Mid-Michigan News Anchor Meg McLeod to Sign Off March 20

After 12 years on Mid-Michigan TV, a beloved anchor posts a heartfelt farewell on Facebook.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Meg McLeod, a popular TV news anchor in the Flint and Saginaw area, has announced that she will be leaving WNEM-TV, Channel 5, on Friday, March 20. McLeod, who has been with the station for nearly 12 years, made the announcement on Facebook, calling it "A Love Letter to Mid-Michigan." She noted that she initially saw the Flint/Saginaw TV market as a stepping stone, but ended up putting down roots and building a life in the area, including getting married to a former TV-5 reporter and having a baby. Although McLeod didn't hint at what her next steps would be, she indicated that she may not seek to renew her contract with the station after her former co-anchor David Custer won a retaliation lawsuit against the Saginaw news outlet.

Why it matters

McLeod's departure marks the end of an era for Mid-Michigan TV viewers, who have grown accustomed to seeing her on their screens for the past 12 years. Her announcement has already sparked an outpouring of memories and well-wishes from fans on social media, highlighting the impact she has had on the local community.

The details

McLeod, who is married to former TV-5 reporter Andrew Keller, made the announcement on Facebook, penning what she called "A Love Letter to Mid-Michigan." She noted that she initially saw the Flint/Saginaw TV market as a stepping stone in her career, not anticipating that she would put down roots. However, over the past 12 years, she has built lifelong friendships, met incredible people, and served the community with her news reporting. Although McLeod didn't hint at what her next steps would be, she indicated in October of last year that she may not seek to renew her contract with the station after her former co-anchor David Custer won his retaliation lawsuit against the Saginaw news outlet.

  • Nearly 12 years ago, McLeod first stepped foot in Michigan.
  • In October of last year, McLeod indicated she may not renew her contract with the station.
  • McLeod's last day with WNEM-TV is scheduled for March 20, 2026.

The players

Meg McLeod

A popular TV news anchor in the Flint and Saginaw area who has been with WNEM-TV, Channel 5, for nearly 12 years.

Andrew Keller

McLeod's husband, who is a former TV-5 reporter.

David Custer

McLeod's former co-anchor who won a retaliation lawsuit against the Saginaw news outlet.

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What they’re saying

“Nearly 12 years ago, this Northeasterner, by way of Missouri, stepped foot in Michigan for the first time. What I thought would be a short stint before moving back to the East Coast has turned into more than a decade of building lifelong friendships, meeting some of the most incredible people and, of course, doing my best every day to serve you at home with the news.”

— Meg McLeod (Facebook)

“My vision might be blurry as I try to type these words, but my thoughts are clear: I cannot adequately express how thankful I am for each and every one of you and this beautiful place we call home.”

— Meg McLeod (Facebook)

What’s next

Although McLeod didn't hint at what her next steps would be, she indicated in October of last year that she may not seek to renew her contract with the station after her former co-anchor David Custer won his retaliation lawsuit against the Saginaw news outlet.

The takeaway

Meg McLeod's departure from WNEM-TV marks the end of an era for Mid-Michigan TV viewers, who have grown accustomed to seeing her on their screens for the past 12 years. Her heartfelt farewell on Facebook has sparked an outpouring of memories and well-wishes from fans, highlighting the impact she has had on the local community.