BOTTOM LINE: As we announced in May, veteran weekend meteorologist Pete Grigsby will be leaving KMBC-TV9 after nearly 10 years. He has decided not to pursue another position in TV, but instead will be taking a new job with the Blue Springs School District.  07-04-2008

KMBC'S GRIGSBY TAKES POST WITH
BLUE SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT
    After 18 years in the TV weather business--nearly 10 with KMBC-TV9--meteorologist Pete Grigsby did his final broadcast this Saturday night (7/5).  
    Grigsby thanked viewers and anchors Jere Gish and Kelly Eckerman.  It became an emotional send-off as Grigsby teared up when he was surprised with a framed picture signed by co-workers presented by chief meteorologist Bryan Busby.
    Grigsby will be taking a new position as an administrator with the Blue Springs (MO) School District, where he has lived since joining KMBC. He will be overseeing the construction of a TV & radio station for high school students, teach some Earth Science classes and act as the District's public relations person. 
    He will start his new job August 1.
    "I've never worked 'normal days & hours' and that's about to change," says Grigsby, adding with a chuckle,"the next snow day I will be home with my children building a snowman and not driving into work to report the wintry conditions."
     He has no regrets about leaving KMBC. 
    "It has been an exciting 9 1/2 years at KMBC. I had the opportunity to work with some of the best professionals in the business, but most of all some of the nicest people I have ever worked with," he adds.
    Grigsby came to KMBC in 1999 from WTKR-TV in Norfolk, VA where he was a meteorologist. He has also been Chief Meteorologist at WEVV-TV in Evansville, IN. and at WBKO-TV in Bowling Green, KY. 
   After receiving a BA degree in communications with an emphasis in broadcasting from Brigham Young University, he moved on to Western Kentucky University where he earned a degree in meteorology. He has earned the American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval and the National Weather Association Seal of Approval. 
    Grigsby has been very active in the greater Kansas City community and heavily involved with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has a son and daughter.
     "You truly are one of the nice people in this business," comment Gish on Saturday night's broadcast.