Reporter Payton May Departed Fox 4 News
The journalist, who joined the Good Day morning newscast in 2024, announced her departure on Tuesday.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Openings & Closings
Reporter Payton May has officially left the Fox 4 news station in Dallas. Tuesday marked the final day of employment for the Chicago native at the station.
Why it matters
Her exit follows a two-year tenure with the Dallas-Fort Worth station, where she contributed to the morning news lineup. No specific reasons were provided for the transition.
May spent two years at the station after joining in 2024. Her professional experience includes prior roles in Oklahoma City and Michigan.
The players
Payton May
She is a journalist and Syracuse University graduate who previously worked in Oklahoma City and Michigan before joining Fox 4.
Steve Noviello
He is a journalist and colleague at Fox 4 who publicly acknowledged May's departure from the station.
The details
May, a graduate of Syracuse University, shared news of her exit through a social media announcement. Her colleague Steve Noviello subsequently posted a statement regarding her departure.
Timeline
May joined the Good Day morning newscast in 2024.
September 22, 2026, marked her official announcement and final day at the station.
Market Landscape
This move highlights the continuous rotation of talent within local broadcast television markets. Such transitions frequently follow the pattern set by regional broadcast news staffing trends.
Viewers of the Good Day morning program can expect to see changes in the regular lineup following this transition. The station has yet to announce a successor for the vacancy.
The takeaway
Staff changes at local stations remain a common occurrence as broadcast journalists move between regional markets. Regular viewers should watch for future announcements regarding the morning news rotation.
Further reading
Find more updates on staff changes at the Dallas Openings & Closings section.
