In January 2006, attempting to bolster its local news ratings, WBZ reinstated its 5:00 p.m. news (with "Dr. Phil" moving back to 3:00 p.m.) as part of a "mega-block" of news, and dismissed its former lead anchor Josh Binswanger, leading to the return of longtime anchor Jack Williams to the evening newscasts. In addition, Ed Carroll's contract was not renewed and in October 2005 the station hired Ken Barlow from KARE in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to replace him as chief meteorologist. The 4:00 p.m. newscast was discontinued later in 2006.