CBS News and Stations

WCCO | CBS News Minnesota announced the debut of its 1,200-square-foot AR/VR news studio, with Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer introducing the immersive technology during today’s 6 PM newscast. The launch marks a major milestone for CBS Stations, completing the rollout of AR/VR news studios across all 15 owned television stations. As a result, CBS Stations is now the only television station group in the country with AR/VR news studios throughout its portfolio. Designed to support local journalism through visual storytelling, the technology helps WCCO’s meteorologists, anchors and reporters bring greater context to weather events, explain complex news stories and make community issues easier to understand. The journalism remains at the center. Read release for more information on this: https://bit.ly/4rDpG6Y #CBSMinnesota #WCCO #CBSStations #LocalJournalism #ARVR #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality #Weather #NewsInnovation

Congratulations to Jennifer Mitchell, president of CBS Television Stations, on receiving several prestigious honors: AdExchanger's 2026 Change-Maker in the Corporate Growth Innovator category, Cynopsis Top Women in Media, Cablefax's Most Powerful Women in Broadband and Media, and recognition as a nominee for the LA Times Studios Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards. Under Jennifer's leadership, CBS Stations continues to invest in local journalism, scaling immersive AR/VR storytelling capabilities across all 15 markets and creating innovative ways for audiences to better understand the stories shaping their communities. This industry-leading investment has established CBS Stations as the first and only station group with these capabilities. Yet her impact extends far beyond technology. Known for her vision, transformational leadership and relentless focus on innovation, Jennifer has fostered a culture of collaboration and continuous growth across CBS Stations, empowering local teams to elevate their journalism, strengthen audience trust and deepen connections with the communities they serve. Well-deserved recognition for a leader who inspires others to challenge what's possible.

Congratulations to Tanya Black, VP and News Director of WJZ | CBS News Baltimore, on being honored as Cablefax’s Women's Advancement Champion in its 2026 Most Powerful Women in Broadband and Media award announcement.   For the past three decades at CBS Baltimore, Tanya has been a pioneer in shaping the culture of the station’s newsroom and how the content is delivered. Tanya is an outstanding newsroom leader who understands that local journalism is about more than delivering the news – it’s also about trust and representation. Knowing that core value, she has elevated the roles of other women journalists by expanding on-air opportunities to provide viewers with reporters who care about the community and reflect the audiences who are tuned in every day. She continues to be a mentor and advocate for journalists, behind-the-scenes newsroom employees, and students aspiring to join the field; making sure the newsroom is filled with individuals who can deliver thoughtful, hard-hitting content that resonates with the people of Baltimore. Congratulations again, Tanya Black, on this well-deserved recognition!

Another successful press and influencer event for CBS Stations. Today, WBZ | CBS Boston welcomed local journalists, influencers and community leaders into its newsroom for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience, featuring appearances from New England's most recognizable sports mascots, including New England Patriots Pat Patriot, Boston Celtics' Lucky the Leprechaun, New England Revolution's Slyde the Fox, Boston Red Sox's Wally the Green Monster, Boston Bruins' Blades the Bruin and the New England Patriots Cheerleaders. Attendees met station leadership and connected with WBZ-TV's award-winning news team, including Hall of Fame Sports Director and Anchor Steve Burton. Guests also experienced a live demonstration from Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher, and Meteorologists Jacob Wycoff and Jason Mikell showcasing the station's innovative AR/VR technology and how it enhances storytelling for local audiences. The event offered a firsthand look at the journalism, innovation and community partnerships that distinguish WBZ-TV and strengthen its connection to the communities it serves. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the day a success: Johnny Green, Jr., Rob Cartwright, Elita Fielder Adjei, Sean Barnacoat, Chris Ruggeri, Rebecca Abramson, and Lola A. As CBS Stations continues to redefine local storytelling, events like these provide audiences with a deeper understanding of how trusted journalism, emerging technology and meaningful community engagement come together to serve viewers in new and impactful ways.

