2019-20 - Former Indy 500 Driver Crosses College Finish Line. The lawsuit claims Tegna fired Morehead aftera formal complaint was made to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission about discriminatory behavior she was experiencing. I hate to see you go.". You seem like a person who thinks highly of themselves for know credible reason or your very insecure! I watched the Today Show for many yrs. 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. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. 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. "It's the hardest and most rewarding job ever," Pence said. 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. And nowhe's moving on. Indianapolis news anchor Andrea Morehead recently filed a lawsuit against her former employer in Indiana federal court. I actually went to high school with her and was astounded she landed a job as a reporter on WTHR! unethical is her middle name from friends to work. Now it is so boring I never watch it and probably won't go back. According to the Tegna website, the company owns 64 television stations and two radio stations in 51 markets across the country. Biles credits IndyStar for revealing gymnastics abuse. They worked well together and made it enjoyable. 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. Credit: WTHR. (Television Host and Creator of the Preschool Television Series 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood') 44. WTHR used to have a partnership agreement with then-UPN affiliate WNDY-TV (channel 23; now a MyNetworkTV affiliate). She was a great reporter and I feel bad for her. You are a class act and we wish you nothing but the best! The previous owner, Dispatch Broadcast Group, held the station for 44 years. Prior to WTHR, she was a TV Host on one of Chicagos premier morning talk shows, The Jam on CW26 Chicago/WCIU-TV. TV anchors and reporters who left Indianapolis. According to the Detroit Free Press he was a Marine, then a self-taught videographer who played bass on the side. 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. But hey. Stunned to hear this. My name is Matthew Fultz and storytelling is my passion. Look for her someday on the Today Show or GMA, if she chooses to continue a career in broadcasting. I really like Mary Milz and have always trusted her reporting. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. Flye's departure is the third one in this market to make news this week. Join the thousands of business and community leaders and Indiana residents that choose IBJ as their primary local news source. Skip Navigation. [2][3]WTHR anchors Anne Marie Tiernon and Julia Moffitt. It was also dogged by a weaker network affiliation; ABC would not be on an equal footing with CBS and NBC until the 1970s. The station signed on October 30, 1957[1] as ABC affiliate WLWI (often rendered in print as WLW-I), owned by Crosley Broadcasting Corporation. Before joining WRTV in early 2000, Flye was an anchor and reporter for the Ohio News Network. Julia Moffitt. Kris Kirshner was head over heels better than Nicole Pence on weekend sunrise. Doesn't even come close to enjoyable for me. Her latest passion is coaching others and sharing her business saavy with aspiring entrepreneurs through her Instagram Community, @CashTalkingWomen. She graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina A&T State University. 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 feel very fortunate to have had a career I truly loved.. As a breaking news reporter, Felicia provided live national reports for FOX News Channel and other FOX affiliates across the nation. 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. WTHR posted Pearce's farewell message video Wednesday morning. Felicia is a big supporter of HBCUs. "I really dont know. Go watch Fox news if you want entertainment. Please enable JavaScript to view this content. Im still figuring it out. Her voice was annoying and seemed contrived. Join us for an evening of networking designed especially for real estate professionals. Kopp has served in a variety of roles at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. 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. Learning as she accepted the new challenge. This change will eliminate the need for pillars on these elements. Milz grew up in Evanston, Illinois, and earned a broadcast journalism degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. I have not read a book or seen a movie or had time for lunch with friends for a long time. "Watching you early in the morning meant there was a chance the day was gonna be awesome. 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. 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) He was even described as a "Renaissance Man" and his life seemed to play that out. "You'll do great in Minnesota. Fred Rogers. The one they should fire is Anne Marie Tiernon. That's why I don't, anymore. LACK OF BELIEF IN ONES SELF KILLS DREAMS SWIFTLY! However, after an appeal, the FCC reversed itself and awarded the license to Crosley. 