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ANCHORS
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 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@abc6onyourside.com
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Bob brings with him more than two decades of anchoring and news experience. For the last five years he anchored the news at KUSA in Denver. Bob loves to get out from behind the anchor desk whenever he can. He's a great storyteller. Bob's passion is shooting and editing. In fact, he owns his own equipment. He will be co-anchoring ABC 6 News at 5 and 6 as well as Fox 28 News at 10 and ABC 6 News at 11 with Yolanda Harris. He comes to us from his hometown of Victoria, British Columbia where he lived with his wife and daughter and two dogs. Within the last year he had to put his two corgis to sleep because of illnesses so he is now looking to get another dog for his family. The most memorable TV moment Bob has had was when he was able to convince Paul McCartney to sing happy birthday to his wife, even though he is the one who's the huge Beatles fan. You may catch Bob at your local Chipotle because he eats there about 3 times a week and never gets tired of it. His meal of choice is the burrito bowl with any of the meats, beans, and everything else on it too, chips and guacamole, and an Arnold Palmer to drink. Bob is an international soccer fan with his favorite teams being Arsenal FC and the Columbus Crew. You can catch Bob on the weekends drinking English or Irish beer watching a soccer game. Have you ever heard of the movies "Once" or "Cinema Paradiso?" Bob says they are both his favorites and that we should rent them. He also loves to watch "Myth Busters" as well learning what is really true and what isn't. Bob is also a classic rock and jazz guy. He loves the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Diana Krall and Miles Davis. Email Bob: bkendrick@abc6onyourside.com | ||||
Andy Dominianni anchors ABC6 THIS MORNING & ABC6 News at Noon and also "Good Day Columbus" on FOX 28. He also produces weekly "Recall Roundup" segments for ABC6 News at 5pm. Although Andy considers "Buckeye Country" home now, his career in television has taken him all over the country with stops in Charlotte, North Carolina and Minneapolis, Minnesota, and even overseas. He has a special interest in military and veteran's affairs and has reported from Forts Benning and Stewart in Georgia and Fort Bragg in North Carolina. He also accompanied the Michigan National Guard to Port-Au-Prince Haiti for "Operation Uphold Democracy" and most recently produced special reports for ABC6, accompanying Central Ohio World War 2 veterans to Washington DC for a tour of the war memorials. Andy graduated from Kalamazoo College. He's been active as a tutor and big brother in various children's mentoring programs and has volunteered with the Children's Hunger Alliance and the Columbus Public Library summer reading program. He's also a member of the Columbus Italian Club and active at St. John the Baptist Catholic church. He enjoys tennis, bocce, biking and Italian cooking. Andy, his wife Erin, along with their two young children, Riley and Will, live in Dublin. Email Andy: adominianni@abc6onyourside.com
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Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Amy is a die-hard Steelers, Penguins and yes, Pirates fan. She spent the past 7 years anchoring local news in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North and South Carolinas. In 2008, Amy was voted "Best TV Personality of the Carolinas." When she's not anchoring the news, Amy enjoys fantasy football, a good Broadway show, figure skating, camping, shopping and playing softball. She also volunteers with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, The American Cancer Society, and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Email Amy: alutz@abc6onyourside.com
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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. Email Terri: tsullivan@myfox28columbus.com
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WEATHER
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@abc6onyourside.com
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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. 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! Email Lisa: lcolbert@abc6onyourside.com
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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. Email Dana: dturtle@abc6onyourside.com
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REPORTERS
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. Email Carol: cluper@abc6onyourside.com | ||||
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. Email Tom: tbosco@abc6onyourside.com
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Susan’s roots are in her rich history with FOX 28, in Columbus. Susan began her career as creator and host of the “FOX 28 Kids Club”. She went on to host a regional show ‘Take 1” and was Executive Producer and Anchor of a weekly local news magazine, “This Week”. Susan went to work in Kansas City, for a brief stint. But she returned to Columbus to cover the health and medical needs of Central Ohio. “This is information that makes a difference. I’m often called upon to help a viewer concerned about an illness or symptoms. Often they are scared and armed with basic information they can be a better health advocate for themselves and their family. It is very gratifying.” Susan spends much of her time researching other peoples’ aches and pains. “I can’t diagnose them but I can start them in the right direction toward care or help with a list of questions to ask their medical provider.” Susan has received numerous awards for her work in television and for her commitment to service in the community. The Arthritis Foundation and the American Cancer Society are two organizations to whom she gives her time to help increase awareness. Email Susan: sburton@abc6onyourside.com
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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. Email Maria: mdurant@abc6onyourside.com
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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@abc6onyourside.com |
