Frketic Promoted to WKBN-TV 27 Anchor Desk

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – WKBN-TV 27 this week announced the promotion of Josh Frketic to the WKBN 27 First News anchor desk. Frketic has been with WKBN for 10 years. He started as a news reporter before joining the WKBN sports team. He graduated from Point Park University with a degree in broadcasting.

“It is an honor to join the morning team at WKBN. There have been many incredible, talented journalists to sit in that chair and I am extremely excited to be the next,” Frketic said.

Frketic will anchor First News This Morning weekdays on WKBN, and on WYFX Fox Youngstown.

“I love this industry because I love informing people, serving our community, telling the stories of the people in our community and trying to put a smile on people’s faces,” Frketic said. “I’m very excited to join the entire morning team and share the desk with Anna Marsick and Alex George, I’m looking forward to making the transition from sports to news and help the Valley start their day.”

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