Tag: St. Louis TV stations

STL station apps come up short during snow storm

by TRIPP FROHLICHSTEIN / The local news stations are always encouraging us viewers to check the web or their apps for the latest weather forecast. Unfortunately, it is sometimes bad advice from Channels 2 (KTVI) and 4 (KMOV). Channel 5 (KSDK) seems to be much better at actually providing later information. The absence

The good, the bad and the ugly of St. Louis TV news

By TRIPP FROLICHSTEIN / Media guru Tripp Frohlichstein dreams of delivering a “State of the 2014 Local News” address to St. Louis’ three TV stations (he considers Channels 2 and 11 one station as they share facilities and people). This is his dream address: "Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for taking the time to discuss

Severe weather prompted quick thinking by reporters

by Tripp Frohlichstein / Commendations to Channel 4 (KMOV) for its performance during the severe weather outbreak last Sunday afternoon. As killer tornadoes formed in the area and noon approached, there was no doubt many football fans were concerned their game would not air because of the dangerous weather.