, part of Capitol Broadcasting Company.

Clark will begin anchoring WRAL’s weekend newscasts in late March.

“Kirstyn brings a deep commitment to storytelling that centers the voices and experiences of our community,” said Heather Gray, vice president and general manager of WRAL and FOX50. “Her professionalism, sharp news instincts and genuine connections with viewers make her an excellent fit for the weekend anchor desk. We are excited to see her continue to grow and lead on-air at WRAL.”

Clark joined WRAL in July 2025 after working as a weekend morning fill-in anchor and reporter at WBOC-TV in Salisbury, Maryland.

“As journalists, our role is to serve the community, give a voice to the voiceless, and use storytelling to truly make a difference in people’s lives,” Clark said. “I’m grateful for this opportunity and honored to continue serving North Carolina viewers on the weekend.”  

“Kirstyn is an exceptional journalist who brings energy, credibility and great instincts to every newscast,” said Mike Friedrich, WRAL news director. “She connects naturally with viewers, and her reporting reflects the kind of thoughtful, community-focused journalism WRAL is known for. We’re excited to see her take on this expanded role as weekend anchor.”

Denver anchor Kyle Clark is ringing the bell the national “journalists” won’t. Heck, they won’t even stand up for their own when one is publicly and viciously abused by the man who calls himself our president.

He’s telling his viewers to listen to the pedophile who calls himself our president when he says he’s going to lockdown the elections so only he and his people can win.

I’m posting this because I believe it. I think it’s time we stop relying on old methods like sternly worded letters and hoping for the midterms. That ain’t gonna happen. If we don’t act now. We’re all gonna get f***ed.

Houston morning anchor Melissa Wilson has let viewers know how she’s doing with a health update.

“Hi Everyone, thank you for your incredible kindness, prayers, and concern. My surgery was planned reconstructive work related to injuries from an airbag years ago that eventually led to sleep apnea,” she wrote on social media. “Recovery is underway, my face is well wrapped at the moment, & I am healing well. I’m so very grateful to breathe clearly again, & look forward to being back soon. Texas-sized hugs to all. xoxo”

A spokesperson for the Fox owned station KRIV told Chron that Wilson is expected to be away from the morning newscast for at least a week. In the meantime, FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan will be filling in for her on the morning show.

KPRC reporter Corley Peel said she’ll anchor evenings through February as the Houston NBC station shuffles its lineup during Winter Olympics coverage.

“Kicking off February by anchoring weekend evenings for the month,” Peel posted on social on Monday. “I’m filling in as my teammates move around during Winter Olympics coverage.”

Peel is filling in for morning anchor Daniella Guzman, who is in Milan covering the 2026 Winter Olympics, which begin Friday. Guzman is the only KPRC staffer making the trip, though she’s traveling alongside other NBC crews. Back in Houston, weekend anchor Bill Barajas filled in on the morning desk for Guzman on Monday and Tuesday.

She joined KPRC in March 2023.

Steve Savard will join TEGNA’s St. Louis NBC affiliate KSDK 5 On Your Side to share the stories of local veterans.

“There is no one better to share the stories of our local veterans than Steve Savard,” said Tim Geraghty, news director KSDK. “He’s a local legend and an integral part of our community. A lifelong member of St. Louis, and for many years, the ‘Voice of the St. Louis Rams,’ Steve connects with our community in a meaningful way.”

Savard most recently served as news anchor at KOLR in Springfield. His previous roles included news anchor and sports director at KMOV in St. Louis, sports anchor at WVIT in Hartford and KULR in Billings, sports director at KDBC-TV in El Paso, and of course, the radio play-by-play voice of the St. Louis Rams for 16 years.

“I’m incredibly excited to honor this city’s veterans every week and to continue serving the entire St. Louis community,” Savard said. “St. Louis is my home, and I am honored to tell the stories of the people who fought and sacrificed on behalf of our country and our community.”

The segments will air once a week during the station’s 6 p.m. newscast beginning the week of February 9.

Kevin Holmes will join the evening anchor desk at Minneapolis NBC affiliate KARE beginning April 13. Holmes will co-anchor the 6 and 10 p.m. weekday newscasts alongside Julie Nelson.

Matt Kummer, news director at KARE 11, said Holmes’s depth of experience behind the anchor desk and his ability to deliver news with objectivity and accuracy make him a valuable addition to an already top-notch journalism team.

Holmes joins the station after a nine-year tenure as an anchor and reporter at KSHB in Kansas City, Missouri. He also served as a news anchor and reporter at WJCL-TV in Savannah, and as a news reporter at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, as well as at HeartMedia and WPTY/WLMT-TV in Memphis, Tennessee.

“We have an incredible team of journalists telling the stories of our community to an ever-growing audience,” Kummer said. “We’re confident that Kevin’s experience, personality and expertise will connect with our local viewers and represent our community accurately to everyone watching our coverage.”

“I’m honored to join a station so deeply committed to the community it serves and to practicing thoughtful, responsible journalism,” Holmes said. “KARE 11’s long-standing tradition of outstanding reporting is something I deeply admire, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to that legacy.”

Holmes is a graduate of Lake Forest College.

Justin Hartley has been named statewide general manager for the Montana Television Network, which is comprised of Scripps television stations serving Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Missoula and Kalispell.  

Hartley currently serves as general manager and director of sales at KPAX, the Scripps-owned CBS station in Missoula. He joined the station in 2021 as the director of sales. In his new role, Hartley will lead the statewide strategy for all the MTN stations, while continuing to oversee operations in KPAX. 

“Justin’s five years in Missoula have deepened his commitment to the people of Montana,” said Merri Hanson, vice president and regional general manager for Scripps. “He understands the communities, values local storytelling and will lead MTN with a focus on making a positive impact across the state.” 

A native of Bakersfield, California, Hartley began his career with Scripps in 2014 as an account executive at KERO, the company’s ABC affiliate in Bakersfield. He later served as a sales manager for the Nexstar station in Bakersfield before returning to KERO in 2018 as general sales manager, a role he held for three years. 

Hartley is currently a member of the public relations committee for the upcoming Special Olympics, which will be held in Missoula beginning next year. While living in Bakersfield, Hartley worked closely with Mothers Against Drunk Driving on the advisory board as well as with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Kern County.