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He had funny stories. The sheriffs office, Holly Frontier and OSHA are all investigating. 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 (THECOUNT) Longtime KWCH anchor, Roger Cornish, died Wednesday, according to the station. Whether on stage or in front of the camera he was a joy to behold, said SMS Talent, Inc., the talent agency that represented Kimbrough. An earlier version of this report had an incorrect spelling of Stephen Sondheims first name. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Tuesday of liver disease. A great man that I got all my news from as a kid up until 2018. Cornish started in the TV news business at the age of 17 Jul 7, 2021 Roger Cornish, a beloved KWCH anchor who retired in 2018, died Wednesday of liver disease, the news station reports. Cornish died Wednesday of Every single one of us have a funny story or special memory with Roger. They must have had a blast together because so many stayed for so long and then practically retired together. He was nominated for a Tony in 1971 for his Broadway performance in the Stephen Sondheim musical Company., Kimbrough also lent his voice to a gargoyle named Victor in Disneys animated film The Hunchback of Notre Dame.. Web108 votes, 21 comments. He was taken to Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Geo quick facts: Wichita is a city in south-central Kansas. Those of us who worked with Roger will miss his witty comments and his talent for remembering dates and details. Cornish, who worked for KWCH-TV Channel 12 for 41 years, succumbed to liver disease, He looked forward to writing his Answerback segments each week which we hope provided you some laughs and a chance to smile. She was one of the evening news anchors at the station who served KWCH Wichita for almost 10 years. Our hearts are heavy losing a great friend. Throughout the years, Roger received numerous awards and accolades for his television work. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Throughout his career, he climbed the ranks from producer to reporter to anchor. They married in 2002, more than a decade after his 1991 divorce from his first wife, Mary Jane (Wilson) Kimbrough, who died in 2007. 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. Cornish started in the TV news business at the age of 17 as a camera operator in Hutchinso. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - We have some difficult news to share with you. You can leave messages for Roger's family in the comments. Our hearts are heavy losing a great friend. (THECOUNT) Shamel Hagler, of Dothan, Alabama, has been identified as the victim, COLBERT COUNTY, AL. Copyright 2023 KWCH. Press J to jump to the feed. All rights reserved. (THECOUNT) Tanya Anderson Krenzel, of Dayton, Ohio, has been identifi, DETROIT, MI. Used to make him lattes pretty regularly decades ago. Subscribe and get full access to Ground News. He was 66 years old. Fly high, Roger. Every single one of us have a funny story or special memory with Roger. (THECOUNT) The oldest brother of entertainer Madonna, Anthony Ciccone, has, DOTHAN, AL. Deb Farris Education She earned her high school diploma from Pratt High School. In his final days, Roger was still himself. WebLongtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday of liver disease. According to the Kansas Highway Patrols online crash log, the 2010 Polaris Ranger was westbound on a Wind Farm Road when it turned southbound and overturned. Grew up watching him sad day for all prayers to his family! Setty was best known for her Wednesday night All rights reserved. Upon his retirement, Cornish estimated that he had been a part of roughly 23,000 newscasts. 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. The KAKE News reporter Deb Farris is single since her fiance's death in 2015. 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. Roger was an avid (ok, truly fanatical) Indy Car fan. He quickly moved positions from producing and reporting to anchoring newscasts. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday after a battle with liver disease, he was 66. WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Roger Cornish, a news anchor at KWCH-TV in Wichita for several decades, died Wednesday, the station reported. EL DORADO, Kan. (KWCH) - The Butler County Sheriffs Office said a man died Saturday morning in an accident at Holly Frontier in El Dorado. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday of liver disease. You can watch a livestream of Rogers funeral service here. DMA 67 KWCH Wichita Anchor Kim Setty Dies KWCH | KENTON COUNTY, KY. (THECOUNT) Joshua Ginn, of Independence, Kentucky, has been identified as, KENT COUNTY, DE. Setty was 47. