We trust them. Linda Alvarez in a show open for a KPNX newscast. And I think the fact that he was doing this job in the community where he grew up made it that much more meaningful to him.. He died Tuesday, April 19. In some cases, we grow up with them. 12News went out with a counting team in Phoenix and talked with people who spent the night in the bitter cold weather. RENOWNED news anchor Kent Dana has died after battling an infection following a broken hip. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. They also helped viewers see the humanity of foster children. 12 News KPNX's news director at the time found out Leonard was living in the Valley and asked Leonard if he wanted to "unretire" for one newscast a day. Discussing the day's top sports stories from Lebron James injury and the impact on the Lakers' season to the new MLB pitch clock already controversial. Could Julia Roberts Possibly Guest Star on ABC's Erin Brockovich-Inspired 'Rebel'? Being a news anchor is a job that requires a certain set of skills combined with a whole other set of talents: Can you report the news? His philosophy was the subject of the story, the people, should shine through. This totally subjective list contains 10 of the most memorable anchors in Phoenix TV history. He often slipped away from the newsroom between evening newscasts to catch his children in ball games, dance recitals and school performances, even if he could only stay for a few minutes. He has a very lovable personality.. Kent profiled children in the foster system and the stories drew attention to adoption efforts in general. "In TV you have a tendency to be a distraction in the way you tell a story. The celebration of life will be streamed on 12News.com and 12News.com/facebook. He moved back to Alabama in 2017 to work with ABC 33/40 to spend more time with his family, according to the stations obituary. The problem, according to the judge's ruling, was not the familial DNA search but what Scottsdale investigators did with those results after finding a match. You can watch all your newscasts, weather coverage, breaking news, originals and more live and on demand. How to prevent them and what parents need to know. Channel 10: 1971-1979;Channel 12: 1979-2004;Channel 5: 2005-2009. No problem. Subscribe to azcentral.com today. He was just an equal partner.. Brandon Lee | Phoenix AZ Keith Czeskleba. Always honest. As an adult, Kent frequently told the story as a lesson in parenting. KARE 11 anchor Jason Hackett teams up with Sheletta Brundidge for real talk about teen mental health and school tragedies. "I just think his story is a fascinating Arizona story," said Joe Dana, a reporter for 12 News. Jineane Ford and Kent Dana anchored together for 12 News. In a 2019 profile of Kent Dana, the Arizona Republic called him "one of the most popular local news anchors in Phoenix TV history," and noted that he still was recognized regularly around town. It got to the point where viewers would call us and ask, When is he going to wear the jacket? Kent said. Otherwise it wouldnt have worked, she said. On the topic of his father, Joe said, "I just think his. Dana is a member of the Arizona Broadcasters Hall of Fame, won several Emmy awards and received the Rocky Mountain Emmy Governor's Award in 2018. In 1993, however, she decided she wanted to focus on her family. With 12 News+ you can stream it and catch up with whats happening in Phoenix, no matter where you are. Dana anchored evenings at 12 News for 25 years and was a Valley institution. KPNX's studio on Central Avenue. Stream 12 News original storytelling, local investigations and reporting on the biggest issues affecting Phoenix and the nation. The man is not listed as the owner of the companies he represents during projects, so he has never been disciplined by the Registrar of Contractors. We had an incredible fit. At 14 years old, Kent took his fathers car for a joy ride and crashed it. 'I ought to get fired more often':Kris Pickel stays positive after leaving Arizona's Family. Some people have a trademark. Judge outlines fixes to poor health care in Arizona prisons. We always came first in his life and that made a difference, he said. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. "It happens a lot," Dana said about being recognized. Our streaming content is also available on the web by visiting. There are many talented people that narrowly missed making the cut. It was more meaningful for him because it was his home.". Lew Ruggiero, an Emmy-winning journalist, was a 12 News reporter for nearly 27 years. Eventually, he wound up collecting 12 Emmys for a sterlingcareer in broadcast journalism. Mary Jo West became the first female TV anchor in Arizona. Example video title will go here for this video. Shumway credits Kent for identifying her talent while she was an intern at 12 News and ensuring management hired her after college. Emmy Award-winning reporter and news anchor Christopher Sign died on Saturday, June 12, 2021. on camera. "He was an incredibly talented and dedicated journalist but more importantly, was a devoted husband, father and friend.". Here's where, 'It is evidence that the Hopi clans traveled through there': New documentary explores real history of the Grand Canyon, From selling mops to selling cars: The story of Sebastian Ibaez, Durant expected to make Suns debut on Wednesday vs. Hornets, Failing at polls, election deniers focus on state GOP posts, How credit scores are evolving to improve access to credit, Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained, Authorities identify man who died in custody of Phoenix police Saturday evening. Dana, 80, worked at three. