Its the American way right? Our former anchor and news director died in December of 2007. I certainly didn't care for NP at all. With new ownership in place, on-air quality began to improve, but WTHR was still rating third behind WISH and WRTV. Four! Whether youre a broker, developer, or serve the real estate industry, youre invited to a night of mixing + mingling. According to the Wrap's new Q Score survey, CBS' Scott Pelley is the most-liked news anchor, while Chris Matthews falls in last place as the least-liked newscaster. She was first on the scene for a number of violent tornadoes, providing real-time, life-saving information to those in need. Condolences to her friends and family. Ex-WTHR meteorologist Nicole Misencik joins Indy marketing firm, When TV meteorologist Randy Ollis won that culture war, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Nicole was moving up the ladder at a rapid pace. Brooke Hasch anchors WHAS11 News at Noon. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! Kopp has served in a variety of roles at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. [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 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. . Sorry to see Mary go, and Steve. I often considered commenting on Nicole Pence, but didn't want to hurt her feelings. Founded in 1957 WTHR is owned by Dispatch Broadcast Group ofColumbus, Ohio. Morehead's lawyerTerrance Kinnard alleges she suffered unlawful and discriminatory actions in the lawsuit. Pearce's post received more than 500 comments with many viewers outraged -- not only that Pearce was being let go from the station, but that it happened duringan uncertain time in America with the coronavirus outbreak. 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. Speedway Indianapolis police badly botched the original investigation by failing to treat . At one time, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, Kevin Silva had the biggest Batman collection you'd find anywhere in the entire world. Chung came into the limelight as the first woman to co-anchor "CBS. Too bad she gave it all up to go through this. Indianapolis news anchor Andrea Morehead recently filed a lawsuit against her former employer in Indiana federal court. She should sue so there would be an investigation into her filing. Biles credits IndyStar for revealing gymnastics abuse. Tiernon was filling in for Scott Swan when this screenshot was taken on March 28, 2007. Purchase your ticket today. Dedicated to the advancement of the State of Indiana by re-affirming our state's constitutional principles that: all people are created equal; no religious test shall be imposed on our public officials and offices of trust; and no special privileges or immunities shall be granted to any class of citizens which are not granted on the same terms to all citizens. She and her husband welcomed twin boys in December 2015 and had a third son in January 2017. Among the allegations, Morehead said co-workers had taken bets on her return to work after radiation and immunotherapy during her battle with cancer. Follow him on Twitter @lawrencegandrea. Her latest passion is coaching others and sharing her business saavy with aspiring entrepreneurs through her Instagram Community, @CashTalkingWomen. BE A GIANT. "It's the hardest and most rewarding job ever," Pence said. The most challenging time in the history of modern human kind and you do this now?" For the next three years, the station waged a pitched battle with then-dominant WISH for first place. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. Im still figuring it out. Custom Content Samples. WTHR president and general manager Michael Brouder did not immediately respond to a request for comment. From 1957 to 1962, the station was tied up in one of the most heated licensing disputes in early television history. Sun Sign: Pisces. As a health beat reporter, I've never seen anyone who can't pronounce medical terms or the products she's reporting on, like her. Under the partnership, WTHR produced a 10 p.m. newscast for WNDY. Please enable JavaScript to view this content. For three decades, she has been part of the Morning Show team on WFMS and is married to host Jim Denny. Channel 46 (1998-2009), // She was just a joyful, loving human that I had the pleasure of working with for several years. Being strongly rooted in the community and philanthropy, Felicia hosts a number of events and often books speaking engagements to motivate women, youth, and those looking to step into a higher version of themselves. Birthdate: March 20, 1928. According to the Detroit Free Press he was a Marine, then