Rich van Wyk also retired, Andrea Morehead was unfairly terminated, and others have left as well. In my opinion you have lostyour best female broadcaster. WTHR News Director Jeff Rosetti said Milz has been part of a long line of outstanding journalists to cover the city for the station. love Nicole Pence and I really miss her.read or download more about financial info from here Click here now :-). An affiliate of the NBC television network, the station broadcasts its digital signal on VHF channel 13 from its transmitter in Indianapolis. Even my wife, who never spent more than a minute inside a studio, said what were they thinking when they hired this one ?I am sure it had a lot to do with connections and what a reporter might be able to get with those connections, as it often does in the TV. I switched to Jim O'Brien and Ron Smiley on Fox 59. God Bless!". Now it seems as if Dave and Taylor are both part-time at best, and produce no in-studio content. Morehead is seekingattorney's fees, compensatory and punitive damages, lost wages and benefits and other relief. Morehead on Jan. 13 filed a lawsuitin Indiana federal court againstWTHR-TV's parent company Tegna, Inc. claiming employees at the station harassed and discriminated against her. They capture insider Rev news leading up to and at Rev! . https://t.co/4DMzsFa8Fu, Great to work with Jill at multiple media organizations. WTHR-13 weekend anchor Naomi Pescovitz, an Indianapolis native, is the latest to announce she's leaving the local market. He was even described as a "Renaissance Man" and his life seemed to play that out. She has a terrible TV voice and delivery. Pence joined Fox59 and CBS4 in June 2014, where she helped launchFox59 NewsPoint at 11 p.m. and joined CBS4's morning program as an anchor in August2015. Matt McCutcheon, a reporter and anchor for WTHR since 2013, also departed in January, sayingthat he had retired from the news industry and was taking a corporate communications gig with a local life sciences firm. ", "I am grateful to each and every one of you. . Good luck Nicole and let Indiana know where you end up next so we can watch you blossom in your career! Longtime WTHR-TV Channel 13 news anchor Andrea Morehead claimed in a lawsuit filed last week that she was harassed and mistreated by colleagues and managers over several years as she waged a. Co-hosting a four-and- a-half hour morning show, she interviewed a number of celebrities, sitting down with big names like Tyler Perry, Morris Chestnut, Kid N Play, Anthony Hamilton, CeeLo Green and many others. Changes continued to be made, and in 1999, WTHR's Eyewitness News surged past then-dominant WISH in several key news timeslots, moving to first place for the first time in its history. And if you're ever in Minneapolis, send her a message. Chronology data should be put on the appropriate chronology page Brooke Hasch anchors WHAS11 News at Noon. As a reporter for WHO-TV Channel 13 in Des Moines from 1989 to 2000, she covered the 1989 crash of United Flight 232, the 1993 floods and the Iowa caucuses. You are a class act and we wish you nothing but the best! We always looked forward to the Nicole's on the weekend. 2021-22 Hoosiers Talk About Why Indiana is a Great Place for Your Career, 2020-21 Todays College Students Older, Wiser, 2019-20 Former Indy 500 Driver Crosses College Finish Line, WRTV anchor Starrantino leaving station for new job in California, Fox59 adds Indianapolis-area native to meteorology team, Kurt Vonnegut Museum earns states first Literary Landmark designation. . WTHR, channel 13, is a television station serving the Indianapolis, Indiana metropolitan area. This is very disappointing. "One thing thats been unusual is how many people have asked me what are you going to do now," he said. Truly painful to watch. Please note our updated comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated. She had the most sincere smileof all your newscasters. She said she hopes to do volunteer work in the Indianapolis area and is not considering a return to full-time employment, but who knows, anything is possible.. karma. Ken Smith. Since his final sign-off, Barras told IndyStar he hasbeen settling into retirement, which he said still feels a little like a vacation. However, the partnership ended when WNDY was purchased by LIN TV Corporation, which also owned WISH-TV. Ive been doing this for 35 years, and its just kind of time, Milz, 60, told IBJ. "Wow, 19 years," Pearce said. WTHR posted Pearce's farewell message video Wednesday morning. About. But station officials and Flye aren't saying what led to the departure. Now we have neither! The WISH-TV anchor announced in Augustthat he would retirebefore theend of the yearafterspending more than 37 years with the station. SHAKE UP THE WORLD! -FELICIA. 