WDIV anchor Sandra Ali says farewell for new opportunity

Detroit — Longtime weekend night anchor Sandra Ali is calling it a wrap Sunday night at Detroit’s WDIV (Channel 4).

Ali, who has worked at the downtown station for more than a decade, said she’s moving on to a new opportunity. She declined to say where she’s headed next but hinted in her goodbye to viewers on Sunday that she would be on TV again “soon.”

“I’m grateful for all of the lifelong friendships I’ve made working at WDIV. After 13 years, I’m moving on to a wonderful, new opportunity,” she told The Detroit News on Sunday night. “This decision was my own. I’m excited and focused on the future. I’ve spent nearly two decades combined both at channel 2 and 4 anchoring the news, plus having the privilege of being able to share so many important stories through the years.”

Her last newscast is 11 p.m. Sunday.

“I can’t wait to share where I’m heading next with viewers soon,” she said. “I’m happy to do a follow-up once I can share more details.”