Kayland Hagwood Will Join WISN 12 News Desk
The veteran journalist will debut as a Milwaukee co-anchor starting on October 1, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Jobs — General
Kayland Hagwood is set to join the WISN 12 news team as a weekday co-anchor beginning October 1, 2026. She will lead the 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. broadcasts while providing reporting for the 10:00 p.m. news.
Why it matters
The appointment marks a strategic update to the station's anchor lineup, integrating an experienced reporter into key afternoon slots. This move strengthens the station's local presence as it continues its coverage across the Milwaukee market.
Hagwood brings a decade of anchoring and reporting experience to the WISN 12 team. The station is currently ranked number one in its local news broadcasts.
The players
Kayland Hagwood
She is a veteran journalist and University of South Carolina graduate who has spent a decade working in television news.
WISN 12
It is a Milwaukee-based news station that maintains a top ranking among local broadcast providers.
The details
Hagwood will join Derrick Rose and Mark Baden on the 4:00 p.m. newscast and Blake Eason and Mark Baden for the 5:00 p.m. show. The University of South Carolina alumna previously served as a weekend morning anchor at WCNC-TV and a reporter for WLTX-TV.
Timeline
Kayland Hagwood officially begins her new co-anchor role on October 1, 2026.
Market Landscape
This transition aligns with the ongoing consolidation of local news talent across regional media markets. By recruiting experienced anchors, top-tier stations like WISN 12 aim to stabilize their lineups and defend their standing against regional competitors.
Viewers can expect to see Hagwood on-air starting in October for their daily afternoon news updates. These changes will not affect current subscription or access methods for Milwaukee residents.
The takeaway
The addition of a decade-long professional to the anchor desk indicates a push for renewed consistency in local reporting. Milwaukee viewers will see a new face during their afternoon news cycle as the station enters the final quarter of the year.
Further reading
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