Jeff Vaughn, who left KSHB-TV in Novemer 2009 to become the evening news anchor at KENS 5-TV in San Antonio, is out at the Belo-owned station, according to his Facebook post.
“As of today, I no longer work for KENS5,” Vaughn posted. “Although it was an enjoyable experience at KENS-TV, I am looking forward to the next chapter in my life. Most of all I will miss delivering the news to the wonderful people of San Antonio, who have embraced and supported my family since we arrived in 2010.”
Vaughn, a Kansas State graduate, had a major challenge in January 2010 at KENS trying to succeed Chris Marrou, a veteran news anchor who was retiring from the station after 36 years on the air.
Vaughn had been morning anchor of NBC Action News Today and NBC Action News Midday from January 2007 to December 2009. Prior to his work in Kansas City, he was a weekend morning anchor and general assignment reporter at WDIV-TV, the NBC affiliate in Detroit. Vaughn has Texas roots as an anchor and reporter at KCBD-TV in Lubbock and as a reporter at KMID-TV in Midland.
RETURN TO KC
He can come back here KCTV5/KSMOTV needs Anchors.
SHOULD HAVE KEPT VAUGHN
What a farce! KENS didn’t give Vaughn the chance to increase ratings, as they kept Deborah Knapp and Sarah Lucero on as co-anchors. They should have got rid of Lucero and Knapp, and either left him solo, or brought in someone else. As long as they keep Lucero and Knapp, in my opinion, they will not up their ratings with another new guy. Vaughn deserved better.
BELO IDIOTS
He took over for a LEGEND in this market, and did so with style, class and, most of all, talent. The people in charge of Belo are IDIOTS! We will miss you Jeff!
MISTAKE
I think you made a terrible mistake. He was the best. I will no longer watch KENS.
What a mistake Kens made. I’m thru watching 5. Jeff was the best anchor you had. I agree to get rid of Lucero & Knapp.
BRING JEFF BACK
Bring Jeff back to KSHB. He can have Curtis Jay’s spot.