Hearst Television’s KHBS/KHOG-TV, ABC 40/29, is pleased to announce Allison Wise as Weeknight Evening News Anchor.
Wise will anchor 40/29 News at 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday alongside anchor Phil Reed and Chief Meteorologist, Darby Bybee. Wise will anchor 40/29 News at 6:00, 9:00 and 10:00 p.m. alongside anchor Brandon Evans and Darby Bybee.
“Allison is such an asset to our newsroom”, said 40/29 News Director, Colleen Clement. “From breaking news reporting to station events, Allison’s an extremely versatile journalist who’s immersed herself in the community,” added Clement.
Currently, Wise anchors 40/29 News on weekday mornings on ABC 40/29 and The Arkansas CW, while also reporting Live. Local. Late Breaking. news on all 40/29 media platforms. As a member of the 40/29 News team Wise has earned two Associated Press and one Edward R. Murrow award.
Wise graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Political Science in 2008. Wise received her Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Arkansas.
Wise has lived in Northwest Arkansas for more than eleven years. She started her news career at 40/29, and has enjoyed covering stories both on-air and online in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Allison enjoys live music, she fosters cat and dogs and teaches group fitness and dance classes.
