[2][3]WTHR anchors Anne Marie Tiernon and Julia Moffitt. Pearce, who grew up in Martinsville and is a 1986 Butler University graduate, came to WTHR in 2002 as the Sunrise team traffic anchor. The only response came fromWTHR General Manager Michael Brouder statinghewas unable to comment on pending litigation. Morehead's reporting and story ideas were delayed or completely ignored by station management while co-workers work was being approved and aired. Jill was one of Indy's biggest arts, food, and entertainment advocates for decades. Good luck Nicole and let Indiana know where you end up next so we can watch you blossom in your career! From 1957 to 1962, the station was tied up in one of the most heated licensing disputes in early television history. Very sad news to share. On Tuesday, IBJ reported that WISH-TV Channel 8 is losing two popular on-air personalities: morning anchor Lauren Lowrey and reporter Brittany Lewis. 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. The lawsuit claims Tegna fired Morehead aftera formal complaint was made to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission about discriminatory behavior she was experiencing. Crosley/Avco poured a lot of money into WLWI, but eventually concluded that it was a third-rate operation and put it up for sale. 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. to stay home & focus on my family. He was moved from the early-morning "Sunrise" program in March 2016 to take on "other tasks." And now . Look for her someday on the Today Show or GMA, if she chooses to continue a career in broadcasting. Nicole is a budding star of the future. 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. 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. For three decades, she has been part of the Morning Show team on WFMS and is married to host Jim Denny. Sun Sign: Pisces. 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. The family tells 13News she died at home over the weekend, of natural causes. 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. The reason I watched WTHR weekends was Nicole Pence. A local news anchor isoften the last face people see before going to bed and the first person they see when they wake up. In the case of the ABC affiliation, the network rose to first place and was seeking out stronger local stations to affiliate with in many markets; NBC, meanwhile, was the lowest rated network. I have also changed from WTHR and moved to Channel 6 news. In a public Facebook post Wednesday, Andrea Morehead said there is more to the story of the "pervasive and unconscionable treatment" she experienced while working forWTHR-TV Channel 13. The suit, however, was filed too late to prevent WLWI from signing on. The station signed on October 30, 1957[1] as ABC affiliate WLWI (often rendered in print as WLW-I), owned by Crosley Broadcasting Corporation. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims. #BREAKINGNEWS I retired from TV today (for now!) She was a great reporter and I feel bad for her. But hey. "Its been a lot of fun. Good luck to NP, perhaps Lexington will take her back. (Television Host and Creator of the Preschool Television Series 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood') 44. We need the truth. From 1985 to 1989, she worked at KTPX-TV Channel 9 in Midland, Texas, as an anchor, reporter and producer. "With so many established and blossoming local ventures underway," Kopp wrote, "I am extremely excited about the opportunities ahead.". Whether youre a broker, developer, or serve the real estate industry, youre invited to a night of mixing + mingling. That was riveting Wthr. The journalist said her faith has been paramount in getting through the experience, especially since the lawsuit gained public attention. Youll find me on my new FB page Mimi Pearce Traffic and Ill still help you with the commute on my radio home WFMS. Earlier in 2020, political reporterKevin Rader retiredand traffic reporterMimi Pierce leftas part of a change in the way the station covered commuting. Please note our updated comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated. Kopp has served in a variety of roles at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. Fred Rogers. Skip Navigation. Since the lawsuit was announced, Morehead made a post on Facebook Wednesday. She and her husband welcomed twin boys in December 2015 and had a third son in January 2017. Too bad she gave it all up to go through this. 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Morehead announced she was cancer-free in March 2020. I watched the Today Show for many yrs. karma. Reporter Steve Jefferson told IBJ last week that he had been given a job offer he couldnt refuse from highly regarded WFAA-TV Channel 8 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In honor of her work, a conversation in memory of Jill will air Tuesday morning during "All Things Considered." The change from weekend anchor Kris Kirshner was abrupt to viewers, and miss Nicole Misensik too! I loved Kris Kirshner when she did weekend news but I think she chose to scale back her schedule due to her family. All rights reserved. She was first on the scene for a number of violent tornadoes, providing real-time, life-saving information to those in need. Brooke Hasch anchors WHAS11 News at Noon. In three decades with the station, Kopp held a variety of. AnotherWTHR-13 fixture is leaving the local news team. Rich van Wyk also retired, Andrea Morehead was unfairly terminated, and others have left as well. the anchors there today have zero charisma. Ex-WTHR meteorologist Nicole Misencik joins Indy marketing firm, When TV meteorologist Randy Ollis won that culture war, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I am a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a . 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. Chris Sims is a digital sports producer at IndyStar. Don't think it was just about spending more family time either. Tiernon was filling in for Scott Swan when this screenshot was taken on March 28, 2007. ( wow ) what a fox.she could replace Nicole pence. However, after an appeal, the FCC reversed itself and awarded the license to Crosley. Maybe she should go back to Kentucky if they will have her. 