•  MEET THE FOX 28 NEWS TEAM
 

 
     FOX 28 NEWS AT TEN  
 

Yolanda Harris anchors the news each week night on ABC 6 and on FOX 28 News at Ten.

Born and raised in Central Ohio, Yolanda considers the opportunity to continue her career in her hometown a privilege.

Yolanda is featured in "Who's Who In Black Columbus" in 2007. She is on the Wall of Fame at Gahanna Lincoln High School, her alma mater. She received an Emmy for Best Entertainment Program in 2005 as host of “Pepsi's Gimme The Mike, Columbus!” 

She joined FOX 28 in 1996 as a reporter.  She was a correspondent for "This Week" Newsmagazine on FOX 28 and a host for the “FOX 28 Kids Club” and “Take 1” !

Early in her career, she worked as a reporter and photographer for the former Columbus Call & Post newspaper, a weekly publication focusing on the local African-American community. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism from Bowling Green State University.

Yolanda gives a great deal of time to the Columbus community. She hosts the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon on ABC 6. She supports Girls, Inc., The Salesian Boys and Girls Club, Easter Seals, The Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation and The Muscular Dystrophy Association, to name a few.   Yolanda enjoys mentoring high school and college students interested in the field of broadcast journalism.

Yolanda spends time away from work with her husband and their two dogs, Snoop and Biscuit and spoiling her niece and nephews. She’s an avid reader, loves movies and rides a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Email Yolanda: yharris@myfox28columbus.com

 
 
 
 

Gabe Spiegel anchors ABC6 On Your Side at 5, 6 and 11PM. He also anchors Central Ohio's most watched late news: FOX 28 News at Ten.

Gabe is an Ohio native and veteran anchor, leading the team to make a difference in the Central Ohio community through ABC 6 On Your Side. Gabe says, "It's a great responsibility that I take very seriously. Our team is committed to uncovering stories you can not find anywhere else. Its our job to fight for the little guy. We're committed to telling all sides of every story. But we are not afraid to conduct our own investigation to make sure consumers are getting the best practices or to make sure your tax dollars are handled properly. We fight for the truth. We are on YOUR SIDE."

In his spare time, Gabe makes a difference in the community through his work with the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio, the Arthritis Foundation, Fore Hope, March of Dimes, and D.A.R.E. And every Labor Day, Gabe is an emcee of the MDA Telethon, bringing awareness of neuromuscular diseases and the potential for cure being developed right here in Central Ohio. Gabe's commitment to the cause includes an annual golf outing he hosts, which raises thousands of dollars for neuromuscular disease research. There's hope that one day, researchers will find a cure for all 43 neuromuscular disorders.

Spiegel received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications /Broadcasting from Anderson University in Indiana. Gabe is married with two children, and lives in Columbus. Prior to Columbus, Gabe worked in television in Omaha, Toledo and Indianapolis. For fun, he enjoys a round of golf, lifting weights, running and tailgating at Buckeye Football games.

Email Gabe: gspiegel@myfox28columbus.com

 
 
 
 

Jerry Martz is the Chief Meteorologist for ABC 6 and FOX 28 News at Ten.

Jerry is a member and television seal holder of both the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association and is a trained Skywarn Observer. He taught introductory meteorology at Penn State University for 5 years.

Jerry’s first memories of weather are when he lived in Virginia as a young boy. When bad thunderstorms came, he would empty out his toy box, grab some Cheerios and take shelter! With time, his fear passed and eventually weather became a passion with young Jerry constantly observing the clouds, checking the weather on the computer and keeping his weather radio close by.

Jerry enjoys working with kids and hopes to ignite a passion for science and weather in young people. Every week, he visits elementary schools across Central Ohio with a science lesson and through the “Lunchbox Weather” program. Jerry is an Eagle Scout who stays involved in the Boy Scouts of America as a Weather merit badge counselor.

This Pittsburgh, PA native is a graduate of Penn State University. Jerry married his best friend. He and his wife have three daughters, one son, and a few assorted pets. Given any opportunity, you will find Jerry outside, fishing, golfing and spending time with his family.

