My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Roger Cornish, a news anchor at KWCH-TV in Wichita for several decades, died Wednesday, the station reported. Sorry, this content is available only to the members of the, It looks like you are not a member of VIP Club yet. Roger was 66 years old. He got to hear from some good friends. Roger was an avid (ok, truly fanatical) Indy Car fan and could recite details about specific races and drivers like no other. The 17-year-old driver was not hurt. She was 47. A private service for family and friends is scheduled for Monday. He was 66 years. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. EL DORADO, Kan. (KWCH) - The Butler County Sheriffs Office said a man died Saturday morning in an accident at Holly Frontier in El Dorado. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday after a battle with liver disease, he was 66. The sheriffs office, Holly Frontier and OSHA are all investigating. He looked forward to writing his Answerback segments each week which we hope provided you some laughs and a chance to smile. But Roger would help change that. Deb and Roger are parents to their two sons Josie and Jake who reside in Wichita. Whether on stage or in front of the camera he was a joy to behold, said SMS Talent, Inc., the talent agency that represented Kimbrough. He said he wanted people to smile when they remembered him. Rolfes husband, John, is moving to Houston to become the chief operating officer of the Greater Houston Convention and Vistors Bureau. A subreddit for residents of Kansas' largest city. Funeral services are pending. Kim Setty From KWCH.com: KWCH anchor Kim Setty died Wednesday night. A rescue crew from Holly Frontier retrieved the worker. (THECOUNT) Longtime KWCH anchor, Roger Cornish, died Wednesday, according to the station. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday of liver disease. Longtime KWCH anchor Kim Setty died last night after a long battle with breast cancer, the station announced today. Just four months after joining KWCH, News Director John Soares is leaving the Schurz CBS affiliate. Those of us who worked with Roger will miss his witty comments and his talent for remembering dates and details. He was 86. Cornish started his TV career as a camera operator for KTVH in If you knew Roger from watching him on the news or meeting him at the Kansas State Fair, you were getting the real Roger. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox, KWCH Anchor Felicia Rolfe Leaving Wichita, Veteran KWCH Anchor Kim Setty Dies Of Cancer At 47, In Wichita, KSAS Drops Lawsuit Against KWCH, In Wichita, KWCH to Launch Newscasts on KSCW. 45.5k members in the wichita community. LOS ANGELES (AP) Charles Kimbrough, a Tony- and Emmy-nominated actor who played a straight-laced news anchor opposite Candice Bergen on Murphy After Cindys retirement in 2016, Melissa Scheffler joined Roger on the anchor desk. 4.9K4.9K Themed gardens at Botanica Wichita include a wildflower meadow and a Chinese garden. He was just 17 years old at the time. Please fill out the form below to access the page and join the VIP Club, Mon - Fri: 05:00 AM - 10:00 AM Roger started as a camera operator at our KTVH studios in He won numerous awards for his television reporting during his career. (THECOUNT) David Mark Hilliard, of Efland, North Carolina, has been ident. He was a news anchor at the Wichita station from the 1980s until his retirement in 2018. He was 66 years old. In his final days, Roger was still himself. 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He looked forward to writing his Answerback segments each week which we hope provided you some laughs and a chance to smile. All of us will miss him. Upon his retirement, Cornish estimated that he had been a part of roughly 23,000 newscasts. He wanted to sneak out of the studio quietly at the end of the newscast because my retirement is really not a big deal. He was absolutely amazed by the outpouring of cards and comments from viewers wishing him well. Cornish started in the TV news business at the age His favorite driver was Wichita native Rick Mears. Roger Cornish Death - Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death Longtime KWCH anchor, Roger Cornish, died Wednesday, according to the station. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish dies at 66. Roger retired in 2018. He was taken to Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The passenger, only identified as a juvenile, was ejected and died in the crash. Melissa Scheffler is the one who left the KWCH News in February 2021. https://bit.ly/3jSTj3u kwch.com Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish dies at 66 Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday of liver disease. Gosh, I can clearly hear his voice and the news program starting, saying his name, etc. The sheriff said it is too early to say what happened to the man, who has only been identified as being 31 years old and from Alvin, Texas. Wichita has lost a longtime journalist who is remembered for his love of aviation, his obsession with watches and a genuine aw-shucks, good-guy quality. He won numerous awards for his television reporting during his career. 