Steve joined CBS 2 in September, 1987 after a three-year stint as weather anchor for CBS This Morning. In the meantime, this is just a quick love note to say thank you and that I’ve been honored to share so many days with you. I’m still here until December 22 nd ! It’ll take that long to find stuff I’ve misplaced in the move from the old studio! For me it’s the stories, the observations and laughs we’ve had in the halls that made the years seem to fly by!Įnough of this maudlin reminiscing, there will be plenty of time for that. If I’ve ever looked good on the air, it’s because of the talented people in the building who make you a better broadcaster. That’s code for how much I miss my grandkids. All kidding aside, it is a natural time for me to step away and be more available for my family and loved ones. I started working back in 1987 on a handshake – no contract – a handshake with a guy named Ron Kershaw. This has been an incredible streak of years staying employed. Well, it has taken me 30 years to write this note: I am finally putting the weather remote down and I’m stepping away from the map. I know what you’re thinking, He never writes a note to EVERYBODY. He wrote a personal note to co-workers and fans whose followed the Emmy-award winning journalist for the past 30 years on the air. Vytas is an active member of the Baha'i Faith, and holds true the motto “Let your vision be world-embracing”.On Tuesday, chief meteorologist for CBS Chicago, Steve Baskerville announced he would be entering wonderful land of retirement. One of Vytas’s hobbies is to DJ music, mixing tunes from House music to R&B, to popular dance music to get you moving!!! Vytas loves being involved with weather education and sharing how the weather works, through weather presentations at schools in the area. He enjoys music of all kinds, cultural events, traveling, and just being outdoors to enjoy nature. Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Vytas now calls Florida his home and enjoys being involved in a variety of activities within the community. He is proud to serve currently on the Diversity Committee for the NWA. He has also been awarded the seal of approval from the American Meteorological Society and is a current standing member of the National Weather Association. Vytas holds a degree in Broadcast Communications from Indiana University and a Certificate in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University. He also had opportunities to do work at WB 17 Philadelphia, PA, WXIN FOX 59 Indianapolis, and FOX 28 South Bend, IN. Before coming to Maryland he worked for WRTV ABC 6 Indianapolis, and WKJG NBC 33 Fort Wayne, IN. Before that Vytas worked at Sinclair Broadcast Group's News Central weather operations in Maryland which produced weather forecasts for several television markets across the country. Previously he was Chief Meteorologist for WBFF FOX 45 in Baltimore for 15 years. He is new to Florida, coming from Baltimore, Maryland, and is looking forward to connecting with the CBS 12 community. Vytas is the new Emmy award-winning Chief Meteorologist for the award-winning CBS12 News at 5, 5:30, and 11 p.m.
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