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Charles Benson Leaves TMJ4 News After 22 Years

The longtime Milwaukee anchor announced his departure from the NBC affiliate on November 2, 2026.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Television

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Charles Benson announced his departure from TMJ4 News on November 2, 2026, ending a 22-year run at the NBC affiliate in Milwaukee. The station has not confirmed the date of his final newscast.

Why it matters

Benson's exit removes a familiar face from one of Milwaukee's major newsrooms during a period of heavy election coverage. Benson has not disclosed his plans after leaving the station.

Benson spent 22 years at TMJ4 News, covering presidential campaigns, election cycles, and breaking news across southeast Wisconsin. The station has not confirmed when his final newscast will air.

The players

Charles Benson

Benson is a longtime Milwaukee-area television journalist who spent 22 years reporting for TMJ4 News.

TMJ4 News

TMJ4 is the NBC affiliate serving Milwaukee and southeast Wisconsin.

The details

Benson announced his departure in a statement thanking the station and viewers. He is expected to remain on the newsroom schedule for coverage of the November 3 elections before his exit.

Timeline

  1. November 2, 2026: Benson announces his departure from TMJ4 News.

  2. November 3, 2026: Benson expected to cover Election Day newscasts.

Legacy Tenure

Benson's 22-year run places him among the longest-serving on-air personalities at TMJ4, a station whose anchor continuity has shaped Milwaukee's local news identity. His exit comes as the station prepares for heavy election-cycle coverage.

Viewers who followed Benson on TMJ4 will see a change in the station's on-air lineup once his final newscast airs. The station has not announced when that transition will take effect.

The takeaway

Long-running local anchors often anchor a station's identity, so staffing changes can signal shifts in how viewers experience their nightly news. Viewers seeking updates should watch TMJ4 for confirmation of Benson's final broadcast date.

Further reading

For more on the local broadcast landscape, see Television coverage across Milwaukee.

Source note: This article includes information reported by ComingSoon.

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