Jennifer Roscoe
The 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
It 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
WCIA3 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 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
Now 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
The 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
Informed 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
“One big 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 >>
Tinisha Shade
Tinisha 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 >>
Nichole Szemerei
Nichole is a believer in a strong, informed community and always strives to make an impact. She comes to Central Illinois from KULR-8 in Billings, MT, where she won multiple awards from the Montana Associated Press. From community-based stories to fires and plane crashes, Nichole covers it all. The Arizona native graduated from Arizona State University's award winning Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. More >>
Aaron Bennett
“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 >>
Andrew Wilder
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Jenny Gastwirth
Jenny 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
Cortney 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 >>
Erin Maloney
Erin 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
Kalee 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 >>
Marissa Torres
"With everyday come new stories, new faces, and new learning experiences. I love how reporting takes you to so many new places and forces you to spark conversation with people you normally wouldn't," says Marissa.
Jeff Wagner
Jeff joins WCIA-3 as the Decatur Bureau / Weekend Reporter. "It's my duty to give the people in my community a voice," he said. "I consider it a privilege to tell their stories to Central Illinois."
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Anne Kelly
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Steve Staeger
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