Melissa swan whas news biography

Melissa Swan, described by her employer as a quintessential member of the WHAS-11 television family since 1985, has announced that she is retiring.

The longtime news anchor is "one of Kentuckiana’s most trusted journalists and beloved television personalities," WHAS said in disclosing Swan's plan to retire after 30-plus years at the station.

She started as a general assignment reporter and most recently, she’s been co-anchoring WHAS-11 News at 5 p.m.

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Melissa, an Indiana University graduate.

Swan Communications specializes in keynote presentations and media a Swan is an award winning journalist and broadcasting Hall of Fame member.

During her 30 years at WHAS11 News, Melissa has won many local broadcasting awards as well as two regional Emmys.

and WHAS-11 News at 6 p.m. while also reporting on stories that reflect the station's “On Your Side” mission.

“My career at WHAS-11 has been an extraordinary gift,” said Swan. “It has opened doors and given me opportunities that, as a girl growing up in a tiny southern Indiana town, I never dreamed would be possible.

"I will miss my co-workers and our viewers immensely, but, at the same time, I am looking forward to the next chapter of my life and other ways I can contribute to this incredible