Kelly Finley Joins WCIA 3 News | New Anchor

by Archynetys Economy Desk June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025

Kelly Finley New Co-Anchor at Champaign CBS Affiliate

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Kelly Finley New Co-Anchor at Champaign CBS Affiliate
- Understanding Local News and its Impact
  - Timeline of Local News Evolution
  - Long-Term Trend
- Key Statistics on Local News Consumption
  - About Anya Sharma

By Anya Sharma | CHAMPAIGN – 2025/06/12 22:56:09

Kelly Finley is the new co-anchor for the evening newscasts at the CBS affiliate in Champaign, Illinois, Hook.

“My husband Karlos, our [young adults]…we’re the #Fab5,” she said. “We’re super excited to call Champaign home now.”

Finley‘s recent endeavors include running her own business and working in radio in Mobile, Alabama, after a break from local television. Her previous television news experience includes roles in San Diego, kansas City, and Mobile.

Finley will co-anchor the 5 p.m. news with Jennifer Roscoe and the 10 p.m.newscast with Brandon Merano.

“We’re super excited to call Champaign home now.”

Understanding Local News and its Impact

Local news plays a vital role in informing communities about important events, issues, and developments in their area. It covers topics ranging from local government and education to community events and human-interest stories.The rise of digital media has transformed how local news is consumed, with online platforms and social media becoming increasingly critically important sources of data [1]. However, funding challenges and declining advertising revenues have led to concerns about the sustainability of local news organizations [2].

Timeline of Local News Evolution

1704: The first regularly published newspaper in America, the Boston News-Letter, begins publication.
1830s: The penny press revolutionizes newspaper publishing, making news more accessible to the general public.
1920s: The advent of radio broadcasting provides a new medium for delivering local news and information.
1940s: Television emerges as a dominant force in news broadcasting, offering visual coverage of local events.
1990s: The internet and the World Wide Web transform news consumption, with online news sites and blogs becoming popular.
2000s: Social media platforms emerge as key channels for sharing and consuming local news.

Long-Term Trend

Over the past decade,newspaper newsroom employment has declined by 57%,highlighting the challenges facing the industry [3].

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Kelly Finley Joins WCIA 3 News | New Anchor

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