announced the employment of Troy Christensen<\/a> as Saturday morning meteorologist. Veteran meteorologist Phil Schwarz presumably will continue on Sunday mornings. I've asked ABC 7 for confirmation, but have not heard back.<\/p>\nThe station has been airing infomercials and other junk programming at 5 a.m. on weekends.<\/p>\n
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