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Hollie Strano, former WKYC meteorologist, to do forecast work for southern radio stations
Hollie Strano, the former WKYC Channel 3 meteorologist who was fired in September 2024 from the station after 22 years, has found new work broadcasting the weather for southern radio stations, she said on Facebook. "What an honor it is to be bringing you the forecast each day, from my hometown in Cleveland to your radios down South!" Strano posted. "Grateful for the opportunity, and excited for what's ahead." The radio stations will be based in Georgia and Alabama, Strano reported. 'I love me, finally': Hollie Strano shares her recovery story, offers hope to others Why was Hollie Strano fired from WKYC? Strano was arrested and charged in November 2023 with one count of operating a vehicle under the influence by Cuyahoga Falls police after her vehicle crashed near Towpath Tennis Center on Akron-Peninsula Road, hitting a fire hydrant. She reportedly had a blood alcohol level of 0.244%, more than three times the legal limit of 0.08%. She later pleaded guilty to the charge. Following Strano's dismissal, she sued her former company, claiming she was terminated for sharing her story on social media regarding her treatment for alcoholism and for promoting a product on her social media pages, although she said she received nothing of value from the brand for making the post. Strano currently hosts the "Abruptly Authentic with Hollie Strano" podcast which streams on Youtube. Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@ or on Twitter @athompsonABJ This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Hollie Strano, former WKYC meteorologist, forecasts on southern radio Solve the daily Crossword
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13-02-2025
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WKYC denies allegations made by former meteorologist Hollie Strano in civil case
Cleveland-based television news station WKYC and its affiliates are denying the charges made against it by a former meteorologist. The defendants in the case filed by Hollie Strano, who was dismissed from the news station in September, include WKYC-TV, Tegna National Sales and Finance, and Micki Byrnes, president and general manager of the television station. They are asking Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Nancy A. Fuerst to dismiss the case and be awarded costs and attorneys' fees, according to the Feb. 7 court filing. More: Former WKYC personality Hollie Strano shares her sobriety journey Strano, who worked for WKYC for more than 22 years, claims in the lawsuit that she was terminated for sharing her story on social media regarding her treatment for alcoholism and for promoting a product on her social media pages. On Nov. 23, 2023, Strano was arrested by Cuyahoga Falls police after her vehicle crashed near a business on Akron-Peninsula Road. She later pleaded guilty to one count of operating a vehicle under the influence, a first-degree misdemeanor, in Cuyahoga Falls Mayor's Court. UB Greensfelder LLP, the legal firm for WKYC and the other defendants, could not be reached for comment. Strano's legal representatives could not be reached for comment. According to a report from WKYC, Byrnes is planning to retire in April. Reporter April Helms can be reached at ahelms@ This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: WKYC asks that lawsuit filed by Hollie Strano be dismissed
