Lou Maglio

Fox 8 News Anchor

Lou can be seen weekdays as co-anchor of Fox 8 News at Six.

Lou Maglio came to WJW in 1994 as an anchor/reporter, serving as anchor of the morning and 5 p.m. newscasts. He later became the co-anchor of the 6 and 10 p.m. weekend editions of Fox 8 News.

Prior to joining Fox 8, Lou was an anchor at WEWS-TV in Cleveland from 1981-94. He was also a reporter and producer at WFMY-TV in Greensboro, N.C., from 1980-81. In 1977-80, Lou was a reporter at KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, from 1977-80.

Lou graduated from Binghamton University in New York with a degree in mass communications. He also obtained his master's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. Lou has won two Emmy Awards.

During his free time, Lou enjoys playing soccer and golf, gardening and working with computers. He resides on the west side of Cleveland with his wife and three sons -- Zach, CJ and Joey. Spending time with his family and their many activities is Lou's greatest passion.

Recent Articles

  • Murdered Teen’s Mom Honored For Helping Others

    Posted on: 10:42 pm, May 15, 2013, by

    Cleveland-Two days after Mother’s Day, a Cleveland mother is honored for her tireless devotion to the memory of her child...
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  • A Look Back: From Tragedy to a Break in the Case

    Posted on: 5:48 pm, May 14, 2013, by

    The Gloria Pointer case has been in the news for decades. And, now, with news of an arrest, it is...
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  • Documents say Haslam Knew of Fraud

    Posted on: 10:00 pm, April 18, 2013, by

    CLEVELAND– Federal documents unsealed on Thursday indicate that Browns owner Jimmy Haslam knew that his company, Pilot Flying J, was...
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    Jimmy Haslam III (Photo Credit: Fox 8 News video still)
  • Elyria Remembers a Fallen Hero

    Posted on: 10:01 pm, March 15, 2013, by , updated on: 11:08pm, March 15, 2013

    ELYRIA, Ohio — It was a somber anniversary in Elyria on Friday. The day marked three years to the day...
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  • Strongsville Mom Keeps Kids Home

    Posted on: 9:36 pm, March 4, 2013, by , updated on: 10:33pm, March 4, 2013

    STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — A Strongsville mother decided to keep her two children home Monday from school while teachers in the district...
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    Katy Burant
  • Akron Zips Celebrate 19-Game Winning Streak

    Posted on: 6:58 pm, February 28, 2013, by

    AKRON– The Akron Zips are celebrating a big win. The Zips traveled to Athens Wednesday night and beat the Bobcats...
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  • Hospital Vows: Postponed Wedding Finally Held

    Posted on: 10:21 pm, February 26, 2013, by , updated on: 11:23pm, February 26, 2013

    AKRON, Ohio — Jennifer Johnson and Jimmie Smith couldn’t bear the thought of their wedding being delayed another time. So, they...
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  • 20-25 Greenhouses Destroyed in Fire

    Posted on: 7:31 pm, February 19, 2013, by , and , updated on: 09:23am, February 20, 2013

    CAMDEN TWP., Ohio — Crews from at least 10 fire departments spent hours battling a massive blaze at the Green...
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  • Lou’s Valentine’s Day Surprise

    Posted on: 10:19 pm, February 14, 2013, by and , updated on: 10:13pm, February 14, 2013

    Valentine’s Day is all about showing how much you love your significant other. Sometimes that includes surprising them with a...
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  • Wrong Kind of Bats at Rec. Center

    Posted on: 9:35 pm, February 13, 2013, by , updated on: 10:44pm, February 13, 2013

    STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — The recreation center in Strongsville is dealing with a bat problem. No, baseball bats aren’t missing.  The...
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    Rec. Center
  • Local Man Says Seeing Pope Changed His Life

    Posted on: 10:10 pm, February 11, 2013, by , updated on: 11:25pm, February 11, 2013

    CLEVELAND, Ohio — A local radio executive described getting close to Pope Benedict XVI as a life-changing event. Pope Benedict...
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  • Boy, 9, Thanks Lifesavers

    Posted on: 10:54 pm, February 6, 2013, by

    AVON LAKE, Ohio — A 9-year-old boy on Wednesday thanked rescue workers who saved his life three months ago. Noah Venesile was...
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