Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Tuesday of liver disease. (THECOUNT) Melissa De Leon, of Monte Alto, Texas, has been identified as, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OH. Setty joined the Wichita CBS-affiliate in 1988 as Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. He said he wanted people to smile when they remembered him. Kim Setty From KWCH.com: KWCH anchor Kim Setty died Wednesday night. Those of us who worked with Roger will miss his witty comments and his talent for remembering dates and details. A private service for family and friends is scheduled for Monday. He was 86. Cornish, who worked for KWCH-TV Channel 12 for 41 years, succumbed to liver disease, 18, 2011 - 8:49 AM, Content WriterThe Brandon AgencyMyrtle Beach, South Carolina. Roger started as a camera operator at our KTVH studios in Hutchinson in 1972. (THECOUNT) The oldest brother of entertainer Madonna, Anthony Ciccone, has, DOTHAN, AL. Roger was an awesome guy to work with. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday after a battle with liver disease, he was 66. Our KWCH family is thinking of Rogers wife, his children and grandchildren during this time. Cornish told The Eagle when he retired in 2018 that his job was the only one he really ever wanted to do. His father was on the staff when KWCH went on air in 1953, and both his wife and son worked there for stints. Roger often described KWCH as the fourth-place station in a town with only three TV stations. Throughout the years, Roger received numerous awards and accolades for his television work. Setty was 47. As much as he appreciated those, it was the experiences he loved the most. It is owned by Gray Television alongside CW affiliate KSCW-DT and maintains studios on 37th Street North in northeast Wichita and a transmitter facility located east of Hutchinson in rural northeastern Reno County. He is so ingrained in my memory as a part of KWCH that I forget that he isnt still anchoring. He looked forward to writing his Answerback segments each week which we hope provided you some laughs and a chance to smile. He reprised the role for three episodes in the 2018 reboot. WICHITA, KS. To report a correction or typo, please email news@kwch.com, Juvenile killed in UTV crash in Elk County, 12 News anchor Lily Wu resigns, exploring run for mayor, Wichita police: Search over, 4 girls reported as runaways found safe, Passenger dies after thrown from car in southeastern Kansas crash, SW Kansas highway closed due to downed power lines, Slick roads lead to slide-offs, crashes on Kansas roads, Highway patrol identifies woman killed in crash on I-135 north of Wichita, Contact information: 316-831-6166 or investigators@kwch.com. Cornish, who worked for KWCH-TV Channel 12 for 41 years, succumbed to liver disease, according to his longtime station. (THECOUNT) Longtime KWCH anchor, Roger Cornish, died Wednesday, according to the station. Cornish started in the TV news business at the age of 17 as a camera operator in Hutchinso. He wanted to thank each of you for your kind notes and even your critical feedback at times. The 17-year-old driver was not hurt. In his 41 years at the station, he has given wisdom to hundreds of journalists. His favorite driver was Wichita native Rick Mears. WICHITA, KS. He wanted to sneak out of the studio quietly at the end of the newscast because my retirement is really not a big deal. He was absolutely amazed by the outpouring of cards and comments from viewers wishing him well. He covers local government and politics in the Wichita area. He was just 17 years old at the time. A child died Tuesday afternoon in a crash involving a UTV in Elk County. Kim shared 24 years with the people who work at KWCH and those who watched her on air. Longtime KWCH anchor Kim Setty died last night after a long battle with breast cancer, the station announced today. Melissa Scheffler is the one who left the KWCH News in February 2021. Cornish started in the TV news business at the age Cornish started his TV career as a camera operator for KTVH in Hutchinson in 1972, and he moved into producing and reporting. He quickly moved positions - from producing and reporting to anchoring newscasts. Throughout his career, he climbed the ranks from producer to reporter to anchor. After Cindys retirement in 2016, Melissa Scheffler joined Roger on the anchor desk. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday after a battle with liver disease, he was 66. A subreddit for residents of Kansas' largest city. (THECOUNT) Mark Wyatt Blackwell and Roy Dean Voss, both of Graham, Texas, HIDALGO COUNTY, TX. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday. Funeral services are pending. 12 News anchor Lily Wu resigns, exploring run for mayor, Wichita police: Search over, 4 girls reported as runaways found safe, Derby residents speak out against proposed 195 ft. cell phone tower, Jupiter, Venus draw attention in night sky, Deadly shooting suspect located in Oklahoma, City of Andover offering business improvement grants, Contact information: 316-831-6166 or investigators@kwch.com. In his 41 years at the station, he has given wisdom to hundreds of journalists along with just good life advice. He got to hear from some good friends. A great man that I got all my news from as a kid up until 2018. They married in 2002, more than a decade after his 1991 divorce from his first wife, Mary Jane (Wilson) Kimbrough, who died in 2007. EL DORADO, Kan. (KWCH) - The Butler County Sheriffs Office said a man died Saturday morning in an accident at Holly Frontier in El Dorado. In 1991, Cindy Klose joined Roger and the two continued ratings