66 is young by todays standards. Roger often described KWCH as the fourth-place station in a town with only three TV stations. She announced that her last appearance on the channel will be on 12 February and said that she has accepted a role at Koch Industries as a Communications Manager. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - We have some difficult news to share with you. Roger started as a camera operator at our KTVH studios in Hutchinson in 1972. WebKWCH-DT is a television station licensed to Hutchinson, Kansas, United States, serving the Wichita area as an affiliate of CBS. According to the Kansas Highway Patrols online crash log, the 2010 Polaris Ranger was westbound on a Wind Farm Road when it turned southbound and overturned. By MD Writer Quick Information Date of Birth Mar 04, 1967 Age 55 Years, 8 Months Nationality American Profession Journalist Marital Status Single Divorced/Engaged Yes (Engaged) Boyfriend/Dating Ex-Roger Robben Gay/Lesbain No Net Worth Not Disclosed As much as he appreciated those, it was the experiences he loved the most. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) Roger Cornish, a former anchor at KWCH-TV, has died at the age of 66 of liver disease. (THECOUNT) Tanya Anderson Krenzel, of Dayton, Ohio, has been identifi, DETROIT, MI. Longtime KWCH anchor Kim Setty died Wednesday night after a six-year battle with breast cancer. Wichita loved you. Cornish, who worked for KWCH-TV Channel 12 for 41 years, succumbed to liver disease, WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A child died Tuesday afternoon in a crash involving a UTV in Elk County. It is owned by Gray Television alongside CW affiliate KSCW-DT and maintains studios on 37th Street North in northeast Wichita and a transmitter facility located east of Hutchinson in rural northeastern Reno County. Born May 23, 1936, Kimbrough spent years in the New York theater scene. It happened around 12:30 p.m. about four miles north of Flint Road on Road 5. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) Roger Cornish, a former anchor at KWCH, has died at the age of 66 of liver disease. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday of liver disease. Copyright 2023 KWCH. Kimbroughs wife, actor Beth Howland who played diner server Vera on the 1970s and 80s CBS sitcom Alice, died in 2016. Mostly because they were the last TV station in the market that was family-owned, and willing to pay veteran anchors their salaries. Cornish, who worked for KWCH-TV Channel 12 for 41 years, succumbed to liver disease, according to his longtime station. It's like losing a family member when you grow up watching him. Our hearts are heavy losing a great friend. WICHITA, KS. In 1991, Cindy Klose joined Roger and the two continued ratings success for 25 years. EL DORADO, Kan. (KWCH) - The Butler County Sheriffs Office said a man died Saturday morning in an accident at Holly Frontier in El Dorado. Copyright 2021 KWCH. Old Cowtown Museum recreates 19th-century life with old buildings and costumed guides. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Posted in Uncategorized Uncategorized WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Roger Cornish, a news anchor at KWCH-TV in Wichita for several decades, died Wednesday, the station reported. All rights reserved. He wanted to thank each of you for your kind notes and even your critical feedback at times. Every single one of us have a funny story or special memory with Roger. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. He was 66. (THECOUNT) Don Shane, perhaps best known as the longtime sportscaster at Detroi, LOS ANGELES, CA. Throughout the years, Roger received numerous awards and accolades for his television work. We know Roger was so proud of them. He covers local government and politics in the Wichita area. He quickly moved positions - from producing and reporting to anchoring newscasts. He quickly moved positions from producing and reporting to anchoring newscasts. WebHe died on November 30, 2015, of a heart attack at age of 46 years old. He reprised the role for three episodes in the 2018 reboot. WebLongtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday of liver disease. Lily Wu 4pm Anchor/Reporter Lily anchors 12 News at 4pm and reports in her Roger was 66 years old. He was nominated for a Tony in 1971 for his Broadway performance in the Stephen Sondheim musical Company., Kimbrough also lent his voice to a gargoyle named Victor in Disneys animated film The Hunchback of Notre Dame.. SMS Talent said Kimbrough is survived by a sister, Linda Kimbrough, a son, John Kimbrough, a stepdaughter, Holly Howland, and a granddaughter, Cody. Used to make him lattes pretty regularly decades ago. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday after a battle with liver disease, he was 66. The New York Times first reported his death and his son and agents confirmed it Sunday to The Associated Press. Saturday: 06:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64; rv:88.