Cornish started his TV career as a camera operator for KTVH in Hutchinson in 1972, and he moved into producing and reporting. But Roger would help change that. He quickly moved positions from producing and reporting to anchoring newscasts. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Tuesday of liver disease. Roger started as a camera operator at our KTVH studios in Hutchinson in 1972. 4.9K4.9K Roger was joined by Susan Peters in the 1980s and the anchor team helped lift KWCH to the number one station in the Wichita-Hutchinson market. Roger was an avid (ok, truly fanatical) Indy Car fan and could recite details about specific races and drivers like no other. WebHe died on November 30, 2015, of a heart attack at age of 46 years old. Kim Setty From KWCH.com: KWCH anchor Kim Setty died Wednesday night. Sorry, this content is available only to the members of the, It looks like you are not a member of VIP Club yet. jo ann pflug daughter melissa woolery; marineland 5 gallon portrait mods WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A child died Tuesday afternoon in a crash involving a UTV in Elk County. You can contact him at 316-268-6203 and mkelly@wichitaeagle.com. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A child died Tuesday afternoon in a crash involving a UTV in Elk County. He anchored evening newscasts from the late 1970s until his retirement in 2018. 45.5k members in the wichita community. He was 66 years old. After Cindys retirement in 2016, Melissa Scheffler joined Roger on the anchor desk. Old Cowtown Museum recreates 19th-century life with old buildings and costumed guides. WebJacob is the sports director at KWCH and anchors Eyewitness News at 9:00 on the KSCW. Cornish, who worked for KWCH-TV Channel 12 for 41 years, succumbed to liver disease, It happened around 12:30 p.m. about four miles north of Flint Road By Merrill Knoxon Feb. 17, 2012 - 3:27 PM, By Merrill Knoxon Jan. 5, 2012 - 2:22 PM, By Merrill Knoxon Oct. 11, 2011 - 1:23 PM, By Andrew Gauthieron Jul. An earlier version of this report had an incorrect spelling of Stephen Sondheims first name. The passenger, only identified as a juvenile, was ejected and died in the crash. The 30-minute programs will be produced by sister station KWCH and feature the CBS-affiliates anchors Cindy Klose (at 4:00) and Ro An error has occurred, please try again later. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Beloved Wichita anchorman Roger Cornish died Wednesday at age 66. He was 86. Kim shared 24 years with the people who work at KWCH and those who watched her on air. Melissa Scheffler is the one who left the KWCH News in February 2021. He also did occasional radio news reports for KFDI in a news partnership with KWCH. SMS Talent said Kimbrough is survived by a sister, Linda Kimbrough, a son, John Kimbrough, a stepdaughter, Holly Howland, and a granddaughter, Cody. He looked forward to writing his Answerback segments each week which we hope provided you some laughs and a chance to smile. Beloved Wichita anchorman Roger Cornish died Wednesday at age 66. Matthew Kelly joined The Eagle in April 2021. 18, 2011 - 8:49 AM, Content WriterThe Brandon AgencyMyrtle Beach, South Carolina. Seems in appropriate to upvote this so Ill just leave a comment. (THECOUNT) Sondra Lynelle McCutchen, of Town Creek, Alabama, has been id, Longtime Wichita KWCH News Anchor Roger Cornish Dead Wednesday At 66, Gaffney SC Woman Myra Littlejohn Davidson IDd As Victim In Wednesday Timken Co Murder-Suicide Dock Hopper Shooter, KS Man Denis Mutunga Wambua IDd As Victim In Tuesday Night Lenexa Fatal Crash, NC Man Gary Hammond IDd As Victim In Tuesday Mooresville Fatal Vehicle Crash, AZ Man Cory Geist IDd As Victim In Wednesday IL Fatal Vehicle Collision, UT Woman Taysia Lovell Fish IDd As Victim In Monday Nephi Fatal Vehicle Crash. Funeral services are pending. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday of liver disease. He had funny stories. WICHITA (KSNW) Roger Cornish, a former anchor at KWCH, has died at the age of 66 of liver disease. Roger was an avid (ok, truly fanatical) Indy Car fan. Throughout his career, he climbed the ranks from producer to reporter to anchor. He quickly moved positions - from producing and reporting to anchoring newscasts. Every single one of us have a funny story or special memory with Roger. Big Rog is gone. Cornish started his TV career as a camera operator for KTVH in Hutchinson in 1972, and he moved into producing and reporting. Throughout the years, Roger received numerous awards and accolades for his television work. Deb Farris Education She earned her high school diploma from Pratt High School. They married in 2002, more than a decade after his 1991 divorce from his first wife, Mary Jane (Wilson) Kimbrough, who died in 2007. He also did occasional radio news reports for KFDI in a news partnership with KWCH. Setty joined the Wichita CBS-affiliate in 1988 as WebKWCH-DT is a television station licensed to Hutchinson, Kansas, United States, serving the Wichita area as an affiliate of CBS. Roger was an avid (ok, truly fanatical) Indy Car fan and could recite details about specific races and drivers like no other. He will be missed. You can watch a livestream of Rogers funeral service here. (THECOUNT) Don Shane, perhaps best known as the longtime sportscaster at Detroi, LOS ANGELES, CA. A child died Tuesday afternoon in a crash involving a UTV in Elk County. It happened around 12:30 p.m. about four miles north of Flint Road on Road 5. WebJenn Bates - sports anchor then anchor (Now Living in Kansas City) David Bloom - reporter (19881989; deceased) Cheryl Burton - anchor (now at WLS-TV in Chicago) Bernard Choi - education / city government reporter (2001-2004; now at KING-TV in Seattle) Cindy Close - anchor 1991-2016 (Retired) Roger Cornish - anchor 1976-2018 He won numerous awards for his television reporting during his career. Roger often described KWCH as the fourth-place station in a town with only three TV stations. Cornish had WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Roger Cornish, a news anchor at KWCH-TV in Wichita for several decades, died Wednesday, the station reported. He will be missed by many. Every single one of us have a funny story or special memory with Roger. Longtime KWCH anchor Kim Setty died last night after a long battle with breast cancer, the station announced today. Roger Cornish Death - Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death Longtime KWCH anchor, Roger Cornish, died Wednesday, according to the station. He was 66. Please fill out the form below to access the page and join the VIP Club, Mon - Fri: 05:00 AM - 10:00 AM He was just 17 years old at the time. (THECOUNT) The oldest brother of entertainer Madonna, Anthony Ciccone, has, DOTHAN, AL. Cornish, who worked for KWCH-TV Channel 12 for 41 years, succumbed to liver disease, according to his longtime station. Our hearts are heavy losing a great friend. The sheriff said it is too early to say what happened to the man, who has only been identified as being 31 years old and from Alvin, Texas. KENTON COUNTY, KY. (THECOUNT) Joshua Ginn, of Independence, Kentucky, has been identified as, KENT COUNTY, DE. Exploration Place features hands-on science exhibits and Kansas in Miniature, a display of animated models depicting 1950s Kansas. Gosh, I can clearly hear his voice and the news program starting, saying his name, etc. Roger was an awesome guy to work with. It's like losing a family member when you grow up watching him. Subscribe and get full access to Ground News. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) Roger Cornish, a former anchor at KWCH-TV, has died at the age of 66 of liver disease. In 1991, Cindy Klose joined Roger and the two continued ratings success for 25 years. We know Roger was so proud of them. Copyright 2023 KWCH. In his 41 years at the station, he has given wisdom to hundreds of journalists along with just good life advice. In his 41 years at the Born May 23, 1936, Kimbrough spent years in the New York theater scene. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. He was 66. Posted in Uncategorized Uncategorized Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday after a battle with liver disease, he was 66. (THECOUNT) David Mark Hilliard, of Efland, North Carolina, has been ident. 12 News anchor Lily Wu resigns, exploring run for mayor, Wichita police: Search over, 4 girls reported as runaways found safe, Derby residents speak out against proposed 195 ft. cell phone tower, Jupiter, Venus draw attention in night sky, Deadly shooting suspect located in Oklahoma, City of Andover offering business improvement grants, Contact information: 316-831-6166 or investigators@kwch.com. All rights reserved. A subreddit for residents of Kansas' largest city. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. (THECOUNT) Shamel Hagler, of Dothan, Alabama, has been identified as the victim, COLBERT COUNTY, AL. Whether on stage or in front of the camera he was a joy to behold, said SMS Talent, Inc., the talent agency that represented Kimbrough. Cornish started in the TV news business at the age of 17 as a camera operator in Hutchinso. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). Sorry, this content is available only to the members of the, It looks like you are not a member of VIP Club yet. He is so ingrained in my memory as a part of KWCH that I forget that he isnt still anchoring. Roger retired in 2018. According to the Kansas Highway Patrols online crash log, the 2010 Polaris Ranger was westbound on a Wind Farm Road when it turned southbound and overturned. Rest easy friend! One of our nicest customers. Setty joined the Wichita CBS-affiliate in 1988 as the producer and anchor of the noon newscast. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday at 66 years old. We know Roger was so proud of them. He was 66 years. 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