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Romona Robinson

Channel 3 News Evening Anchor

Romona Robinson joined WKYC-TV3, Gannett's NBC affiliate in Cleveland, OH as a news anchor in March of 1997.

In December of 2008, Romona made history by becoming the first woman to solo anchor a prime-time newscast in Cleveland.

Before coming to Channel 3, Romona worked as anchor at WUAB-TV in Cleveland, WCIV-TV, Charleston, SC and at KRCG-TV, Jefferson City, MO.

Romona Robinson

A six-time Emmy Award winning news anchor, Robinson is one of Cleveland's best-known and admired television Broadcasters. In 2002, Romona earned an Emmy in the "best news anchor" category for work she did in 2001, as well as in the "best news story" category for a report about a girl's struggle with anorexia.

In 1988, Romona made history, yet again by becoming the first African American woman in Cleveland to anchor a prime-time newscast. In 2009, she became one of the youngest journalists inducted into the Cleveland Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. She serves as Honorary Chair of The Race for a Cure. Her list of awards and accolades are too numerous to name.

In 1990 she started a kids segment showcasing children making positive contributions in our community. "Romona's Kids" has become an institution among the NE Ohio viewing audience. Through her children's program, Romona has inspired countless young people in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, The Brick Program, Westside Ecumenical Ministry, YMCA of Greater Cleveland, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, and Voices for Children and literally hundreds of others.

Romona donates her time and energy to the community and to countless charities and organizations, like Coats for kids, Shoes for Kids, The Cleveland Food Bank, The American Heart Association, United Way, Youth Opportunities Unlimited, City Year and The Diversity Center.

She is also an avid sports fan. She's still waiting for that Cleveland Browns Super Bowl win!

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism from Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO.