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Rochester NBC Affiliate Apologizes After Airing Sensitive Episode of ‘Chicago Fire’

Merrill Knox — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:33:31 +0000

WHEC, the NBC affiliate in Rochester, has issued an apology after airing an episode of “Chicago Fire” that closely resembled the Christmas Eve shooting in neighboring Webster, N.Y.

The episode, which aired Wednesday evening, featured a scene that showed firefighters and ambulance workers being shot during the response to a 911 call. Derek Dalton, the station’s vice president and general manager, released a statement Thursday:

Last night, NBC, our network, ran an episode of Chicago Fire that many in our community felt was insensitive in light of the Christmas Eve tragedy.

We understand and regret the timing of this episode. By no means did we, or NBC, intend any disrespect to the families or our community affected by the recent events in Webster.

All of us in the WHEC-TV family have a personal connection to our community and our firefighters. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and we will continue to cover this story with compassion and professionalism.

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Anchor Don Hudson Joins WHEC From KTVX

Merrill Knox — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:17:18 +0000

Don Hudson will join Rochester NBC-affiliate WHEC as an anchor and reporter this fall.

Hudson is currently the 5 p.m. anchor at KTVX, the ABC-affiliate in Salt Lake City. He will begin in his new role in late September, according to the station. He replaces Rich Funke, who is retiring after 38 years at WHEC.

“Not only is Don a true professional but he is also a dedicated family man,” VP-GM Derek Dalton said. “His committment to family and community are the exact values that we look for here at News10NBC. Hie is passionate about getting to the heart of the story making him a perfect addition to our News10NBC family.”

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After 38 Years at WHEC, Rich Funke to Retire

Merrill Knox — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:18:42 +0000

Rich Funke, the longtime evening anchor at WHEC in Rochester, will retire at the end of this year.

Funke, who joined the NBC-affiliate in 1974 as sports director, announced the news on the 6 p.m. newscast yesterday.

“I don’t know where the time has gone,” he said. “But I do know the time has come to step aside, move into the next phase of my life. My last day on the air will be sometime in December, but in the weeks and months ahead we’ll share some stories and revisit some people and places I’ll never forget.” continued…

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Longtime WHEC Boss Arnold Klinsky Retires

Andrew Gauthier — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:49:53 +0000

Arnold Klinsky is bidding farewell to Rochester’s WHEC.

Klinsky, WHEC’s vice president and general manager, is retiring after 27 years with the station.

During his tenure with WHEC, he oversaw the station’s switch in network affiliation, from CBS to NBC. He also served as chair of the New York State Broadcasters Association.

Before joining WHEC, Klinsky served as news director and VP of operations at Hartford’s WVIT. He will be succeeded by Derek Dalton.

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