Our sister site FishbowlNY reports Bill Evans, meteorologist for the New York ABC owned station WABC, and his wife Dana Evans are both facing charges of assault and disorderly conduct after an argument in their home May 4. The couple are currently going through a divorce.

“After seeking counseling at a local domestic violence center, Dana reported the incident to the Greenwich Police,” Dana Evans’ attorney Mark Sherman said in a statement posted on Patch.com, which first reported the story. “Obviously divorces can get emotional and we expect Dana to be cleared of these charges in due time. The safety, privacy and welfare of her family continue to be her primary concern.”

Bill Evans’ attorney Phillip Russell told TVSpy, “The forecast is Sunny” for his client. Read more

Kyla Igoe is saying goodbye to Buffalo ABC affiliate WKBW, Alan Pergament of The Buffalo News reports.

Igoe, who has worked at WKBW since 2007, has opted out of her contract to spend more time with her family and to help her husband with his videography business.

“We appreciate her efforts and wish her well in her new ventures,” Mike Nurse, who will officially take over next month as the station’s general manager, told Pergament.

Jamie Muro has announced he’s leaving Hartford-New Haven, CT, ABC affiliate WTNH.

The Laurel posted a station memo saying in part, “Jamie is heading over to the dark side, working in media relations for Sullivan & LeShane in Hartford. While I won’t miss his Dallas Cowboy helmet, I’ll definitely miss Jamie both on-air and in-person. Please join me in wishing him nothing but the best!”

Muro started at WTNH in September 2004. Before coming to WTNH he worked at WTLV-WJXX in Jacksonville, FL, WSLS in Roanoke, VA, and KREX in Grand Junction, CO.

According to the Hartford Courant Muro begins his new job in early August.

KTXS, the ABC affiliate for Abilene, TX, has announced a few newsroom changes.

Jason Goodwin has been promoted from assistant news director to news director, replacing George Levesque who has led the news department since 2007. Levesque who is also an anchor, moves to managing editor and anchoring the station’s 10:00 p.m. news alongside Wayne McCormick.

“George has been an outstanding leader for KTXS News and now he will be able to use that same leadership to KTXS News at 10,” said KTXS vice president and general manager Albert Brown. Read more

WTAE has announced the hiring of Bofta Yimam as an investigative reporter.

“Bofta is dedicated to uncovering the untold stories that can have a deep impact on people’s lives,” said Justin Antoniotti, news director for the Pittsburgh ABC affiliate. “She embodies the high standards of WTAE Channel 4 Action News and our commitment to our viewers.”

Yimam comes to WTAE from Memphis FOX owned station WHBQ where she was a general assignment reporter.

She told viewers on her Memphis facebook page, “I’ve accepted a position as an Investigative Reporter at WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh. I’m excited to join the award-winning Investigative unit! I’ve had an amazing time in Memphis and leaving the bluff city is bittersweet! Thanks to everyone for the wonderful memories! My last day at FOX13 is June 14.”

Cheryl Chodun has announced her retirement from WXYZ, the ABC affiliate in Detroit.

Chodun started at WXYZ in 1978 as a news writer. She went on to be a radio reporter before re-joining WXYZ as an on-air reporter in 1988.

“This has been an amazing career,” Chodun said in a statement. “I have met so many fascinating people, I have told so many interesting and unbelievable stories.  I feel as passionate now about what we do as I did the day I started.  There is no question I am going to miss this, but I look forward to what I hope will be an exciting and fulfilling next chapter.”

Chodun said she plans to spend time with her family and volunteer. She also hopes to teach journalism. She will sign off from WXYZ on July 26.

KSTP anchor Bill Lunn had a Freudian slip while reciting the intro to the Pledge of Allegiance. To make matters worse, his next read was about Gay Pride celebrations.

“I pledge allegiance to the fag…flag,” said the anchor for the Minneapolis ABC affiliate. “That meant the start of the school day for most of us growing up…”

Lunn later tweeted about the misstep, “I celebrate the diversity of our great state and am horrified that I may have offended people. I humbly ask for your forgiveness.”

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Tom Durian is joining Minneapolis ABC affiliate KSTP. News director Lindsay Radford told TVSpy Durian’s first day will be July 8.

Durian also posted the news on his facebook page, “If you notice something different, don’t adjust your sets. I’m no longer anchoring the morning show at CBS 58,” wrote Durian. “I made the decision to take the next move in my career and head to Minneapolis, MN to work as an anchor and reporter there. For those who have been following me since Spokane, here goes the new adventure!!!”

Durian worked at Milwaukee CBS affiliate WDJT as a morning anchor. He previously worked at KHQ in Spokane, WA, and KMIR in Palm Springs, CA.

[Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel]

Laura Lee, (pictured right) anchor for Rochester, MN, ABC affiliate KAAL, gave viewers a heartfelt “thank you” after returning to air following her husband’s motorcycle accident.

“These last three weeks have been the longest three weeks of my life,” Lee told viewers with her voice choked with emotion. “It’s just unbelievable how your life can change in an instant, and we’re just so blessed that we’re given a second chance to rebuild it.”

Lee took time off after her husband was involved in a serious motorcycle accident in May. She told viewers he is doing much better and is currently in rehab in St. Paul, MN. She also told viewers, “We just can’t wait to bring him home.” You can watch the video on the station’s website by clicking here.

After the accident, the station set up a fund for the anchor and her family. Click here for more info. Lee ended by saying, “We couldn’t have done this without everyone’s support and love. Again from the bottom of our hearts, Thank you so much.”

[Rick Kupchella]

Ed Walsh, anchor for Shreveport, LA, ABC affiliate KTBS, has announced he is leaving the station.

Walsh, who has worked at KTBS for over ten years, told TVSpy he’s going to work for Caeser’s Entertainment. “I’ll be the new Public Relations, Advertising, Communications, and Entertainment Supervisor for their two properties in Bossier City, LA.”

He’s also worked in Monroe, LA, and New Orleans. His last day will be next Friday, June 14.

[Arkansas TV News]