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Dana, one of the most popular anchors in Phoenix news history, was 80. The man did not seem made for hugs or chatter. Chemistry is magic, Flood said. Dial 2-1-1 at any time to reach the free 2-1-1 Arizona information and referral service and connect with free resources available locally throughout the state. This is where my mental healing begins and the best is yet to come!, 'It made us a stronger team':What TV journalists learned working from home. Salerno worked his way up the television news ladder by reporting in Rockford, Peoria and Albany, New York before . She co-anchored the morning show. Climate Change | What's up with this wild weather? Its either there or it isnt. The app is FREE and does not require any credit card information. Discussing the day's top sports stories from roster moves in the NFL for the Bengals to a big trade for the Rangers in the NHL. ET Emmy Award-winning reporter and news anchor Christopher Sign died on Saturday, June 12, 2021. "I think he always felt like local TV news was a very unique way to connect the community, to bring people together. To the younger generation of the broadcast community, I want to tell you this. He died Tuesday, April 19. It was at the prestigious institution that he met his wife, Laura. And just how famous is the Curtis 'stache? One camp looked at his solid news credentials and his sharp interviewing skills; he was able to badly fluster then-Governor Evan Mecham in a 1987 interview that would have gone viral, had such a concept existed then. During the 1940s and 50s, Phoenix was still developing an identity. A 1954 Arizona Republic newspaper clipping contains a review of the Phoenix Little Theatres rendition of the play, Happy Time., Young Kent Dana stole the show, the article states. He retired from the business in 2011. Published: 11:07 AM MST February 28, 2023. He was the best audience in the world. A special edition of Health Hub focusing on kids and sports-related injuries. All rights reserved. Close? She's funny, whip-smart and bilingual to boot. We can only hope to carry on his legacy. Before joining ABC 33/40, Christopher worked as a news anchor at KNXV-TV, the ABC-affiliated station licensed to Phoenix, Ariz., and as a reporter at E. W. Scripps Company, a daily news company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, as per LinkedIn. Anything they chose to leave behind was thrown away. Example video title will go here for this video. So it's fitting that she has the last word. When he was 5 years old, Kent won the Mr. She was a constantly engaging presence, and not afraid to show her emotions. Elliot, who has been a CBS daytime anchor for about a year, had first shocked . Quite famously, Reasoner was not thrilled with the woman who shared the desk. Christopher is survived by his wife, Laura, and three sons. Residents Resigning At High Rates + New Playground Combats Inequity, Elementary Students Fall Ill + PHX Man Dies Hours Before Release, Arizona Public Schools Earn Prestigious Award + 'Zero-Waste' Goal. "He taught me so much about life in & out of the newsroom," ABC15 anchorDanielle Lerner wrote. WATCH LIVE: 12 News (KPNX-TV) in Arizona. Thats all that needed to be said.. This content is only available to subscribers. That quality led to an infamous 1982 incident. The celebration of life will be streamed on 12News.com and. A successful reporter and news anchor with decades of experience, Christopher became a weeknight anchor at ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, Ala. in 2017. Channel 12: 1960-1977; Channel 3: 1977-1982 The first news director for Channel 12 (back in the days when it was KTAR-TV), Thompson is an unquestioned pioneer in the Phoenix TV industry. In 2014, he was inducted into the Silver Circle Society for his 25-plus years of strong work in the world of TV news. Still, don't think that Curtis is a lightweight Ron Burgundy type. 3 days after opening, first Black-owned wine bar in Arizona closes after alleged drunk driver hits building. That's what Foglesong is like. Most importantly, Dana has the kind of warm personality that makesviewers feel like he is a friend, even if they've never met him face to face. PHOENIX A helicopter accident over Central Phoenix 13 years ago Monday claimed the lives of four television journalists in Phoenix. 