Longtime WCPO anchor announces departure from station

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Longtime WCPO anchor announces departure from station

After 10 years with WCPO 9 News, Cincinnati anchor Craig McKee announced his departure from the television station.

McKee has accepted a reporting position at Scripps-owned ABC affiliate KNXV in Phoenix, Arizona, returning to his wife’s home state for the first time since 2002 to focus on family, he said in a

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post on May 29.

“This position will allow me to continue focusing on family, including our granddaughter in Arizona, while also continuing the work I love in journalism,” McKee wrote.

The veteran anchor expressed his gratitude for the people of Cincinnati, stating that the city has given him more than he could have even imagined.

“Thank you Cincinnati, for allowing me to be part of your story.” McKee wrote.

WCPO shared McKee’s post on its

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, and said, “We love you, Craig. And we will miss you.”

Before his time at WCPO, McKee served nine years in the United States Air Force.

In his post, he mentioned that one of the most rewarding aspects of his time at the station has been the opportunity to shine a light on the stories of veterans through the Homefront series and advocate for other local veterans.

“Each week, I had the privilege of sharing narratives that highlighted the courage, resilience, and challenges faced by those who have served our nation,” McKee wrote. “These stories not only informed viewers but also often led to tangible support for the veterans featured.”

McKee also recalls a memory of the most impactful investigations he undertook that dealt with the operations of the Hamilton County Veterans Service Commission.

“This revelation sparked significant changes, including increased transparency, the addition of transportation services, more staff to assist Veterans with claims, and a doubling of the VSC’s budget to better serve our Veterans,” McKee wrote.

In 2024, McKee was named the Veteran of the Year for Ohio’s First District in Hamilton County.

McKee is now the fourth Cincinnati anchor/reporter leaving their station to pursue other opportunities this month, following in the footsteps of WCPO meteorologist Brandon Spinner, FOX19 meteorologist Frank Marzullo and Local 12 anchor Annie Brown.

This story will be updated.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer:

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