Legendary WHIO-TV reporter, Northern Bureau Chief Steve Baker dies

Longtime WHIO-TV reporter Steve Baker passed away Wednesday morning, his family confirmed.

He was 79 years old.

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Baker joined the WHIO family in 1980, following in his father’s footsteps. He spent almost four decades covering news, mostly as WHIO’s Northern Bureau Chief.

He was best known for his dedication and attention to detail. If there was news, he was there…

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