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Veteran Anchor Sherry Swensk Departs After 30 Years

3/12/2026

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Sherry Swensk, a longtime Las Vegas news anchor for KLAS Channel 8, will leave the station on April 16 after 30 years.
She chose not to renew her contract, citing changes in the TV industry and a desire to focus on family and personal projects.
She plans to continue telling stories and highlight Las Vegas's resilience through the 2008 recession and the pandemic.

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Story summary

Sherry Swensk, a longtime Las Vegas news anchor for KLAS Channel 8, will leave the station on April 16 after 30 years.
She chose not to renew her contract, citing changes in the TV industry and a desire to focus on family and personal projects.
She plans to continue telling stories and highlight Las Vegas's resilience through the 2008 recession and the pandemic.