13News Anchor / Reporter - @JaleaBrooks. For three decades, she has been part of the Morning Show team on WFMS and is married to host Jim Denny. Nicole Pence is way bigger than WTHR. By 2002, WTHR beat WISH in all news timeslots and changed its slogan to "Indiana's News Leader". Sad to see her go always appreciate TV journalists who are actually out and about doing reporting and dont just sit in front of a monitor and read whats on it like the WTHR evening anchors do. . INDIANAPOLIS Former WTHR anchor and reporter Jill Ditmire has passed away at the age of 56. Before joining WRTV in early 2000, Flye was an anchor and reporter for the Ohio News Network. Tiernon was filling in for Scott Swan when this screenshot was taken on March 28, 2007. I actually went to high school with her and was astounded she landed a job as a reporter on WTHR! Earlier in 2020, political reporterKevin Rader retiredand traffic reporterMimi Pierce leftas part of a change in the way the station covered commuting. The Emmy Award-winning news anchor suing WTHR-TV Channel 13's parent company after alleging she suffered unlawful and discriminatory actions said Wednesday the allegations laid out in the. //. Chris Sims is a digital sports producer at IndyStar. She loves traveling internationally, dance, sci-fi movies, eating at new restaurants and learning new languages! Reach her via email: dbenbow@indystar.com. Kevin Gregory (the chief meteorologist) is the son of former WTHR chief meteorologist Bob Gregory. It was one of five stations which made up the Cincinnati-based WLW television network. This change will eliminate the need for pillars on these elements. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. if ( typeof LD == "object" ) { LD.initPage(); }. She and her husband welcomed twin boys in December 2015 and had a third son in January 2017. Biles credits IndyStar for revealing gymnastics abuse. Since 1974, WTHR has been owned by the Dispatch Broadcast Group of Columbus, Ohio. Morehead's lawyerTerrance Kinnard alleges she suffered unlawful and discriminatory actions in the lawsuit. I currently work as an Anchor/reporter for WTHR in Indianapolis, Indiana. Im still figuring it out. to stay home & focus on my family. Since her departure, Pence has been documenting her adventures in motherhood on social media both Facebook and Twitterand told IndyStar her boys have been keeping her busy. That one screws up on air more than all other anchors combined. After leaving Channel 13, Jill went on to own a wine shop on Mass Ave and later featured artist and musicians through a program called "Curious Mix" at WFYI. I always enjoyed Nicole's reporting. I certainly didn't care for NP at all. On September 2, 2007 WTHR celebrated its 50th anniversary[2] like its sister station in Columbus, WTHR used the song "Carousels (Dreaming of Tomorrow)" by Columbus, Ohio rock band Alamoth Lane, which was also used on WBNS as a large marketing campaign to promote the launch of its newscasts in high definition. Before joining WRTV in early 2000, Flye was an anchor and reporter for the Ohio News Network. For three decades, she has been part of the Morning Show. Our former anchor and news director died in December of 2007. another viewerwrote on Facebook after WTHR's Naomi Pescovitz announced her departure. One of the original WKY gang who migrated to Tampa in 1957, Ken spent 12 years at Big 13, eventually becoming . Stunned to hear this. Pescovitz said she always is willing to offer dining and shopping suggestions. Skip Navigation. Morehead's reporting and story ideas were delayed or completely ignored by station management while co-workers work was being approved and aired. Morehead announced she was cancer-free in March 2020. Flye, an Anderson native, graduated from Ball State University with a communications and journalism degree in 1992. She must be sleeping with a producer to keep that job. It is unfortunate that they would fire her for what they consider an "ethical violation"! Good luck to NP, perhaps Lexington will take her back. Keep in mind, too, a producer was also fired, so there may be something to all of this. Follow IndyStar sports reporter Dana Benbow on Twitter: @DanaBenbow. In addition to thanking the community for allowing her to tell their stories, Morehead cited her faith as the driving force helping her through the difficult time particularly since news of the lawsuit went public. Veteran TV journalist Mary Milz has resigned from WTHR-TV Channel 13 to head into retirement after a career that took her across the country covering some of the biggest national stories