NBC Connecticut on Tuesday announced it is shaking up its talent lineup with some new anchor assignments.
Shannon Miller has been named a co-anchor of the NBC Connecticut News Today, joining Heidi Voight and Bob Maxon weekdays from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. Miller has been with NBC Connecticut for nearly seven years, starting on weekend mornings and most recently anchoring the NBC Connecticut News at 4 p.m.
She has also been a contributor on Dateline, reporting on true-crime stories.
Ted Koppy formerly anchored the morning show for NBC Connecticut, but he recently disclosed on Facebook that he’s been dealing with a “serious” medical condition that was unearthed following a bike accident.
Amber Diaz has been named co-anchor of the NBC Connecticut News at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., alongside veteran anchor Kevin Nathan.
Finally, Toi Thornton has joined NBC Connecticut from FOX6 News in Birmingham, Ala., to serve as anchor for weekend editions of NBC Connecticut News Today. Thornton, who has seven years of experience as an anchor and reporter, has also hosted a mental health podcast called “Undisclosed Trauma.”
“We are excited to move forward with these new teams, who will no doubt continue to honor and share the stories of the people and communities we serve,” said Hank Guerrero, president and general manager of NBC and Telemundo Connecticut.
NBC Connecticut/WVIT is owned by NBCUniversal.