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. "As the sun sets on this chapter, I will now take time to heal, forgive, and press forward. According to the Detroit Free Press he was a Marine, then a self-taught videographer who played bass on the side. 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. In three decades with the station, Kopp held a variety of positions at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. Skip Navigation. 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) Her husband, Scott Peterson, was later convicted of her murder. This change will eliminate the need for pillars on these elements. 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. Can't wait for this year! Get the latest news and breaking news from the Eyewitness News team. God Bless!". Morehead. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. 2019-20 - Former Indy 500 Driver Crosses College Finish Line. Good for you Mary much success in anything you chose to do going forward life is not a dress rehearsal! 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. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! According to the Tegna website, the company owns 64 television stations and two radio stations in 51 markets across the country. "Wow, 19 years," Pearce said. She was the only reason I watched WTHR news. Greg Cooper wrote sharing the post. I loved Nicole Pence and I really miss her and Nicole Misensik on the weekends. if ( typeof LD == "object" ) { LD.initPage(); }. Flye's departure is the third one in this market to make news this week. INDIANAPOLIS Former WTHR anchor and reporter Jill Ditmire has passed away at the age of 56. Tiernon is currently the 5:30 and 6 PM anchor.====Current on-air staff (as of July 2010)====. I muted the sound whenever she spoke or simply changed the channel. I hate to see you go.". . WTHR's Bruce Kopp After 33 years with WTHR, Kopp announced in January that he was leaving the station to pursue other opportunities. One of the original WKY gang who migrated to Tampa in 1957, Ken spent 12 years at Big 13, eventually becoming . [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]. WTHR now airs a short 8 minute "First Forecast" on the company-owned SkyTrak Weather Network, channel 50, in lieu of a 10 p.m. newscast. One thought on " WTHR, WRTV add morning news anchors " Rhea P. says: January 13, 2021 at 10:42 am. Connie Chung turns 70 on August 20th. Somesmiles are just too fake.She loved her work and one couldtell. Theyre nearly unwatchable. Dan O'Rourke, after news internship became WRTV's youngest reporter @ age 21 & youngest anchor @ 22. About. I certainly didn't care for NP at all. Credit: WTHR. 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. Flye, an Anderson native, graduated from Ball State University with a communications and journalism degree in 1992. In March 2016, he was moved from the station's early-morning program to focus on "other tasks.". My name is Matthew Fultz and storytelling is my passion. She has a terrible TV voice and delivery. WRTV General Manager Lana Durban Scott confirmed Flyes departure, but declined to say why the Emmy Award winner who anchored the 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscastsleft or where she is headed. One of WRTV's former news staff was Emily Gimmel. Kevin Gregory (the chief meteorologist) is the son of former WTHR chief meteorologist Bob Gregory. Please enable JavaScript to view this content. ("Chronology of call letters WTHR") . "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. I switched to Jim O'Brien and Ron Smiley on Fox 59. I hope everyone feels better now after throwing your opinions around on something they really know nothing about. 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. Since his final sign-off, Barras told IndyStar he hasbeen settling into retirement, which he said still feels a little like a vacation. As someone who has worked as a journalist, your integrity and ethics is everything. Shutterstock. It has aired since 1972 and is curretly hosted by meteorologist Chris Wright. Thanks for responding, Ms. 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. Felicia Lawrence is a Chicago native Lawrence, whose first day on air was. "It's the hardest and most rewarding job ever," Pence said. Nicole Pence is way bigger than WTHR. TV anchors and reporters who left Indianapolis. Five years ago, Kevin sold nearly all of his Batman collectibles to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Morehead is suing the parent company forWTHR-TV Channel 13, which is Tegna Inc. Follow her on Twitter @AllisonLCarter. 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. Julia Moffitt. I really like Mary Milz and have always trusted her reporting. "In my mind I know I dont have to go back to work, but I still cant comprehend it," he said. Lawrence will anchor the 5 p.m. hour with Anne Marie Tiernon and the 11 p.m. hour with Scott Swan, Monday through Friday. When requests were made during her treatment, management would ask for additional information from doctors and share information Morehead had not intended to share about her treatment with co-workers. Ben Hill, who has been a "Sunrise" co-anchor at WTHR-13 since 2016, is taking a TV job in Nashville. At the very least, the lawsuit states damages would relate to how her personal and professional reputation was affected, embarrassment, emotional distress, humiliation and loss of income and benefits. The previous owner, Dispatch Broadcast Group, held the station for 44 years. another viewerwrote on Facebook after WTHR's Naomi Pescovitz announced her departure. You are a class act and we wish you nothing but the best! 