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Emily's knowledge of state government operations made her the lead television reporter on the investigation into the scandal in the Attorney General's office, regularly uncovering new developments in what led to the resignation of top officials, including the Attorney General. Emily discovered her passion for TV in high school working on her high school's news show, AHS News. She pursued that love at Ithaca College where she was a reporter, assignment editor and anchor for the award winning NewsWatch 16. Before coming to Columbus, Emily worked at Capital News 9 in Albany, NY. She covered everything from the Statehouse to the local horse racing industry. Emily received a Masters degree in International Communications from the University of Leeds, England in 2006. She was bitten by the travel bug while living abroad and likes to take trips every chance she gets. Email Emily: eriemer@abc6onyourside.com
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Alexis believes in making a difference in the community by exposing and uncovering corruption and mismanagement in government. She is tracking how your tax dollars are being spent. And whether your government and businesses are acting fairly and fulfilling their community commitments. Alexis came to Central Ohio from Shreveport, Louisiana, where she was an investigative reporter and anchor. Her consumer and investigative reports led to the creation of a code of ethics and fairness for home renters. In addition, Alexis covered one of the biggest disasters in American history; Hurricane Katrina. Her investigations exposed gaps in the relief effort and tracked spending by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and its responsiveness to the people of Louisiana. Alexis is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism in Evanston, IL. While in college, she interned at CBS in Chicago, and various TV stations across the country. Alexis grew up in Los Angeles but already loves Columbus. She's an officer in the Columbus Association of Black Journalists and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Email Alexis: awiley@abc6onyourside.com | ||||
Originally from Dublin, Slinger previously worked as a reporter at KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City and KBTV-TV in Beaumont, Texas. In Oklahoma, he was the principal political reporter leading up to the primary and general elections of 2006. Slinger also chased severe storms across the Sooner State, in the heart of Tornado Alley. While in Southeast Texas, he reported mainly on the aftermath of Hurricane Rita. Slinger covered that category three storm as it approached the Gulf Coast, made landfall and devastated many communities. Before becoming a reporter, Slinger worked behind the scenes at the weekend edition of NBC's "Today" and interned at "CBS News Sunday Morning." While at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, he produced and booked exclusive guests for the morning program and assisted in the production of several NBC News Special Reports, including the space shuttle Columbia disaster, Operation: Iraqi Freedom, and the capture of Saddam Hussein. Slinger has a bachelor's degree from New York University where he studied politics and American history. He also spent several months in London, England studying Middle Eastern politics and the British media. Slinger currently resides in Columbus with his wife, Jill. Email Adam: aslinger@abc6onyourside.com | ||||
If Meghan looks familiar to viewers--- it's no mistake. She was the Washington Newsroom Correspondent for ABC 6 & Fox 28 before calling the Buckeye State home. She covered the latest news from the White House and Capitol Hill for all the Sinclair Broadcast Group affiliates across the country. Before stepping in front of the camera, Meghan worked behind the scenes as an award-winning producer in the nation's capital. She was honored with an Emmy award for her coverage of President Gerald Ford's funeral while working at WJLA-TV. As a producer at WTTG-TV, Meghan earned an Emmy nomination for her breaking coverage of the London train bombings. Meghan started her career at NewsChannel 8, working her way up from Production Assistant to Producer. Meghan is a graduate of the Catholic University of America. When she's not digging up stories, you can find her hitting the gym, shopping way too much, checking out the newest restaurants or hopping a plane to the Jersey Shore to visit family. Email Meghan: mmccorkell@abc6onyourside.com | ||||
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. Email Steve: slevine@sbgnet.com | ||||
Originally from Atlanta, Mary graduated from the University of Georgia --- an SEC football fan but she also roots for the Buckeyes! She got her first reporting job, toting around a camera as a one-man-band in western North Dakota. After reporting in and surviving a number of blizzards, she returned back the South to western North Carolina. There she served as a bureau reporter covering three counties near Asheville, North Carolina. If you like to run or bike, you may run into Mary along the Olentangy River Trail through campus or on the Heritage Trail in Hilliard. Sometimes, her English bulldog and black lab are with her. If you run into Mary on the street, stop and say hi. If you have a story idea shot her an e-mail! Email Mary: mjedlicka@sbgnet.com | ||||
THE FOOTBALL FEVER
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 The 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@abc6onyourside.com
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Dimitrious is a former Ohio State Buckeye football player, a 4 year letter winner, 3 time Big Ten Co-Champion and played on the 1997 Rose Bowl Championship team. He graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in Mass Media Communications. He went to the Miami Dolphins NFL franchise in 1997-1998. Dimitrious is homegrown talent. He graduated from Thomas Worthington High School where he played football, basketball, baseball and track. His dad, Wayne Stanley coached under Earle Bruce at Ohio State in the 80s. When he's not covering football on television, Dimitrious is a public speaker and personal trainer who is a principle in Snap Fitness in Grandview Heights. |
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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. |
ABC 6 NEWS TEAM
ANCHORS
Amy Lutz
Andy Dominianni
Bob Kendrick
Terri Sullivan
Yolanda Harris
WEATHER
Dana Turtle
Jerry Martz
Lisa Colbert
REPORTERS
Adam Slinger
Alexis Wiley
Carol Luper
Emily Riemer
Johnny DiLoretto
Maria Durant
Mary Jedlicka
Meghan McCorkell
Steve Levine
Susan Burton
Tom Bosco
THE FOOTBALL FEVER
Clay Hall
Dimitrious Stanley
Rob Harley
