He was moved from the early-morning "Sunrise" program in March 2016 to take on "other tasks." And now . She hopedto have left an inspirational impact oninterns and young journalist, as well. 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. Sorry to see Mary go, and Steve. If the reason for her firing is true, the station is right for choosing credibility over popularity. I switched to Jim O'Brien and Ron Smiley on Fox 59. She graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina A&T State University. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 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 team on WFMS and is married to host Jim Denny. 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. Sueing the station is not going to get her job offers in Indiana. 13News Anchor - @JennieWTHR. Jill was one of Indy's biggest arts, food, and entertainment . . 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. You are a class act and we wish you nothing but the best! Skip Navigation. In 1961, the FCC awarded Fairbanks the channel 13 license, but Crosley appealed. In honor of her work, a conversation in memory of Jill will air Tuesday morning during "All Things Considered." No specific dollar amount is mentioned in the lawsuit. "Really WTHR? By 2002, WTHR beat WISH in all news timeslots and changed its slogan to "Indiana's News Leader". Read more: What you need to know about former Morehead's suit. Twitter Felicia Lawrence currently co-anchors the top rated 5pm news hour at WTHR-Channel 13 and contributes to the 11pm newscast. 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. That's why I don't, anymore. In his Facebook post, Kopp says he will pursue other career opportunities in the Indianapolis area. 13News Anchor / Reporter - @JaleaBrooks. Follow IndyStar sports reporter Dana Benbow on Twitter: @DanaBenbow. Co-workers betting on her return to work after radiation and immunotherapy. Somesmiles are just too fake.She loved her work and one couldtell. The family tells 13News she died at home over the weekend, of natural causes. 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.. In some cases, it even fell to fourth place behind WTTV. Maybe she should go back to Kentucky if they will have her. Good for you Mary much success in anything you chose to do going forward life is not a dress rehearsal! wthr should hire McKenzie roth from channel 8 who does a talk show called indy today who also does andy mour auto commercials. IndyStar reporters Johnny Magdaleno and Chris Sims contributed to this report. AnotherWTHR-13 fixture is leaving the local news team. Additionally, when workplace adjustment or scheduling requests were made during her treatment, the lawsuit says, management would ask for additional information from doctors and share information Morehead had not intended to share about her treatment with co-workers. 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. Kevin Gregory (the chief meteorologist) is the son of former WTHR chief meteorologist Bob Gregory. Stunned to hear this. The WISH-TV anchor announced in Augustthat he would retirebefore theend of the yearafterspending more than 37 years with the station. Its the American way right? Pescovitz announced in August she was leaving Indianapolisto join Fox 9 in Minneapolis/St. Now it is so boring I never watch it and probably won't go back. Go watch Fox news if you want entertainment. Nice to look at but, since she is related to the IN governor, she should stay in Indiana somewhere. She must be sleeping with a producer to keep that job. That one screws up on air more than all other anchors combined. Indianapolis news anchor Andrea Morehead recently filed a lawsuit against her former employer in Indiana federal court. 13.2 SkyTrak WX Network WTHR broadcasts its local newscasts in 1080i high definition, which is the same high definition resolution as NBC network programming. I will have to find a new weekend news channel. Now you have neither what? Im still figuring it out. I always enjoyed Nicole's reporting. 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. 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. 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. I loved Kris Kirshner when she did weekend news but I think she chose to scale back her schedule due to her family. Morehead, a 1987 graduate of Highland High School, alleges the. Can't believe the wthr made that move. In three decades with the station, Kopp held a variety of. Tiernon was filling in for Scott Swan when this screenshot was taken on March 28, 2007. He was even described as a "Renaissance Man" and his life seemed to play that out. Now we have neither! TV anchors and reporters who left Indianapolis. Many viewers took to Facebook to tellstories of how Pearce had helped them through the years. I would hope she follows her goals and keeps us informed wherever she goes on her career. But hey. It was one of five stations which made up the Cincinnati-based WLW television network. And Ben Hill, who co-anchored WTHRs morning weekday news since 2016,departed last Septemberfor an anchor job in Nashville, Tennessee. The District of Columbia Court of Appeals overturned the FCC's decision in 1958, but allowed Crosley to continue running the station pending further FCC action. She should sue so there would be an investigation into her filing. "It's the hardest and most rewarding job ever," Pence said. The new girl is awful.You really screwed up WTHR. Fred Rogers. The weekend cast of Nicole and Nicole was unbeatable. Ratings were slow to improve until the mid-1990s, when WTHR hired former CBS News correspondent John Stehr to anchor its evening newscasts. She was a great reporter and I feel bad for her. "Its true that I am taking that crucial step toward opening my heart, my mind, and my soul to walk with the wind, and continue to be an agent of good change for others," she wrote. Can't wait for this year! Flye did not return phone calls or an email seeking comment. ", 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. 