Friday was proclaimed to be Craig McKee Day in Hamilton County to honor the influence that the outgoing WCPO 9 anchor made on this group.
The shock proclamation was made simply earlier than Craig’s final newscasts with WCPO on Friday.
Hamilton County Fee President Denise Driehaus learn the proclamation within the WCPO 9 newsroom, noting Craig’s “helpful contributions” to the county.
Craig can be transferring to anchor and report for our Scripps-affiliate KNXV in Phoenix, Arizona.
Throughout his 10 years at WCPO 9, Craig has made a huge impact with veterans in our group. His ‘Homefront’ phase has rightfully highlighted the tales and desires of our veterans, and his efforts have been pivotal in bringing consideration to important points throughout the Hamilton County Veterans Service Fee. Due to Craig’s reporting, helpful providers have been restored, and he has devoted numerous hours connecting with veteran teams all through the group.
Craig has coated all the most important tales within the Tri-State over the past decade, from pure disasters to the Bengals’ run to the Tremendous Bowl. His presence will definitely be missed each on our screens and in our newsroom.
For Craig, that is the following stage in life, returning to his spouse’s residence state, and can permit him to spend extra time together with his granddaughter.
His farewell message on the air Friday was certainly one of gratitude – you possibly can watch that within the video participant under:
Craig McKee’s farewell message to Cincinnati
Craig additionally posted a love letter to Cincinnati on his Fb web page when he introduced he was leaving. You possibly can learn that under.
