Who is the new co-anchor for World News Now?

Battah, formerly of KDFW-TV Dallas, has been named the new co-anchor for ABC News' overnight program.

What kind of stories has Battah covered?

Battah has covered a wide range of stories, including presidential elections, natural disasters, wildfires, and border tensions.

Where did Battah work before joining ABC News?

Before ABC News, Battah was an anchor at KDFW-TV in Dallas for over seven years, and previously worked at KBAK-TV and KOMU-TV.

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Dallas Anchor Joins Overnight News

2 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Battah moves to ABC News from KDFW-TV Dallas.
She will co-anchor overnight news leading into morning shows.
Her past coverage includes elections, floods, and wildfires.

Most recently anchoring Dallas's top-rated newscasts, Battah is now set to co-anchor ABC News' overnight programming. Her extensive experience includes covering major events such as presidential elections and significant natural disasters, including a central Texas flood. She also led interviews on a largely unscripted program.

Battah's journalistic journey has spanned diverse stories, from state legislatures to wildfires and border tensions. Previously, she worked at stations in Bakersfield, California, and Columbia, Missouri, honing her skills as an anchor and multimedia journalist. Her early career began in radio, covering the state legislature.

In her new capacity, Battah will lead into ABC's local morning programming. Her background, including an Emmy nomination for breaking news coverage of a live, on-air incident involving a vehicle and a subsequent bomb investigation, highlights her readiness for high-stakes broadcasting.