a self-taught videographer who played bass on the side. She is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and the National Association of Realtors. I loved Kris Kirshner when she did weekend news but I think she chose to scale back her schedule due to her family. Beginning with the 10 p.m. Eyewitness News Nightbeat newscast on November 12, 2006, WTHR became the first station in Indiana to broadcast local news in High Definition, making it one of only seven TV stations in the Midwest broadcasting news in HD (the others being fellow Indianapolis station WISH-TV, WKYC-TV in Cleveland, KSDK in St. Louis, KARE-TV in Minneapolis/St. ("Chronology of call letters WTHR") . I hate to see you go.". . I watched the Today Show for many yrs. About. Nominate a company for IBJs exclusive ranking of fastest-growing privately held companies by March 1st. Before joining WRTV in early 2000, Flye was an anchor and reporter for the Ohio News Network. I say, "Good ridance". For many local television news viewers, the anchors arenearly members of the family. Call IndyStar reporter Holly Hays at (317) 444-6156. I currently work as an Anchor/reporter for WTHR in Indianapolis, Indiana. Co-workers betting on her return to work after radiation and immunotherapy. The Wolfe family, owners of the Columbus Dispatch and WBNS-TV in Columbus, bought the station from Avco in 1974 and changed the calls to WTHR two years later. Read more: What you need to know about former Morehead's suit. 17. Somesmiles are just too fake.She loved her work and one couldtell. She was the only reason I watched WTHR news. Five years ago, Kevin sold nearly all of his Batman collectibles to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. WTHR General Manager Michael Brouder previously told IndyStar he cannot comment on pending litigation. Vote for Your Favourite TV Anchors. Either way, the truth is liable to come out seeing how Pence is consulting with her attorney. 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. The WISH-TV anchor announced in Augustthat he would retirebefore theend of the yearafterspending more than 37 years with the station. I'm done with you. Nicole was great and I will miss her. Julia Moffitt. Felicia Lawrence is a Chicago native Lawrence, whose first day on air was. Fairbanks claimed that the FCC had erred in awarding the last VHF license in Indianapolis to a company based in Cincinnati when there were viable potential licensees in Indianapolis. Morehead, a 1987 graduate of Highland High School, alleges the. Dan O'Rourke, after news internship became WRTV's youngest reporter @ age 21 & youngest anchor @ 22. Personally, Im going to miss my weekly journalistic debates with Mary about what to cover and how to cover it. Kevin Gregory (the chief meteorologist) is the son of former WTHR chief meteorologist Bob Gregory. Look for her someday on the Today Show or GMA, if she chooses to continue a career in broadcasting. Pescovitz announced in August she was leaving Indianapolisto join Fox 9 in Minneapolis/St. 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. Reach her via email: dbenbow@indystar.com. "As the sun sets on this chapter, I will now take time to heal, forgive, and press forward. "And boy, have I had fun. 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. 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. Milz, who began working for WTHR in 2003 and distinguished herself with aggressive reporting on the city government beat, put in her notice at the end of last year but opted to stay through Wednesday. Heres how it got the story. After 18 years as a reporter and news anchor at WRTV-TV Channel 6, Ericka Flye has flown the coup. Join the thousands of business and community leaders and Indiana residents that choose IBJ as their primary local news source. Heres how it got the story. Thanks for responding, Ms. "So, my 'reboot'is just about complete, and I'm ready to get back to work.". I always enjoyed Nicole's reporting. His last day on the air with WTHR is Wednesday. Now it is so boring I never watch it and probably won't go back. A year later, Crosley and Fairbanks reached a deal in which Fairbanks bought WLWA in return for allowing Crosley to keep WLWI. Follow her on Twitter @AllisonLCarter. In March 2016, he was moved from the station's early-morning program to focus on "other tasks.". The lawsuit comes after a recent battle with breast cancer. But its a nice dilemma to have.". Im ready to do some new things. karma. She described the "intentional roadblocks" she says she experienced from company management as the "antithesis of fairness, equality, and humanity.". Editor's note: You can comment on IBJ stories by signing in to your IBJ account. Sounds like someone was looking for a reason to get rid of her. to stay home & focus on my family. Ratings were slow to improve until the mid-1990s, when WTHR hired former CBS News correspondent John Stehr to anchor its evening newscasts. Nicole is a budding star of the future. You'll make the big time someday Nicole. Example video title will go here for this video. After 33 years with WTHR, Kopp announced in Januarythat he was leaving the station to pursue other opportunities. ", Related: Ex-WTHR meteorologist Nicole Misencik joins Indy marketing firm. 