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. ", Related: Ex-WTHR meteorologist Nicole Misencik joins Indy marketing firm. Outside of television, Felicia is a real estate investor and licensed real estate broker. https://t.co/JUlSOLVufc pic.twitter.com/qruCFNZfkT. The lawsuit comes after a recent battle with breast cancer. 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. If the reason for her firing is true, the station is right for choosing credibility over popularity. 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One thought on " WTHR, WRTV add morning news anchors " Rhea P. says: January 13, 2021 at 10:42 am. "One thing thats been unusual is how many people have asked me what are you going to do now," he said. 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. You can read about Hugh's career HERE . Pescovitz announced in August she was leaving Indianapolisto join Fox 9 in Minneapolis/St. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! WTHR is owned by Virginia-based Tegna Inc., which acquired the station in 2019. 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. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! I'll go back to channel 8 now. Get the latest news and breaking news from the Eyewitness News team. Felicia Lawrence is a Chicago native Lawrence, whose first day on air was. ", "I am grateful to each and every one of you. I wish theyd sell Channel 13 and go away. Personally, Im going to miss my weekly journalistic debates with Mary about what to cover and how to cover it. His last day on the air with WTHR is Wednesday. 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. 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. She has a voice that is like fingernails on a blackboard. Ditmire grew up in Logansport and graduated from Butler Univeristy, where she later returned to teach. She also contributed to the programs "Indiana Outdoors" and "The Good Life.". And if you're ever in Minneapolis, send her a message. //. Allison Carter is Facebook editor at IndyStar. Advance Indiana, LLC. TV anchors and reporters who left Indianapolis. What you need to know about former Morehead's suit, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 13News Reporter - @JohnDoranTV. 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. On Tuesday, IBJ reported that WISH-TV Channel 8 is losing two popular on-air personalities: morning anchor Lauren Lowrey and reporter Brittany Lewis. "And boy, have I had fun. One of the original WKY gang who migrated to Tampa in 1957, Ken spent 12 years at Big 13, eventually becoming . Brooke Hasch anchors WHAS11 News at Noon. Felicia Lawrence currently co-anchors the top rated 5pm news hour at WTHR-Channel 13 and contributes to the 11pm newscast. 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. She was a beloved face in Indy and described as "an absolutely sweet, kind, smart wonderful lady. But its a nice dilemma to have.". In three decades with the station, Kopp held a variety of positions at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. Please note our updated comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated. Since his final sign-off, Barras told IndyStar he hasbeen settling into retirement, which he said still feels a little like a vacation. Rich van Wyk also retired, Andrea Morehead was unfairly terminated, and others have left as well. The WISH-TV anchor announced in Augustthat he would retirebefore theend of the yearafterspending more than 37 years with the station. She will be missed! I am a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a . 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. I think that is ridiculous that Nicole would be fired for a similar story that another tv station had aired a few years ago! Kopp told IndyStar this monththat after a year away from the anchor desk, he was actively searching for a new full-time job. I say, "Good ridance". Truly painful to watch. Contact Lawrence Andrea at 317-775-4313 orlandrea@indystar.com. Let's take a look back at TV broadcasters over the years and see how they have changed. 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. SkyTrak Weather Network also airs constant weather forecasts for Central Indiana and replays of WTHR's midday, 6 p.m. newscasts, and short five-minute news updates throughout the day. Tiernon was filling in for Scott Swan when this screenshot was taken on March 28, 2007. Either way, the truth is liable to come out seeing how Pence is consulting with her attorney. She will be very successful. Felicia resides in Indianapolis with her husband, Teddy, and 3-year-old pup, KOngo. After 33 years with WTHR, Kopp announced in Januarythat he was leaving the station to pursue other opportunities. The journalist said her faith has been paramount in getting through the experience, especially since the lawsuit gained public attention. Whether youre a broker, developer, or serve the real estate industry, youre invited to a night of mixing + mingling. Biles credits IndyStar for revealing gymnastics abuse. WTHR News Director Jeff Rosetti said Milz has been part of a long line of outstanding journalists to cover the city for the station. From 1957 to 1962, the station was tied up in one of the most heated licensing disputes in early television history. By 2002, WTHR beat WISH in all news timeslots and changed its slogan to "Indiana's News Leader". "In my mind I know I dont have to go back to work, but I still cant comprehend it," he said. I often considered commenting on Nicole Pence, but didn't want to hurt her feelings. