Nexstar owned KXAN (Austin) announced that they have hired Sydney Benter as one of the station's new main Anchors.

Starting mid-December, Ms. Benter will anchor KXAN News at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., and KXAN News at 9 p.m. on The CW Austin.

“I’m looking forward to joining an award-winning team with such a strong commitment to quality storytelling,” said Ms. Benter. “In a day and age when news is available 24 hours a day and in 140 characters or less, KXAN’s in-depth, investigative approach sets it apart from all the rest.”

“Sydney is a stand-out storyteller who has a captivating and compassionate way of communicating,” said KXAN News Director Chad Cross. “Her dynamic reporting style will complement our team.”

Benter joins KXAN-TV from WKRC in Cincinnati, Ohio where she served as a reporter and weeknight news anchor.