This one sure appears to be a conflict of interest to us….

Nexstar’s WHTM (Harrisburg) is using Amber Liggett as a freelance Meteorologist on their newscasts. In fact, Liggett was working for the station this past weekend.

In her main job, Liggett is the Public Information Officer for the PA Department of Health. This brings up a number of questions.

First off, how does the main spokesperson for the Department of Health have time to be working a freelance job in the midst of a pandemic?

Second, should a TV station be employing the Health Department’s PIO? Especially during a pandemic?

Does no one at the station see this as a problem?