12 News+ offers a wide variety of content from breaking news, daily newscasts, weather, sports news from LockedOn, fact-checking from VERIFY, originals and much more. I figure when it's all over, it's all over.". Kent's father Joe Dana was a radio and TV personality from the 1930s to 1950s and Kent Dana's son, also Joe Dana, currently is a reporter for 12 News. Mar 12. Kent Dana became an anchor at 12 News in 1979. Kents son, Joe Dana, followed his footsteps in broadcast journalism and has worked for 12 News as an anchor and reporter for 20 years. His big break came in 1979 when he joined 12 News as the male evening anchor. Its time to take back control! Christopher's death is being investigated by the police. He credits Dana with helping him find the confidence to pursue the network job. When she played Maria in a Phoenix Theatre production of The Sound of Music, she broke box office records. He's a convicted sex offender, but the public wouldn't know that. "Our deepest sympathy is shared with Christopher's loving family and close friends," his co-workers at ABC 33/40 wrote in a statement. From Kent Dana to Bill Close and Patti Kirkpatrick, here's a look back at some of the best local newscasters to grace metro Phoenix screens since the 1970s. The restaurant owner pleaded guilty to wire fraud, admitting in court that she stole more than $1 million from actress Joumana Kidd, NBA star Jason Kidds ex-wife. One time a fan wanted an autograph but had nothing for Dana to sign, so he wrote his name on the back of a piece of pizza. Reach breaking news reporter Miguel Torres atMiguel.Torres@arizonarepublic.comor on Twitter @MTorresTweet. Kent Dana. Ty Brennan. He worked with our reporting staff on a daily basis, but also worked behind the scenes with the I-Team and with news managers on coverage of major events," his colleagues at ABC 33/40 wrote. Yes! Think of it this way: IfClose reported it, you knew it had to be true. If the victim is a girl, a sex offender gets zero points in their risk assessment. KTHV's movie reviewers discuss the actor who never ages: Paul Rudd. Arizona Republicans disavow wide-ranging bribery allegation Many Arizonans at risk of losing Medicaid coverage soon 20-year-old shot to death at Circle K in Peoria Pearl Harbor survivor,. Always encouraging. Judge Roslyn Silver outlined the changes she plans to impose on the Arizona Department of Corrections to remedy its constitutional violations of prisoners rights. Granted, she didnt take it as far as Ruiz (Alvarez said Mesa like an Arizonan, even though shes from Los Angeles). The Bronx Brooklyn Connecticut Hudson Valley Long Island New Jersey Westchester. Its a belief he says he learned from his father. "All of us who had the pleasure of working with him, and calling him our friend, are shocked and devastated by the news of his passing. However, all the local news that affects Phoenix is available to watch anytime and anywhere. Ayear later, she reflected on her decision: "I wonder how did I ever stay up until 10 p.m. and look perky?" In the News: National headlines for March 1, 2023, Healing and Hope: Navigating Life After School Tragedy, In the News: National headlines for February 28, 2023, Locked On Sports Today: February 28, 2023, HeartThreads | Changing the lives of students. In Phoenix and across the Valley, an outpouring ofcondolencesfrom former readers andformercolleaguesfilled social media. In a tweet posted Monday Cody said, "I've worn this microphone for the last time!". ", "Theres no question why he was so beloved," she said. Tolleson group home stabbing raises questions. Around 10 years old he found his niche as an actor at the Phoenix Little Theatre in downtown Phoenix, now called the Phoenix Theatre Company. TV runs in the Dana family. Phoenix 'Breakfast Bitch' restaurant owner sentenced to 51 months in federal prison. 2023 www.azcentral.com. "Theres just something about Kent," Flood said. "What's bizarre to me is I'll be out in public and I'll need to shave, I'll have a horrible shirt on, I'll look awful, and someone will say, 'I know that guy.' CDC data shows teen girls are dealing with an increase of depression, suicidal thoughts and sexual violence. We share our condolences with the Leonard family. KPNX (channel 12) is a television station licensed to Mesa, Arizona, United States, serving the Phoenix area as an affiliate of NBC.The station is owned by Tegna Inc., and maintains studios at the Republic Media building on Van Buren Street in downtown Phoenix (which also houses formerly co-owned newspaper The Arizona Republic); its transmitter is located atop South Mountain on the city's . One game I finally got a hit. We have lost a revered colleague who's indelible imprint will serve forever as a hallmark of decency, honesty and journalist integrity,ABC 33/40 Vice President & General Manager Eric Land said in a statement. 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