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. And what the heck happened to local sports coverage? He was moved from the early-morning "Sunrise" program in March 2016 to take on "other tasks." And now . 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. BE BOLD. Ben Hill, who has been a "Sunrise" co-anchor at WTHR-13 since 2016, is taking a TV job in Nashville. Greg Cooper wrote sharing the post. https://t.co/4DMzsFa8Fu, Great to work with Jill at multiple media organizations. I really enjoyed watching Nicole Pence on the weekends especially when it was Nicole and Nicole. 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. Sorry to see Mary go, and Steve. 2023 www.indystar.com. Her husband, Scott Peterson, was later convicted of her murder. Morehead announced she was cancer-free in March 2020. 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. . Flye did not return phone calls or an email seeking comment. Vote for Your Favourite TV Anchors. Shes been an anchor, reporter, TV Host, and radio commentator on ABC, NBC, CW, FOX affiliates, as well as nationally on FOX News Channel. 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. I'm done with you. Nicole was great and I will miss her. Now it seems as if Dave and Taylor are both part-time at best, and produce no in-studio content. "So, my 'reboot'is just about complete, and I'm ready to get back to work.". It is unfortunate that they would fire her for what they consider an "ethical violation"! 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. She had the WHOLE package for a reporter. Pearce, who grew up in Martinsville and is a 1986 Butler University graduate, came to WTHR in 2002 as the Sunrise team traffic anchor. "Really WTHR? The only response came fromWTHR General Manager Michael Brouder statinghewas unable to comment on pending litigation. Tiernon is currently the 5:30 and 6 PM anchor.====Current on-air staff (as of July 2010)====. 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. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! Radio-TV Broadcast History is a FANDOM TV Community. They capture insider Rev news leading up to and at Rev! Now you have neither what? "Wow, 19 years," Pearce said. RIP, Jill. Nicole Pence is way bigger than WTHR. Follow her on Twitter @AllisonLCarter. The suit, however, was filed too late to prevent WLWI from signing on. We always looked forward to the Nicole's on the weekend. She was first on the scene for a number of violent tornadoes, providing real-time, life-saving information to those in need. Call IndyStar reporter Holly Hays at (317) 444-6156. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. Digital: She had the most sincere smileof all your newscasters. Her TV career started as an anchor/reporter for the ABC and NBC affiliates in Joplin, Missouri. They were a great duo!And yes, politics are all over television, that is why she got her job, and I guess Karma made the last call. God be with you Nicole. She and her husband welcomed twin boys in December 2015 and had a third son in January 2017. Paul, WCPO-TV in Cincinnati, and sister station WBNS-TV in Columbus, Ohio). In his Facebook post, Kopp says he will pursue other career opportunities in the Indianapolis area. The lawsuit was filed in federal court Jan. 13. Too bad she gave it all up to go through this. Among the allegations, Morehead said co-workers had taken bets on her return to work after radiation and immunotherapy during her battle with cancer. On October 2, 2007 starting with the noon newscast, WTHR began shooting, editing and transmitting field live shots in widescreen. ", Related:When TV meteorologist Randy Ollis won that culture war. The change from weekend anchor Kris Kirshner was abrupt to viewers, and miss Nicole Misensik too! Nicole was moving up the ladder at a rapid pace. 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. So in 1979, WTHR swapped affiliations with WRTV and became an NBC affiliate. Please know that I will always be in your service.". We need the truth. Twitter Felicia Lawrence currently co-anchors the top rated 5pm news hour at WTHR-Channel 13 and contributes to the 11pm newscast. I have also changed from WTHR and moved to Channel 6 news. Morehead in her lawsuit is seeking attorney's fees, compensatory and punitive damages, lost wages and benefits and other relief. Now we have neither! She must be sleeping with a producer to keep that job. Theyre nearly unwatchable. I did not care for Nicole Pence from the beginning! 