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. WTHR quickly moved from third to second place after a botched relaunch at WRTV. Twitter Felicia Lawrence currently co-anchors the top rated 5pm news hour at WTHR-Channel 13 and contributes to the 11pm newscast. Maybe, she should have played it safe and done stupid stories like Carrie Cline did at the toy store. Youll find me on my new FB page Mimi Pearce Traffic and Ill still help you with the commute on my radio home WFMS. He was moved from the early-morning "Sunrise" program in March 2016 to take on "other tasks." And now . "I pray you couldnt see or feel the pain that was real and emotionally consuming and exhausting," she wrote in the open letter. Her voice was annoying and seemed contrived. She was a beloved face in Indy and described as "an absolutely sweet, kind, smart wonderful lady. It is unfortunate that they would fire her for what they consider an "ethical violation"! Shutterstock. Very sad news to share. 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. She will be very successful. I have also changed from WTHR and moved to Channel 6 news. The lawsuit claims Tegna fired Morehead aftera formal complaint was made to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission about discriminatory behavior she was experiencing. IndyStar reporters Johnny Magdaleno and Chris Sims contributed to this report. I would hope she follows her goals and keeps us informed wherever she goes on her career. 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. She has a terrible TV voice and delivery. You did read the second paragraph, right? Ben Hill, who has been a "Sunrise" co-anchor at WTHR-13 since 2016, is taking a TV job in Nashville. Allison Carter is Facebook editor at IndyStar. 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. In 2009, Flye founded a not-for-profit organization, Wings to Flye Inc., focused on youth empowerment. Advance Indiana, LLC. Tegna is a huge fail in my book. It was also dogged by a weaker network affiliation; ABC would not be on an equal footing with CBS and NBC until the 1970s. She was the 1982 Morgan County Fair queen, the early morning voice for 30 years on 95.5-WFMS in between country songs and banter and, for the past 19years, she was the woman directing traffic in the mornings on WTHR Sunrise. All rights reserved. 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. "Dude you were in the background of every 2 hour delay and school closing for my entire life," one viewer wrote on Facebook about WISH-TV's Dave Barras' retirement. He and his wife, Kathy, who also retired this year, are planning a trip to Los Angeles and eventually plan to take a cruise through the Panama Canal. . Can't believe the wthr made that move. Speaking as a Lexingtonian, we do not want Nicole back under any circumstances. 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. Biles credits IndyStar for revealing gymnastics abuse. In three decades with the station, Kopp held a variety of. Here's a look at some of the changes. They LOVED Nicole Pence in Lexington Ky.Loved herShe had the number 1 morning show there. Linsey Clutter isn't much better, she stumbles over her words all the time. The station wished Flye good luck on Facebook. As someone who has worked as a journalist, your integrity and ethics is everything. "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. Keep in mind, too, a producer was also fired, so there may be something to all of this. Join the thousands of business and community leaders and Indiana residents that choose IBJ as their primary local news source. Let's take a look back at TV broadcasters over the years and see how they have changed. Kopp told IndyStar this monththat after a year away from the anchor desk, he was actively searching for a new full-time job. God be with you Nicole. I am grateful to RTV6 and I am blessed by the support of viewers who have watched me for many years, Flye said on WRTVs Facebook page. Chris Sims is a digital sports producer at IndyStar. As for WTHR, YOU SUCK! She also contributed to the programs "Indiana Outdoors" and "The Good Life.". And Ben Hill, who co-anchored WTHRs morning weekday news since 2016,departed last Septemberfor an anchor job in Nashville, Tennessee. