Joleen travels the state speaking to womens groups and to high school students as a baccalaureate and a graduation speaker. Hell, just check out his last FB message before everything went down: That being said, you can be the nicest guy in the world, but you still can't work in themedia in the Me Too agewhile havingembarrassing dirty laundry like this beaired and still keep your job. Alfred R. Murrow Award2013, The Survival of EdithMorales (Hard News), National NATAS Emmy2013, The Moore Tornado(Breaking News), Heartland NATAS Emmy2009, Drive Up Drugs (SpecialAssignment), 2012, Triple Miracle(Religious Reporting), 2017, The Conviction of DanielHoltzclaw (SpecialAssignment Series), 2018, Toxic Oklahoma(Environmental Reporting), 2019, Two Lives On A TowRope (Breaking News), 2019, Baseline Breast Cancer(Health News Reporting), 2019, Run, Caleb. They chose to not renew his contract in favor of hiring Roger Cooper. I know it was wrong and I am so sorry," she said tearfully on air. She serves in the community volunteering with a number of non-profit organizations in Oklahoma City. Not cool! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. During her free time, she enjoys traveling, eating, bowling, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. The KFOR newsroom was brighter and the Oklahoma City metro was safer because of the tenacity and heartfelt work of the In Your Corner team under the leadership of Scott Hines. Have fun. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Make Mother's Day "Spa-tacular" with a gift from the Grand Spa at Grand Casino Hotel & Resort! I got into news to help people, and this next opportunity will allow me to continue that path. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. OKLAHOMA CITY News 4 journalist Scott Hines is retiring from his career in local television news. Here's anemail that KFOR News Director Carlton Houston sent tothe station's staff addressingthe news: I just don't know what to think about this. showQuotation(); Meg was a KFOR institution. "I want you all to know from the bottom of my heart, I apologize for what I said. Jacklyn Chappell Age Tammy Payne, a KFOR-4 news anchor and reporter, has filed a lawsuit against the television station, claiming the noncompete clause in her employment contract is invalid and unlawful. He was not fired by 9. Whatever she does, let's hope it doesn't involve being a spy Patrick is the founder, editor and publisher of The Lost Ogle. Juan Thompson, 31, was charged with one count of cyber-stalking for making at least eight threats as WebOKLAHOMA WEATHER RADAR Ali Meyer/KFOR Ali Meyer joined News 4 in July of 2000. The Jerry Adams story has just as much credibility as the Dan Slocum story. Oklahomans have had a front row seat, watching a young news reporter grow into a consumer champion. Unless they're like Bugs Bunny and dig their way into your TV set, that's not how it works right? (Sports Reporting), 2020, The OKC Bombing: 25Years of Heartbreak and Hope(Light Feature Series), AWRT Gracie Award2004, Is DNA Enough?2005, Anaka2010, Triple Miracle2014, The Survival of Edith Morales2019, Baseline Breast Cancer. | You can try refreshing the page, and if youre still having problems, just try again later. // Do not change anything below this line Juan Thompson, 31, was charged with one count of cyber-stalking for making at least eight threats as I cant do this!'. Or perhaps this is this their subtle hint that we should all clean up a bit and maybe wear clothes while watching the news. I was scared. Television ages you prematurely. Here, Chappell serves as a marketing and communications specialist. The tweets from JustaGirl35 which may also be one of Kevin Durant's burner accounts were sent at 10:20am. Josh Elliot was abruptly fired by CBS News on Monday and escorted out of the building by security. Listen to your heart. ?ANSWER THAT KOCO 5. https://t.co/dk0DUxsSaK, She spoke her true feelings. Tammy Payne, a KFOR-4 news anchor and reporter, has filed a lawsuit against the television station, claiming the noncompete clause in her employment contract is invalid and unlawful. While showing video of what appeared to be a baby gorilla, Housden told Hackett the animal "kind of looks like you.". On the second day on the job! said KFORs Marc Dillard. When Alis not chasing news stories, she is focused on her family. Joleen is also a member of the Downtown Club of Oklahoma City and the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City. check out the. While here, her main roles included representing and promoting 92.9 The Edge and V103 at concerts and other local events, board operations technician, and customer service. Jacklyn Chappell Age Ali spent months after the deadly Moore tornado working on investigative news stories highlighting