Steve Ryan will be the new anchor for KVOA News 4's weekday evening and night time newscasts.
Ryan joins the station from KTVK-TV in Phoenix where he was an anchor and reporter since May 2011, according to a news release.
"We are very fortunate to get a journalist of Steve's caliber to help lead our newsroom," said Cathie Batbie, KVOA news director.
"Not only has he been on the big stage covering major stories that have captivated our nation's attention, but he's also worked extensively on the local level," said Batbie in the release.
Before working in Phoenix, Ryan worked in Las Vegas as an anchor and reporter for KTNV-TV. He was a reporter at WBBH-TV in Fort Myers, Florida, at WALB-TV in Albany, Georgia and at WECT-TV in Wilmington, North Carolina. Ryan also was a writer and web reporter for CNN Headline News in Atlanta, Georgia, according to the release.
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Bill Shaw, KVOA president and general manager, said a regional and national search was conducted for the anchor position. "Steve was head and shoulders above the pack. He's got great on-air energy and he's not only a great addition to our team, but a great fit for the Tucson community," said Shaw in the release.
"I'm honored, grateful, and humbled to join the News 4 Tucson team," said Ryan. "The station has a long, proven track record of award-winning journalism and in-depth investigations."
Ryan is replacing Tom McNamara who is leaving KVOA in mid-December after more than 17 years as a co-anchor to pursue a career in real estate.
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