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Boston Globe
05-08-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
Retired WHDH reporter Byron Barnett has died, family says
Barnett spent 38 years with WHDH-TV before signing off in 2021. He died Sunday in his native Minneapolis surrounded by his loved ones, his longtime friend and WHDH colleague Jonathan Hall said in a 'Simply, everyone loved the man,' Hall wrote. 'He was such a good reporter and communicator who loved a nasty Nor'easter, or ball game, or presidential race. He covered many of them.' In a statement, Barnett's family said he 'cherished the privilege of telling the stories of New Englanders who welcomed him into their lives.' Barnett was battling cancer, which he faced 'with unwavering courage,' his family said. Advertisement Hall said he recently met Barnett for dinner in June. 'Byron looked great - we just don't know how much time we have on this planet,' Hall wrote. WHDH General Manager Jimmy Rogers said Boston television is mourning 'a brilliant broadcaster' who will be missed by his viewers. 'I'm one of these guys who grew up watching Byron and just respected everything he did,' Rogers said. 'He brought an incredible amount of knowledge, credibility, and confidence with every story he told.' Another of Barnett's colleagues, WHDH reporter Steve Cooper, highlighted some of the major stories Barnett covered during his career in a Advertisement 'He also covered so many snowstorms his funny parka became a minor celebrity,' Cooper wrote. 'Byron was a favorite with viewers — a great reporter and an even better person." Barnett's career took him across the country. He covered the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 and the death penalty trial of Timothy McVeigh, and reported on every presidential campaign since the 1984 race between Ronald Reagan and Walter Mondale, according to his biography on the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame website. Barnett graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1977 and took his first job with the TV station KTSP in the Twin Cities, he said in an interview for an alumni profile on the university's He moved to Boston to join WHDH in 1983 and covered a range of stories and topics, including politics, crime, court cases, terrorism, and major weather events. He also 'famously grilled [former Patriots coach Bill] Belichick' and interviewed Muhammad Ali, Hall said. Barnett also hosted the station's long-running community affairs show, 'Urban Update.' Rogers said Barnett developed deep ties in the Boston community through his reporting and work on the show. 'It was really a tie between himself, the station, and the viewership and the Boston community at large,' he said. 'He was well respected all around the block, from us here at the station down to viewers in Plymouth and up to New Hampshire,' he added. 'I think he connected with everybody.' Barnett was inducted into the Advertisement He said he was grateful to his viewers in New England and the people he interviewed over his decades covering local stories. 'I've always done my best to tell their stories accurately and to tell them well,' he said. Nick Stoico can be reached at
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
How much is Dylan Dreyer worth in 2025; and who's doing better after her split from Brian Fichera?
Today show meteorologist Dylan Dreyer has announced her separation from husband Brian Fichera after more than a decade of marriage. The 43-year-old shared the news via an emotional Instagram post on July 18, writing, 'A few months ago, Brian and I made the decision to separate.' The couple, who met while working early shifts at Boston's WHDH-TV and married in 2012, share three sons, Calvin, 8, Oliver, 5, and Rusty, 3. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Operations Management Degree Healthcare others PGDM Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Finance Public Policy MCA Product Management Data Analytics healthcare Management Design Thinking CXO Others Data Science MBA Technology Digital Marketing Leadership Data Science Project Management Skills you'll gain: Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools Supply Chain Management & Strategies Service Operations Management Duration: 10 Months IIM Lucknow IIML Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Analytics Starts on Jan 27, 2024 Get Details Despite parting ways, Dreyer said their ongoing bond, writing, 'We began as friends, and we will remain the closest of friends… with nothing but love and respect for one another.' The announcement was met with support from fans and colleagues alike. Although separated for months, Dreyer and Fichera continue to appear united publicly. They recently spent time together with their children during NBC's Macy's Fourth of July fireworks special and a family golf trip to Lake Tahoe. Their shared passion for golf remains a strong connection, with Fichera caddying for Dreyer at the 2025 American Century Championship. Dylan Dreyer: Net worth and salary Dylan Dreyer graduated from Rutgers University in 2003 with a degree in meteorology. She began her career at local stations like WICU-TV and WJAR-TV before joining WHDH-TV, where she met Fichera. Live Events At NBC, she currently co-hosts the third hour of Today, is the weather anchor for Weekend Today, and frequently appears on NBC Nightly News, MSNBC, and The Weather Channel. She also hosts Earth Odyssey with Dylan Dreyer and co-hosts SiriusXM's Off the Rails. As of 2025, Dreyer's estimated net worth is $5 million, with an annual salary of around $2 million from NBC. She is also a published author, known for her 2021 children's book Misty the Cloud: A Very Stormy Day. Dylan Dreyer's husband Brian Fichera: Career, salary, net worth Brian Fichera, widely known for being the husband of American television meteorologist Dylan Dreyer 44, is a cameraman, NBC News producer, and writer. Known for his behind-the-scenes work, Fichera has worked extensively on Today and other NBC broadcasts. He began his media career at WHDH-TV and later joined NBC News, where his technical and production skills became central to several major broadcasts. 49 Ultra reported in 2023 that Fichera is estimated to have a net worth of $1.4 million. His primary source of income is his media career, which pays him an annual salary of approximately $90,000.
Boston Globe
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
July 4th Boston Pops Fireworks performer lineup announced
The free concert will include a slew of patriotic favorites – performed by the Pops, of course – closing with Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. The fireworks display over the Charles will begin at about 9:40 p.m. The performance will be broadcast nationally on The CW Network and locally on WHDH-TV (Channel 7.) Advertisement Mark Shanahan can be reached at
Boston Globe
04-03-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Randy Price, Dennis Eckersley among eight newest inductees to the Mass. Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Dennis Eckersley (left) was presented with an award from Globe sportswriter Alex Speier during The Tradition awards program at TD Garden in November 2023. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Advertisement The late Edmund Ansin, owner of Boston's WHDH-TV, WLVI-TV, and WSVN-TV in South Florida, will also be inducted and honored posthumously with the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame's Pioneer Award. The induction ceremony will take place at the annual Massachusetts Broadcasters Association luncheon at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel. The event will be emceed by long-time Boston radio personality Jordan Rich. 'We are delighted to welcome these talented and dedicated broadcasters into the Hall of Fame,' Peter Brown, chair of the Hall of Fame Committee, said in the statement. 'We honor their creativity, innovation, and boldness, and embrace the endowment of a collective legacy that shines a light on their imprint of excellence in broadcasting.' Emily Sweeney can be reached at