the lack of tornado saferooms in Oklahoma schools. He's laid back, approachable well, probably too approachable andseems like a nice guy. Josh Elliot was abruptly fired by CBS News on Monday and escorted out of the building by security. // To add more quotations, continue with the 1:00 PM EDT on July 18, 2018 By Patrick We have learned via the Ogle Mole Network that Lance "Danger" West the goofy and affable anchor / reporter for KFOR Channel 4 resigned yesterday afternoon after a 23-year career at the Oklahoma City NBC news affiliate. Granted, Jerry Adams was arrested for illegally obtaining prescription drugs in the mid 90's, but he has been out of trouble since. Change.org Uh oh. She was the entertainment reporter for CNN until she was canned several years ago at which time she began doing infomercials You'd be surprised at how many former OKC anchors and reporters are in Tulsa nowjust to name a few.Carole Lambert, Cindy Wall-Morrison, Bill Mitchell, and Taft Price (all formerly of KOCOnow at KTUL). I love Oklahoma City. Managers at News 4 have been extremely kind and supportive throughout this entire ordeal. This is an organization that helped hundreds of people find jobs last year alone. I'd recommend reading it while listening to The Beatles' "Golden Slumbers" medley: I am coming up on my seven year anniversary at KFOR. I haven't seen him lately. Recreational marijuana failed now what? It was a shock, and honor to be tapped to fill Brad Edwards legendary shoes, a post Ive proudly held for 13 years. In 2011 Joleen completed a half ironman triathlon, helping raise several thousand dollars for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Oklahoma. She was born to her father Andrew Jack Chappell and her supportive mother Kristi Chappell in Edmond, Oklahoma, in the United States. I remember thinking hes going to do well because he seemed so eager and ready to learn and so kind and fun to be around, and people just instantly like him, said former KFOR reporter Cherokee Ballard. 2013 class of the OCCC Alumni Hall of Fame! These are friends I consider family. She spent ten days in Salt Lake City covering the Winter Olympic Games. Previously, Chappell worked in Edmond, Oklahoma as a news anchor and reporter at the University of Central Oklahoma. KFOR's Lacey Lett announced yesterday that she's leaving KFOR at the end of this month after she following years of pent-up frustration snapped and violently beat Lucas Ross over the head with a banjo and kazoo. // ====================================== Jacklyn Chappell is a preeminent American former journalist and specialist. KFOR weatherman. She was also part of KFOR-TVs multiple Emmy award winning team for coverage of the May 2013 Moore tornado and nominated for an Emmy for a military piece highlighting the medical journey and limb transplants of a bilateral amputee veteran. Payne's attorney, Mark Hammons, said Payne has filed a complaint about the sexual harassment and retaliation with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. "The words that cut deep. After a disappointing stint in local sports and news, Hines had decided journalism wasnt for him. As of now, she works at INTEGRIS Health located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma as a marketing and communications specialist since January 2022. While here, Chappell edited, filmed, and reported stories for daily live newscasts. The rediculous tale had many versions and all were completely rediculous and had no credibility. And how much their stories have touched his heart.. *Scroll down for a special message from Scott*. Of course this was an embarrassing moment for West, but should he really been asked to resign? He criticized network management for not breaking the news to him in person, but CNN disputed that in a dueling tweet. KOCO CHANNEL 5 HAS NO MORAL BOUNDARIES???? He responded with the following statement: I take full responsibility for a terrible lapse in judgment. 17h 17 hours ago KFOR IN #OKC FIRED THE ONLY THING THAT WAS HONEST ABOUT ITS BROADCAST [ @newsmommy ]. // ============================================== So, we had a problem. On the outside, everything was going great for Hines at KFOR. If you have seen Jerry Adams in the last couple of years, he is emaciated and shrunken as a result of many years of serious drug and alcohol problems. Ali was part of the team that covered the Timothy McVeigh execution in Terre Haute, Indiana. It's what made her more fun to watch than Robin Marsh. WebST. Sure, I might be putting down my reporters notebook, but my thirst for truth and connection has never been more lit. vBulletin, Copyright 2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Limited. You can try refreshing the page, and if youre still having problems, just try again