Today marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks. It is a day that changed New York City and the nation forever. As we remember the thousands of lives lost, we also reflect on the resilience, recovery and rebuilding that followed. For CBS Stations' special coverage, Remembering 9/11: 25 Years Later, stations across our group are using AR/VR technology to help viewers better understand the transformation of the World Trade Center site to become a sign of resilience. The immersive explainer takes audiences through the redevelopment of the World Trade Center campus, building by building, showing how the site rose again and reshaped the New York City skyline. It is a powerful example of how innovation can strengthen journalism, helping audiences visualize history, understand progress and gain a deeper perspective on one of the most significant events in American history. You can watch CBS News New York's reporter Dick Brennan walk you through the immersive explainer here: https://lnkd.in/gPrrixMz

Innovation in local journalism is most meaningful when it helps audiences better understand the stories shaping their communities. That's the vision driving CBS Stations' expansion of AR/VR storytelling across the country, and today that vision arrives in Boston.   WBZ | CBS Boston launches its new AR/VR news studio today, making it the 14th CBS Television Station newsroom to bring immersive, three-dimensional storytelling to local audiences.   Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher will introduce the AR/VR experience during today's 5 p.m. newscast, followed by Meteorologist Jason Mikell on WBZ Mornings on Tuesday.   The 1,470-square-foot studio is more than a new technology investment. It reflects CBS Stations' continued commitment to the future of local journalism, giving viewers new ways to understand the forecasts and stories that impact their daily lives. Full release here: https://bit.ly/3SlpoER

CBS Stations continues to invest in best-in-class weather coverage. We're pleased to welcome meteorologist Shane Hinton to the WBBM | CBS Chicago’s weather team. Hinton joins CBS Chicago from CBS News Miami, where he played a key role in launching the station's immersive AR/VR weather reporting. His experience spans major weather events from hurricanes to severe storms, combining deep meteorological expertise with innovative storytelling. Shane brings valuable expertise to one of the country's premier local news markets. Welcome to the team, Shane. Read more: https://bit.ly/4c7MIfM #CBSChicago #Weather #BroadcastNews #LocalJournalism

There are plenty of football shows. There aren't many that bring together high school football, college football, and the Miami Dolphins in one weekly destination. That's why CBS News Miami is launching THE KICKOFF SHOW, South Florida's only original midweek football program, on Thursday, Aug. 27. Hosted by Sports Anchor Michael Cugno, the weekly series will spotlight the players, coaches, teams and stories shaping one of the nation's premier football communities. From Friday night lights to college rivalries to Dolphins Sundays, the show connects every level of the game through exclusive interviews, in-depth storytelling and expert analysis. THE KICKOFF SHOW will also leverage CBS Miami's state-of-the-art AR/VR studio to create an immersive viewing experience for fans and bring the week's biggest football stories to life. As the exclusive home of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium, CBS Miami continues to deepen its commitment to the sport and the communities that fuel its passion across South Florida. Read here: https://bit.ly/4ggogLO

Today, CBS Pittsburgh (KDKA-TV) opened its doors for an exclusive press event, giving local journalists and influencers a firsthand look at the future of news. Greeted by University of Pittsburgh’s cheerleaders, Pittsburgh Steelers’ Steely McBeam and Pittsburgh Pirates Parrot, plus hand-delivered cookies from Pittsburgh's favorite eatery Eat'n Park Hospitality Group's Smiley mascot, they went behind the scenes to experience KDKA’s groundbreaking AR/VR news studio, meet the news team and station leadership, and learned what makes KDKA so unique in its reporting and community impact.   Thank you to everyone who was able to join KDKA for this special event. This press tour is just one of many to come as CBS Stations continues to expand its story capabilities by bringing immersive storytelling to audiences across markets nationwide! Here is a special look from today's event: https://f.io/qznX_jU5

Yesterday was a successful day for CBS Pittsburgh (KDKA-TV), which officially launched its new AR/VR news studio during the 4 p.m. newscast. The debut was featured in numerous outlets including TribLIVE, Radio + TV Business Report, TVNewsCheck, TV Tech, TheDesk.net and more. Thank you to these outlets for highlighting KDKA and the Stations’ continued AR/VR rollout, bringing viewers the best of local news.