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 think the pandemic made me refocus and think, There are a lot of things I still want to do., Milz plans to stay in Indianapolis and has few immediate plans beyond training for and running the Boston Marathon in October. Speedway Indianapolis police badly botched the original investigation by failing to treat . I watched the Today Show for many yrs. 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. //. You can read about Hugh's career HERE . Felicia Lawrence, who has previously worked in Charlotte, Chicago and Wichita, joined WTHR as a weekday evening news anchor in early February. 2019-20 - Former Indy 500 Driver Crosses College Finish Line. However, the partnership ended when WNDY was purchased by LIN TV Corporation, which also owned WISH-TV. We need the truth. Theyre nearly unwatchable. Very sad news to share. Youll find me on my new FB page Mimi Pearce Traffic and Ill still help you with the commute on my radio home WFMS. The lawsuit comes after a recent battle with breast cancer. 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. You did read the second paragraph, right? "And boy, have I had fun. WTHR is owned by Virginia-based Tegna Inc., which acquired the station in 2019. As someone who has worked as a journalist, your integrity and ethics is everything. Please note our updated comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated. Join us for an evening of networking designed especially for real estate professionals. 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. . SHAKE UP THE WORLD! -FELICIA. Tiernon is currently the 5:30 and 6 PM anchor.====Current on-air staff (as of July 2010)====. My name is Matthew Fultz and storytelling is my passion. Connie Chung turns 70 on August 20th. Boys - I am all yours! Keep in mind, too, a producer was also fired, so there may be something to all of this. 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. She has a voice that is like fingernails on a blackboard. 13News Reporter - @JohnDoranTV. I hate to see you go.". Broadcasting can be a very political. 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. From 1985 to 1989, she worked at KTPX-TV Channel 9 in Midland, Texas, as an anchor, reporter and producer. ", Related:When TV meteorologist Randy Ollis won that culture war. Either way, the truth is liable to come out seeing how Pence is consulting with her attorney. Please know that I will always be in your service.". She reported on the tense protests of 2016 after the police shooting death of Keith Scott garnered national attention. Speaking as a Lexingtonian, we do not want Nicole back under any circumstances. Shes been an anchor, reporter, TV Host, and radio commentator on ABC, NBC, CW, FOX affiliates, as well as nationally on FOX News Channel. Heres how it got the story. Wow, four grammar mistakes in a single sentence. "One thing thats been unusual is how many people have asked me what are you going to do now," he said. 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. Example video title will go here for this video. I muted the sound whenever she spoke or simply changed the channel. God be with you Nicole. https://t.co/dsc0odnlq7. Brooke Hasch anchors WHAS11 News at Noon. Nicole Pence is way bigger than WTHR. 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. On October 2, 2007 starting with the noon newscast, WTHR began shooting, editing and transmitting field live shots in widescreen. 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. 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. Gimmel was the youngest of news reporters @ WRTV @ the age of 22. She loves traveling internationally, dance, sci-fi movies, eating at new restaurants and learning new languages! 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. "When my disabled daughter, Annalee, took a liking to you several years ago you went above and beyond to make her happy by spending time with her at cookbook signings," wrote Carl Camacho, " and you even sent her a birthday card, which is still hanging in her room. 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. Nicole is a budding star of the future. The suit, however, was filed too late to prevent WLWI from signing on. 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. 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. Felicia resides in Indianapolis with her husband, Teddy, and 3-year-old pup, KOngo. WTHR quickly moved from third to second place after a botched relaunch at WRTV. 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. Right, because they're not news anchors there to report, not to entertain. But its a nice dilemma to have.". As a breaking news reporter, Felicia provided live national reports for FOX News Channel and other FOX affiliates across the nation. I often considered commenting on Nicole Pence, but didn't want to hurt her feelings. Four! Founded in 1957 WTHR is owned by Dispatch Broadcast Group ofColumbus, Ohio. Ken Smith. 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. Milz grew up in Evanston, Illinois, and earned a broadcast journalism degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. The station signed on October 30, 1957[1] as ABC affiliate WLWI (often rendered in print as WLW-I), owned by Crosley Broadcasting Corporation. ", Related: Ex-WTHR meteorologist Nicole Misencik joins Indy marketing firm. I feel very fortunate to have had a career I truly loved.. 