Sinclair’s WUTV/FOX 29 Launches Local News Operations, Providing Buffalo, NY Communities with the Latest In-Depth Local Cov...
July 01 2021 - 12:01PM
Business Wire
Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced that the
company’s FOX 29 WUTV Buffalo, NY station will launch local news
operations beginning July 1, 2021. WUTV’s newscasts will feature
in-depth, hard hitting local news coverage nightly at 10 p.m.
FOX 29 news will provide reporting from across New York with
content from a statewide network of sister stations. Buffalo news
viewers will also see in-depth reporting from Sinclair’s award
winning team of journalists in Washington DC.
FOX 29 will also unveil “Buffalo Plus,” a digital news site for
Buffalo Bills and Sabres fans. “Buffalo Plus” will take audiences
beyond headlines with immersive photo galleries, commentary, team
news, exclusive programming, podcasts and information about the
Buffalo Bills and Sabres.
The FOX 29 on-air team will be led by veteran New York
journalist Michael Benny, chief meteorologist Scott Hetsko, and
sports director Mike Catalana. They will be joined by a team of
reporters with experience covering news in Buffalo and New
York.
“With news breaking in the Buffalo region by the minute, our
newscasts will provide the latest local news and sports coverage so
our audiences don’t miss a beat,” said Nick Magnini, FOX 29’s Vice
President and General Manager. “It’s essential our viewers are
equipped with the most up-to-date information, and our dedicated
news team will do just that, sharing the most important stories
each day.”
Leading FOX 29’s team as News Director is award-winning
journalist Kelly Holland, who brings with her 15 years of Buffalo
experience, previously serving as News Director for Spectrum News
Buffalo.
“Always keeping local news top-of-mind, the launch of FOX 29’s
local newscasts further exemplifies Sinclair’s commitment to local
journalism and accountability reporting,” said Scott Livingston,
Sinclair's Senior Vice President of News. “With a commitment to
local news, FOX 29 will ensure the Buffalo community always has
access to critical news as it happens.”
Additional information on FOX 29 WUTV Buffalo, N.Y. can be found
online at www.wutv29.com.
About Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
Sinclair is a diversified media company and leading provider of
local sports and news. The Company owns and/or operates 21 regional
sports network brands; owns, operates and/or provides services to
185 television stations in 86 markets; is a leading local news
provider in the country; owns multiple national networks; and has
TV stations affiliated with all the major broadcast networks.
Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including
over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital
platforms. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source
of Company information, which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
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