Scott Pelley to Retire from CBS Evening News After Nearly Three Decades at Network
NEW YORK — Scott Pelley, the veteran anchor of the CBS Evening News, has announced his retirement from the program. According to a formal statement released by CBS News, Pelley will step down at the conclusion of his current contract in the coming months. The decision, sources confirm, follows a strategic review of the network’s evening broadcast lineup. Pelley, who has anchored the newscast since 2011, cited a desire to pursue new opportunities. The network plans to announce a successor in the near term. This transition marks a significant shift in the industry as viewership trends continue to evolve.