“In all the places I’ve lived, from Los Angeles to New York City, I’ve always found my greatest sense of community among Ohioans,” said Haney, in a prepared statement. “Now, I’m thrilled to say I get to do that in Cleveland as part of the incredible team at WKYC.”
WKYC’s content director, Adam Miller, noted that Haney’s knowledge of the law would be an “integral piece” of the station’s digital coverage as they “dig deeper into the issues that matter most” to viewers.
Haney has experience as an on-camera host and as a writer, and WKYC execs sound excited by the possibilities for stories generated by her legal expertise, her passion for social justice and her love of pop culture.
The hire of Haney follows a spate of recent hires at the station, including local comedian Mike Polk Jr. and veteran Plain Dealer / cleveland.com reporter and columnist Mark Naymik.
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This article appears in Aug 7-13, 2019.
Desperation time at Channel 3…Fox-8 must be kicking their ass around the block, especially at 7 PM.
Get rid of Jim Donovan and the happy talk and silly giggling, Go back to straight newscasting! NOW!
Stand-up comics, airheads, and space cadets have made Ch. 3 even worse. It’s no longer even a newscast. Just Entertainment Lite for the brain-dead. Food, drink, lifestyle crap…telling you how to lie your sorry life instead of what’s happening in your community. UNWATCHABLE!
That’s LIVE your life, folks…although LIE works almost as well.
I think bringing Russ Mitchell in, was a smart move. His calm, friendly personality reminds me of Tim Taylor or Doug Adair. The main anchor team of Russ, Sara Shookman, Betsy Kling and Jim Donovan is very solid. Actually, from top to bottom, the entire news team at channel 3 is excellent. I believe the current staff is one of the best ever for WKYC. They’re all very likeable. I’m hoping it reflects in the ratings. However, I must say, as soon as it’s announced that “Mike Polk” is about to come on the set or will be doing a feature “out in the field,” I turn to Fox 8 or CBS 19. I watch Channel 3 for the news, weather and sports. I don’t need or want goofiness and “fluff pieces” to entertain me by some comedian, who isn’t funny anyway. He needs to go. I’ll bet most of the staff, who’s worked hard to get to the Cleveland market, feels Polk adds nothing and brings the credibility down a notch or two. Thanks for listening.