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. That was riveting Wthr. WLWI spent most of its first 17 years as an also-ran behind WFBM-TV (now WRTV) and WISH-TV. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) originally awarded the license to a group headed by Union Federal Savings and Loan president George Sadlier. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. Outside of television, Felicia is a real estate investor and licensed real estate broker. 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. Her TV career started as an anchor/reporter for the ABC and NBC affiliates in Joplin, Missouri. The station wished Flye good luck on Facebook. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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. BE BOLD. Whether youre a broker, developer, or serve the real estate industry, youre invited to a night of mixing + mingling. Contact Lawrence Andrea at 317-775-4313 orlandrea@indystar.com. I really like Mary Milz and have always trusted her reporting. Pence in March said she was leavingCBS4to spend more time with her three young children. Join the thousands of business and community leaders and Indiana residents that choose IBJ as their primary local news source. After 33 years with WTHR, Kopp announced in Januarythat he was leaving the station to pursue other opportunities. She has a terrible TV voice and delivery. "Watching you early in the morning meant there was a chance the day was gonna be awesome. 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. Lawrence will anchor the 5 p.m. hour with Anne Marie Tiernon and the 11 p.m. hour with Scott Swan, Monday through Friday. Join the thousands of business and community leaders and Indiana residents that choose IBJ as their primary local news source. She also worked from 1993-97 at WTHR-TV Channel 13 as a production assistant, on the news assignment desk and as an anchor. And what the heck happened to local sports coverage? Too bad she gave it all up to go through this. Morehead is suing the parent company forWTHR-TV Channel 13, which is Tegna Inc. #BREAKINGNEWS I retired from TV today (for now!) Investigative reporter Sandra Chapman resigned in January after 17 years at the station and 34 years in local news. "Channel 13 has made a change to traffic operations. I did not care for Nicole Pence from the beginning! "It has been an adventure," Pescovitz told IndyStar. if (window.showTocToggle) { var tocShowText = "show"; var tocHideText = "hide"; showTocToggle(); } She had the most sincere smileof all your newscasters. https://t.co/JUlSOLVufc pic.twitter.com/qruCFNZfkT. WTHR News Director Jeff Rosetti said Milz has been part of a long line of outstanding journalists to cover the city for the station. . Please know that I will always be in your service.". "I just felt so fortunate to have viewers that genuinely cared," she said. Join us for an evening of networking designed especially for real estate professionals. Follow her on Twitter @AllisonLCarter. Very sad news to share. Sun Sign: Pisces. Paul, Minn., to launch a new 7 p.m. newscast. She was a breath of fresh air when you listened to her. Kopp has served in a variety of roles at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. For three decades, she has been part of the Morning Show. WTHR-13 weekend anchor Naomi Pescovitz, an Indianapolis native, is the latest to announce she's leaving the local market. 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. 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. SERVE OTHERS. Among the allegations, Morehead said co-workers had taken bets on her return to work after radiation and immunotherapy during her battle with cancer. There's a reason they're called "personalities". Truly painful to watch. Get the latest news and breaking news from the Eyewitness News team. And if you're ever in Minneapolis, send her a message. Editor's note: You can comment on IBJ stories by signing in to your IBJ account. 17. She will be very successful. Ive been doing this for 35 years, and its just kind of time, Milz, 60, told IBJ. 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. 2023 www.indystar.com. 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. . Our former anchor and news director died in December of 2007. Please enable JavaScript to view this content. Chronology data should be put on the appropriate chronology page Custom Content Samples. John Doran. [3] [4] [5], WTHR also produces the Brain Game, a weekly televised quiz bowl competition for high school students. Condolences to her friends and family. On Tuesday, IBJ reported that WISH-TV Channel 8 is losing two popular on-air personalities: morning anchor Lauren Lowrey and reporter Brittany Lewis. Doesn't even come close to enjoyable for me. "Hopefully in those 19 years I've kept you out of a traffic jam or I've just touched your heart.". I have also changed from WTHR and moved to Channel 6 news. 2023 www.indystar.com. Allison Carter is Facebook editor at IndyStar. to stay home & focus on my family. Im ready to do some new things. Jill was one of Indy's biggest arts, food, and entertainment advocates for decades. BE A GIANT. This former Pulse anchor (1986-90) joined CNN in Atlanta and then moved on to WCBS-TV in New York as an anchor. Please enable JavaScript to view this content. WTHR posted Pearce's farewell message video Wednesday morning. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF CONFIDENCE! 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.
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