Marty Colignilo out at 9NEWS & Channel 20

Meteorologist Marty Coniglio is out at 9NEWS & Channel 20 after 16 years.  He quit Thursday after a tweet comparing federal troops in cities to regain law & order to the nazis. He deleted the tweet later on in the day.

Here is his tweet:

He came to 9NEWS from KMGH in 2004 in a swap for Mike Nelson who left 9NEWS to take over as chief at KMGH. Marty was Chief Meteorologist at KMGH from 1999-2004 & Chief Meteorologist at KCNC from 1989-1999, where he was one of the youngest chief's in the country. 

Marty Coniglio--Photo Credit: KUSA

20 Years ago tonight FOX31 NEWS was launched.

20 years ago tonight KDVR launched FOX31 NEWS @ 9 O'Clock.  That newscast quickly overtook WB2 News @9 in the ratings race.  KDVR moved into the "FOX News & Technology Center" a few months before the newscast launch (they moved into the facility April 28, 2000).   Now 20 years later a lot has changed, FOX Television Stations, LLC sold KDVR in 2007 to Local TV, LLC who then merged with Tribune broadcasting a few years later, and then just this past December they were taken over by Nexstar Broadcasting.   Here is an article from kdvr.com talking about the anniversary.

https://kdvr.com/news/local/fox31-news-turns-20-a-look-back-at-our-first-night/

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO FOX 31 NEWS. 

Here is a look back at there first night on the air.

NBC Affilates Opt Out of 30 Rock/ 2020 Up fronts special

Most NBC Affiliates will not be showing the 30 Rock special on Thursday night on NBC, because most of the advertising during the special is for 'Peacock' NBC's new streaming service. 

In Denver 9NEWS will NOT be showing the special, all Tegna NBC stations are not airing the special.

Reports are that Grey television will also not be showing the special, however as of this afternoon the KKCO website was showing that 11 NEWS will be showing the special, stay tuned for updates on that.

All Scripps NBC stations including KOAA in Pueblo/Colorado Springs will be showing the special.

Here is an article from the hollywood reporter: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nbc-affiliates-opt-30-rock-upfront-special-1303177