A.J. Ross joins ABC6 and Fox28 as a general assignment reporter.  Her passion for news began in the third grade when she tried to start her own kid's newspaper titled the 'Pittsburgh Golden News.' 

A.J. went on to major in Broadcast Journalism at the John H. Johnson School of Communications at Howard University.  While there she interned with WHUT-TV as a reporter and producer; the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a production assistant; and also served as a general assignment reporter and sports editor for the campus newspaper, 'The Hilltop,' voted the nation's number one collegiate newspaper by the Princeton Review in 2004.

After graduating magna cum laude, A.J. went on to work as a production assistant at ESPN.  While at 'The Worldwide Leader' she produced and edited highlights for SportsCenter, NBA Fastbreak, and NBA Coast to Coast.  She then moved on to WMBF News, the NBC affiliate in Myrtle Beach, SC.  As a multi-media journalist and fill-in anchor she covered one of the biggest wildfires in South Carolina history and also put together an in depth feature story on the NAACP's boycott of the confederate flag.

As a Pittsburgh native A.J. says she bleeds black and gold.  In her free time she enjoys watching sports, traveling, and reading.  A proud member of Alpha Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc, A.J. also enjoys giving her time to the Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Habitat for Humanity. She is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.

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From explaining the perils of tractor traffic in Illinois to the art of ice fishing in Idaho and the newest fried foods at South Carolina's famous State Fair, Ashley has truly tasted life throughout the good ol' U.S. of A. Now, she couldn't be happier to find Buckeyes in Columbus!

Also, her passion for travel, natural curiosity and desire to tell stories, proves she's definitely a reporter at heart.

Ashley spent the last three years in Columbia, S.C., at WLTX. There, she picked up a regional Emmy, a South Carolina Broadcasters award for Spot News and an AP award for Sports reporting -- not to mention some Southern charm and a love for sweet tea.

During her journalistic jaunt, Ashley also worked at PlumTV in Sun Valley, Idaho, and WGEM in Quincy, Illi. She graduated from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University with a degree in broadcast journalism. While in school, she worked at NY1 News, Fox News Chicago and PBS in Chicago.

Ashley recently arrived in Columbus outfitted with a love for storytelling, minimal snowboarding skills, a menu-oriented Spanish vocabulary and a desire to do it all. Every day, she pushes the boundaries of traditional reporting -- and can't wait to be a part of your lives at ABC6 & Fox28 News.

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Bob Kendrick co-anchors ABC 6 News at 5 and 6 as well as Fox 28 News at 10 and ABC 6 News at 11 with Yolanda Harris. Bob produces a weekly segment called "On Your Side Champions" profiling people who do extraordinary things for their community.  Email Bob if you know someone like that at champs@abc6onyourside.com.

Bob brings with him more than two decades of anchoring and news experience. Prior to Columbus, he anchored the news at KUSA in Denver and WFTS in Tampa.

Bob loves to get out from behind the news desk whenever he can. Bob's an award winning storyteller, who loves to shoot and edit video too, often with his own equipment. Bob's had many memorable moments in his 29 year broadcasting career, reporting from big weather stories like major hurricanes, tornadoes and blizzards, tragedies like the Oklahoma City Bombing, human dramas like Elian Gonzalez and political events including the 2008 Democratic National Convention and the 2000 Florida recount.

Bob's critically acclaimed 'Tampa Bay Treasures' series , profiled little known historical and cultural gems in Florida and won numerous awards. Life and news broadcasting has taken Bob from Northern British Columbia, to Central Florida, to the Colorado Rockies and many fascinating places in between. Now, he's thrilled to be living in Central Ohio and for the opportunity to discover it's treasures and report it's stories.

In his spare time, Bob likes home improvement, reading, collecting music, photography and cooking. He's an avid triathlete, mountain biker and skier (currently in search of mountains). Bob follows international soccer closely. His favorite teams are Arsenal FC and the Columbus Crew.Among his favorite movies include Once, Cinema Paradiso, Out of Africa and 'Apocalypse Now. Bob's musical tastes run through rock, blues and jazz--the older and scratchier the better.