later. Chappell is 29 years old. Therefore, Chappells fathers and siblings whereabouts are currently not available. There was a company called Weatherscan, actually founded by Gary England that housed some familiar names such as Merrill Teller, Rick Tasetano and Paul Bouchreau. Joleen ran her first full marathon in April 2012, completing the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and has run countless half marathons across Oklahoma. KFOR's Lacey Lett announced yesterday that she's leaving KFOR at the end of this month after she following years of pent-up frustration snapped and violently beat Lucas Ross over the head with a banjo and kazoo. It sucks having to write about him like this. LOUIS - A former reporter who was fired for fabricating sources was arrested Friday and accused of making some of the bomb threats against Jewish institutions that have so rattled Jews recently. WebBrya Berry Reporter Tara Blume Anchor/Reporter Aaron Brackett Meteorologist Austin Breasette Reporter Brian Brinkley Sports Director Dylan Buckingham Sports Nick Camper Reporter Joleen Chaney Ancho If two of age consenting adults exchange sexy texts, is that really a reason for the person to lose their job? 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Channel 9 did a special segment a couple of months ago that basically let us know where some of their former anchors and reporters were working now. "I want you all to know from the bottom of my heart, I apologize for what I said. When we lost Brad (Edwards), we not only lost the best consumer reporter in the state, we lost a great person, said KFORs Kevin Ogle. Somebody asked about Dan Slocum and I am not trying to be gross or offensive, but someone told me that the reason he left was he was involved in that Mathis Brothers fiasco, most of you Okc residents will remember that. The move went down yesterday afternoon when, according to sources, KFOR management simply called Meg into the office and told her "they no longer need her services." Here's the text of Lacey's obligatory social media post about the news. The server is misbehaving. on that. Just saying. Soon I will be starting a new journey at a nonprofit. 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Pour a little Riesling out for your homegirl We have learned via the Ogle Mole Network thatKFOR Channel 4 has parted ways with long-time news anchor, reporter and TLO regular Meg Alexander. I don't know if it's true or not, but the rumor involved Slocum, one of the Mathis Brothers, and a gerbil at a gay pride parade. Were doing our best to get things working smoothly! Quotation[5] = "'FTVLive was the first site to break the Jay Leno story' - KNX Radio"; 0. I wanted to prove myself at that time.. Change.org Uh oh. Quotation[0] = "'Mr. WebBrya Berry Reporter Tara Blume Anchor/Reporter Aaron Brackett Meteorologist Austin Breasette Reporter Brian Brinkley Sports Director Dylan Buckingham Sports Nick Camper Reporter Joleen Chaney Ancho Lance West resigns from KFOR over sexting controversy! Speaking of questions, I guessKFOR made the call because management, staff and some viewers were growing tired ofMeg's loopy, intense,lost-in-space style and demeanor. IE 11 is not supported. I love you more than you will ever know. !. He then left 4 in favor of a better contract offer by 5. There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 0:41. Fred Norman. // to increment the Quotation[x] index! OKLAHOMA CITY News 4 journalist Scott Hines is retiring from his career in local television news. // ====================================== Oklahoma needed In Your Corner and Scott Hines stepped right in. LOUIS - A former reporter who was fired for fabricating sources was arrested Friday and accused of making some of the bomb threats against Jewish institutions that have so rattled Jews recently. 1:00 PM EDT on July 18, 2018 By Patrick We have learned via the Ogle Mole Network that Lance "Danger" West the goofy and affable anchor / reporter for KFOR Channel 4 resigned yesterday afternoon after a 23-year career at the Oklahoma City NBC news affiliate. Okay, I may have dreamed some of that up. "I do accept your apology and I do appreciate your apology," Hackett responded. Housden was referring to a segment from Thursday about an ape caretaker who took over the social media for the Oklahoma City Zoo. An Oklahoma City morning news anchor delivered a tearful apology to her black co-anchor after she said in a previous segment that he looked like a gorilla. On the inside, Scott remembers feeling insecure. Also, Russ McCaskey and Deborah Lauren-McCaskey (formerly of KWTVnow at KJRH). Not cool! On May the 22nd in North Charleston, South Carolina, it is time to make the final step, Scott told supporters in Charleston, S.C. Please tell your