This is the last "Morning Edition" broadcast for our friend and colleague Brooke Allen, who is leaving us to rejoin WWJ radio in Detroit. We are very happy for this opportunity but will miss her warmth, stories about her twins and penchant for coffee.
Brooke cares about Michigan, the news that she picked to place in the newscasts and making our guests feel welcome when she interviewed them in studio. WKAR News Team wishes you the best in your new endeavor at WWJ radio in Detroit.
Here is a message that Brooke wanted to share with our listeners here in the Capitol Region.:
As I set my alarm for 1:30 a.m., a certain sadness comes over me. I've truly enjoyed our time together. You were welcoming and forgiving of my quirks... "weather-wise" and "Happy Monday. Happy Tuesday." Well, you remember. I hope you enjoyed it when we switched things up on Morning Edition with the coffee series, Mondays with the Mayor and the Michigan Minute. I hope you didn't mind the Twinkee stories too much :) Thank you to my colleagues on the WKAR News Team. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day! My morning cup of coffee will never be the same. -Brooke