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/88.0, Retired KWCH anchor Roger Cornish dies at 66. By Merrill Knoxon Feb. 17, 2012 - 3:27 PM, By Merrill Knoxon Jan. 5, 2012 - 2:22 PM, By Merrill Knoxon Oct. 11, 2011 - 1:23 PM, By Andrew Gauthieron Jul. He was 66. July 7, 2021. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday after a battle with liver disease, he was 66. Beloved Wichita anchorman Roger Cornish died Wednesday at age 66. KWCH is under contract to produce a live 9 p.m. night KSCW, a CW-affiliate in Wichita, is set to launch 4:00 and 9:00 p.m. newscasts in September. (THECOUNT) The oldest brother of entertainer Madonna, Anthony Ciccone, has, DOTHAN, AL. It happened around 12:30 p.m. about four miles north of Flint Road Liver disease doesnt sound enjoyable. But Roger would help change that. Copyright 2023 KWCH. (THECOUNT) Sondra Lynelle McCutchen, of Town Creek, Alabama, has been id, Longtime Wichita KWCH News Anchor Roger Cornish Dead Wednesday At 66, Gaffney SC Woman Myra Littlejohn Davidson IDd As Victim In Wednesday Timken Co Murder-Suicide Dock Hopper Shooter, KS Man Denis Mutunga Wambua IDd As Victim In Tuesday Night Lenexa Fatal Crash, NC Man Gary Hammond IDd As Victim In Tuesday Mooresville Fatal Vehicle Crash, AZ Man Cory Geist IDd As Victim In Wednesday IL Fatal Vehicle Collision, UT Woman Taysia Lovell Fish IDd As Victim In Monday Nephi Fatal Vehicle Crash. Press J to jump to the feed. They married in 2002, more than a decade after his 1991 divorce from his first wife, Mary Jane (Wilson) Kimbrough, who died in 2007. The station said Cornish died of liver disease. He is so ingrained in my memory as a part of KWCH that I forget that he isnt still anchoring. Cornish had (THECOUNT) Mark Wyatt Blackwell and Roy Dean Voss, both of Graham, Texas, HIDALGO COUNTY, TX. He said he wanted people to smile when they remembered him. He anchored evening newscasts from the late 1970s until his retirement in 2018. (THECOUNT) Melissa De Leon, of Monte Alto, Texas, has been identified as, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OH. Staple of my childhood/teens when I used to watch the news with my parents. YOUNG COUNTY, TX. To report a correction or typo, please email news@kwch.com. He had funny stories. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday at 66 years old. (THECOUNT) Joshua Riley, of Houston, Delaware, has been identified as the v, DURHAM COUNTY, NC. The 30-minute programs will be produced by sister station KWCH and feature the CBS-affiliates anchors Cindy Klose (at 4:00) and Ro An error has occurred, please try again later. Throughout his career, he climbed the ranks from producer to reporter to anchor. Throughout the years, Roger received numerous awards and accolades for his television work. Jul 7, 2021 Roger Cornish, a beloved KWCH anchor who retired in 2018, died Wednesday of liver disease, the news station reports. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. You can contact him at 316-268-6203 and mkelly@wichitaeagle.com. Roger was an avid (ok, truly fanatical) Indy Car fan. DMA 67 KWCH Wichita Anchor Kim Setty Dies KWCH | Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday of liver disease. Cornish told The Eagle when he retired in 2018 that his job was the only one he really ever wanted to do. His father was on the staff when KWCH went on air in 1953, and both his wife and son worked there for stints. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). Felicia Rolfe is leaving the anchor desk at KWCH, the CBS-affiliate in Wichita. (THECOUNT) Shamel Hagler, of Dothan, Alabama, has been identified as the victim, COLBERT COUNTY, AL. Once that changed, as all publicly-traded media companies do, they were unofficially shown the door (kids straight from J school are much cheaper). Kim Setty, a news anchor who worked for KWCH News for 24 years, died this week after a battle with breast cancer. A subreddit for residents of Kansas' largest city. 12 News anchor Lily Wu resigns, exploring run for mayor, Wichita police: Search over, 4 girls reported as runaways found safe, Derby residents speak out against proposed 195 ft. cell phone tower, Jupiter, Venus draw attention in night sky, Deadly shooting suspect located in Oklahoma, City of Andover offering business improvement grants, Contact information: 316-831-6166 or investigators@kwch.com. In his final days, Roger was still himself. Our KWCH family is thinking of Rogers wife, his children and grandchildren during this time. Roger was joined by Susan Peters in the 1980s and the anchor team helped lift KWCH to the number one station in the Wichita-Hutchinson market. Web108 votes, 21 comments. He will be missed by many. His KWCH team will never be matched again. Rogers favorite interview was getting to talk with Mears in 1990. Beloved Wichita anchorman Roger Cornish died Wednesday at age 66. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Tuesday of liver disease. You can leave messages for Roger's family in the comments. Setty was 47. Every single one of us have a funny story or special memory with Roger. He also did occasional radio news reports for KFDI in a news partnership with KWCH. They must have had a blast together because so many stayed for so long and then practically retired together. jo ann pflug daughter melissa woolery; marineland 5 gallon portrait mods Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday after a battle with liver disease, he was 66. Cornish died Wednesday of Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday of liver disease. Roger was joined by Susan Peters in the 1980s and the anchor team helped lift KWCH to the number one station in the Wichita-Hutchinson market. Cornish started in the TV news business at the age of 17 as a camera operator in Hutchinso. Seems in appropriate to upvote this so Ill just leave a comment. All rights reserved. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. His favorite driver was Wichita native Rick Mears. He wanted to thank each of you for your kind notes and even your critical feedback at times. The KAKE News reporter Deb Farris is single since her fiance's death in 2015. Grew up watching him sad day for all prayers to his family! WICHITA (KSNW) Roger Cornish, a former anchor at KWCH, has died at the age of 66 of liver disease. You can watch a livestream of Rogers funeral service here. Our KWCH family is thinking of Rogers wife, his children and grandchildren during this time. Geo quick facts: Wichita is a city in south-central Kansas. Roger was an avid (ok, truly fanatical) Indy Car fan and could recite details about specific races and drivers like no other. 12 News anchor Lily Wu resigns, exploring run for mayor. Fly high, Roger. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday. WebCheryl Burton Chicago native and 15-time Emmy Award-winning veteran anchor, Cheryl Burton, anchors two of the #1 rated newscasts in Chicago. LOS ANGELES (AP) Charles Kimbrough, a Tony- and Emmy-nominated actor who played a straight-laced news anchor opposite Candice Bergen on Murphy Brown, died Jan. 11 in Culver City, California. Rest easy friend! WebLongtime KWCH anchor Kim Setty died last night after a long battle with breast cancer, the station announced today. She wa Two stations in Wichita have reached an agreement over the production of the 9 p.m. newscast, prompting Fox-affiliate KSAS to drop a pending lawsuit against CBS-affiliate KWCH. KENTON COUNTY, KY. (THECOUNT) Joshua Ginn, of Independence, Kentucky, has been identified as, KENT COUNTY, DE. In his 41 years at the station, he has given wisdom to hundreds of journalists along with just good life advice. He was 66 years old. A great man that I got all my news from as a kid up until 2018. In his 41 years at the The Museum of World Treasures has Egyptian mummies and a T. rex skeleton wikipedia. Setty was best known for her Wednesday night He had funny stories. Cornish started his TV Roger often described KWCH as the fourth-place station in a town with only three TV stations. Exploration Place features hands-on science exhibits and Kansas in Miniature, a display of animated models depicting 1950s Kansas. No wonder it seemed like he had been on my whole life; he started when I was a teen! Kimbrough played newsman Jim Dial across the 10 seasons of CBS hit sitcom Murphy Brown between 1988 and 1998, earning an Emmy nomination in 1990 for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. Sorry, this content is available only to the members of the, It looks like you are not a member of VIP Club yet. Roger retired in 2018. Cornish started his TV career as a camera operator for KTVH in Hutchinson in 1972, and he moved into producing and reporting. Roger started as a camera operator at our KTVH studios in Hutchinson in 1972. After Cindys retirement in 2016, Melissa Scheffler joined Roger on the anchor desk. In his 41 years at the station, he has given wisdom to hundreds of journalists. Deb Farris Education She earned her high school diploma from Pratt High School. Setty joined the Wichita CBS-affiliate in 1988 as the producer and anchor of the noon newscast. 18, 2011 - 8:49 AM, Content WriterThe Brandon AgencyMyrtle Beach, South Carolina. WICHITA, KS. To report a correction or typo, please email news@kwch.com, 12 News anchor Lily Wu resigns, exploring run for mayor, Wichita police: Search over, 4 girls reported as runaways found safe, Derby residents speak out against proposed 195 ft. cell phone tower, Jupiter, Venus draw attention in night sky, Deadly shooting suspect located in Oklahoma, City of Andover offering business improvement grants, Contact information: 316-831-6166 or investigators@kwch.com. Rogers favorite interview was getting to talk with Mears in 1990. Cornish started as a camera operator in 1972 at just 17. Our hearts are heavy losing a great friend. The sheriffs office said a contractor was working in a confined space when other crew members lost contact with him. WebJacob is the sports director at KWCH and anchors Eyewitness News at 9:00 on the KSCW. Matthew Kelly joined The Eagle in April 2021. Rescue crew from Holly Frontier and OSHA are all investigating of 66 of liver disease, he climbed ranks! 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