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. In my opinion you have lostyour best female broadcaster. Theyre nearly unwatchable. Nicole Misencik (AMS Seal of Approval) - Meteorologist; weekend mornings, and weekends at 6 p.m. Jude Redfield (NWA Seal of Approval) - Meteorologist; weekdays at noon and weeknights at 5 p.m. David Calabro - Sports Director; weeknights at 6 and Sunday-Thursdays at 11 p.m. Eric Yutzy - Sports Anchor; weekends at 6 and 11 p.m., also sports reporter, Dick Rea - sports reporter and fill-in anchor, Cat Andersen - general assignment reporter, Jeremy Brilliant - general assignment reporter, Sandra Chapman - investigative reporter ("13 Investigates"), Lynsay Clutter - general assignment reporter, Richard Essex - general assignment reporter, Captain Paul Kasey - morning traffic reporter ("SkyWatch Traffic"), Emily Longnecker - general assignment reporter, David MacAnally - general assignment reporter, Mimi Pierce - morning traffic reporter ("SkyWatch Traffic"), Jennifer Reyes - general assignment reporter, Bob Segall - investigative reporter ("13 Investigates"), Tom Walker - Washington, DC correspondent, Rich Van Wyk - money and education reporter, Linda Allen (Reporter; now 5, 6 & 10 p.m. anchor at, Chris Bavender (Reporter; now Communications Director for the Indiana Attorney General), Phil Bremen (Weekend anchor/reporter; currently Telecommunications Professor at Ball State University), Brent Cameron (Weekend meteorologist; now at, Bob Campbell (Former News Director; now Realtor "Reliable Robert"; Bellingham, WA), Pat Carlini (Meteorologist in the late 1980s and weekday morning anchor until 2004), Tom Cochrun (Anchor from 19811996; former news director at WISH-TV), Ray Cortopassi (Freelance anchor/reporter 2008-2009, now morning anchor at rival, Mark Craft (5 p.m. & 6 p.m. producer; now Director, External Communications, Duke Energy), Lis Daily (19592002), (Community Affairs Director; died in 2002 from cancer), Linsey Davis (Now reporter for ABC NewsOne), Debbie Denmon (Weekend morning anchor in the late 1990s; now at, Jill Ditmire (Weekday anchor; now feature reporter at WISH-TV and WFYI-TV Indianapolis), Duane Dow (Sports anchor; resigned for personal reasons), Bill Donnella (Reporter; now owner of his own production company, Videos & Such, in Indianapolis), Bill Gephardt (Consumer Reporter in the 1980s; now at KUTV, Salt Lake City, UT), Bob Gregory Former Chief Meteorologist (semi-retired, occasionally appears on WTHR during his Coats For Kids campaign), Cameron Harper (Anchor in the 1980s; now at, Roger Harvey (Anchor/reporter; now Senior Vice President, Bose Public Affairs Group, Indianapolis), Kim Hood (Anchor/reporter; married to former US Congressman, Rhori Johnston (Weekend anchor from 19992005; now at, Glendal Jones (Weekend anchor/reporter; now a writer with Indianapolis Woman magazine), Theresa Joyce (Reporter from 19941997;now freelance Travel Editor/Writer), Parella Lewis (Weekend meteorologist from 20042007, now at, Pete Liebengood (Sports anchor; early-mid-80s), Anita Malichi (Anchor/reporter from mid-1990s to 2001), Bill Meck (Former meteorologist; now Chief Meteorologist at, Lynda Moore (Medical reporter/anchor from 19952004), Angie Moreschi (Anchor/investigative reporter; now freelance journalist & media consultant in, Cliff Nicholson - Weekend Nightbeat meteorologist, Peggy Nicholson (Former host of "Peggy and the Vantastics"), Lee Owens (Weekend sports anchor/reporter), Jean Palmer (Consumer reporter, late 1970s; resigned to work for Eli Lilly and Co.), Susan Parks (Weekend anchor in early 1990s, later of, Rich Pegram (VP and General Manager (19942007), now at WFTS-TV in Tampa, FL), Jeremy Rogalski (Investigative reporter; now at, Nancy Rogers (Weekend weathercaster/reporter), Betsy Ross (Anchor, now sports reporter at, Anne Ryder (Anchor/reporter; now community speaker), Stephanie Soviar (Feature Reporter 2006-07, now at, Randal Stanley (Former Weathercaster, Producer, Executive Producer; now GM of News 12 NJ), Teresa Tanoos (Medical reporter, now host of Healthy Living), Paul Udell (News anchor; recently retired from, Carrie Van Dyke (Anchor; now spokesperson for Indiana Special Education Administrators' Services (ISEAS)), Pam Vaught (Producer, Executive Producer; now News Director at, Erik Waxler (Sports anchor/reporter from 19982006; now at, Walt Zwirko (Reporter/photographer/producer 1975-1980; now Senior Web News Editor at.