Jim Madalinsky
By: Brian Stalter
Updated: January 29, 2013
A proud Pennsylvania native, Jim is happy to return to his home state to work for Central PA's News Leader. Jim attended college at Kent State University before beginning his television career at KMOT-TV in Minot, North Dakota. After a short time as a general assignment reporter, Jim made the transition to sports, taking over as the station's Sports Director in February of 2009.
In Novemeber of 2010 Jim became the Weekend Sports Anchor at KELO-TV in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where he was lucky enough to attend both the NCAA Men's and Women's National Basketball Tournaments with the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
After more than four years away from home, Jim is excited to begin a new chapter in Central Pennsylvania. Growing up just outside of Pittsburgh, Jim's passion for sports is covered in black and gold and he looks forward to being able to follow the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates from a much closer distance.
Jim is excited to learn more about Central PA as he transitions back to news, and is ready to bring you the stories that matter. Jim can be reached at jmadalinsky@wtajtv.com or you can follow him on Twitter @Jim_Madalinsky
Get to Know Jim
What are your favorite TV shows? The Newsroom, The League, How I Met Your Mother
What are your favorite movies?
Major League, Anchorman, The Dark Knight
What websites do you visit the most?
Twitter, Facebook, ESPN.com
What is your favorite food?
Pizza
If you could interview anyone in history, who would it be?
Ted Williams
What is one thing on your bucket list?
Visit every MLB Ballpark
What is one thing about you most people would be surprised by?
I've never seen the movie "A Christmas Story" beginning to end.
What is your favorite hobby?
Sports. Watching/Playing/Living
Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
Hopefully as a trusted voice for local news.
What was your most memorable interview/weather event/sporting event?
Legendary College Basketball Coach Bobby Knight
