Dana Neves. The WFSB news director was forced to set the record straight when the Newtown Police Department scolded her station on social media Monday for showing up on the anniversary of the Sandy Hook School shooting. The problem was, the Sandy Hook P.D. got the story wrong. WFSB had not sent a crew to Newtown for an anniversary story, but did confirm that WCBS out of New York City had. The P.D. sort of apologized by suggesting WFSB convince WCBS to change its coverage plans. This of course is not in the job description of the WFSB news director.
Michael Schroeder. The chief executive, editor and publisher of the New Britain Herald and the Bristol Press has been linked, so far unconvincingly, to the recent purchase of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The paper was purchased by anonymous buyers last week for $140 million in cash. So far, the new owners have not revealed themselves, which is driving the news staff crazy. Documents describe Schroeder as the “manager” of the company making the purchase, but he has declined comment on the situation.
Erin Logan. It occurs to us the former WTNH reporter who has just joined Fox 61 in the same capacity, is two-thirds of the way to what some in this market call a “full-Sheehan.” It’s a reference to the career path of former Connecticut news anchor Pat Sheehan who bounced between WFSB and WTNH a couple of times and ended up at Fox 61 when it first came on the air with its 10p.m. newscast. Al Terzi is another member of the club. Former AP broadcast editor Steve Feica once cracked up a room of reporters at an annual roast with this line: “8 – 3 – 8 -3 -61. Tonight’s daily numbers or Pat Sheehan’s resume?”
David Rhodes. The CBS News president was quoted this week on several matters relating to the health of CBS News, including the long term plans for CBSN – the digital network we have covered before in this space. Speaking at a forum on Monday in New York, Rhodes said CBSN shows potential, has drawn lots of interest from local affiliates who want to contribute content, but in the end needs to make money.
