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Bert Case's condition upgraded to 'guarded'

Legendary reporter battles infection

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Bert Case's condition upgraded to 'guarded'
Legendary reporter battles infection
16 WAPT's Bert Case's condition has upgraded from 'critical' to guarded.'The 50-year broadcast veteran was admitted to St. Dominic Hospital one week ago because of complications with an infection and sepsis. He has been in critical condition ever since, but is making progress, wife Mary Weiden said. Bert opened his eyes Sunday -- the first time in a while -- and his vital signs are good, plus a neurologist gave him a good report. Mary said.The continued good news came as the couple celebrated their wedding anniversary on Sunday.“We’ve been married 32 years. Who could believe that? I have a hard time believing that,” Mary said. “But the funny thing was, when we got married in 1983, I was at 16 WAPT and was at (WLBT), and we had to decide who we were going to invite to the wedding. It was either keep it small with the families, or go all out and invite the public, and he said, ‘Eh. We’ll keep it small with the families.’”The couple kept their wedding a secret from the public until after they tied the knot.Prayers and well wishes from Bert’s friends and fans have made a huge difference, for which Mary said she is thankful. She asks that the prayers continue.

16 WAPT's Bert Case's condition has upgraded from 'critical' to guarded.'

The 50-year broadcast veteran was admitted to St. Dominic Hospital one week ago because of complications with an infection and sepsis. He has been in critical condition ever since, but is making progress, wife Mary Weiden said. Bert opened his eyes Sunday -- the first time in a while -- and his vital signs are good, plus a neurologist gave him a good report. Mary said.

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The continued good news came as the couple celebrated their wedding anniversary on Sunday.

“We’ve been married 32 years. Who could believe that? I have a hard time believing that,” Mary said. “But the funny thing was, when we got married in 1983, I was at 16 WAPT and was at (WLBT), and we had to decide who we were going to invite to the wedding. It was either keep it small with the families, or go all out and invite the public, and he said, ‘Eh. We’ll keep it small with the families.’”

The couple kept their wedding a secret from the public until after they tied the knot.

Prayers and well wishes from Bert’s friends and fans have made a huge difference, for which Mary said she is thankful. She asks that the prayers continue.