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  • Get to know the WCIA / WCFN News, Weather and Sports teams 
    Jennifer Roscoe
    roscoethumb12007-07-11-1184169285.jpgThe thrill of live television and the chance to make a difference are two of 3 News Anchor Jennifer Roscoe's favorite things about working in the news media. "I love the adrenaline rush of a breaking news story and can't imagine sitting behind a desk everyday doing the same thing. This job is exciting because there's always a different story to cover." More >>

    Dave Benton
    dave_benton2007-01-25-1169779168.jpgIt was at an early age that Dave Benton knew he would be a news anchor. A native of the Chicagoland area, Benton grew up watching some of the biggest names in Chicago news.  More >>

    Robert Reese
    Robert ReeseWCIA3 Chief Meteorologist Robert Reese knows weather! With a father in the Air Force, Robert traveled extensively while growing up and witnessed a variety of weather all over the world. The family eventually settled in Arcola, Illinois, where Robert completed high school. He attended Eastern Illinois University and graduated from the broadcast meteorology program at Mississippi State University. More >>

    Judy Fraser
    Judy FraserJudy was born and raised in Hartford, Wisconsin, a small town outside Milwaukee. "Your smile makes everything, including the weather, so much more tolerable," said a viewer in a letter to Judy Fraser. "That letter means more to me than any professional accolade. I love people," says Judy. As a weathercaster for WCIA 3 News, Judy has ample opportunity to show it. More >>

    Adam Mikulich
    Adam MikulichNow in Central Illinois Adam hopes to learn all the “ins and outs” of the area and carry on the winning tradition at WCIA.  “Everyone at WCIA takes community involvement and telling the news very seriously.  I’m ready to try and make an instant contribution to that,” he says.  “If you’re in this business and you’re serious about this business you have to work your tail off to do something great. More >>

    Anne Dill
    Anne DillThe personal stories and how people are affected by them are the reasons WCIA3 News Anchor Anne Dill loves her job. As a co-anchor of the WCIA3 Morning Show, she enjoys helping Central Illinois wake up and giving viewers the information they need to start their day. More >>

    Rob Collins
    Rob CollinsInformed and Entertained is how Morning Show Co-Anchor Rob Collins hopes to send viewers to work or school each day. "My goal is for folks to leave their house armed with the day's news and hopefully a smile on their face." More >>

    Jennifer Ketchmark
    ketchmark_small12007-12-28-1198857791.jpg“The one passion of my life is weather.” Commented Jennifer Ketchmark, “Since I was 16, I have been chasing storms, which looking back on now, probably wasn't the best idea with a brand new drivers license.” More >>

    Charles Vance
    Charles Vance“I chose reporting because I’ve always been a people person.” Stated Charles Vance. “Reporting gives me the opportunity to get out and meet new people, learn new things, and tell someone's story.” More >>

    Nevin Nelson
    Nevin_Nelson2007-01-25-1169780245.jpgIt was from a young age that Nevin Nelson knew he wanted to be a sports reporter. More >>

    Tinisha Shade
    tinisha_shade2007-01-25-1169783263.jpgTinisha Shade, born and raised in Central Illinois, is a natural reporter. "I was full of questions as a kid and my dad would always say she's going to be my reporter. I have a healthy appetite for knowledge and just knowing how the world works. So, naturally being a reporter kind of fits in with who I am as a person." More >>

    Amber Jenne
    jenneweb_small2008-02-01-1201899633.jpgAn opportunity to facilitate change is one of the reasons Amber Jenne decided to become a reporter. Her love of community and interaction with the people makes her a great addition to WCIA 3 - Your News Leader. More >>

    Amanda Evans
    evansweb0004small2008-05-30-1212164258.jpg“I want to bring real news to real people,” Amanda Evans stated, “There are some pretty amazing people out there and I feel honored to be their voice.” More >>

    Aaron Bennett
    aaron_bennett2007-01-25-1169783567.jpg“When it comes to sports I want to provide the community with a variety of highlights and features,” Bennett stated, “My goal is to really bring the public inside the story.” More >>

    Matt Franzblau
    franzbauwebthumb2007-07-19-1184877421.jpgOriginally from Bridgewater, New Jersey, Matt Franzblau came to WCIA-3 from the great state of West Virginia, where he worked at WDTV-5 a CBS affiliate in Bridgeport, WV. More >>

    Jenny Gastwirth
    gaswirthwebthumb2007-07-19-1184875563.jpgJenny says her curiosity and passion for telling stories are qualities that fueled her desire to become a reporter.  That’s why being a member of the WCIA3 news team is what she calls “a dream come true. More >>

    Cortney Hall
    hall_small2007-12-27-1198793179.jpgCortney says she loves to talk to people, and that’s why doing it for a living is a dream come true.
    “I really enjoy meeting new people and finding out what they care about,” she said. “I feel it’s a privilege to tell their stories.” More >>

    Blake Wood
    Blake WoodBlake Wood is a Central Illinois native who returned to Springfield to serve as a bureau reporter for WCIA/WCFN.  Blake was born in Springfield and grew up in the small town of Franklin in Morgan County.  He graduated from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston with a degree in Communications Studies and minor in Political Science. More >>

    Stacey Morgan
    morgan_web_small2008-02-01-1201901794.jpgStacey Morgan isn’t one to sit at a desk all day, and thought being out in the world talking to people would be a fun and exciting way to make a living. But for her, it’s more than just a job.  “I like to bring people news they can use,” says Stacey. “Stories that help someone think twice about the way they view their community and the world they live in.”More >>

    Erin Maloney
    maloney_web_small2008-02-01-1201903216.jpgErin Maloney comes to Central Illinois as the Springfield bureau reporter for WCIA/WCFN. Originally from Lutz, Florida, Erin graduated from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where she majored in journalism. More >>

    Kalee Dionne
    dionne_websmall2008-05-29-1212097772.jpgKalee says by age five she knew her passion was weather!  She jokes, "Who needs cartoons, if you’ve got The Weather Channel."
    "Weather is so fascinating!  No matter how much you study and learn about the atmosphere or weather patterns, there is always something you didn't know.”More >>

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