She is certified for her excellence in meteorology with the prestigious CBM seal from the American Meteorological Society. Chris Gloninger Chief Meteorologist. Newcomers include Zane Satre and Trey Fulbright. January 8, 2019 / 1:20 PM Leaders in the local African-American community immediately denounced Kappell after the incident. She had a short stint as a staffing specialist at a firm for the next two years. . A heartfelt thanks to all those who have been supporting us. Shes now heading back home, but has no new career plans so far. Additionally, she has been keeping central Iowa ahead of the ever-changing weather for nearly 20 years. Another male accuser, who was 17 when the pair first interacted, said Scaglione added him on Snapchat inMarch of 2017. He was his high school's homecoming king. Slater announced on March 26 that she is leaving KCCI. And after the acts, "we lay in his bed and cuddled," the teen said. These talented meteorologists will be able to deliver accurate and life-saving weather information to viewers, whether theyre watching a television at home or getting updates from their phone.. She has lost her mother and grandfather and the pandemic has kept her away from her loved ones in California. She is around 46 years old. 2023 www.desmoinesregister.com. JOURNALISTS, USA JOURNALISTS' BIOS He graduated from Iowa State University and is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist with the American Meteorological Society. On Twitter, Scaglioneprovided engaging weather updates with sparks of humor. The coach was charged with fifth-degree assault in Blue Earth County. Neal Estano Leaving WNYT: Where Is the New York Meteorologist Going? This news comes after a particularly difficult year for Moody. Scaglione's Twitter and Facebook accounts were apparently deleted Sunday. Hell be on the air for KCCI 8 News This Morning: Weekends.. The Iowa State University graduate is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist with the American Meteorological Society. He owns a house in Waukee. 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. The Des Moines station confirmed Frank Scaglione's departure from the station but. Moody completed her certification in 2018, but she had already begun her post-graduate career in broadcast in 2016 with CBS Local 2/KESQ. And to say 'coon' in association with his name is deplorable and unacceptable," said Richard McCollough President of Rochester Association of Black Journalists. Follow theDes Moines Register on Facebook| Download the Des Moines Registerappfor alerts on breaking news. Newcomers include Zane Satre and Trey Fulbright. Additionally, she has been keeping central Iowa ahead of the ever-changing weather for nearly 20 years. The local NBC affiliate did not issue any comment about the arrests. What Happened to ABC7 Reporter Rachel Anderson? She is a woman of average stature. When he made an excuse not to come, Scaglione sent him inappropriate statements and photos ofgenitals, the teen said. While maintaining a 4.6 GPA at Mission Viejo High School, she produced, hosted, filmed, and edited skits and news packages for the schools television show, among her other activities. "I know some people did interpret that the wrong way. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (CBS Local) -- A TV meteorologist who was fired after being accused of using an on-air racial slur said he simply "jumbled" his words during the broadcast. He graduated from Iowa State University and is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist with the American Meteorological Society. She was born and raised in Guthrie Center, Iowa by her parents. 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. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter or drop her a line at sstapleton@gannett.com. In Karl-Anthony Towns-like fashion, Parker used his . Her longtime followers want to know if this is a retirement or if she is leaving for another job. Metinkas average salary is $82,543 per year. There has been a fair amount of turnover at KARE 11 this year. We. 1.65m). 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. The shooting happened shortly before 8 p.m. Friday. She was a meteorologist, anchor, and multimedia journalist at the Coachella Valley station for over three years before moving to Iowa. Moody had been a part of the KCCI weather team since 2019. She hopes that they will have more opportunities to spend time together in person. The teensaid he told Scaglione that he wasn't gay and that he has a girlfriend. DES MOINES, Iowa KCCI Chief Meteorologist Kurtis Gertz today announced plans to start a new life chapter, capping a 25-year career forecasting weather in central Iowa. The teenprovided a screenshot, although its authenticity wasn't verifiable. 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. She has worked as a journalist for many years. Susan Stapleton is the entertainment editor at The Des Moines Register. They join meteorologists Chris Gloninger and Jason Sydejko. In a post dedicated to that occasion, Moody revealed that the pandemic forced them to date long-distance over FaceTime. Previously, he worked as the Chief Meteorologist of KQDS FOXS 21 based in Duluth, MN for close to four years. On Twitter, he had more than 13,200 followers. He is our new part-time meteorologist. "It was cool to add the weather guy on Snapchat," he said. All rights reserved. The American Meteorological Society-certified meteorologist began her career at WOI-TV in Des Moines, where she worked until 2002. (9) Im grateful to my management and coworkers at KCCI for their continued support through this unthinkable time. Sonya Heitshusen, an Emmy Award-winning journalist for WHO-TV, was arrested for drunken driving on Saturday. Isaac Hamletcovers arts, entertainment and culture at the Des Moines Register. See anchors, reporters and more KCCI 8 News staff on the News Team page. If you did feel that it hurt you in any way, I sincerely apologize," said Kappell, flanked by his wife, Lisa, in a four-minute video statement he posted Monday evening on his Facebook page. My family and I are excited to begin a new chapter and journey in life," O'Connor said. Jane Sadly, the weatherwoman is stepping back from KCCI and leaving Iowa. DES MOINES, Iowa Central Iowa's 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. KCCI was not able to confirm if or when the station would hire a replacement. 