friends, be []. Hines was an extremely shy child. Looking back, I can see all of the hundreds of people weve helped, said Hines. Here, Chappell wrote news stories for broadcast and the web, listened to police scanners for breaking news, interacted with viewers via telephone and web, and worked closely with reporters, producers, and photographers. When Joleen is not reporting the news you can catch her running or hiking. Quotation [11] = "'Scott Jones, whose FTVLive.com Web site broke the story' - LA Daily News" Although some have said the decision has been "a long time coming," this is surprising news. WebKfor news anchor fired July 19, 2018 / Scott Jones KFOR Anchor /Reporter Lance West resigned after a Twitter account started posting texts that West supposedly sent to a woman. Patrick is the founder, editor and publisher of The Lost Ogle. Adam currently works at KFOR-TV as a consumer reporter. LOUIS - A former reporter who was fired for fabricating sources was arrested Friday and accused of making some of the bomb threats against Jewish institutions that have so rattled Jews recently. Im not cut out for this. WebKfor news anchor fired July 19, 2018 / Scott Jones KFOR Anchor /Reporter Lance West resigned after a Twitter account started posting texts that West supposedly sent to a woman. Legendary consumer reporter Brad Edwards was the founder of the In Your Corner segment. Okay, I may have dreamed some of that up. Oklahomans address public safety ahead of marijuana, Oklahoma votes on recreational marijuana March 7, Election Results: Recreational Marijuana vote, Oklahoma prepares for rec. WebST. Thankfully, things turned around quick for young Hines. Yeah, I call B.S. We have learned via the Ogle Mole Network that KFOR Channel 4 has parted ways with long-time news anchor, reporter and TLO regular Meg Alexander. Growing up, her mother would often tell her stories that always began with Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Joleen. Now, Joleen is a professional storyteller, telling the stories of Oklahomans each day on KFOR News 4. Quotation [18] = " 'FTVLive is the Most Incrediable thing in our Business' - i24News" WebBrya Berry Reporter Tara Blume Anchor/Reporter Aaron Brackett Meteorologist Austin Breasette Reporter Brian Brinkley Sports Director Dylan Buckingham Sports Nick Camper Reporter Joleen Chaney Ancho Iapologize and ask for forgiveness from a community Ive deeply disappointed. She joined KFOR News 4 based in Oklahoma City back in December 2018. We have learned via the Ogle Mole Network that Lance "Danger" West thegoofy and affable anchor /reporter for KFOR Channel 4 resigned yesterday afternoon after a 23-year careerat the Oklahoma City NBC news affiliate. Quotation [12] = "'has handed in his resignation, according to FTVLive.com' - TVNewser" Today's non-award-winning TLO conduct is presented by the Grand Spa @ Grand Casino & Resort. They know that we know they're not really there right? Texas news anchor Dan Thomas was recently fired from his position for not getting vaccinated against COVID-19 despite having a medical exemption. Managers at News 4 have been extremely kind and supportive throughout this entire ordeal. Before joining KFOR-TV, Ali worked as a general assignment reporter at WTVH in Syracuse, New York. Within a week she was hired behind the scenes as a weekend writer and assignment editor. Hines was learning the ropes from KFOR reporter, Heather Holeman, when he fell asleep in the back of a news vehicle. 10-20 initiated the wild tales. Joleen Chaney first joined the KFOR News 4 team in June 2007. It was my decision to resign in hopes of avoiding any additional glare on the station in which I invested a wonderful 23 years. I bet she's just too modest and humble to admit it. Really? Ali has been honored by the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters, the Oklahoma Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Oklahoma Associated Press and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for her journalistic integrity. WebPrior to joining INTEGRIS Health, Chappell worked at KFOR Oklahomas News 4 as a news anchor and reporter for three years and two months. Hines historic career, however, got off to a sleepy start on day two. She was born on September 10, 1993, in Edmond, Oklahoma, United States. If you were to see him now you wouldn't recognize him at all. You can try refreshing the page, and if youre still having problems, just try again later. For those that were not here or did not hear about it, what was the "Mathis Brothers fiasco?" Joleen is a sixth generation Oklahoman, born in Fairview and raised in Rush Springs and, no, Joleen wasnt the watermelon queen! 