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- Laura Wibbenmeyer, also known as “Wibbs”, has been forecasting weather and keeping Heartland viewers safe since 2007
- She announced her departure from KFVS12 on February 23, 2023, saying that she was moving to St. Louis to be closer to her family
- Her final weather cast was on March 9, 2023, during Heartland News Now at 4:00 p.m.
- She thanked her colleagues, viewers, and friends for their support and love over the years, and said that she would miss the Heartland community
- She also shared some of her memorable moments at KFVS12, such as covering the 2009 ice storm, the 2011 tornado outbreak, and the 2017 solar eclipse
- She said that she was looking forward to new challenges and opportunities in St. Louis, but did not reveal her future plans
How the Heartland Reacted to Laura Wibbenmeyer’s Departure
- Many Heartland viewers expressed their sadness and gratitude to Laura Wibbenmeyer on social media, saying that they would miss her weather reports and personality
- Some of her fans also created a Facebook group called “We Love Wibbs” to show their appreciation and support for her
- Her co-workers at KFVS12 also paid tribute to her, saying that she was a great meteorologist, a wonderful friend, and a fun person to work with
- Her fellow meteorologists praised her for her professionalism, accuracy, and passion for weather
- Her boss, KFVS12 News Director Jeff Cunningham, said that she was a valuable member of the KFVS12 team, and that he wished her all the best in her future endeavors
