. She’s currently without her piano as, “Harvey flooded mine in Houston.” So she takes every opportunity to play. Read more of her columns here. Enjoy. “While I was not elected mayor or drafted by the Spurs as I had hoped, I’ve been doing a few commercials ... maybe you’ve seen or heard them. Niku Kazori, a fairly new KENS-TV addition, just took on the new job of morning traffic anchor, and she’s over the moon. 6.3K likes. You can also click here for Texas' state-wide driving conditions resource. “I also still MC events, the next one being the Roy Mass Youth Alternatives Gala coming up on Oct. 21. . “I love kickboxing.” Though she hasn’t the time right now to frequent a gym, she gets her de-stress fix at home while watching Jillian Michaels’ DVDs. Niku Kazori prepares for a KENS live shot outside the courthouse. Bridget Smith as she looked as host of KENS-TV's “Great Day SA” before she left that longtime job (2007-2017) early this year. KENS 5 & Kens5.com posted an episode of The Uplift. San Antonio viewers frequently write about missing their favorite TV faces of yore. After WOAI-TV’s chief anchorwoman Evy Ramos was unexpectedly fired early Things like that I have a heart for.”, She’s single, not even dating, and loves it. So, why is she smiling now? KENS-TV traffic reporter Natalie Tejeda will be busy making her own travel plans soon. Niku Kazori is one of the leading and talented traffic reporters of the industry who currently works at KENS-TV as a traffic reporter and multimedia journalist. “I’m a true Texan. Her biggest reporting job here so far was covering state Sen. Carlos Uresti’s fraud trial at the federal courthouse, an assignment that raised her profile quite a bit. Yeah. I believe it boosted my confidence. Those who’ve watched the 24-year-old in the three-plus months she’s been on the local air may think they know the ebullient Kazori. “I teach Sunday school at my church,” Ramos wrote in a Twitter message. $5 a week. Her dream job? Niku Kazori, reporter and new traffic anchor, arrived at KENS on Nov. 20, just as the holidays were getting underway. "People think it’s Japanese. . The hard work to reach new goals begins. As for what she’s up to now. On a personal note, Roper added: “You may not have known, but I was getting through a divorce when I was last at KSAT. Read how he spends his time now. By the time viewers really need to know the traffic situation, from 5 to 7 a.m., her adrenaline is pumping. Click through the slideshow to catch up with S.A. anchors and hosts who have recently left the air. . KENS traffic reporter Jennie Stencel headed back to her family in North Carolina. Everyone has a story, and people who are hard of hearing and deaf have a lot to say.” She was particularly heartened to discover, while working at the CBS affiliate in Knoxville, Tennessee, there was “a deaf Santa Claus and he helped the deaf kids. Irie's family shared with KENS 5 that the 10-year-old liked to play guitar, was very artistic and liked to watch anime. I’m still settling into my new job … but have already had the opportunity to cover big stories, including Hurricane Harvey.” Also. TEXAS, USA — A Hard Freeze Warning remains in place overnight for Bexar and surrounding counties until 10 a.m. Friday. It puts me in a deep sleep.” Fortunately, she has only one report to deliver in the 4:30 a.m. half-hour. Jeanne Jakle is a San Antonio freelancer and the former TV columnist for the Express-News. Facts, not fear: KENS 5 is tracking the latest numbers from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in San Antonio and across Texas. Her sleep secret? These days. 7.4M views ... And all would you like to buy some girl Scout cookies or you can buy them. Our friendship at the station blossomed into the best relationship of my life.”. Here, she quizzes a 100-year-old Spurs fan. . For now, though, “work is my boyfriend, work is my husband.”. . Before he left KSAT’s “SA Live” less than a year ago, Jeff Roper (2014-2016) enjoyed lots of fun on the air with co-host Fiona Gorostiza. Certain foods can boost our energy levels. 3:02. . :D. Working … WOAI-TV’s former chief meteorologist John Gerard (2010-2014) and anchorman Randy Beamer were known for their playful moments during the weather. :D “We meet every couple of months and they know us there. A favorite stop these days is Revolucion + Juice, off Broadway in The Collection shopping center. Though a traffic anchor now, Niku Kazori also loves reporting. A few key TV opportunities have come my way, but the timing has not been right.”, Before leaving the country on one of her many post-TV jaunts, former KENS host Bridget Smith met with ex-colleague Sarah Forgany at a favorite Mediterranean food hangout, Shisha Cafe. Author: KTVB Staff Published: 6:30 PM CST February 19, 2021 But what if we can’t eat them all at once? Image 17 of 38 Mat Garcia of KENS-TV's morning show waved goodbye to his job of three years. Local News and Information for San Antonio, Texas and surrounding areas. VIA Metropolitan Transit expected to resume service Friday morning. Like so many in this industry, she said, “I’d absolutely love to be a news anchor.” She had some experience at the desk in Knoxville, and she’d jump at any opportunity to fill in here. But the stories are no longer mine. 18-wheeler driver dies after spinning out on icy road, crashing into wall. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. It has been a lifelong dream ... Just this past month, I was reminded of why I decided to pursue a career in broadcasting. Working for Kens 5 in San Antonio has given me the opportunity to produce, report, and fill-in on Traffic. I am loving my time at home with my kids but am still looking for the right job.” Here, Ramos, her husband and children are seen spending some of that time enjoying a summer RV trip, during which they stopped at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Enjoy. Here, she's having fun with KENS’ Saturday morning anchor and reporter Andrea Martinez. Working for Kens 5 in San Antonio has given me the opportunity to produce, report, and fill-in on Traffic. Not only was I anchoring, but I also hit the streets reporting from one flooded neighborhood to another as people were desperately needing to evacuate.” Also. . “It gets pretty intense.” However, it’s between 7 and 8 a.m., during the local “CBS This Morning” breaks, that she finds herself reporting the most accidents. “Usually I’m shy when it comes to playing in front of people. MaryAnn Martinez loved reporting stories during her stint with KENS-TV (2015-2017). KENS5.com is the official website for KENS-TV, your trusted source for breaking news, weather and sports in San Antonio, TX. “I love it! Irie and her family moved to Texas from Louisiana. I’ve never been anywhere where I’ve felt this comfortable with the people I work with, Paul (Mireles) Barry (Davis) and Sarah (Forgany) ... really good people. KENS 5 Eyewitness News, ... when San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown appointed him to serve on the city's Parking and Traffic Commission. The driver of the 18-wheeler, a 51-year-old man, crashed into the wall and was ejected. Yesterday. CPS Energy CEO responds to seething Facebook comments about power... SAWS clears additional S.A. areas from its boil water notice. SAPD: 10-year-old boy in critical condition after accidental shooting on southwest side, Customers sound off at CPS Energy's board of trustees meeting, Chilly to start Tuesday as temps go into a warming trend | KENS 5 Forecast, 'Lie after lie' | Canyon Lake residents without water for nine days frustrated by water supplier's excuses, Spurs update injury report, hold practice for first time since positive coronavirus tests postponed games, San Antonio Spurs players, local celebrities help winter storm victims, COVID-19 Numbers: Southeast Texas hospitalization rate drops below 15 percent, new COVID-19 cases drop, Wife of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' arrested on US drug charges in Dulles International Airport, LIVE TRAFFIC UPDATES: A few highways remain as ice melts. “I’ve been able to travel and support seven of my favorite charities — most recently the Red Cross in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Genuine and nice,” the multimedia journalist said in a phone chat. Mayra Moreno is an anchor/reporter on KTRK-TV, the ABC station in Houston, her hometown. So I’m single and enjoying freelancing and the freedom I have in my schedule.” That also allows him to spend time with his two little girls, Abby and Jackie. Marine surprises wife at family game night. You may have heard her tickling the ivories recently at St. Anthony Hotel. I’ve also been working with my daughter teaching her how to read … taking my daughter to all of her sports activities — ballet, tap and soccer.” Jenny Suniga, who left her KENS job in August because she needed a break and more time with her family, particularly her young one, Tessa, also revealed. Yeah. Loving the lambs at the Houston rodeo in her hometown. Niku kazori is a driven reporter with a passion for storytelling. Reporting in Dallas had been a dream of mine since my days at Baylor. By 5 a.m., she’s exuberantly delivering traffic reports to KENS viewers, sometimes with a puppy in her arms. I was born and raised in Houston, but I’ve been to Iran. It was an easy fit for me.” To combat that Alamo City longing, MaryAnn Martinez stays in touch with her many friends at her former station. I love the culture.” Her name — Niku — “always throws everyone off," she said. Former KENS anchor Jeff Goldblatt chats on the set during his years (2012-2015) with newscast partner, Sarah Lucero. Bridget Smith is enjoying life without an alarm clock, and filling her days with volunteer work and travel. “My parents are both Persian and came over here from Iran when they were much younger. Facts, not fear: We're tracking the latest numbers from the coronavirus pandemic in San Antonio and across Texas. Here’s what she’s up to now. In those markets, she also did some weather anchoring. Stacia Willson is a meteorologist and afternoon traffic reporter for KENS 5 in San Antonio, Texas. . KENS 5 is tracking the latest traffic conditions as winter weather arrives in San Antonio and the Hill Country. ... Military dad surprises son at traffic stop – and he can't let go. To stay in shape, she punches and kicks. “If I take it by 7:30 p.m., I’m knocked out by 8. I love exploring coffee shops, particularly ones with outside tables. Cocktails aren’t her thing, but ask her about coffee. Hector Valdez Jr Photography Show More Show Less 2 of 48. “I have been freelancing for the NBC affiliate in Miami during hurricane season and have been doing some substitute teaching in the public schools.”