Well, I guess Lacey Swope got tired of spending more time with family and friends.
Approximately one year after a much hyped and dramatized "return home" to News on 6 in Green Country, we have learned via The Ogle Mole Network that Ogle Madness VII Champion Lacey Swope – one of Gary England's original severe weather babes – is returning to KWTV News 9's morning show starting August 8th.
In very related news, meteorologist Robyn King – the slender wildling who replaced Lacey last summer – is no longer with the "Spirit of Oklahoma." She's disappeared from News 9 like a flock of storm chasers riding off into the horizon.
Here's an email that News 9 apparently sent to employees informing them of Lacey's return:
Good afternoon, I’ve got some very exciting news to share: I’m pleased to announce Lacey Swope will return to News 9!
Lacey moved to Tulsa a year ago to live closer to family and her hometown. She formed a strong bond with the News on 6 team and KOTV viewers.
But over time, Lacey and her husband, Tyler, discovered how deep their roots had grown in Oklahoma City. They realized they could have quality time with family in eastern Oklahoma, while living here -- the place that had ultimately become “home” for them.
Lacey missed us and it became clear: our viewers missed her. We’re thrilled to welcome Lacey back to News 9 This Morning. She loves the early morning hours.