of the time. Speaking as a Lexingtonian, we do not want Nicole back under any circumstances. Now it is so boring I never watch it and probably won't go back. She has a voice that is like fingernails on a blackboard. "Channel 13 has made a change to traffic operations. "Regardless of the future direction youre headed basically youve made your org(anization) look like a cold hearted beastdecades of service appreciated Mimi.". I have to think some of this is due to the change in ownership and the Tegnafication of the news broadcasts. The one they should fire is Anne Marie Tiernon. She was the only reason I watched WTHR news. One thought on " WTHR, WRTV add morning news anchors " Rhea P. says: January 13, 2021 at 10:42 am. To Anonymous: If you were a news anchor like you claim, it's obvious you have a green eyed monster rearing its ugly head, as both Nicole Pence and Teresa Tanoos were why I watched WTHR in the first place. Birthdate: March 20, 1928. Advance Indiana, LLC. Founded in 1957 WTHR is owned by Dispatch Broadcast Group ofColumbus, Ohio. You did read the second paragraph, right? But its a nice dilemma to have.". The study, which measured the popularity of 24 top news anchors, showed CBS' evening news host Pelley beating out CNN 's Anderson Cooper by . ("Chronology of call letters WTHR") . Kopp has served in a variety of roles at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. You can read about Hugh's career HERE . 2023 www.indystar.com. Paul, Minn., to launch a new 7 p.m. newscast. Ben Hill, who has been a "Sunrise" co-anchor at WTHR-13 since 2016, is taking a TV job in Nashville. "It has been an adventure," Pescovitz told IndyStar. Tiernon is currently the 5:30 and 6 PM anchor.====Current on-air staff (as of July 2010)====. On Tuesday, IBJ reported that WISH-TV Channel 8 is losing two popular on-air personalities: morning anchor Lauren Lowrey and reporter Brittany Lewis. The lawsuit comes after a recent battle with breast cancer. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. IndyStar reached out to employees named in the lawsuit. He was moved from the early-morning "Sunrise" program in March 2016 to take on "other tasks." And now . As a result, today is my last day on the station," she wrote, next to a photo of her with the quote: "She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future. Outside of television, Felicia is a real estate investor and licensed real estate broker. Purchase your ticket today. https://t.co/JUlSOLVufc pic.twitter.com/qruCFNZfkT. Let's take a look back at TV broadcasters over the years and see how they have changed. Which TV news anchor is your favorite? WLWI spent most of its first 17 years as an also-ran behind WFBM-TV (now WRTV) and WISH-TV. [3] [4] [5], WTHR also produces the Brain Game, a weekly televised quiz bowl competition for high school students. Nicole was moving up the ladder at a rapid pace. She also worked from 1993-97 at WTHR-TV Channel 13 as a production assistant, on the news assignment desk and as an anchor. The weekend cast of Nicole and Nicole was unbeatable. Her focus on this city, its evolution and its people, is something that were very proud of, Rosetti said. In honor of her work, a conversation in memory of Jill will air Tuesday morning during "All Things Considered." Viewers who want to keep up with Pescovitz can follow her on Facebook and Twitter,and they can stream her new show, which covers a mix of local and national news,online. and after the firing of Ann on national TV and not Matt, I will not watch it again until he is fired!!! "Watching you early in the morning meant there was a chance the day was gonna be awesome. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. He was moved from the early-morning "Sunrise"program in March 2016 to take on "other tasks." Here's a look at some of the anchors we had to say goodbye to in 2017. In some cases, it even fell to fourth place behind WTTV. BE A GIANT. You'll make the big time someday Nicole. "Hopefully in those 19 years I've kept you out of a traffic jam or I've just touched your heart.". Please know that I will always be in your service.". Indianapolis news anchor Andrea Morehead recently filed a lawsuit against her former employer in Indiana federal court. Here's what you need to know about Andrea Morehead's lawsuit: Morehead is a seven-time Emmy Award-winning news anchor, who most recently worked for the NBC affiliate at WTHR-TV Channel 13 in Indianapolis, according to her Twitter profile. She will be missed! Anonymous Replier. His last day on the air with WTHR is Wednesday. https://t.co/dsc0odnlq7. No specific dollar amount is mentioned in the lawsuit. Birthplace: Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States. "I've