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. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims. if ( typeof LD == "object" ) { LD.initPage(); }. 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.". Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. IndyStar reporters Johnny Magdaleno and Chris Sims contributed to this report. Jill was one of Indy's biggest arts, food, and entertainment . Flye, an Anderson native, graduated from Ball State University with a communications and journalism degree in 1992. 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. 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. You did read the second paragraph, right? Through a lawyer, Pearce responded to the IndyStar, saying she had no comment at this time other than "WTHR made changes to its traffic operations" and she can stillbe heard on WFMS. I have to think some of this is due to the change in ownership and the Tegnafication of the news broadcasts. In three decades with the station, Kopp held a variety of. She has a terrible TV voice and delivery. if ( typeof LD == "object" ) { LD.initPage(); }. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) originally awarded the license to a group headed by Union Federal Savings and Loan president George Sadlier. 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. One of WRTV's former news staff was Emily Gimmel. She was the only reason I watched WTHR news. another viewerwrote on Facebook after WTHR's Naomi Pescovitz announced her departure. Don't think it was just about spending more family time either. "It has been an adventure," Pescovitz told IndyStar. SERVE OTHERS. I will have to find a new weekend news channel. Im ready to do some new things. . WTHR, channel 13, is a television station serving the Indianapolis, Indiana metropolitan area. 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.. 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. INDIANAPOLIS Former WTHR anchor and reporter Jill Ditmire has passed away at the age of 56. God Bless!". 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. 17. "I just felt so fortunate to have viewers that genuinely cared," she said. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF CONFIDENCE! She reported on the tense protests of 2016 after the police shooting death of Keith Scott garnered national attention. Connie Chung turns 70 on August 20th. The Chicago native then found herself at the FOX affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina. That was riveting Wthr. She was just a joyful, loving human that I had the pleasure of working with for several years. Morehead. Earlier in 2020, political reporterKevin Rader retiredand traffic reporterMimi Pierce leftas part of a change in the way the station covered commuting. But station officials and Flye aren't saying what led to the departure. "Regardless of the future direction youre headed basically youve made your org(anization) look like a cold hearted beastdecades of service appreciated Mimi.". Pearce said she may talk further in the future. WRTV and Flye confirmed the exit via social media last week. Can't believe the wthr made that move. WTHR president and general manager Michael Brouder did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Other material must be reorganized into appropriate categories of articles. Can't wait for this year! I always enjoyed Nicole's reporting. [3] [4] [5], WTHR also produces the Brain Game, a weekly televised quiz bowl competition for high school students. INDIANAPOLIS Former WTHR-13 news anchor Andrea Morehead has filed a civil lawsuit against the station and its owners. Good luck Nicole and let Indiana know where you end up next so we can watch you blossom in your career! 13News Anchor - @JennieWTHR. 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. 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. Ben Hill, who has been a "Sunrise" co-anchor at WTHR-13 since 2016, is taking a TV job in Nashville. The reason I watched WTHR weekends was Nicole Pence. It was one of five stations which made up the Cincinnati-based WLW television network. WTHR's Bruce Kopp After 33 years with WTHR, Kopp announced in January that he was leaving the station to pursue other opportunities. Sueing the station is not going to get her job offers in Indiana. No specific dollar amount is mentioned in the lawsuit. Morehead's reporting and story ideas were delayed or completely ignored by station management while co-workers work was being approved and aired. INDIANAPOLIS Former WTHR anchor and reporter Jill Ditmire has passed away at the age of 56. Kopp has served in a variety of roles at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor.
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