Popular CT News Anchor Announces Departure

CONNECTICUT — "Connecticut’s Good News Guy" announced this week that he is leaving his station after nearly a decade.

Keith McGilvery, a morning anchor and multi-skilled reporter at Fox61, wrote on Facebook that his last day at the station will be Friday, and thanked those he worked with, those he covered and those who watched. He did not disclose where he may be headed.

"Being a weekday morning anchor and reporter on the Fox 61 team has been the realization of my childhood dream," McGilvery wrote. "I could not have done this without my family and friends who have supported me on this journey that started as a kid reading the morning announcements."

McGilvery, who grew up in the Boston area and has a master’s degree in journalism from Emerson College, helped launch the station's "Making an Impact" campaign, and reported Fox61 Student News.

"For nearly 8 years I’ve worked to get our day started as an authentic and welcoming voice with the news and information that keeps our families safe, informed about our world, and makes us the great community we are," McGilvery wrote.

Before his stint at Fox61, McGilvery was an anchor at WCAX-TV, the CBS affiliate in Burlington, Vermont, and before that he was a general assignment reporter at WVIR/NBC29 in Charlottesville, Virginia.

McGilvery is the latest newscaster to leave Fox61 since the beginning of the year.

Lindsey Kane, Julia LeBlanc and Angelo Bavaro left the station in January, and Matt Caron left in March.

LeBlanc had kind words for McGilvery.

"Keith, I am so proud of you," she wrote in the comments. "There’s not a single soul who could do all you have done in your role and for the Connecticut community. I’m confident that you will bring that same passion and impact into your next position. Can’t WAIT to see you soar!"

WTNH-TV's Laura Hutchinson also had high praise for McGilvery.

"WHATTTT?!" she wrote. "I know you’re off to great things. Can’t wait to see you continue to SHINE!"

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In addition to his reporting, McGilvery was also instrumental in creating the station's annual World Down Syndrome Day Block Party, and he also worked on the Portraits of Autism Campaign.

"On the morning show we’ve traveled to every corner of our region celebrating the people who are making a difference in ways large and small," McGilvery wrote. "We tackled the pandemic together, sponsored three world class service dogs, and handed out thousands of dollars to local organizations doing good while raising millions for charity.

"You’ve helped us share stories and find solutions for elder homelessness, childhood mental health challenges, the urgent need for foster care in Connecticut, people who’ve faced barriers to employment, and the difficulties families are facing with substance use disorders."

McGilvery earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and communications from Fordham University, where he also served as student body president and received a Fordham College Alumni Award.

He also was honored by the Connecticut Broadcasters Association with the group's inaugural "Best Anchor" award.

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"Again, thank you to my incredibly loving and loyal viewers who start their day with me each morning," McGilvery wrote. "Thank you for constantly writing in or saying hello, and inviting me to hundreds of community events and volunteer opportunities, and to the ones who sent me flowers just last week in appreciation of our treasured Morning Bright Spot!"