Slater announced on March 26 that she is leaving KCCI. Erik Wheater, a WHO-TV reporter who anchors the Saturday and Sunday morning news shows, was arrested early Friday for drunk driving. They are sending her well-wishes while she is grateful for all the love and support from her colleagues and viewers. Prior to KCCI, she worked as a Staffing Specialist in Manpower from Feb 2002 to May 2004. After graduating in 2012, she attended Chapman University. A senior at Des Moines Roosevelt High School, who was 16 at the time when he and Scaglione first connected, said in an interview thathe was in a sexual relationship with Scaglione for more than a year. That ("coon") was not a word I said, I promise you that. 1.65m). Therefore, there is no doubt she has accumulated decent wealth over the years. Slater wrote in the post. Bullington, 22,said he and Scaglione connected on Twitter two or three years ago over their interest in social media and cars. KCCI news anchor Chris Gothner reports in front of Air Force One in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, as President Donald Trump visits with Iowa leaders after a derecho on Aug. 10. In a post dedicated to that occasion, Moody revealed that the pandemic forced them to date long-distance over FaceTime. Although many of the accusers posted allegations online on accounts that use their names, the Register does not typically identify potential victims of sexual misconductwithout their permission. I wanted to take this time to explain our side of the story. Metinka currently works as a meteorologist at KCCI in Des Moines, Iowa where she joined in 2006. Her love for weather began when she saw her first tornado as a young girl growing up in Guthrie Center. Susan Stapleton is the entertainment editor at The Des Moines Register. Signing Off in Des Moines. Scaglione has not been charged with any crimes. "It is beyond unacceptable that this occurred. The Des Moines station confirmed Frank Scaglione's departure from the station but. Erik Wheater, a WHO-TV reporter who anchors the Saturday and Sunday morning news shows, was arrested early Friday for drunk driving. Previously, he worked as the Chief Meteorologist of KQDS FOXS 21 based in Duluth, MN for close to four years. Frank Scaglione was toldto stay off Waukee school property in early 2017, Scaglione's attorney: 'We will vigorously defend' former KCCI meteorologist, Waukee schools sends message to families about former KCCI meteorologist Frank Scaglione, KCCI-TV: 'The station was never contacted' by Waukee schools, police about Frank Scaglione allegations, Scaglione told a Register reporter in November 2016, Don't hand your kid an iPhone without these controls, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 9,813 talking about this. Sadly, the weatherwoman is stepping back from KCCI and leaving Iowa. "It was an immediate block after that," he said. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KCCI-TV. Later, she assisted local colleagues in establishing the Central Iowa Chapter of the National Weather Association to benefit the community and improve public weather knowledge. They join meteorologists Chris Gloninger and Jason Sydejko. Central Iowas most watched weather team, KCCI Storm Team 8, is expanding to five full-time meteorologists -- an investment to keep people in central Iowa safe and informed during severe weather. She asked her grandmother and uncle to check on her mom, and they found she had passed away in her sleep. When Scaglione added him back an action on Snapchat thatallows two people to then exchange personal messages, including images and videosthe teensaidhe initially sent Scaglione a joking message asking about the weather. I slowly came to realize who he was," he said. The local NBC affiliate did not issue any comment about the arrests. The incident occurred during Friday's News10NBC 5:30 p.m. broadcast. 5 talking about this. Metinka Slater is an American journalist and meteorologist. Emmy winning and AMS Certified Meteorologist (CBM #720) keeping central Iowa ahead of the storm Happy Birthday, Lovey! When he saw other allegations on Twitter and realized his relationship with Scaglione wasn't exclusive, he said he felt manipulated. We'll be in touch. As part of the additions to the team, KCCI Meteorologist Anne Campolongo will move to weekdays for KCCI 8 News at Noon and KCCI 8 News at Five. It wasn't until late Sunday when he saw other allegations on Twitter that the teensaid he realized Scaglione's interactions with others had progressed beyond messages. Prior to engaging in sexual intercourse, the pair would talk for a bit. (9) Im grateful to my management and coworkers at KCCI for their continued support through this unthinkable time. Isaac Hamletcovers arts, entertainment and culture