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday after a battle with liver disease, he was 66. After Cindys retirement in 2016, Melissa Scheffler joined Roger on the anchor desk. After Cindys retirement in 2016, Melissa Scheffler joined Roger on the anchor desk. Roger was an awesome guy to work with. In his 41 years at the station, he has given wisdom to hundreds of journalists. Roger was an avid (ok, truly fanatical) Indy Car fan and could recite details about specific races and drivers like no other. Lily Wu 4pm Anchor/Reporter Lily anchors 12 News at 4pm and reports in her Exploration Place features hands-on science exhibits and Kansas in Miniature, a display of animated models depicting 1950s Kansas. He quickly moved positions - from producing and reporting to anchoring newscasts. WICHITA, KS. The 30-minute programs will be produced by sister station KWCH and feature the CBS-affiliates anchors Cindy Klose (at 4:00) and Ro An error has occurred, please try again later. All rights reserved. Rolfes husband, John, is moving to Houston to become the chief operating officer of the Greater Houston Convention and Vistors Bureau. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). Webscott van pelt illness. Damn. Old Cowtown Museum recreates 19th-century life with old buildings and costumed guides. Once that changed, as all publicly-traded media companies do, they were unofficially shown the door (kids straight from J school are much cheaper). 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. 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. He looked forward to writing his Answerback segments each week which we hope provided you some laughs and a chance to smile. Longtime KWCH anchor Kim Setty died Wednesday night after a six-year battle with breast cancer. A subreddit for residents of Kansas' largest city. But Roger would help change that. Saturday: 06:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64; rv:88.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/88.0, Retired KWCH anchor Roger Cornish dies at 66. Roger started as a camera operator at our KTVH studios in Hutchinson in 1972. In 1991, Cindy Klose joined Roger and the two continued ratings success for 25 years. He was just 17 years old at the time. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Beloved Wichita anchorman Roger Cornish died Wednesday at age 66. https://bit.ly/3jSTj3u kwch.com Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish dies at 66 Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday of liver disease. Roger was an avid (ok, truly fanatical) Indy Car fan and could recite details about specific races and drivers like no other. Mostly because they were the last TV station in the market that was family-owned, and willing to pay veteran anchors their salaries. Gosh, I can clearly hear his voice and the news program starting, saying his name, etc. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday. YOUNG COUNTY, TX. The station said Cornish died of liver disease. A rescue crew from Holly Frontier retrieved the worker. murders in gallup, new mexico; andrew e rodriguez age; johnny sheffield photos. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday after a battle with liver disease, he was 66. He said he wanted people to smile when they remembered him. 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. He was 66. EL DORADO, Kan. (KWCH) - The Butler County Sheriffs Office said a man died Saturday morning in an accident at Holly Frontier in El Dorado. He also did occasional radio news reports for KFDI in a news partnership with KWCH. Roger was 66 years old. You can contact him at 316-268-6203 and mkelly@wichitaeagle.com. Rogers favorite interview was getting to talk with Mears in 1990. Longtime KWCH anchor Kim Setty died last night after a long battle with breast cancer, the station announced today. By Merrill Knoxon Feb. 17, 2012 - 3:27 PM, By Merrill Knoxon Jan. 5, 2012 - 2:22 PM, By Merrill Knoxon Oct. 11, 2011 - 1:23 PM, By Andrew Gauthieron Jul. We know Roger was so proud of them. He said he wanted people to smile when they remembered him. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday at 66 years old. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A child died Tuesday afternoon in a crash involving a UTV in Elk County. In 1991, Cindy Klose joined Roger and the two continued ratings success for 25 years. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) Roger Cornish, a former anchor at KWCH-TV, has died at the age of 66 of liver disease. A subreddit for residents of Kansas' largest city. The sheriffs office said a contractor was working in a confined space when other crew members lost contact with him. He will be missed. (THECOUNT) David Mark Hilliard, of Efland, North Carolina, has been ident. He also did occasional radio news reports for KFDI in a news partnership with KWCH. Sorry, this content is available only to the members of the, It looks like you are not a member of VIP Club yet. He was 66 years old. She was 47. The agency said the actor died of natural causes in a hospital. Matthew Kelly joined The Eagle in April 2021. Kimbrough played newsman Jim Dial across the 10 seasons of CBS hit sitcom Murphy Brown between 1988 and 1998, earning an Emmy nomination in 1990 for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. 