Chris Frye
Anchor / Reporter
Cleveland, Ohio
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Chris Frye joined 19 News in August 2019, after nearly 15 years in the business as a Sportscaster and News Anchor.
Born in rural Arkansas, Chris always had a passion for being in front of the camera. He developed a love for weather, hoping one day to be a meteorologist. Instead of chasing tornadoes, Chris turned to sports.
Chris graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2001 with a B.A. in Mass Communication/Journalism. Chris is a proud member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc., where he served as chapter president, state president, and advisor.
Chris began his TV career as a production assistant at a station in Little Rock in 2004. In April 2005, he was hired for his first on-camera position as a Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter in Rockford, Illinois. After Rockford, Chris made stops in Alabama, Kansas and in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It was in Fayetteville where Chris made the transition from sports to news in October 2014 as Morning Anchor.
Chris enjoys going to church, working out, meeting new people and spending time with his wife, Natasha and their four children: Harrison, Hayden, Harlow and Huntley.
If you have a story, reach out to Chris at cfrye@woio.com.
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Depending on who you ask, the conversation comes down to one issue: How those teachers are trained.
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No one wants to be involved in an active shooter event, but the Public Safety Training Center on the Cuyahoga Community College campus in Parma Heights is helping to train first responders on how to handle such incidents.
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It’s been a decade since Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight were rescued on Seymour Avenue. For those who reside on that street, the healing process has been difficult.
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The unfortunate truth is that Cleveland still ranks as one of the most dangerous cities in the country for gun violence.
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“When I set out to pass Lindsay’s Law, I said this will all be worth it if it just helps one child, and I think it’s definitely surpassed that," said Lakewood native Lindsey Davis.
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For over 120 years, the country’s first Black fraternity have molded young men into leaders. The Cleveland chapter is continuing that tradition with an initiative that is mentoring the next generation.
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Visiting “Wakanda” in the middle of a school day is better that sitting in a classroom.
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During Black History Month, 19 News is celebrating Black excellence in the Cleveland community.
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How much snow will fall in Northeast Ohio still this winter season?
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Walter Patton has experienced these emotions from those around him and in his own life, more than he can count but if it’s one thing he’s learned.. Is that second chances are a gift.
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19 News Anchor Chris Frye spoke 1-on-1 with Yost on why he disagrees with vaccine mandates set forth by President Joe Biden.
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Timing is everything, as much of Northeast Ohio saw snow or other frozen precipitation for the first week of November.
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The official start to fall is on September 22nd.Cleveland’s most accurate weather team predicts what the next three months will look like in Northeast, Ohio.
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Kevin J. Kelley, 53, is a sixth-generation Clevelander who grew up in the Westpark neighborhood and currently serves as Ward 13 councilman.
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19 News anchor Chris Frye is a special guest speaker at the event/
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Shipping and receiving packages has been a monumental task for many businesses during this pandemic. With the U.S. Postal Service overwhelmed for the last couple of months, one local owner said sending merchandise to his customers has been a nightmare.
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The first deliveries of Moderna’s vaccine arrived at local hospitals on Tuesday, and they’re not wasting any time dispensing them.
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Work zones crashes becoming all to common on Ohio roadways. Now, the Ohio State Highway Patrol created a new tool devoted to work zone safety and officials hope this will curb future accidents in construction areas.
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A local family is furious and heartbroken about the conditions their loved one was buried in.
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While the coronavirus cases in Ohio are skyrocketing, a positive sign of hope is weeks away. During his bi-weekly news briefing on Thursday, Gov. Mike Dewine announced the state will receive 98,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine during the first week’s shipment, sometime in mid-December.
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A dramatic water rescue with the clock ticking had Alliance Police officers rushing to save a woman’s life.
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Cleveland’s 2020-21 winter weather forecast: Expect about double the amount of snow from last season
In a typical winter, which begins Dec. 21, the Cleveland area will see about 65 to 70 inches of snow.
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Just a week after the Akron School Board voted unanimously to keep all schools remote for the rest of 2020, in a twist, the board choose to play on with winter sports.
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Area police have seen an increase in activity when it comes to vehicle break-ins, including here in Eastlake.On Friday afternoon, the department released video of an attempted burglary at one local residence on a Ring Doorbell camera, which left that crook leaving with nothing.
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It’s a race to find a vaccine that has several pharmaceutical companies already in Phase 3 trials in record time.
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Late Monday night, Akron School Board voted unanimously, 7-0, to keep remote learning within the district. But it came with a caveat.
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Imagine getting ice cream on a warm day, only to be dragged to the ground then robbed and carjacked at gunpoint. That’s exactly what happened to Alicia.
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Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Ohio for a fifth straight day with over 2,000. Prior to that - it only happened once, and that was due to prison inmate testing back in April.
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University Settlement, a non-profit in Slavic Village, had its Black Lives Matter banner taken from its building. It’s third the attempt to display the phrase after two other signs were stolen.
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Governor Mike Dewine announced Ohio set another record for coronavirus cases Thursday.
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Midwest Direct is a local mailing, printing, and shipping company based in Cleveland. They’re now at the center of a controversy regarding absentee ballots.
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Highest number of counties in Level 3 since late July.
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On Wednesday, a grand jury in Cuyahoga County indicted 50-year old Edward Kline with 17 counts of gross sexual imposition and one count of sexual imposition.
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Tuesday night, leaders from the city of Cleveland’s Housing Court met to explain that landlords must adhere to the postponement of rent until the end of the year or face stiff consequences.
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General Motors was given $60.3 million in tax credits.
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ODOT worker warns drivers of the dangers of distracted driving.
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While outdoor visitations to Ohio’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities have been permitted since June and July, indoor visits have been prohibited for approximately six months dating back to the start of the pandemic.
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Tuesday, a Lorain County grand jury refused to criminally charge an officer from the Lorain County SWAT, who was involved in the deadly shooting of Daniel Calala.
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Three Cleveland-area bars were cited this week for violating the state’s covid-related restrictions, according to the Ohio Investigative Unit.
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On Wednesday, three black community leaders wrote an open letter demanding the construction of the company’s new headquarters be repealed.
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Cleveland Browns Chief Operating Officer, Dave Jenkins, along with VP of Finance and Administration, Greg Rush, have awaited this week for the last six months.
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Gun violence is on the rise this summer in Cleveland and many surrounding neighborhoods. This past weekend, another shooting left a man dead and a family consumed by grief.
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We’re just weeks away from the start of flu season, and doctors, along with Gov. Mike DeWine, are asking Ohioans to get a flu shot as soon as possible.
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It’s a 227 million dollar project, and the Ohio Department of Transportation ODOT is ready to take a huge step forward.
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“I was in shock, embarrassed more than anything.” says Howard. “I’ve got 25% of my lungs left. And for someone to tell you that you can’t do something, like walking into a toy store with a little kid. Take everything you want from me, but can I have a little bit of my dignity.”
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While some people are hesitant in visiting a clinic during the pandemic, MetroHealth is making it easier for patients to diagnose their issue with the snap of a camera.
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Eric Gordon, CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, will speak to 19 News’ Chris Frye live on Wednesday to answer your back-to-school questions.
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Many Northeast Ohio schools are starting the school year with virtual learning.But many parents who have to return to work, can’t stay home with their children.
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The Highway Patrol said there have been 26 more traffic deaths in 2020 than in 2019.
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