. . “I am the deputy director of meteorology for Wings CRS, a disaster response organization.”, Though WOAI's former chief weather anchor John Gerard has left behind 30 years of TV meteorology, he temporarily helped with Hurricane Irma coverage. Starting work so early doesn’t faze her. 247,927 talking about this. KENS-TV’s Niku Kazori was hired in late November as a multimedia journalist, but currently embraces her role as morning traffic anchor. 1 of 48. She’s adept at sign language. A powder with melatonin called Emergen-Zzzz. I find blow-drying mine upside down helps poof it up.” She follows up with a curling iron. “I want to focus on work.” At some point, she hopes to meet the right person, marry and have a family. Is there another way of improving our mood, energy and mental focus? KENS-TV traffic anchor's secret sides may startle you. But there’s plenty about the native Texan, who has been helping San Antonio motorists find the best routes to school and work for about a week now, that might surprise and even startle you. Jennie Stencel (born May 19, 1976) was formerly the traffic reporter at KENS-TV, a CBS affiliate in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Now. Chelsey Hernandez KENS 5 Entertainment/Traffic Reporter - YouTube. Clarke joined the Great Day SA … Wedding bells will soon be ringing for KENS 5 morning traffic anchor Niku Kazori. . But it’s Iranian.”, She’s a passionate pianist. . On a lighter note, Moreno enjoys anchoring KTRK’s weekend morning news with air partner Chauncy Glover. "We're having a … She started on-air at the station in August 2014 and she departed after one year to return to North Carolina. The one thing they all had in common: big hair, which the native Texan fully embraces. However, detours and delays remain possible as some roads and highways remain closed due to icy road conditions. Her favorite go-to restaurant is Zoe’s Kitchen, where she usually orders the Greek Salad or spinach roll-ups. “Growing up, I loved watching the news. She cited the early mornings as her reason for leaving. . She loves big hair. Niku Kazori as a college senior, before receiving her degree in broadcast journalism from Houston’s University of St. Thomas in 2015. It’s strange to reach a major professional goal, and other large milestones, only to discover you have more to do after you get there. Sharing a video/photo here means you agree you own it & KENS 5/TEGNA can use it on all platforms & share with content partners. Asked what it was like working with Kazori, she texted one word: “Great!”, RELATED: Teary San Antonio TV exit followed by cheery hire. Now. Here, he relaxes in the pool with his nephew and a large pink pal. I like playing romantic songs — sad-sounding ones.” One she loves is “Mariage d’Amour” from Richard Clayderman. Mayra Moreno shares the anchor desk with Barry Davis, right, and meteorologist Jared Silverman during her KENS-TV years (2011-2015). Niku Kazori came to KENS as a multimedia journalist from stations in Lubbock and Knoxville, Tenn. “It feels great knowing my parents can turn on the TV and watch their daughter at work. “My sleep schedule is still adjusting to normal hours, but I do have more energy, so I have been cooking different dishes that I find on Pinterest. . KENS-TV's 5 p.m. news team will wave goodbye to traffic anchor Chelsey Hernandez, far left, who’s leaving KENS in March for a golden opportunity at ABC station KTRK-TV … I looked up to anchors and reporters as role models.” Among her favorites were Houston anchor Dominique Sashse and Natalie Morales on NBC. My city was devastated by Hurricane Harvey, and my station was on air doing wall-to-wall coverage for at least five days, informing my city of Houston of what we were starting to experience and what was to come. Quick Info: Birthday: N/A; Ethnicity: White; Nationality: American; Profession: Traffic reporter and multimedia journalist 3:02. Author: KENS 5 Published: 7:27 PM EDT September 18, 2020 A special person I actually met in San Antonio while working at KENS-TV. In between, I’ve spent some quiet time in places like Monte Carlo, Monaco, Tokyo and Argentina. It had been so long.”, RELATED: San Antonio actress lands emotional role in TV drama. . “It is an incomparable blessing to be at home with my wife and kids after a 25-year journey on-air in the world of TV news, with nine of those years