enjoyed the past year spending quality time with family, pursuing new opportunities and best of all catching up on sleep," he said in an email. From 1985 to 1989, she worked at KTPX-TV Channel 9 in Midland, Texas, as an anchor, reporter and producer. Its the American way right? "Guess the old saying is right: Time flies when youre having fun," Barras said during his final broadcast on Dec. 1. From 1957 to 1962, the station was tied up in one of the most heated licensing disputes in early television history. Condolences to her friends and family. The journalist said her faith has been paramount in getting through the experience, especially since the lawsuit gained public attention. [2][3]WTHR anchors Anne Marie Tiernon and Julia Moffitt. Very sad news to share. "I really dont know. At KNTV-TV Channel 11 in the San Francisco Bay Area from 2002 to 2003, she covered the disappearance of Laci Peterson, who was eight months pregnant when last seen alive. WRTV and Flye confirmed the exit via social media last week. The reason I watched WTHR weekends was Nicole Pence. Jennie Runevitch. 13.3 Universal Sports, Channel 13 (1957-2009) Doesn't even come close to enjoyable for me. I loved Kris Kirshner when she did weekend news but I think she chose to scale back her schedule due to her family. The only response came fromWTHR General Manager Michael Brouder statinghewas unable to comment on pending litigation. I think that is ridiculous that Nicole would be fired for a similar story that another tv station had aired a few years ago! She also took time to thank the community for allowing her to tell their stories and noted other journalists who have inspired her throughout her career. Her husband, Scott Peterson, was later convicted of her murder. Contact Lawrence Andrea at 317-775-4313 orlandrea@indystar.com. [6], After the analog television shutdown and digital conversion was completed on June 12, 2009 at 12:37 AM [7], WTHR moved its digital broadcasts back to channel 13.[8]. I will also miss the many people Ive met through my job, people from all walks of life, especially those who trusted me to tell their stories. Here's a look at some of the key changes. Credit: WTHR. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! RIP, Jill. Nominate a company for IBJs exclusive ranking of fastest-growing privately held companies by March 1st. TV anchors and reporters who left Indianapolis. Good for you Mary much success in anything you chose to do going forward life is not a dress rehearsal! This former Pulse anchor (1986-90) joined CNN in Atlanta and then moved on to WCBS-TV in New York as an anchor. "You'll do great in Minnesota. As someone who has worked as a journalist, your integrity and ethics is everything. The stories she covered included the saga of Baby Jessica, an 18-month-old toddler who fell into a well and was stuck for three days before being rescued. Please know that I will always be in your service.". "I pray you couldnt see or feel the pain that was real and emotionally consuming and exhausting," she wrote in the open letter. And nowhe's moving on. "In my mind I know I dont have to go back to work, but I still cant comprehend it," he said. Felicia Lawrence is a Chicago native Lawrence, whose first day on air was. I was lucky to have such a worthy adversary the 10 years Ive been in Indianapolis., Milz said she will the intensity of the news-gathering processstarting with nothing, working a story, seeing it unfold and come together., But most of all, I will miss the peoplemy colleagues, from the on-air folks to the photographers, producers, managers and all the other talented people I worked with on a daily basis., she said. Here's a look at some of the changes. I really like Mary Milz and have always trusted her reporting. Allison Carter is Facebook editor at IndyStar. And what the heck happened to local sports coverage? if ( typeof LD == "object" ) { LD.initPage(); }. She's been an anchor, reporter, TV Host, and radio commentator on ABC, NBC, CW, FOX affiliates, as well as nationally on FOX News Channel. Twitter Felicia Lawrence currently co-anchors the top rated 5pm news hour at WTHR-Channel 13 and contributes to the 11pm newscast. Ross Becker (Anchor/reporter; now at KTVX in Salt Lake City) Phil Bremen (Weekend anchor/reporter; currently Telecommunications Professor at Ball State University) Linda Buchberger (Weekend weathercaster) Brent Cameron (Weekend meteorologist; now at WSVN-TV, Miami) Bob Campbell (Former News Director; now Realtor "Reliable Robert"; Bellingham, WA) "I just felt so fortunate to have viewers that genuinely cared," she said. TheEmmy Award-winningnews anchor suingWTHR-TV