Email Jerry: jmartz@myfox28columbus.com

 
 
 
 

Jake Whittenberg Jake Whittenberg is a General Assignment Reporter for ABC 6 News at 5, 6 & 11pm and
FOX 28 News at Ten.

Each night you will see Jake reporting on the big story all over Central Ohio. Jake is usually part of the first crew on scene of breaking news and digging deep into the issues. "I am looking for stories that really matter to people".

Jake has been a reporter at KUSM- Montana PBS and an anchor and reporter at the CBC affiliate KTVQ in Billings, Montana. He was honored 3 times from the Society of Professional Journalists for his writing and breaking news reporting. Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer appointed Jake to the Montana Film and Television Advisory Council. His career has led him from the peaks of the mountains, to New York City, to the south in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. "You can't just sit behind a desk and know what's really going on. You have to be there to see the story for yourself and take the viewer on the journey with you."

Jake was born and raised in Southern Illinois and Iowa where his father ran newspapers. He and his wife Tara call Columbus home now. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and Theatre Arts from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana.

 
 
 
     GOOD DAY COLUMBUS  
 

Terri Sullivan is a two-time Emmy award winner with a passion for morning news. A self-described early bird, Terri thrives on getting news first, fast and accurate. She co-anchors ABC 6 News This Morning from 5-7am and ABC 6 News At Noon , each week day. Terri shows her lighter side on Good Day Columbus on FOX 28 from 7-9am weekdays.

Terri is dedicated to the Central Ohio community, volunteering at Our Lady of Guadalupe Center, a food pantry serving the Hispanic community in Central Ohio. For more than a decade Terri has co-hosted the Jerry Lewis Labor Day MDA telethon, helping to raise more than a million dollars for Central Ohioans battling muscular diseases. She's been honored by Komen Columbus Race For The Cure for "going the extra mile" in the fight against breast cancer. Terri has worked tirelessly for the Central Ohio Diabetes Association, as honorary chairperson for their annual "Swim For Diabetes." She's also been involved with the Homeless Families Foundation and the Central Ohio Radio Reading Service, an audio service for the blind. Terri is a loyal walker for "Elijah's Extreme Team" in the annual Buddy Walk that supports the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio.

Terri is also a volunteer in the Hilliard City School District. At Hilliard Davidson High School she is active with the Davidson Drama Boosters, supporting the award-winning theatre program. Terri also volunteers at St. Brendan Elementary school.

Terri grew up in Rockland County, just outside New York City, and always raced her
sisters to get first crack at the morning paper to find out what was going on. She attended Boston University on a full swimming scholarship, graduating with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
She got her start at WRKL-AM, an award-winning radio news team in New York state. She has worked at NBC News and CNN in New York. At WREX-TV in Rockford, Illinois, she was honored with the Silver Dome Award for Superior Broadcast Achievement.

Terri lives in Columbus with her husband, Mike, and their two active children.
She enjoys working out, reading, watching crime shows on TV and her dog, Archie.
When not at work Terri can usually be found in her car driving to hockey or basketball practice, play practice, voice lessons, golf match, school...wave when you see her drive by!

Email Terri: tsullivan@myfox28columbus.com

 
 
 
 

Kent Justice anchors Good Day Columbus on FOX 28 each morning from 7:00am-9:00am. He can also be seen anchoring ABC 6 This Morning from 5:00am to 7:00am every weekday morning. Kent monitors inspection reports from the Columbus Health Department recommending the safest places to eat, on "Behind the Kitchen Door", seen every Thursday on ABC 6 at 5pm.

Kent began his work at ABC 6 On Your Side as the troubleshooter, alerting viewers to rip-offs and scams and helping viewers who have been victimized. " I love to share stories and I learned that one person's story has great benefit to others in the community."

"Going beyond the 'cut and dried' facts of a story, I want everyone watching to understand how events affect people. Often, the best way to understand is to see it, to hear it, and hopefully, you will feel it from the way it is communicated."

