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Ashleigh Banfield

Journalist Ashleigh Banfield. (Photo via Facebook)

Ashleigh Banfield to end NewsNation show, will remain at network

Ashleigh Banfield is ending her true crime-themed news program at Nexstar Media Group and will transition into a full-time digital content role with the cable news outlet.

Journalist Ashleigh Banfield. (Courtesy photo)

Ashleigh Banfield signs new contract with NewsNation

The network characterized it as a "multi-year contract" that will keep Banfield's eponymous show on the channel for a while longer.

Ashleigh Banfield talk show will replace 3rd hour of WGN America’s “NewsNation”

Cable news veteran Ashleigh Banfield will host a late-night talk program on WGN America, replacing the third hour of the cable channel's nightly news show.

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