spent away from my family 50 percent of the time as a Fox News national correspondent.” Here, Goldblatt is seen at an elegant event a couple of years back with wife Lori and their four kids: James, Styra, and twins, Sylvie and Jarett. John Gerard is embarking on a new career, which will soon return the Florida resident to Texas, specifically Hondo. The girl was mailed as a parcel post to her grandmother since it was cheaper than a train ticket. Following a relatively brief stint as vice president of marketing at Witte Museum, Jeff Goldblatt is enjoying a more casual lifestyle while throwing himself into a new adventure. . . But when she spotted the hotel piano next to the bar, she said, “I didn’t care. The mommy-to-be shared the exciting news including the gender of the baby during the morning newscast last Monday. . KENS5 morning anchor Sarah Forgany is expecting a baby. Brown appointed Newsom to fill a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors the following year, and Newsom was later elected to the Board in 1998, 2000, and 2002. | jjakle@express-news.net | @JakleJ. KENS 5 is tracking the latest traffic conditions as winter weather arrives in San Antonio and the Hill Country. Niku Kazori’s various headshots — at KCBD in Lubbock, WVLT in Knoxville, Tenn. and KENS in San Antonio. Niku Kazori, a fairly new KENS-TV addition, just took on the new job of morning traffic anchor, and she’s over the moon. As for her private life. “In May, I landed my job at CBS’ Dallas station (KTVT). This $8 infrared thermometer has over 5,000 5-star ratings, Amazon's top-rated face mask is just $0.28 per mask, You can help Amazon build this Alexa-enabled cuckoo clock. Mayra Moreno said she’s getting married soon to “the love of my life. . Forgany made it clear that the appreciation is mutual. Jeanne Jakle's column appears Thursdays and Sundays in mySA. Updated: 7:28 PM CDT April 5, 2020 Clarke Finney is a reporter and co-host for Great Day SA on KENS 5 in San Antonio, Texas. She’s attracted to exotic flavors. . For instance: She’s fluent in Farsi. Put the spotlight on them. “I’m not a drinker. He founded Jeff’s Journeys (jeffsjourneys.com), a consulting firm to help companies become media savvy. “I get to tell amazing stories. While friends swooned over movie and pop stars, she watched TV newscasts. It appears unlikely the Republican-led Legislature would restrict guns. KENS 5 & Kens5.com. “I took it for my foreign language in high school.” She’s signed a couple of stories in the past and would love to do more. “I’m the new traffic reporter for KENS 5 and part of ‘Great Day SA’ in San Antonio,” the lively Stencel announced on her Facebook page. $5 a week. Niku Kazori TV. Next cold front brings welcomed weather change to S.A. San Antonio mayor says there will be 'hell to pay' if Texans are handed... 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I really connect with the piano, get lost in it. The KENS-TV traffic anchor is a passionate pianist and really connects with the keys, particularly on sad, romantic songs. Of tremendous satisfaction — the role I played on the campaign team of Mayor Ron Nirenberg as a communications strategist and media consultant.” On a more personal note. No surprise there. In San Antonio, “I really look up to Deborah Knapp, a legend, such a role model ... also really like the anchoring style of Sarah Forgany.”. . . I emceed the Seton Home Gala earlier this year for the third time in a row. Though the hours seem brutal, Niku Kazori gets enough sleep via melatonin. She's worked in newsrooms across the country, and is thrilled to be back home in Texas. KENS-5 anchor Sarah Forgany and her husband got married in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on January 5, 2019. . “I try to reach out to the deaf community. “I love anything with spinach.” True to her heritage, she’s also into Persian food, which she finds at Pasha Mediterranean Grill. Instead, I am helping to spread bold messages and create compelling memories for my clients. Marine surprises wife at family game night ... And all would you like to buy some girl Scout cookies or you can buy them. “I have been surprised by how much I have missed San Antonio. I’ve also been producing public service campaigns for clients like the Bexar County Family Justice Center and giving motivational speeches in S.A. and hosting festivals.” Here, Jeff Roper is behind the scenes of a World Car shoot with fellow spokesperson Bequi Leuck. Traffic’s somehow bearable when you consider that, without it, there would be no need for the warm smile of the always curiously attractive TV traffic reporter. Former Sunday morning, fill-in anchor and reporter Jenny Suniga with meteorologist Jared Silverman during her KENS-TV tenure (2012-2017). in 2017, fans of her work on the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. news were outraged. . Niku Kazori, second from right, has a blast with her morning co-workers, Barry Davis, Sarah Forgany and Paul Mireles.

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