Kent is a regular donor for the Red Cross. Kent could be seen on the MDA Telethon on ABC 6 and at the Capital Area Humane Society's Celebrity Chef event. There's also the fun of several years helping in "The Great Debate" (OSU vs. Michigan) with the Rotary Club of Hilliard - and more poignant ceremonies, like remembering 9-11.

An award-winning sportscaster early in his career (AP Sportscaster of the year in South Dakota), Kent coaches area baseball teams for his sons - along with playing in local basketball or softball leagues. Using his minor in music from Pepperdine University, Kent helped launch a church in Central Ohio - and plays and sings in a couple different bands. "Music is another way of communicating; telling stories. And that's what I love to do."

Email Kent: kjustice@myfox28columbus.com

 
 
 
 

Lisa Colbert is passionate about weather. As a native Ohioan, this meteorologist knows that from extreme heat to feet of snow, we see it all in Central Ohio! And when the weather changes, she will be there to rack the weather in your neighborhood and help you prepare for the day.

Whether you start your day from 5:00am to 7:00am with ABC 6 This Morning, or with Good Day Columbus on FOX 28, Lisa will greet you with a smile and the information you need to get your family ready for work and school.

Lisa graduated from Ohio University with degrees in journalism and meteorology. She got her early forecasting experience in Clarksburg, West Virginia and Portland, Maine.

Lisa was happy to return to Ohio to be close to her four sisters. When she's not tracking severe weather, morning fog or ice and snow on the roads, Lisa spends her time with her husband, yellow lab and little boy.

Email Lisa: lcolbert@myfox28columbus.com

 
 
 
 

Johnny DiLoretto is a Reporter on FOX 28 Good Day Columbus.

Johnny and photographer Rodney Middendorf hit the road every morning to show off the sights, the people and the places around Central Ohio. Their reports can be seen weekdays from 7-9am.

When Johnny first got the early wake-up call, he put his love of food and his critic’s training from The Ohio State University to work as the restaurant critic.

Johnny has also appeared on FOX 28 News at Ten as a movie critic and entertainment reporter.

Johnny and his wife live in Upper Arlington with their little boy Vincent.

Email Johnny: jdiloretto@myfox28columbus.com

 
 
 
     BUCKEYE FOOTBALL FEVER  
 

Clay Hall is the Sports Director for ABC 6 and FOX 28.

With 12 years covering Central Ohio sports, he's been in press boxes from Tuscon to Raleigh, the Meadowlands to Pasadena, covering the beloved Buckeyes on game day and beyond the game for events like the crowning of two Heisman Award winners: Troy Smith and Eddie George.

Every fall, Clay’s principal duties include Ohio State football. Viewers can see him on the field for pre-game and post-game coverage on the Emmy Award winning Buckeye Football Fever on ABC 6. Whether he’s in the Horseshoe or on the road, Clay brings fans all the player information and what we can expect to see on the field.

Hall led ABC-6 and FOX-28 to be named Best Sports Operation in Ohio by the Associated Press in 2001. Clay and the sports team won a regional Emmy Award for pre-game coverage of the OSU v Michigan game in 2003.

Clay takes viewers "Beyond the Game" weeknights at 6pm on ABC 6, introducing viewers to athletes and sporting events and special stories of the human spirit’s triumph over adversity.

Clay is a Central Ohio native; an Upper Arlington High School graduate who used to caddy at the OSU Scarlet Course as a teen. He later won a few bucks from ABC's Brent Musberger in a Buckeye golf outing on the same course.

Even away from work Clay is a sports fan, watching his three sons play and trying to keep up with his loyal black Labrador, Mojo. To this day, his greatest accomplishment remains getting Pat to say "I do" in 1982.

Email Clay: clhall@myfox28columbus.com

 
 
 
 

Anthony Rothman has been a Sports Anchor and Reporter for ABC 6 and FOX 28 since 1994.

Anthony can be seen on ABC 6 weeknights at 5pm and 6pm in “Beyond the Game”; stories about people and sports and the human spirit. His favorite story is the time he "ran the table" on World Nine-ball champion Earl Strickland. The billiard star wasn't too pleased saying "That's why Mosconi never played amateurs, because something like this could happen."

