Todd Kunz, Anchor/Exec. Producer for three tv stations serving Eastern Idaho & Western Wyoming:
“Management informed me before Thanksgiving my contract would not be renewed. After 34 years of broadcasting and 25 here, I am leaving Local News 8, KIDK 3, and Fox 5 Feb 28. A warm thank you to my many loyal viewers and followers over the decades. Forward with FAITH.”
We see this too often these days. The bean counters probably earn raises by whittling away at the talent.
February 19, 2025 at QZVX
John Ross says:
Typical MUSICAL CHAIRS – just like we’ve witnessed in the Seattle metro market for SO MANY YEARS. The BIG, or should I say, HUGE blip on the radar screen was when Fisher Blend SOLD HOME TOWN KOMO to an outsider, Sinclair Broadcasting… and since then… EVERYTHING ‘HOME-ISH’ about Channel 4 has gone down the tubes. You can actually SEE and FEEL THE STRESS on the air when KOMO airs its newscasts. It was a SAD DAY when Fisher relinquished ownership… but I see they’re still loading ships at the terminals with their Scone Mix!
February 19, 2025 at QZVX
Tonya Junkert says:
Great job Todd. You were a calming factor in this tremulous time. CBS may be seeing a downsizing it’s self! This may be a blessing in disguise!
Good Luck you will be missed!
February 18, 2025 at QZVX
Ruth Kidder says:
I Have Been Watching Channel 3 When Todd And Steve Cannon Worked Together I Don’t Understand Why They Didn’t Renew His Contract Anyway We Will Miss You Todd We Wish Lots Of Luck And Happiness In What Ever You Do Next God Bless And Thank You
February 13, 2025 at QZVX
Marlene says:
I agree with all of the above comments. Todd Kunz has been a big contributor to the station. Sad to see him go, it’s not been the same since Christmas.
February 13, 2025 at QZVX
Jeremy L. Mikesell says:
To : Todd Know That You are a A++ Assett to Idaho and Especially The East Idaho Area Where You Reported and Anchored for So Many Wounderful Yrs .. !! I Sure We Can Not Thank You Enough For What You Have Given and Delievered With All That You Are .. !! So on that Note , Should You Not Retire From What You Do So Greatly …. Any Good Market Whould be Well Deserved of Your Highly Deserved Talant of How You Share News … !!! *** Hopefully Your Bosses Here Will Realize that They Probably Made a Huge Mistake by Let You Go .. !! But it Does Allow For Those That You Have Mentored So Well to Try and Fill Your Big Shoes and Postion as Hard as that May be … !!! Good Luck to You in All Your Endevouir Down The Road . Know That You Take a Little Bit of Each of Your Loyal Fans and News Enthusiasts From This Area With You . Of Course We Are Loyal to You as You Have Always Presented The News and What You Do So Independently With Out Pulling Punchs Based in Fact and Investigation of Those Items and Digging Deep to Get The Real Story That What Makes You Stand So Highly Among Others in Bigger Markets .. !! Always Remember Where You Came From and How You Became The Great Reporter You Are and Stay Grounded in That .. !! *** You Are Awesome *** Go and Do Big Things and Make a Difference in The World .. !!
February 12, 2025 at QZVX
Kathy S. says:
Shame on Channel 8! Todd kunz was a definite asset to the community and to the communications of channel 8. Best of luck to you Todd; you deserve better than what you got
February 12, 2025 at QZVX
Sandra says:
You will be missed…. Best of luck They will realize what a big mistake they made
February 13, 2025 at QZVX
Rhonda Guundert says:
I will no longer watch channel 8 news. I moved to Idaho 40 yrs ago and started watching channel 8. I haven’t watch another channel in all those years, that will now change, February 28 th will be the last time I watch channel 8.
February 17, 2025 at QZVX
Diane C says:
Same for our family. We have tried other News stations, just to come back to channel 8. With the awesome awards earned by the awesome news crew, WHAT the heck are you thinking. Channel 8 news is out at our home
February 12, 2025 at QZVX
Sherry Martineau says:
My loyalty to Channel 8 will conclude as his contract does.
February 12, 2025 at QZVX
Susan says:
What a great loss for channel 8 news. Todd brings us the news in an informed manner and with the sensitivity some situations need. He will be greatly missed. Any chance to reconsider? Todd it’s been a pleasure watching the news with you for all these years! Best of luck in all your endeavors