Retiring After 50 Years

After 50 years, dad is finally retiring! He's been talking about it for over a year now, and we all tell him he should.

I first heard of the announcement when Scott and I were in Las Vegas a few weeks ago.  #BreakingNews emails from the Wichita Business Journal and it was getting a lot of action of social media.

I guess it's a ** S P E C I A L  B U L L E T I N ** (that's how dad would write in an email or text when there was breaking news.)

Wichita Magazine named him Wichitan of the Year, he was featured in the National Press Photographer's Association magazine, and several times in locally publications.

Here's some photos of his last newscast. These were taken by the talented Travis Heying of the Wichita Eagle (more photos here). He was interviewed by several media outlets. It's a rarity to work at the same place for more than 50 years, especially in the television news industry.

We surprised him on the set right before the 10 pm newscast. (Jake and Steve were not in town yet).

And were even on TV!

KAKE named the Studio after him...by renaming Studio A to Studio H.

What are his plans now? Oh, I'm sure he'll find something to do!

Other links:
In his own words
KPTS: Larry Hatteberg 50 Years at KAKE
KAKE: Last newscast
KMUW: Several segments
The Wichita Eagle and  Wichita Business Journal published a series of interviews and articles.