The Phoenix

Jim Hummel's gone from Channel 6

Speaking of TV, veteran newsman Jim Hummel, who has long been the best and most serious reporter at WLNE-TV (Channel 6), has left the station as of this morning.

A source says Hummel made the decision because his contract was up and he didn't like the direction of Channel 6 under new ownership. Besides being the station's chief reporter, Hummel has been known for his "You Paid for It!" segments.

"He said, 'I gave them the keys and walked out,' " the source says.

Hummel was previously a reporter at the ProJo. He reportedly has no immediate plans for a new job. Most reporters in the local market have non-compete clauses that preclude them from going to other local stations, usually for a period of one year.

I'll be calling Jim and Channel 6 for more details. Stay tuned.

Published Jul 30 2008, 11:50 AM by Ian Donnis

Scott said:

This is a sad development for the station. Jim is fair, honest, and does his homework. What a loss.

July 30, 2008 12:28 PM
Joey Natale said:

Jimmy should stick with what he knows best, Newspaper. He was dreadful on tv. I used to hate channel 6, but in the past year they've really grown on me and now I like them even more. What's the big deal, though. A reporter left a television station. So what, who cares?

July 31, 2008 8:41 PM