Her goodbye post below! After an almost five-year stint, FOX 13 meteorologist and part-time news anchor Abby Acone ends her run there with a final show on this Sunday morning. Married earlier this month, she left no word on what's next. Not sure if it is fully her decision, but I'm told she had 'favored nation' status with news management. Before joining 13 in December of 2021, she worked three years at KOMO and also did a stint in Tri-Cities. Fittingly, this last shot on IG is studio appropriate. I've been frequently critical of her on this site for using the station's studio to post questionable videos (IMO), but for now, good luck. Here's Abby's goodbye post: My heart is so full as I reflect on my final week at FOX 13 ❤️ 🥹 I’m incredibly grateful for my time here and for the remarkable people who made this place feel like home. I’ve had the joy of working alongside some of the most talented, hardworking, and genuinely wonderful people in th...
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Congrats to Matt and Mark on their new roles!
ReplyDeleteThese new roles come at an exicting time for KXLY, who is just about to take over (I believe the change starts this weekend or early next week) responsibility for the local FOX affiliate's morning and 10pm newscasts, replacing longtime provider KHQ.
Yes and withTegna's KREM in play, it gives 4 a major boost in the market.
ReplyDeleteKREM was always my go-to station whenever important news was happening in Spokane, thanks in large part to KREM's connection to NWCN. They were always a couple steps ahead of the competition. These days, KREM is still okay, but I don't get the sense they are nearly as far ahead as they once were. KXLY is quickly gaining on them.
DeletePeterson stepped down a year ago and Gray took over. This news is from 2025.
ReplyDeleteMy eyesight must be going...I thought it was just this month. Gotta clean the specs. Thank you for giving me the straight stuff.
ReplyDeleteHa. Wayne might be bored and is messing with our minds.
ReplyDeleteToo much coffee sometimes causes errors...
ReplyDeleteLol.
You're still human, Wayne. At least you didn't bury the lead or butcher the footage. Even meteorologists still keep their job when they still get the forecast wrong.
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