FAYETTEVILLE/FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, April 18, 2023 – Phil Reed has been named weekday morning co-anchor for 40/29 News Sunrise. Reed joins anchor Yuna Lee, and weather anchor Majestic Storm, weekdays from 4:30-7:00 a.m. on 40/29 and 7:00-8:00 a.m. on sister station The Arkansas CW.
Reed has more than a decade of experience as a journalist in television newsrooms. Reed joined the 40/29 news team as an anchor-reporter in August of 2022 from KCRG-TV9, the ABC affiliate in Cedar Rapids, IA. Reed also reported at WTVO/WQRF in Rockford, Illinois.
“Phil’s energy and personality will be a great addition to the weekday morning anchor desk,” said 40/29 News Director, Colleen Clement. “Phil’s willingness to go the extra mile stands out, and I’m confident he’ll bring that same commitment to Sunrise.”
Reed is originally from Chicago and graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Journalism.
In college, Reed worked at the Northern Television Center as a reporter and producer where he also shot interviews and covered sports for “Top Shelf Sports.” He also worked his way up from multi-media journalist to an anchor and producer at KCRG-TV9 in Cedar Rapids, IA.
In his free time, Reed enjoys biking, basketball, and cheering on Chicago sports teams.
Reed will begin anchoring 40/29 News Sunrise this week.
About KHBS/KHOG 40/29
KHBS/KHOG-TV, an ABC affiliate owned and operated by Hearst Television Inc., has been operating in the Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers DMA for over 50 years. KHBS/KHOG-TV’s local and ABC network programming continues to be seen on the station’s primary over-the-air channels, 40.1 and 29.1, as well as Cox Cable channel 7 and HD channel 2007 and AT& TV channel 29/40 and HD channel 1029/1040. On DISH Network KHBS is available on channel 40 and KHOG is available on 29. DirecTV viewers can find the station on channel 40. The ABC station is also cleared on Diamond Net on various channel positions. The station’s web address is www.4029tv.com
About Hearst Television
Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over more than 120 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programming across linear and streaming platforms for domestic and international distribution. Its Very Local app, free to download on household OTT devices and available across popular streaming services, offers 24/7 access to local news, weather and an array of local and regional programming. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry’s premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.
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