Yesterday, FTVLive told you that longtime Cleveland Anchor Bill Martin was looking to reduce his role at the station. 

Martin has fronted WJW's highly rated newscast since 1994. 

Shortly after FTVLive posted our story, the station announced that Martin had signed a new multi-year contract and from anchoring the station's later newscast. 

Martin will do the early evening newscast. “It’s really the best of both worlds for me at this stage of my career. I get to concentrate on some outside interests I have while still remaining with my FOX 8 family for years to come. I look forward to continuing to torment Tracy on a daily basis at 5 p.m." Martin said.

WJW General Manager Paul Perozeni added, “We are thrilled to continue to have Bill anchor our number one rated 5 p.m. newscast. We are also very fortunate to have a roster filled with the best anchors and reporters that help us remain the most watched news station in Northeast Ohio throughout the day.

The station announced that Lou Maglio will assume duties as 10 p.m. anchor effective March 1.

Like we said, the others wait for a press release, while FTVLive actually breaks the news.