at the Des Moines Register. This news comes after a particularly difficult year for Moody. Things we learned about O'Connor during the introduction: O'Connor, 42, comes to Minnesota from Iowa, where he was the morning meteorologist at KCCI-8 in Des Moines. Fulbright a recent Iowa State University grad who studied meteorology, journalism, and mass communication worked part time at KCCI since May 2021. @SamBensonSmith pic.twitter.com/4YYywUETqF, Kelley Moody KCCI (@KelleyMoodyKCCI) March 7, 2021. The teenalleges Scaglione sent him a message asking him to come over to his house. Prior to KCCI, she worked as a Staffing Specialist in Manpower from Feb 2002 to May 2004. I was uncomfortable.". Thats why her recent announcement came as a shock to KCCI viewers. Rochester's WHEC Channel 10 decided to slip a little racist reference to Dr King in close to his birthday. KCCI Chief Meteorologist Kurtis Gertz announced that he is retiring from the station. Riley O'Connor will be the new KCCI 8 News This Morning meteorologist. He graduated from Iowa State University and is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist with the American Meteorological Society. However, Moody hasnt made an official statement yet, nor has she revealed any immediate career plans. In her Facebook announcement, she said that she has accepted a position outside of broadcasting that allows me to continue to work with the community and enjoy a more normal sleep schedule!. An award-winning news anchor was arrested for drunken driving in Iowa just one day after a television reporter for the same news station was busted for boozing behind the wheel, police said. Central Iowas most watched weather team, KCCI Storm Team 8, is expanding to five full-time meteorologists -- an investment to keep people in central Iowa safe and informed during severe weather.Meteorologist Zane Satre joins KCCI Storm Team 8 from WHBF-TV in the Quad Cities. "What he said was offensive to people of color and, really, everyone, because Dr. King was a hero. Park." He saidin May 2017 how he wants "to be a resource to young people try to set a good example, be reachable and interactable" in terms of weather coverage and consumption. He was his high school's homecoming king. You'll see him on air starting next weekend. By: Caroline John - Published: March 28, 2022 at 7:15 am. / CBS New York. KCCI 8 News is the most-watched station in Central Iowa and the leader in local news coverage. "I thought it was just a thing between me and him.". The Iowa State University graduate is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist with the American Meteorological Society. He did not return multiplephone messages Sunday and Monday. Meteorologist Frank Scaglione is no longer an employee of KCCI-TV, an executive at the Des Moines stationsaid. "These words have no place on News10NBC's air, and the fact that we broadcast them disheartens and disgusts me," he wrote. Thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning alerts and snow advisories the expanded meteorologist desk at KCCI 8 now includes five full-time meteorologists to cover all things severe weather in central Iowa. All rights reserved. Viewers will see the on-air changes at the beginning of July. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. She grew up outside Cincinnati and graduated from Ohio University with degrees in meteorology and journalism. The Ohio native joined KCCI Storm Team 8 in September 2021, following several years at television stations in Oregon. We are looking forward to having Evan on the team. My family and I are excited to begin a new chapter and journey in life," O'Connor said. Kelley recalled she was in Iowa on the day of Kims death and had not heard from her mother all day. KCCI meteorologist Metinka Slater departs Wednesday after 16 years at the station Isaac Hamlet Des Moines Register View Comments 0:00 0:57 After 16 years of work with KCCI, meteorologist. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: KCCI weather desk now features two new meteorologists in Des Moines, KCCI weather desk now features two new meteorologists in Des Moines. She was born and raised in Guthrie Center, Iowa by her parents. "It is wrong, hurtful and infuriating that WHEC Channel 10 broadcast a racial slur in reference to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during its Friday News broadcast," they said in a joint statement on Facebook. This news comes after a particularly difficult year for Moody. pic.twitter.com/zwkxwxTfw5, Kelley Moody KCCI (@KelleyMoodyKCCI) March 27, 2021. Later, Metinka assisted local colleagues in establishing the Central Iowa Chapter of the National Weather Association to benefit the community and improve public weather knowledge. 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Her arrest came a day after Erik Wheater, a 25-year-old news reporter for the same station was charged with driving while intoxicated, police said. So I added him but (was) not expecting him to add me back.". There must be real consequences for the news personality involved and also for the management team that failed to immediately apologize and address the slur.". Jane ", "Because I was young, I guess, I didn't mind it," the teen said. While pursuing her National Weather Association Seal, she has earned three Emmy nominations for her special reports. KCCI reporter Chris Gothner departs the Des Moines television news station, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He owns a house in Waukee. They join meteorologists Chris Gloninger and Jason Sydejko. A woman who identified herself as his grandmother said Monday in a phone interview that she did not know how to contact her grandson. Slater hasnt specified where her next job is or if she would return to broadcast in the future. From the latest mapping and radar technology, this expansion of KCCI Storm Team 8 is another way KCCI lives up to the mission to be Iowas News Leader, KCCI President and General Manager, Brian Sather said. She has worked as a journalist for many years. January 8, 2019 / 1:20 PM The Ohio native joined KCCI Storm Team 8 in September 2021, following several years at television stations in Oregon.Weather patterns in our region are changing more rapidly and becoming more pronounced, and so to better serve our viewers, weve decided to expand our team of weather experts, said KCCI News Director Allison Smith. Johnston's contract with the company ended in November 2016. O'Connor comes to Minnesota after spending the last three years at KCCI in Iowa. His tweets included GIFs, emojis and abbreviated text slang popularly usedby teenagers and young adults. "It was over the summer and everybody was going crazy about him on Twitter and Snapchat, so I added him to see what the craze was about," the teen, now 18, told the Register. "All this time he's telling me this, I'm not engaging back," the teen said, "so it'smore of like a he's reaching out to me.". "I know some people did interpret that the wrong way. Fulbright is a recent graduate of Iowa State University where he studied meteorology, journalism, and mass communication. Meteorologist Trey Fulbright will help viewers plan their weekends with an accurate forecast on KCCI 8 News This Morning: Weekends. Newcomers include Zane Satre and Trey Fulbright. Metinkas passion for science led her to acquire her Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from Iowa State University. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter or drop her a line at sstapleton@gannett.com. Additionally, she has been keeping central Iowa ahead of the ever-changing weather for nearly 20 years. One of the teenagers suffered life-threatening injuries in the incident. Satre is a central Iowa native and grew up watching KCCI in his hometown of Ogden. Metinka keeps her personal information private, hence, her date and year of birth are not known to the general public. First published on January 8, 2019 / 1:20 PM. Meadows comes to Minnesota from California. "I had no idea who he was, so I added him back. But Scaglione responded and asked the teenhow old he was. The driver was allegedly traveling at least 85 miles-per-hour on a 30 miles-per-hour road. KCCI News Director. She was a meteorologist, anchor, and multimedia journalist at the Coachella Valley station for over three years before moving to Iowa. 2023 www.desmoinesregister.com. Neal Estano Leaving WNYT: Where Is the New York Meteorologist Going? KCCI meteorologist Anne Campolongo moves to weekdays for KCCI 8 News at Noon and KCCI 8 News at Five. Campolongo came to KCCI in September 2021 after working in Medford, Oregon, for three years. Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren and City Council President Loretta Scott called for Kappell's firing on Sunday. Additionally, she has been keeping central Iowa ahead of the ever-changing weather for nearly 20 years. Fortunately for her social media followers, she had a few answers. Summer Evans, a spokeswoman for Waukee police, said Tuesday the department is aware of the allegations being made on social media regarding Scaglione and that the claims are being examined. On Twitter, Scaglioneprovided engaging weather updates with sparks of humor. Eventually, after working up the confidence, the teen went to Scaglione's residence and "we did hook up a couple times," he said. KCCI news director Dave Busiek declined Monday to answer questions about the. KCCI viewers anticipate more details before her last day on air on Wednesday. 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