Position: Anchor
Covers: Veterans and first responders
Email: Rob.Powers@wews.com
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
Education: Holy Name High School, Eastern Michigan University
Previous Work Experience: WABC-TV New York, NY, WTVG-TV Toledo, Ohio, WRTV-TV Indianapolis, Indiana, WICZ-TV Binghamton New York, WEWS-TV Cleveland, Ohio (Intern)
Joined News 5: August 2016
Most Memorable Stories: Any story that maintains as its centerpiece the successful struggle by the human spirit to overcome obstacles in an effort to achieve specific goals. Super Bowls, World Series, Stanley Cup Finals, NYC Marathons, NBA Playoffs
Awards/Honors: Multiple Emmy Awards, Ohio Associated Press Awards, NYSBA Awards
Role Models: Mom (Beth), Dad (Bryan), Wife (Debbie)… I strive to be like each of them everyday
Favorite Music: Country
Favorite Program: News 5 Newscasts (C’mon, too easy!)
Favorite Foods: Cheeseburgers and Pizza (Although it’s rare I have either anymore…)
Family: Father of Two… Husband of One
Hobbies & Interests: Being around my family, playing sports, running obstacle races, and watching my kids play their sports…
Something people don’t know about me: I interned under Nev Chandler and Mike Hostetler at WEWS about 30-years ago… and was a card carrying member of the Buddy Bell Fan Club about 40-years ago!
What I like best about NE Ohio: It’s home!
You’re most likely to see me around town at: Sporting events, MetroParks, the gym
On weekends I love to: Be with family. Period.