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Carol Luper is a reporter with a passion for getting the news and reporting it right. When news is happening, Carol gets the first call. Thats because shes well known in the community for getting the facts and delivering the news in an insightful yet straightforward way. With more than 28 years as a television reporter, Carol has developed mutual respect, trust, and professional relationships with many of the people who make the news in Central Ohio. 

Carol says she wants her stories to educate and inform, I try to connect with each viewer to provide a window on someone or something interesting each day. 

Carol was the youngest person ever to receive the Columbus Jewish Federation Young Leadership Award. She is a recipient of the Jack ReslerCommunity Service Award.

Carol is active in community service as well. She is a Champion of Children. She has chaired fundraisers for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and the Columbus Jewish Center. She has volunteered for a number or organizations including The Columbus Museum of Art and The Cornell Club.

Carol loves the Buckeyes and being a journalist! Her greatest love is for her family; husband Fred, three grown children and seven grandchildren. They contribute to her life experience and are a part of the compassion she brings when talking to and about the people whose stories she tells every day.

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Carolyn Bruck anchors Good Day Columbus weekday mornings on ABC 6 from 5 am to 7 am and Fox 28 from 7 am to 9 am.

As a big time news junkie, Carolyn knows information is everything.  She strives to deliver your morning news with an extra dose of energy and enthusiasm to get you up and ready to take on the day.

Carolyn started her career in Northern California as a bureau reporter for the NBC / CBS stations in Redding.

She comes to Columbus from the NBC station in Fresno, California where she was the weekday evening anchor, reporter, fill-in producer, weather forecaster, editor.  You name it - she did it all!

Shes very excited to now be a buckeye and bring her passion and experience to Central Ohio.

A few of Carolyn's loves:  her Mom's cooking, fireworks, her nephews, the Lakers and her Chihuahua-mix named Jack.

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Chris Koeberl has joined the WSYX 6 / FOX 28 news team as an investigative reporter.  He is coming to Ohio for the first time in his career coming from Kansas and New Mexico.  He's been in the news business for over 14 years and feels this is "a necessary and important job."

Chris likes to go camping and hiking, loves the outdoors,and respects nature.  He enjoys cooking and grilling out with his family.

Chris last adventure took him Colorado where he hiked to Chicago Lake, set up camp at11,800 feet and had the whole lake above the tree line to himself.

His most memorable television experience took him to Manhattan where he was broadcasting live about the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center right after September 11th, 2001. Chris calls that experience interesting: reporting on history as it was happening.

"Its our job to hold people accountable, and that's what I strive to do.  We are in a unique position to do that, and I look at that as a responsibility."

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

With 16 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, Clays 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 The Football Fever on ABC 6. Whether he's in the Shoe or on the road, Clay sets the scene for one of the greatest traditions in college football.

Hall led ABC-6 and FOX-28 to be named Best Sports Operation in Ohio by the Associated Press for 2010 and 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 spirits 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.

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Dana Jay joined ABC6/Fox28 News as a general assignment reporter in June 2011. She's a Midwest girl, so she feels right at home in central Ohio. 

Dana enjoys all kinds of reporting, but she has a particular passion for government and politics.  While she loves a good election, she knows that making sure your elected officials are working for you day-to-day is what's most important.  

Dana studied public affairs reporting and earned a master's degree in Journalism.

Dana is a native of Chicago's northwest suburbs.  Prior to moving to Ohio, she worked in Illinois and Missouri.

Her work has been recognized by the Illinois Associated Press.

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Dana Turtle is a Meteorologist and a weather/science reporter for ABC 6 On Your Side and FOX 28 News.

Dana loves the Buckeye State! From mild fall days to raging blizzards to tornadoes, Dana has lived through nearly every weather element in the Upper Midwest. With that experience, Dana is dedicated to giving Central Ohio viewers an accurate and dependable forecast each and every week.

Dana holds degrees in Mass Media Communication and English Writing from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. Dana received his Meteorology training from Mississippi State University.

