WSYX morning site visitors reporter Katie McKee has been named morning anchor for the the Columbus, Ohio ABC and Fox affiliate’s morning newscast after eight years there.
McKee will anchor from 4:25 to 9 a.m. with Kurt Ludlow and can host Good Day Columbus at 9 a.m. on Fox 28 with Phil Kelly.
McKee has been filling in for Jessica Ralston, after Ralston moved to evenings.
“We’re thrilled to announce the promotion of Katie McKee,” mentioned Nicole Hogensen, information director mentioned in a press launch. “Katie brings each expertise and coronary heart to ‘Good Day Columbus.’ Our viewers know and belief Katie, and we’re excited for what’s forward.”
McKee reacted to the information on social media.
“Final month marked 8 years right here on the station and this morning I’m glad to say I’ll be right here 3 extra,” she wrote. “Simply signed my first anchor deal which suggests the seat I’ve been sitting in since Jess moved to nights is now mine. I’m pumped to proceed to develop on this new position and stick with my GDC household who I really like dearly. An enormous because of our superb viewers who get up with us day by day – you guys make this in a single day job pleasurable.”
