Anchor Frankie Jupiter Joins the CBS 58 News Team

May 5, 2022- Milwaukee – Weigel Broadcasting Co.’s CBS 58, WDJT-TV, Your Hometown Station, is excited to announce a new addition to its Morning News team. Frankie Jupiter will join Mike Curkov and Meteorologist Justin Thompson-Gee on the CBS 58 Morning News, weekday mornings from 4:30a.m. to 7a.m. on CBS 58 and from 7a.m. to 9a.m. on WMLW, The M.

Frankie comes to the Badger State from WSTM in Syracuse, New York where he co-hosted “Today in Central New York” and led their “Fighting Addiction Together” series. As a graduate of Chicago’s Columbia College, he’s thrilled to be back in the Midwest. His positivity is infectious and he can’t wait to wake up with Southeast Wisconsin!

“The people are what made me want to come back to the Midwest. Milwaukee is a special place and I can’t wait to start exploring it and meeting the people who make it great. I’m looking forward to getting viewers ready for their day and starting their morning with a smile.” said Frankie.

Frankie is very involved in his community and will instantly connect with viewers. As a self-described home cook and foodie, he might even share a recipe or restaurant recommendation from time to time.

“Frankie is one of a kind. His warmth and friendliness jump off the screen and viewers will feel like they’re getting their headlines from a friend and neighbor,” said Jessie Garcia, News Director at CBS 58.

Anne Brown, General Manager at CBS 58, says “Frankie is a terrific addition to our Morning Team and brings even more positive energy to CBS 58.”

Frankie will begin anchoring the CBS 58 Morning News every weekday morning starting early June.

CBS 58 is seen on Channel 58, Spectrum/Time Warner Channel 1005, Spectrum/Charter 605, DirecTV 58, Dish Network 58, U-Verse 1005. WMLW is seen on Channel 49, Spectrum/Time Warner 1007, Spectrum/Charter 608, DirecTV 49, Dish Network 49, U-Verse 1007.

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with “MeTV,” Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated and distributed multicast network, as well as the “Movies!” Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the “DECADES” Network, the “H&I” Network and the “Start TV” Network in association with the CBS Television Stations. Weigel’s local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet and Telemundo network affiliates. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, St. Louis, Salt Lake City (Cedar City-St. George), Milwaukee, South Bend and Rockford. Weigel is also the creator of the nationally syndicated music format “MeTV FM.” For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/

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