KANSAS CITY, Mo. – August 21, 2025 – WDAF-TV FOX4 is thrilled to announce that Crystal Martinez has been named a permanent anchor on the FOX4 Morning News team. After stepping in during recent months, Martinez will officially co-anchor the 9AM and 12PM newscasts alongside Abby Eden, Pat McGonigle, Nick Vasos and the rest of the morning team, while continuing to contribute across the 5–8AM hours.
“Crystal has brought incredible heart and enthusiasm to our team from the very beginning,” said Tracy Brogden Miller, FOX4 Vice President and General Manager. “Her experience, professionalism, and genuine personality make her the perfect fit to carry our morning coverage forward.”
Martinez joined FOX4 in March 2024 as anchor of FOX4 News at 4PM. She previously served as an Emmy-nominated morning anchor at KNWA in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and began her career at KXII in Ardmore, Oklahoma. She is a graduate of the University of North Texas, where she earned her degree in Broadcast Journalism…