WayStation News provided local news, weather and community information for viewers throughout the WayStation viewing area. Coverage included local government, schools, public safety, business, agriculture, elections, weather and community events.
| Produced by: | WayStation Television |
|---|---|
| Status: | No longer in production |
WayStation Television produced regular local newscasts and special reports throughout much of the station's broadcast history. News programming included evening newscasts, weather reports, election coverage, severe weather information and coverage of major community events.
Broadcast schedules, formats and personnel changed over the years. WayStation reporters covered stories throughout the viewing area and provided local information during severe weather, emergencies and other developing events.
The following broadcasts are identified in available WayStation Television records. This list represents only a small portion of WayStation News programming.
| Date | Broadcast | Description | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 1980 | Election Night 1980 | Local election returns, interviews and reports from area polling places. | Partial video available |
| Feb. 12, 1983 | Winter Storm Special Report | Road conditions, school and business closings, weather information and reports from affected areas. | Video unavailable |
| May 21, 1985 | WayStation News | Evening newscast. Stories include the school budget, road repairs and preparations for the Memorial Day weekend. | Video available |
| Aug. 16, 1987 | County Fair Report | Reports from the fairgrounds, including livestock judging, exhibits and opening-day activities. | Partial video available |
| Nov. 10, 1989 | WayStation News | Evening newscast. Stories include a new library program, local business news and high school football. | Video unavailable |
| Mar. 14, 1993 | Flooding Special Report | Continuing coverage of flooding, road closures and emergency response following heavy rain. | Partial video available |
| Sep. 8, 1994 | WayStation News | Evening newscast. Stories include school enrollment, a community health clinic and preparations for the fall festival. | Video available |
| Jan. 7, 1996 | Winter Weather Update | Weather conditions, road information, closings and updates from utility crews. | Video unavailable |
| Oct. 22, 1997 | WayStation News | Evening newscast. Stories include a proposed road project, the apple harvest and an escaped cow that temporarily blocked traffic. | Video available |
| Aug. 20, 1999 | WayStation News at the Fair | A special newscast from the fairgrounds featuring exhibits, competitions, local organizations and interviews with visitors. | Partial video available |
| Dec. 31, 1999 | WayStation News: 1999 in Review | A look back at local stories from 1999, followed by reports on preparations for the new year. | Video available |
| Sep. 11, 2001 | WayStation News Special Report | Local information, schedule changes and community response following the attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. | Partial video available |
WayStation News coverage included local government meetings, schools, public safety, road and transportation information, agriculture, business, elections, weather, community organizations and local events.
During severe weather and emergencies, WayStation provided continuing local reports, closings, road information and other updates for area viewers.
Selected WayStation News broadcasts and reports may be made available online as video becomes available.