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Not to be confused with KSBR-TV.

WSBR (channel 4) is a television station licensed to Steeles, Maryland, also serving the neighboring cities of Berkley and Richter as an affiliate of NBC. It is owned by Tegna Inc.

Website History[]

  • wsbr4.com (1998-2002)
  • marylandreports.com (2002-2016)
  • city4nbc.com (2016–present)

Newscast Titles[]

  • Maryland Report (1948-2013)
    • The Maryland Report (1948-1985)
    • The Channel 4 Maryland Report (1985-2005 and 2010-2013)
    • Today's/Tonight's (11PM News)/The Maryland Report On: 4 (2005-2010)
  • First News at 4 (2000-2005)
  • First News On: 4 (2005-2010)
  • City 4 News (2013–Present)

Newscast Themes[]

  • Pulstar - Vangelis (1978-1981)
  • WCCO 1978 News Theme (1981-1986)
  • The Great News Package - Gari Media Group (1986-1988)
  • KOMO News 4 Theme - Dan Dean Productions (1988-1990)
  • Brave New World - Shelly Palmer Music (1990-1993)
  • KING 1990 News Theme - Dan Dean Productions (1993-1998)
  • The NBC Collection: NBC - Premier - Gari Media Group (1998-2002)
  • Total News - Cue11 (2002-2008. Different cut of this theme used for First News at 4/First News On: 4 until 2010)
  • Gannett News Music Package - Rampage Music New York Inc. (2008-2013)
  • This Is Home - Gari Media Group (2013-2017)
  • C Clarity - Sixième Son (2017–Present)

Announcer History[]

  • John B. Wells - Newscasts (Before 1988, also Newscast Promos and Station IDs/Promos, 1986-1989)
  • Scott Chapin - Newscasts (1989-1991)
  • Danny Dark - Newscasts (Before 1991, Newscast Promos and Station IDs/Promos, 1988-1993)
  • Chris Clausen - Newscasts and Updates (1993-2009)
  • Ed O'Brien - Newscast Promos and Station IDs/Promos (1991-2003)
  • Don LaFontaine - 4PM News, Newscast Promos and Station IDs/Promos (2003-2008)
  • Dick Ervasti - All (2008-2021)
  • Steve Kamer - All (Initially, Station IDs/Promos, 2021–present)

Newscast Operations[]

Notable Current On-Air Staff[]

  • Clarice McGarland - Meteorologist - Weekday 5, 6, & 11 P.M. News (2001–Present)
  • Derrick Basinger - Anchor - Weekday 6, & 11 P.M. News (1981–Present)
  • Shelby Brooks - Anchor - Weekday 5, 6, & 11 P.M. News (2003–Present)
  • Howard Murphy - Sports - Weekday 5, 6, & 11 P.M. News (2007–Present)

Notable Former On-Air Staff[]

  • Bryan Cabot
  • Lanie Carrigan - Anchor - Weekday 6, & 11 P.M. News (1991-2013, now with WDJY)
  • Geoff Cubberly - Chief Meteorologist - Weekday 5, 6, & 11 P.M. News (1977-2010)
  • Jonathan Hamlin
  • Craig Harbinger - Anchor (1948-1990, now deceased)
  • Gregg Hubbard - Sports Director - Weekday 6, & 11 P.M. News (1975-2009, retired)

Gallery[]

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