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. ", "I am grateful to each and every one of you. I currently work as an Anchor/reporter for WTHR in Indianapolis, Indiana. Wow, four grammar mistakes in a single sentence. Birthplace: Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States. Morehead, a 1987 graduate of Highland High School, alleges the. Please know that I will always be in your service.". Doesn't even come close to enjoyable for me. "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. "You'll do great in Minnesota. Copyright 2005-16. The new girl is awful.You really screwed up WTHR. The WISH-TV anchor announced in Augustthat he would retirebefore theend of the yearafterspending more than 37 years with the station. So in 1979, WTHR swapped affiliations with WRTV and became an NBC affiliate. And what the heck happened to local sports coverage? Employers, Weve Got You Covered! I will have to find a new weekend news channel. 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. ", Search for accused Johnson County scammer ends in arrest, Boone County Deputy Jacob Pickett remembered on 5 year anniversary of line of duty death, Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog: Record-breaking rain raises ongoing flood concerns, Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog: Mild air returns with more rain, snow returning late week. WTHR's newscasts surged to second place in 1996 after it hired former CBS News correspondent John Stehr as anchor of its evening newscasts around the same time that WRTV saw its ratings plummet following a botched format change. ", "Naomi, you are a star!" . Also, work she pre-taped featuring Heartland Film will air this Thursday night on WFYI. Ben Hill, who has been a "Sunrise" co-anchor at WTHR-13 since 2016, is taking a TV job in Nashville. WTHR.com is the news leader for Indianapolis and Central Indiana. I really enjoyed watching Nicole Pence on the weekends especially when it was Nicole and Nicole. Malcom Maddox is less famous than the other people on this list, but in Detroit he was a respected anchor. Custom Content Samples. She also worked from 1993-97 at WTHR-TV Channel 13 as a production assistant, on the news assignment . Andrea Morehead - weeknights at 5 and 11 p.m. Scott Swan - weekdays at noon and 5:30 p.m. Scott Akin (AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal of Approval) - Meteorologist; weekends at 11 p.m. Chuck Lofton (NWA Seal of Approval) - Meteorologist; weekday mornings. Sueing the station is not going to get her job offers in Indiana. By 2002, WTHR beat WISH in all news timeslots and changed its slogan to "Indiana's News Leader". Many viewers took to Facebook to tellstories of how Pearce had helped them through the years. Four! Morehead saidthere is more to the story of the "pervasive and unconscionable treatment" at WTHR in the post and told how the experience stole "the pure joy of the profession to inspire and give hope to others.". 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. WTHR posted Pearce's farewell message video Wednesday morning. WHAS11.com is the official website for WHAS-TV, your trusted source for breaking news, weather and sports in Louisville, KY. WHAS11.com. An affiliate of the NBC television network, the station broadcasts its digital signal on VHF channel 13 from its transmitter in Indianapolis. "Channel 13 has made a change to traffic operations. Purchase your ticket today. 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. Prior to WTHR, she was a TV Host on one of Chicagos premier morning talk shows, The Jam on CW26 Chicago/WCIU-TV. No specific dollar amount is mentioned in the lawsuit. Boys - I am all yours! 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. Ive been doing this for 35 years, and its just kind of time, Milz, 60, told IBJ. His last day on the air with WTHR is Wednesday. She graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina A&T State University. If the reason for her firing is true, the station is right for choosing credibility over popularity. This former Pulse anchor (1986-90) joined CNN in Atlanta and then moved on to WCBS-TV in New York as an anchor. I wish theyd sell Channel 13 and go away. The lawsuit was filed in federal court Jan. 13. "They made me an offer," Kevin said on his decision to sell. Pence in March said she was leavingCBS4to spend more time with her three young children. Indianapolis news anchor Andrea Morehead recently filed a lawsuit against her former employer in Indiana federal court. 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. Nicole was moving up the ladder at a rapid pace. They LOVED Nicole Pence in Lexington Ky.Loved herShe had the number 1 morning show there. Chronology data should be put on the appropriate chronology page Founded in 1957 WTHR is owned by Dispatch Broadcast Group ofColumbus, Ohio. And nowhe's moving on. Contact Lawrence Andrea at 317-775-4313 orlandrea@indystar.com. Twitter Felicia Lawrence currently co-anchors the top rated 5pm news hour at WTHR-Channel 13 and contributes to the 11pm newscast. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. You seem like a person who thinks highly of themselves for know credible reason or your very insecure! Here's a look at some of the key changes. I actually went to high school with her and was astounded she landed a job as a reporter on WTHR! Being a journalist is very demanding. 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. Im still figuring it out. Felicia Lawrence currently co-anchors the top rated 5pm news hour at WTHR-Channel 13 and contributes to the 11pm newscast. Right, because they're not news anchors there to report, not to entertain. Follow him on Twitter @lawrencegandrea. Nominate a company for IBJs exclusive ranking of fastest-growing privately held companies by March 1st. Indianapolis news anchor Andrea Morehead recently filed a lawsuit against her former employer in Indiana federal court. 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. https://t.co/dsc0odnlq7. Before joining WRTV in early 2000, Flye was an anchor and reporter for the Ohio News Network. Sounds like someone was looking for a reason to get rid of her. and after the firing of Ann on national TV and not Matt, I will not watch it again until he is fired!!!
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