Channel 13's parent companyafter alleging she suffered unlawful and discriminatory actionssaid Wednesday the allegations laid out in the lawsuit are just a "small portion" of the treatment she received. Other stations included in this network were WLWT in Cincinnati, WLWC (now WCMH-TV) in Columbus, WLWA (now WXIA-TV) in Atlanta and WLWD (now WDTN) in Dayton. Not long ago, Channel 13 had 3-4 full-time sports staffers, and added more during peak times, like in May and during football season. I watched the Today Show for many yrs. All rights reserved. I am glad to see her on 59 that's the news I watch ttc, She was fired because he's the governor's niece in Indianapolis is a predominantly democratic socialist area. Learning as she accepted the new challenge. If the reason for her firing is true, the station is right for choosing credibility over popularity. I BELIEVE EVERY WOMAN, ESPECIALLY WOMEN OF COLOR, SHOULD ENGAGE IN OWNERSHIP. . One of WRTV's former news staff was Emily Gimmel. May you find peace and comfort in these uncertain times and may God Bless You.". The lawsuit was filed in federal court Jan. 13. Right, because they're not news anchors there to report, not to entertain. We need the truth. Award Recipients 20 in their Twenties CFO of the Year 2022 Honorees Past Recipients Fast25 Health Care Heroes 2021 Honorees Nominations Past Recipients HR Impact Awards Michael A. Carroll Award. Join us for an evening of networking designed especially for real estate professionals. Personally, Im going to miss my weekly journalistic debates with Mary about what to cover and how to cover it. John Doran. Her voice was annoying and seemed contrived. Paul, WCPO-TV in Cincinnati, and sister station WBNS-TV in Columbus, Ohio). Editor's note: You can comment on IBJ stories by signing in to your IBJ account. They LOVED Nicole Pence in Lexington Ky.Loved herShe had the number 1 morning show there. She graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina A&T State University. Whether youre a broker, developer, or serve the real estate industry, youre invited to a night of mixing + mingling. The station wished Flye good luck on Facebook. Too bad she gave it all up to go through this. In three decades with the station, Kopp held a variety of positions at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. She hopedto have left an inspirational impact oninterns and young journalist, as well. I say, "Good ridance". Digital: Maybe she should go back to Kentucky if they will have her. Biles credits IndyStar for revealing gymnastics abuse. I have also changed from WTHR and moved to Channel 6 news. Indianapolis news anchor sues WTHR-TV's parent company, Former WTHR anchor says lawsuit tells 'small portion' of mistreatment, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Kopp's departure comes weeks after former WTHR reporter Jeremy Brilliant announced that he was leaving journalism. It's a shame that this woman was trying to do a good job and bring us something that was actually an interesting story and was fired for it. All rights reserved. It is important to note the difference between widescreen and high definition, as these three elements are being shot in 1080i, but due to current editing, transmission and storage facilities they are converted to a lower resolution for broadcast. Broadcasting can be a very political. Morehead. Hard Knocks to showcase Colts for first in-season episodes, Republic sues flight school students over deal for reduced tuition, Investors wary as Elanco pins hopes on new products, Robotics curriculum initiative targets younger, nonwhite kids. Flyes career in television news began behind the scenes, where she performed several production duties and worked her way up to be a reporter and news anchor. As a former anchor I can tell you folks one thing, Nicole Pence was the worst talent WTHR has hired since the 90's with the likes of Teresa Tanoos and a couple of others with no talent. I enjoyed watching both Nicole's. Im ready to do some new things. That was riveting Wthr. Under the partnership, WTHR produced a 10 p.m. newscast for WNDY. Being a journalist is very demanding. I'm not sure where they found the weather reporter that is now on there, but she doesn't have the personality to be a weather anchor. Matt McCutcheon, a reporter and anchor for WTHR since 2013, also departed in January, saying that he had retired from the news industry and was taking a corporate communications gig with a. Felicia is a big supporter of HBCUs. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. Bruce Kopp, who has been with WTHR since 1983, announced in a Facebook post that he will "wrap things up" at the NBC affiliate.