success for 25 years. WebCheryl Burton Chicago native and 15-time Emmy Award-winning veteran anchor, Cheryl Burton, anchors two of the #1 rated newscasts in Chicago. In his final days, Roger was still himself. After Cindys retirement in 2016, Melissa Scheffler joined Roger on the anchor desk. He also did occasional radio news reports for KFDI in a news partnership with KWCH. It happened around 12:30 p.m. about four miles north of Flint Road on Road 5. But Roger would help change that. He looked forward to writing his Answerback segments each week which we hope provided you some laughs and a chance to smile. Deb and Roger are parents to their two sons Josie and Jake who reside in Wichita. Roger started as a camera operator at our KTVH studios in Hutchinson in 1972. But Roger would help change that. Exploration Place features hands-on science exhibits and Kansas in Miniature, a display of animated models depicting 1950s Kansas. He was 66 years old. WebJenn Bates - sports anchor then anchor (Now Living in Kansas City) David Bloom - reporter (19881989; deceased) Cheryl Burton - anchor (now at WLS-TV in Chicago) Bernard Choi - education / city government reporter (2001-2004; now at KING-TV in Seattle) Cindy Close - anchor 1991-2016 (Retired) Roger Cornish - anchor 1976-2018 Beloved Wichita anchorman Roger Cornish died Wednesday at age 66. Rogers favorite interview was getting to talk with Mears in 1990. Roger was joined by Susan Peters in the 1980s and the anchor team helped lift KWCH to the number one station in the Wichita-Hutchinson market. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) Roger Cornish, a former anchor at KWCH, has died at the age of 66 of liver disease. Cornish started in the TV news business at the age of 17 Setty joined the Wichita CBS-affiliate in 1988 as the producer and anchor of the noon newscast. By MD Writer Quick Information Date of Birth Mar 04, 1967 Age 55 Years, 8 Months Nationality American Profession Journalist Marital Status Single Divorced/Engaged Yes (Engaged) Boyfriend/Dating Ex-Roger Robben Gay/Lesbain No Net Worth Not Disclosed EL DORADO, Kan. (KWCH) - The Butler County Sheriffs Office said a man died Saturday morning in an accident at Holly Frontier in El Dorado. Upon his retirement, Cornish estimated that he had been a part of roughly 23,000 newscasts. The agency said the actor died of natural causes in a hospital. Roger often described KWCH as the fourth-place station in a town with only three TV stations. One of our nicest customers. He won numerous awards for his television reporting during his career. LOS ANGELES (AP) Charles Kimbrough, a Tony- and Emmy-nominated actor who played a straight-laced news anchor opposite Candice Bergen on Murphy Wichita has lost a longtime journalist who is remembered for his love of aviation, his obsession with watches and a genuine aw-shucks, good-guy quality. A rescue crew from Holly Frontier retrieved the worker. He was just 17 years old at the time. He anchored evening newscasts from the late 1970s until his retirement in 2018. (THECOUNT) David Mark Hilliard, of Efland, North Carolina, has been ident. Roger was 66 years old. The sheriffs office WebLongtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday of liver disease. Just four months after joining KWCH, News Director John Soares is leaving the Schurz CBS affiliate. Wichita loved you. He was a news anchor at the Wichita station from the 1980s until his retirement in 2018. Subscribe and get full access to Ground News. He had funny stories. Old Cowtown Museum recreates 19th-century life with old buildings and costumed guides. Roger was an avid (ok, truly fanatical) Indy Car fan and could recite details about specific races and drivers like no other. KWCH is under contract to produce a live 9 p.m. night KSCW, a CW-affiliate in Wichita, is set to launch 4:00 and 9:00 p.m. newscasts in September. The sheriff said it is too early to say what happened to the man, who has only been identified as being 31 years old and from Alvin, Texas. She wa Two stations in Wichita have reached an agreement over the production of the 9 p.m. newscast, prompting Fox-affiliate KSAS to drop a pending lawsuit against CBS-affiliate KWCH. Roger started as a camera operator at our KTVH studios in Hutchinson in 1972. KENTON COUNTY, KY. (THECOUNT) Joshua Ginn, of Independence, Kentucky, has been identified as, KENT COUNTY, DE. In his 41 years at the station, he has given wisdom to hundreds of journalists along with just good life advice. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). murders in gallup, new mexico; andrew e rodriguez age; johnny sheffield photos. He was 66. He will be missed by many. Felicia Rolfe is leaving the anchor desk at KWCH, the CBS-affiliate in Wichita. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A child died Tuesday afternoon in a crash involving a UTV in Elk County. She was 47. Sorry, this content is available only to the members of the, It looks like you are not a member of VIP Club yet. He will be missed. The KAKE News reporter Deb Farris is single since her fiance's death in 2015. WICHITA (KSNW) Roger Cornish, a former anchor at KWCH, has died at the age of 66 of liver disease. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. She announced that her last appearance on the channel will be on 12 February and said that she has accepted a role at Koch Industries as a Communications Manager. WebHe died on November 30, 2015, of a heart attack at age of 46 years old. They must have had a blast together because so many stayed for so long and then practically retired together. 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