4 days ago
KCTV in Kansas City Names Lauren Magarino to Replace Veteran Anchor Carolyn Long
Lauren Magarino has joined Gray owned Kansas City CBS affiliate KCTV as evening co-anchor.
Magarino replaces longtime anchor Carolyn Long, who retired on May 30 after almost 29 years on the anchor desk.
She'll work the 5 and 10 p.m. shows alongside Brad Stephens. She'll also work alongside anchor Zac Summers at 6, in addition to sharing anchor duties with Stephens on Kansas City's only all-weather show, the First Warn 5 Weather Show, weekdays at 6:30 p.m.
"We are beyond excited to welcome someone of Lauren's character and talent to our newsroom," said KCTV5 news director Josh Morgan. "I can't wait for the community to get to see just how much she cares about her work, her teammates, and the Kansas City area as a whole."
"Joining the KCTV5 newsroom is a full-circle moment," said Magarino. "As a kid from Miami, I had no clue what would be in store for me in Missouri. The Show-Me state helped develop my skillset to tell stories, introduced me to life-long friends, and created space for me to come into my own."
She last worked at Scripps News in Atlanta as an anchor for the company's national broadcasts. She's also worked as a national correspondent with Scripps News in Chicago.
"Lauren has such a big heart and immediately connects with everyone she meets," said KCTV5 vice president and general manager Curtis Miles. "You see how much she cares in the stories she tells and at the community events she champions. It's been fun to watch, and our viewers are so appreciative."
