It's the latest departure for the Motor City's NBC affiliate, which saw numerous staffers depart in 2024 through a voluntary buyout.

McDonald had been creating streaming programming and anchoring special coverage after joining the station in 2022.

Christy McDonald is leaving WDIV in Detroit. "I asked to step away from my most recent role at WDIV Local 4 creating streaming programming and anchoring special coverage," she wrote on social media. “I've always believed in trusting your gut-and mine is telling me it's time for something new.