WDIV reporter, anchor Grant Hermes to leave Detroit for Boston job
It was the photo of a Red Sox bandanna on Grant Hermes’ dog, whom he describes as a Tigers fan, that was the first clue.
The Local 4 News (WDIV-TV) reporter and weekend morning anchor is leaving the station to join the reporting staff of Boston’s 7News (WHDH-TV).
“My wife and I moved to Detroit at the beginning of the pandemic and I can’t thank the amazing people at @Local4News and @clickondetroit (enough) for their kindness they’ve shown us 2,” posted Hermes Thursday on Twitter.
In his Instagram post on the news, Hermes wrote (on behalf of his pooch), "Human, what's a beantown?"
“There is truly no city like Detroit and no community quite like Detroiters in the best possible way. It’s been such a privilege to tell your stories and bring you the kind of news you all deserve. Thank you so much.”
*Some personal news as they say*
I’m excited to say I’ll be the newest reporter for @7News in Boston starting in May! Our dog, a Tigers fan, seen here was a little confused by her new bandana. 1/ pic.twitter.com/bj1q2b4JDn— Grant Hermes (@GrantHermes) March 16, 2023
The news adds to the growing list arrivals and departures throughout Detroit media.
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In March, former Local 4 News anchor Sandra Ali made her debut as a morning anchor on CBS News Detroit (WWJ-TV). In January, 7 Action News (WXYZ-TV) anchor Dave LewAllen announced his plans to retire in April from his leading role at the ABC affiliate.
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Recent turnovers also include the January retirement of veteran WDIV meteorologist Paul Gross and the December 2022 announcement that meteorologists Ashlee Baracy and Ron Hilliard were joining WDIV’s 4Warn Weather team.
A University of Wisconsin-Madison alum, Hermes moved to the Motor City from Oklahoma City, where he covered politics and did a recurring fact-checking segment for the 2018 Oklahoma governor election, according to his WDIV biography.
Contact Detroit Free Press pop culture critic Julie Hinds at jhinds@freepress.com.
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