Dana knows winter weather. He is a native of Stewartville, Minnesota. He began his forecasting career at WDAY-TV in Fargo, North Dakota.

Dana is also a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society.

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Dave is one of the newest reporters to join the ABC6/Fox28 News team, and he's excited to call Central Ohio home! Equally exciting, he just learned his family has roots in the small town of Ansonia -- population 1,145!

Dave grew up in New York and comes to ABC6/Fox28 News from his hometown, where he worked as a reporter for News 12 Long Island.

Dave may be new to Buckeye territory, but he's no stranger to new places and smiling faces. He spent time in Paducah, Ky., at WPSD-Local 6 and Capital News 9/YNN in Albany, N.Y. Dave jump-started his career at 7NEWS in Boston. He is a proud graduate of Emerson College and carries a degree in Broadcast Journalism.

Addicted to HDTV and "Do-It-Yourself" projects, Dave's a regular at the local hardware store. If you see him sorting through swatches or picking up some lumber, be sure to say "Hello!" -- if Dave doesn't beat you to it!

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Lisa Colbert is passionate about weather. Growing up in Cleveland, 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 track 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. And she'll be there for your afternoon updated on ABC 6 at Noon.

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 is a member of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association.

When Lisa's not tracking severe weather, morning fog or ice and snow, Lisa spends her time with her husband, Mike, yellow lab, little boy and sisters. She's been involved with the Taste of Gahanna for several years, enjoys speaking to school children and sharing her love of weather, hiking in the Hocking Hills and gardening.

Her favorite things are fall, Christmas, Mexican food, anything salty and every once in a while, a rainy Saturday. And snuggling by the fire on a cold Ohio night!

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Maria Durant is a three time Emmy Award Winning Reporter for ABC 6 and FOX 28 News.

She has also received numerous Associated Press Awards and has been honored with several awards from the Society of Professional Journalists.

She says she's always wanted to be a reporter. When she was a little girl she used to go around the neighborhood interviewing her neighbors. Then she'd send the tape to her grandparents so they could see where they lived. As the daughter of a Military Naval Officer the family moved often... so there were plenty of tapes mailed out.

Maria says she feels very privileged to be able to tell stories and to keep viewers informed about what is happening in their community.

A graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science, little did Maria know she would someday become a news story herself.

In October of 2005 Maria was diagnosed with Breast Cancer.But instead of hiding her diagnosis, Maria decided to share her story in hopes of helping others.

Maria is involved with several cancer organizations and wants women to know... especially young Asian American Women that it can happen to them. But that early detection is the key.

Maria is also involved with many other community organizations such as the Asian Festival, The Columbus International Program and The Central Ohio Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Maria came to ABC6 & FOX28 after working in Huntington/Charleston West Virginia.

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Mike McCarthy is thrilled to be home in Central Ohio. He joined ABC 6 and Fox 28 as an award-winning General Assignment Reporter in March 2010.

Originally from Marysville, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in 2007, where he was named Outstanding Graduating Senior in Broadcast News. Mike spent three years working as reporter for WVLT Volunteer TV in Knoxville, TN.

Just a couple weeks after graduating, Mike reported live from the massacre at Virginia Tech University. He also has covered some the most high-profile murder court cases in recent Knoxville history. However, it was his coverage of crops circles in rural Tennessee that caught the attention of CNN.

His work has earned three Regional Emmy Award nominations, as well as multiple honors from the Tennessee Associated Press, including a nomination as Best TV Reporter. Previously, Mike has worked as an anchor, reporter, and producer for WOUB in Athens, Ohio. He also managed the production of the station's in-depth series.

His other broadcast experience includes an internship at NBC's "Today." He is also a former intern at ABC 6 On Your Side.

Mike is an amateur magician, an avid musical theater fan, and movie buff.

He lives in Dublin.

Mike would love to hear from you!

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Pete Scalia anchors ABC6 this Morning and Good Day Columbus on FOX 28. A Cincinnati native (and proud graduate of Ohio University) Pete's first gig in TV was working behind the scenes (sorting scripts and getting coffee) at WLWT in Cincinnati -- where he later worked as morning traffic reporter.