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. Born May 23, 1936, Kimbrough spent years in the New York theater scene. Roger Cornish Death - Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death Longtime KWCH anchor, Roger Cornish, died Wednesday, according to the station. Roger often described KWCH as the fourth-place station in a town with only three TV stations. Cornish started his TV career as a camera operator for KTVH in LOS ANGELES (AP) Charles Kimbrough, a Tony- and Emmy-nominated actor who played a straight-laced news anchor opposite Candice Bergen on Murphy Brown, died Jan. 11 in Culver City, California. He was just 17 years old at the time. No wonder it seemed like he had been on my whole life; he started when I was a teen! (THECOUNT) Mark Wyatt Blackwell and Roy Dean Voss, both of Graham, Texas, HIDALGO COUNTY, TX. He wanted to thank each of you for your kind notes and even your critical feedback at times. He was 66. Copyright 2023 KWCH. Seems in appropriate to upvote this so Ill just leave a comment. The passenger, only identified as a juvenile, was ejected and died in the crash. 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Throughout the years, Roger received numerous awards and accolades for his television work. He got to hear from some good friends. Please fill out the form below to access the page and join the VIP Club, Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/92.0.4515.159 Safari/537.36 Edg/92.0.902.84, Retired KWCH anchor Roger Cornish dies at 66. He was 66 years. WebJacob is the sports director at KWCH and anchors Eyewitness News at 9:00 on the KSCW. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday after a battle with liver disease, he was 66. Kimbroughs wife, actor Beth Howland who played diner server Vera on the 1970s and 80s CBS sitcom Alice, died in 2016. Cornish started as a camera operator in 1972 at just 17. Cornish started his TV career as a camera operator for KTVH in Hutchinson in 1972, and he moved into producing and reporting. WebPosted on 1 second ago. WebLongtime KWCH anchor Kim Setty died last night after a long battle with breast cancer, the station announced today. Cornish, who worked for KWCH-TV Channel 12 for 41 years, succumbed to liver disease, according to his longtime station. Kim shared 24 years with the people who work at KWCH and those who watched her on air. (THECOUNT) Don Shane, perhaps best known as the longtime sportscaster at Detroi, LOS ANGELES, CA. SMS Talent said Kimbrough is survived by a sister, Linda Kimbrough, a son, John Kimbrough, a stepdaughter, Holly Howland, and a granddaughter, Cody. 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. Rest easy friend! 66 is young by todays standards. (THECOUNT) Sondra Lynelle McCutchen, of Town Creek, Alabama, has been id, Longtime Wichita KWCH News Anchor Roger Cornish Dead Wednesday At 66, Gaffney SC Woman Myra Littlejohn Davidson IDd As Victim In Wednesday Timken Co Murder-Suicide Dock Hopper Shooter, KS Man Denis Mutunga Wambua IDd As Victim In Tuesday Night Lenexa Fatal Crash, NC Man Gary Hammond IDd As Victim In Tuesday Mooresville Fatal Vehicle Crash, AZ Man Cory Geist IDd As Victim In Wednesday IL Fatal Vehicle Collision, UT Woman Taysia Lovell Fish IDd As Victim In Monday Nephi Fatal Vehicle Crash. 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 He was 86. Felicia Rolfe is leaving the anchor desk at KWCH, the CBS-affiliate in Wichita. He reprised the role for three episodes in the 2018 reboot. Roger was 66 years old. Kim Setty From KWCH.com: KWCH anchor Kim Setty died Wednesday night. If you knew Roger from watching him on the news or meeting him at the Kansas State Fair, you were getting the real Roger. Rogers favorite interview was getting to talk with Mears in 1990. It happened around 12:30 p.m. about four miles north of Flint Road on Road 5. (THECOUNT) Joshua Riley, of Houston, Delaware, has been identified as the v, DURHAM COUNTY, NC. Roger started as a camera operator at our KTVH studios in Hutchinson in 1972. His KWCH team will never be matched again. One of our nicest customers. He anchored evening newscasts from the late 1970s until his retirement in 2018. If you knew Roger from watching him on the news or meeting him at the Kansas State Fair, you were getting the real Roger. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. It's like losing a family member when you grow up watching him. 45.5k members in the wichita community. Roger retired in 2018. All of us will miss him. July 7, 2021. 12 News anchor Lily Wu resigns, exploring run for mayor. Copyright 2021 KWCH. He will be missed by many. LOS ANGELES (AP) Charles Kimbrough, a Tony- and Emmy-nominated actor who played a straight-laced news anchor opposite Candice Bergen on Murphy Roger started as a camera operator at our KTVH studios in In his 41 years at the station, he has given wisdom to hundreds of journalists along with just good life advice. Cornish started his TV He is so ingrained in my memory as a part of KWCH that I forget that he isnt still anchoring. As much as he appreciated those, it was the experiences he loved the most. He covers local government and politics in the Wichita area. Liver disease doesnt sound enjoyable. WebHe died on November 30, 2015, of a heart attack at age of 46 years old. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday of liver disease. As much as he appreciated those, it was the experiences he loved the most. (THECOUNT) Longtime KWCH anchor, Roger Cornish, died Wednesday, according to the station. He was 66 years old. Funeral services are pending. He got to hear from some good friends. Cornish started in the TV news business at the age jo ann pflug daughter melissa woolery; marineland 5 gallon portrait mods Roger often described KWCH as the fourth-place station in a town with only three TV stations. https://www.kwch.com/2021/07/07/longtime-kwch-anchor-roger-cornish-dies-66 Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday of liver disease. Please fill out the form below to access the page and join the VIP Club, Mon - Fri: 05:00 AM - 10:00 AM He won numerous awards for his television reporting during his career. Melissa Scheffler is the one who left the KWCH News in February 2021. In his 41 years at the station, he has given wisdom to hundreds of journalists along with just good life advice. Beloved Wichita anchorman Roger Cornish died Wednesday at age 66. 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. Deb and Roger are parents to their two sons Josie and Jake who reside in Wichita. 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. Cornish had To report a correction or typo, please email news@kwch.com. Our KWCH family is thinking of Rogers wife, his children and grandchildren during this time. Kim Setty, a news anchor who worked for KWCH News for 24 years, died this week after a battle with breast cancer. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A child died Tuesday afternoon in a crash involving a UTV in Elk County. He was a news anchor at the Wichita station from the 1980s until his retirement in 2018. WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Roger Cornish, a news anchor at KWCH-TV in Wichita for several decades, died Wednesday, the station reported. Our KWCH family is thinking of Rogers wife, his children and grandchildren during this time. (THECOUNT) Melissa De Leon, of Monte Alto, Texas, has been identified as, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OH. WICHITA (KSNW) Roger Cornish, a former anchor at KWCH, has died at the age of 66 of liver disease. Sorry, this content is available only to the members of the, It looks like you are not a member of VIP Club yet. His favorite driver was Wichita native Rick Mears. Themed gardens at Botanica Wichita include a wildflower meadow and a Chinese garden. 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Charles Kimbrough, who played anchor in Murphy Brown, dies, (Richard Drew | AP Photo/Richard Drew, File), 12 News anchor Lily Wu resigns, exploring run for mayor, Wichita police: Search over, 4 girls reported as runaways found safe, Intelligence agencies say they cant link adversaries to Havana syndrome, Cat, missing for 2 years, found nearly 1,600 miles away, police say, Derby residents speak out against proposed 195 ft. cell phone tower, Jupiter, Venus draw attention in night sky, Contact information: 316-831-6166 or investigators@kwch.com. 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. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) Roger Cornish, a former anchor at KWCH, has died at the age of 66 of liver disease. 4.9K4.9K He won numerous awards for his television reporting during his career. The New York Times first reported his death and his son and agents confirmed it Sunday to The Associated Press. A private service for family and friends is scheduled for Monday. Roger started as a camera operator at our KTVH studios in Hutchinson in 1972. WICHITA, KS. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday of liver disease. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 18, 2011 - 8:49 AM, Content WriterThe Brandon AgencyMyrtle Beach, South Carolina. A child died Tuesday afternoon in a crash involving a UTV in Elk County. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox, KWCH Anchor Felicia Rolfe Leaving Wichita, Veteran KWCH Anchor Kim Setty Dies Of Cancer At 47, In Wichita, KSAS Drops Lawsuit Against KWCH, In Wichita, KWCH to Launch Newscasts on KSCW. Big Rog is gone. Setty joined the Wichita CBS-affiliate in 1988 as Those of us who worked with Roger will miss his witty comments and his talent for remembering dates and details. Roger retired in 2018. Staple of my childhood/teens when I used to watch the news with my parents. Setty joined the Wichita CBS-affiliate in 1988 as the producer and anchor of the noon newscast. 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