Jason Colthorp named new host of Local 4’s Sunday show ‘Flashpoint’

Flashpoint airs every Sunday at 10 a.m.

Local 4 is pleased to announce that morning anchor Jason Colthorp will be taking on the role of host for the esteemed Sunday program “Flashpoint.”

The program had been hosted by Devin Scillian for more than two decades, before he announced his retirement at the end of 2024.

Join “Flashpoint” every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 and streaming on Local 4+ to watch Jason delve into the heart of politics, community issues, and more, connecting you with the key players and voices that shape our vibrant community.

Having joined Local 4 in 2015 after 15 years of reporting and anchoring in Lansing, Jason is no stranger to delivering the stories that matter most.

Christy McDonald had been hosting the show after Devin’s departure and sat down with Jason about the new gig. You can watch that full announcement in the video player above.