Pete has also worked as editor of "Cincinnati Profile" -- an online lifestyle magazine for men in Greater Cincinnati; and most recently anchored four hours of news every morning at our sister stations WKEF (ABC 22) and WRGT (FOX 45) in Dayton, OH.

An avid singer and keyboardist, Pete has also toured the country playing music -- and somehow survived a summer on the road with classic rock legends Bad Company and Ted Nugent. He currently plays in the party band "Snidely Whiplash" with his dad, Tony.

A fan of classic and collectible cars, Pete and his wife, Amy, are excited to call Columbus home and look forward to exploring the city and surrounding areas with their crazy Vizsla, Dino.

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Steve Levine caught the news bug as a young child growing up in Cleveland

Heights, when he tagged along with his grandmother and uncle who loved to speed to the scene of breaking news stories they heard on their police scanner.

A graduate of Ohio University, Steve began his career in Zanesville, and also worked in West Virginia, New York state, and Maryland.

Following the September 11th terrorist attacks Steve reported live just blocks from Ground Zero. He also reported live from outside Lucasville Prison during the 1993 inmate riots.

Steve's reporting has led to several international recalls,crooked contractors being sent to prison, and hundreds of thousands of dollars returned to ripped off consumers. His work has also led to changes in state law.

Steve's received The Edward R Murrow Award and numerous Associated Press Awards for investigative reporting, enterprise reporting, spot news, and continuing coverage of an issue. He most recently was honored by the International Association of Fire Fighters, for an investigation on Baltimore's Critical Alert system.

He is active with The National Center For Missing And Exploited Children and the Special Olympics.

Steve lives in Dublin, with his wife Sharon.

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Terri Sullivan is a two-time Emmy award winner with a passion for news. Terri thrives on getting news first, fast and accurate. She anchors ABC 6 News at 6 pm and 11 pm and Fox 28 News at 10 pm each weekend. Terri also shows off her talents for asking the tough questions and getting the stories first when she reports during the week.

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 big supporter of area schools. She's been honored with the prestigious 2009 "Friend of Education" award for her volunteer work at Hilliard Davidson High School. She's also involved with the Davidson Drama Boosters, which supports the school's award-winning theatre program, and the Bishop Watterson High School Hockey Team.

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!

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 Tom Bosco is an award-winning broadcast journalist who has aggressively pursued news for more than 15 years in Ohio. He enjoys developing relationships with and telling the stories of the people of central Ohio.

A proud graduate of Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Tom admits to having a soft spot for southeast Ohio and especially enjoys reporting news from that part of the state. "I just love the beauty of southeast Ohio, both the landscape and the wonderful people of the region," he said.

Tom has reported news on radio and television in Toledo, Cincinnati, Dayton and Nelsonville. He won numerous awards throughout his career. Tom was named Best Reporter by the Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters Association in 2004. He served as OAPB president in 2006. Tom also contributed reports on the priest sexual abuse scandal to the Academy Award-nominated documentary film "Twist of Faith."

"Journalism is the cornerstone of democracy," he said. "Whether it's fighting for the little guy or holding politicians feet to the fire, we do an important job. I strive every day to be tough and demanding, but fair, sensitive and accurate."

Tom got more than a great education at Ohio University. It's also where he met his wife, Gina. Tom likes to read, listen to music (everything from jazz to rock to Frank Sinatra), enjoys cooking on the grill and spending time with his wife and daughter.

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Tom Sussi is the ABC 6 On Your Side Consumer Investigator. Prior to
joining us, Tom worked in Orlando, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Detroit.

A graduate of Michigan State University, Tom was a sportswriter and
sportscaster prior to making the move to news. Tom began his television
career with WILX in Lansing, Michigan.

Tom takes great pleasure in exposing crooks, cons and scoundrels, and
helping consumers solve problems.

Tom holds degrees in both telecommunications and criminal justice.

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Yolanda Harris anchors the news each week night on ABC 6 at 5, 6 and 11 pm 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. Shes an avid reader, loves movies and rides a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

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