As Studio Host for Buckeye Football Fever, Anthony teams with former Ohio State receiver Dimitrious Stanley to share commentary and special insight into the Buckeyes on game day in the pre-game and post-game shows on ABC 6.

Anthony has been honored with 7 Emmy Awards for coverage of Columbus sports, including “Best Sports Anchor” an unprecedented 5 times in the Ohio Valley Region.

When he is not covering sports, Anthony is proud to make a difference in Central Ohio in the fight against animal cruelty and neglect. He is a trained Ohio Humane Agent and commissioned as an Animal Law Enforcement Agent in Franklin County.

Anthony and his fiancé, Jamie adopted three boxers, Bogie, Leo, and Bruno. Recently a stray tuxedo cat named Tucker joined the mix. Anthony is a Chicago native, and graduate of Indiana University.

Email Anthony: arothman@myfox28columbus.com

 
 
 
 

Dimitrious Stanley

 
 
 
 

Rob Harley can be seen each week on Buckeye Football Fever on ABC 6.

Rob brings viewers closer to the field in pre-game and post-game commentary. His unique experience as a former Buckeye football player, his knowledge of the game and the team led to his weekly feature “Harley in the Huddle”. It’s a special look beyond the game when Rob breaks down actual plays used by the Buckeyes. Just like watching the weekly game films, viewers see how they work and when they don’t, why they don’t.

Rob was a member of the 2002 National Championship team. He is a three-time letter winner and during his time on the team, the Buckeyes went 50-13, winning two Big Ten Championships and a National Championship in 2002.

Born and raised in Elmhurst, IL, Rob graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Transportation & Logistics from the Fisher College of Business.

Rob has touched many people in the community; including youngsters in football camps for under privileged youths and visiting patients at The Ohio State University James Cancer Center.

 
     
     WASHINGTON NEWS TEAM  
 

CRAIG DEMCHAK is a six-time Emmy winner, and has worked in television news for more than 25 years. His responsibilities include training and content development at Sinclair Broadcast Group’s affiliate news operations across the country, as well as special-projects producing and reporting.

Craig began his career in radio at the age of 15. He has since gone on to report, anchor, and/or manage his way through stays at WBOC-TV/Salisbury, MD, WTAJ-TV/Altoona, PA, WHTM-TV/Harrisburg, PA, WBFF-TV/Baltimore, MD, and WTTA-TV/Tampa, FL.

Two of Craig's Emmys are for news writing; other journalistic honors include seven Associated Press awards, and five Society of Professional Journalists awards. He enjoys great storytelling, producing longer-format special projects, and a quick round of golf. Craig and wife Mary have a daughter in college who is largely unimpressed by broadcast journalism, and two dogs who more closely resemble stuffed toys.

To send Craig an e-mail, click here.

 
 
 
 

MORRIS JONES is the Chief National Correspondent for Sinclair Broadcast Group's Washington Newsroom. Morris is an award winning anchor and journalist who has covered Washington and it's politics for decades. He's interviewed dozens of national news makers, including one-on-one interviews with President George W. Bush, Condoleezza Rice, and Donald Rumsfeld.

Originally from the Rocky Mountain West, Morris considers the DC/Baltimore area his home having lived in the area for more than 20 years. Prior to joining Sinclair, Morris was the long-time anchor for the FOX 5 Ten O'clock News in Washington. He's also held anchor positions in Denver, Florida and Los Angeles.

When not in front of the camera, Morris enjoys mountain biking and other physical activities.

To send Morris an e-mail, click here.

 
 
 
 

MEGHAN McCORKELL is a Washington Newsroom Reporter and Correspondent for American Crossroads.

Meghan has worked  for years as an Emmy award winning producer covering news from Washington, DC,  including President Gerald Ford's funeral and the London Transit Bombings.

A graduate of the Catholic University of America, Meghan enjoys spending time with her family on the Jersey Shore.

To send Meghan an e-mail, click here.

 
 
 
 
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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY: Scattered showers & storms, quite cool. High 76.

TONIGHT: Few more showers, heaviest south. Low 60.

TOMORROW: Isolated showers & storms. High 80.
 
     

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