0:41. bans gender transition surgery, hormones for, Lawmakers get their chance to question Supt. // Set up the quotations to be shown, below. Today's non-award-winning TLO conduct is presented by the Grand Spa @ Grand Casino & Resort. I would also appreciate everyones prayers and privacy as I focus on family and mending the broken trust I have created.. If this is your first visit, be sure to I think she'd be great in that role. I'm sure it's the same for former Tulsa reporters and anchors now in Oklahoma City. "I want this to be a teachable moment and the lesson here is that words, words matter," Hackett said. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Gov. This spring, Le Creuset has introduced an exciting new shade thats already selling fast: shallot, a soft lavender with pink and slight gray undertones. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. JOURNALISTS, USA JOURNALISTS' BIOS I am forever grateful for the special connection we shared, and still share to this day. According to the Ogle Mole rumor mill, Eli was apparently let go from KFOR due to the struggles he had segueing to commercial breaks, the pools of sweat that would accumulate over his eyebrows during the weather, and an off-air confrontation he once had with Brent Skarky over who left the toilet seat up in the handicap bathroom. I remember calling my parents on a number of occasions, in tears, and saying, I cant do this. Lance West resigns from KFOR over sexting controversy! He drove it over to 444 East Britton Road to the KFOR Studios and a week later they flew me in. Ive interviewed so many people along the way including city and state leaders, Oklahomans who are doing amazing things and hundreds of foster children who need a place to call home. Besides, she often uploads appealing pictures of her parents on her Instagram account. KFOR's Lacey Lett announced yesterday that she's leaving KFOR at the end of this month after she following years of pent-up frustration snapped and violently beat Lucas Ross over the head with a banjo and kazoo. I think he left not too much longer after that. The segment then turned to Hackett, who made it clear that he considered Housden a good friend, but that the words "cut deep for me" and he knew many in the audience who responded to the zoo segment felt the same way. Ali has earned nine regional Emmy Awards for her investigative and long-form reporting work. I love Oklahoma City. Ali and her husband, Zachary, have four daughters. Im listening to my heart & following the twinkly lights. . The BIG lesson in trusting my life path, accepting what is, and having faith that all is well, and that the path of least resistance will reveal itself to me no matter what happens. February 13, 2017. Oh yeah, and KOKI-FOX23 just hired Ron Terrell from KOCO as their sports directorstrange move. 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The back and forth battle two, Its a dream come true, Relatives talk about Jim, St. Anthony Hospital employee Pays It Forward, Walk to End Alzheimers: Oklahoma couple facing diagnosis, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. - Greta Van Susteren" NO MORE @KFOR FIRED IMMEDIATELY?? He was kind, and thoughtful, funny too, in that sly, dry humor kind of way. In 2010 Joleen was nominated for a Heartland Emmy for breaking news tornado coverage. In a lawsuit filed July 2 in Oklahoma County District Court, Payne claims KFOR, owned by the New York Times Co., breached her contract by retaliating to claims she made against the station involving "sexual harassment and improper disclosure of medical information" by creating a hostile work environment. I lacked confidence, Hines said. "We have to understand the stereotypes, we have to understand each others background and the words that hurt," he said. An Oklahoma City morning news anchor delivered a tearful apology to her black co-anchor after she said in a previous segment that he looked like a gorilla. Additionally, she also wrote news stories for the web and broadcast. Oklahoma lawyers taking part in, Nearby restaurant owner speaks out after deadly overnight, GOP uses age as a weapon against Democrats, Biden calls McCarthy to meet amid debt ceiling warning, Yellen says drop-dead date for debt ceiling is June, White House estimates 20K Russians killed in Ukraine, Florida senators keep their powder dry in Trump-DeSantis, Washington Gov. And we have to find a way to replace those words with love and words of affirmation as well.". This did not involve any colleague at KFOR. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; During her free time, she enjoys traveling, eating, bowling, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. The Twitter account (now gone) named "JustaGirl35 tagged @KFOR with several screenshots showing salacious private messages that they claim West exchanged with a woman via social media.