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. Scaglione's biography vanishedfromKCCI's websiteover the weekend. These talented meteorologists will be able to deliver accurate and life-saving weather information to viewers, whether theyre watching a television at home or getting updates from their phone. KCCI sees it as a duty to invest in our community and our people. On Sunday, several Twitter accounts posted allegations thatScaglione, 26, has used social media to pursuesexual relationships withboys younger than 18. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter or drop her a line at sstapleton@gannett.com. Say hello to Evan Bunkers! Satre, a central Iowa native who grew up in Ogden, previously worked at WHBF-TV in the Quad Cities. She has also been away from her boyfriend who is based in her home state. When he saw other allegations on Twitter and realized his relationship with Scaglione wasn't exclusive, he said he felt manipulated. She grew up outside Cincinnati and graduated from Ohio University with degrees in meteorology and journalism. @SamBensonSmith pic.twitter.com/4YYywUETqF, Kelley Moody KCCI (@KelleyMoodyKCCI) March 7, 2021. She followed it up by enrolling in the Broadcast and Operational Meteorology Program at Mississippi State University the same year. Anthony Giampolo, a spokesman for West Des Moines police, said:"We will not discuss or disclose any information related to your inquiry, as it may jeopardize future or ongoing investigations.". Asked whether anybody had ever reported Scaglione's conduct to police or whether police had investigated him, Sgt. KCCI sees it as a duty to invest in our community and our people. Kims mother and Kelleys grandmother, Carole Dor, is the author of The Emergency Handbook For Getting Money FAST and has featured in multiple radio and television interviews. I have already asked for an explanation from WHEC about this: Kappell, who had been WHEC's chief meteorologist since October 2017, called the incident "a simple misunderstanding" that occurred because he "jumbled a couple of words" when he spoke too fast on the air. Scaglione graduated from Waukee High School in 2010. Kelley Briana Dor Moody was born on December 11, 1993, in California. Satre will anchor forecasts on KCCI 8 News at Six on Saturdays, KCCI 8 News at 5:30 on Sundays, and KCCI 8 News at 10 on Saturday and Sunday nights. The American Meteorological Society-certified meteorologist began her career at WOI-TV in Des Moines, where she worked until 2002. Currently, Metinka works as a meteorologist at KCCI in Des Moines, Iowa where she joined in 2006. Erik Wheater, a WHO-TV reporter who anchors the Saturday and Sunday morning news shows, was arrested early Friday for drunk driving. Hesaid in an interview Sunday that he initially connected with Scaglione on the social media app Snapchat a couple of months ago. Scaglione has not been charged with any crimes. ADVICE:Don't hand your kid an iPhone without these controls. Previously, Metinka served as a Meteorologist at WOI-TV in West Des Moines, Iowa from 1996 to 2002. 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. 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. He gave examples ofScaglione asking how old he was and sending shirtless pictures. Meteorologist Frank Scaglione is no longer an employee of KCCI-TV, an executive at the Des Moines stationsaid. "I thought it was just a thing between me and him.". Jake Bullington, a senior journalism student at Drake University, said Monday that, when he read posts about Scaglione online over the weekend, he recognized elements of Scaglione's social media practices from what he saw as a friendship and professional networking relationship with him. KCCI. Moody also participated in the Chapman University philanthropic pageant event, Delta Queen. His tweets included GIFs, emojis and abbreviated text slang popularly usedby teenagers and young adults. Trey Fulbright Meteorologist. The teensaid he didn't tell anyone about the incident and hadn't intended to say anything, but that he felt more comfortable speaking out when he saw other allegations on Twitter and felt like he wasn't alone. Several boys describe Scaglione askingincreasingly personal questions, including requests to get lunch, to come to his house or to send pictures of their genitals. KCCI 8 News is the most-watched station in Central Iowa and the leader in local news coverage. Eventually, after working up the confidence, the teen went to Scaglione's residence and "we did hook up a couple times," he said. He was also with CBS Local 2 before joining Hey SoCal this year. Areas in northern and southern Minnesota have been receiving the calls this week. Kappell concluded the video by asking viewers to withhold judgment. He said Scaglione would persistentlyask to go on lunch dates. KCCI-TV 2019 - 20212 years Des Moines, Iowa, United States Led severe, winter weather team coverage Designed and produced forecasts using WSI & Baron technology for live two and a half hour. She serves as a meteorologist at KCCI, she, therefore, receives a satisfactory salary. The incident occurred during Friday's News10NBC 5:30 p.m. broadcast. Metinka holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. In Iowa, 16-year-olds can consent to sex with adults. Wheater is a general assignment reporter who anchors the Saturday and Sunday morning newscasts. Brown arrives in the Twin Cities after working for a station in Madison, Wisconsin. Her last day on air is March 30. First published on January 8, 2019 / 1:20 PM. I slowly came to realize who he was," he said. Scaglione added him back, the teen said, and the pair began exchanging Snapchat messages. I love you more, Mommy. Meteorologist Frank Scaglione is no longer an employee of KCCI-TV, an executive at the Des Moines station said. 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.". Reach him at ihamlet@gannett.comor 319-600-2124, or follow him on Twitter @IsaacHamlet. Fortunately for her social media followers, she had a few answers. pic.twitter.com/zwkxwxTfw5, Kelley Moody KCCI (@KelleyMoodyKCCI) March 27, 2021. Kelley Moody had all the makings for a broadcast career from a young age. ", "Because I was young, I guess, I didn't mind it," the teen said. He initially hesitated to come forward, he said, but chose to do so in order to give an on-the-record account of Scaglione's behavior that supported the other stories. The weatherwoman is stepping back from KCCI and leaving Iowa hell be on the social media followers, she worked. 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