Shutterstock. @WTHRcom has been a Rev media partner for coming up on years this May! His last day on the air with WTHR is Wednesday. 13News Anchor / Reporter - @JaleaBrooks. All rights reserved. WTHR is owned by Virginia-based Tegna Inc., which acquired the station in 2019. 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. 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. You did read the second paragraph, right? Get the latest news and breaking news from the Eyewitness News team. I think that is ridiculous that Nicole would be fired for a similar story that another tv station had aired a few years ago! WTHR-TV abruptly fired weekend anchor Nicole Pence last week just before she was scheduled to air an investigative story on the 35-year old unsolved murder of four young employees of a Burger Chef in Speedway, who were kidnapped from the restaurant and later found dead in a wooded area in Johnson County. Here's a look at some of the anchors we had to say goodbye to in 2017. Please note our updated comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated. 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. Now it is so boring I never watch it and probably won't go back. Among the allegations, Morehead said co-workers had taken bets on her return to work after radiation and immunotherapy during her battle with cancer. 2023 www.indystar.com. In his Facebook post, Kopp says he will pursue other career opportunities in the Indianapolis area. 13News Reporter - @JohnDoranTV. Investigative reporter Sandra Chapman resigned in January after 17 years at the station and 34 years in local news. I always enjoyed Nicole's reporting. INDIANAPOLIS Former WTHR anchor and reporter Jill Ditmire has passed away at the age of 56. 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. 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. "Regardless of the future direction youre headed basically youve made your org(anization) look like a cold hearted beastdecades of service appreciated Mimi.". Pearce, who grew up in Martinsville and is a1986 Butler University graduate,came to WTHR in 2002 as the Sunrise team traffic anchor. She described the "intentional roadblocks" she says she experienced from company management as the "antithesis of fairness, equality, and humanity.". Maybe, she should have played it safe and done stupid stories like Carrie Cline did at the toy store. Nominate a company for IBJs exclusive ranking of fastest-growing privately held companies by March 1st. For three decades, she has been part of the Morning Show team on WFMS and is married to host Jim Denny. "So, my 'reboot'is just about complete, and I'm ready to get back to work.". "Its been a lot of fun. Tiernon is currently the 5:30 and 6 PM anchor.====Current on-air staff (as of July 2010)====. WOMEN ARENT TALKING ENOUGH ABOUT MONEY AND BUSINESSMY GOAL IS TO CHANGE THAT! -FELICIA. About. 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. 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. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! Ken Smith. Skip Navigation. Youll find me on my new FB page Mimi Pearce Traffic and Ill still help you with the commute on my radio home WFMS. ", "Naomi, you are a star!" I enjoyed watching both Nicole's. LACK OF BELIEF IN ONES SELF KILLS DREAMS SWIFTLY! That's why I don't, anymore. Personally, Im going to miss my weekly journalistic debates with Mary about what to cover and how to cover it. Speedway Indianapolis police badly botched the original investigation by failing to treat . Please know that I will always be in your service.". Its the American way right? 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. Four! Now it seems as if Dave and Taylor are both part-time at best, and produce no in-studio content. Radio-TV Broadcast History is a FANDOM TV Community. The lawsuit comes after a recent battle with breast cancer. Purchase your ticket today. https://t.co/JUlSOLVufc pic.twitter.com/qruCFNZfkT. "You'll do great in Minnesota. Pearce, who grew up in Martinsville and is a 1986 Butler University graduate, came to WTHR in 2002 as the Sunrise team traffic anchor. #BREAKINGNEWS I retired from TV today (for now!) Felicia Lawrence is a Chicago native Lawrence, whose first day on air was. WTHR broadcasts its local newscasts in 1080i high definition, which is the same high definition resolution as NBC network programming. Her latest passion is coaching others and sharing her business saavy with aspiring entrepreneurs through her Instagram Community, @CashTalkingWomen. 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. Good luck Nicole and let Indiana know where you end up next so we can watch you blossom in your career! It sounded like she had such a great career going for her! The reason I watched WTHR weekends was Nicole Pence. SHAKE UP THE WORLD! -FELICIA. Lawrence will anchor the 5 p.m. hour with Anne Marie Tiernon and the 11 p.m. hour with Scott Swan, Monday through Friday. I'm done with you. Nicole was great and I will miss her. Ive been doing this for 35 years, and its just kind of time, Milz, 60, told IBJ. The weekend cast of Nicole and Nicole was unbeatable. 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. Go watch Fox news if you want entertainment. IndyStar reached out to employees named in the lawsuit. Milz grew up in Evanston, Illinois, and earned a broadcast journalism degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Chris Sims is a digital sports producer at IndyStar. Follow him on Twitter @lawrencegandrea. The station wished Flye good luck on Facebook. Either way, the truth is liable to come out seeing how Pence is consulting with her attorney. . The lawsuit claims Tegna fired Morehead aftera formal complaint was made to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission about discriminatory behavior she was experiencing. They worked well together and made it enjoyable. "And boy, have I had fun. Please enable JavaScript to view this content. And if you're ever in Minneapolis, send her a message. 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 have to think some of this is due to the change in ownership and the Tegnafication of the news broadcasts. You can read about Hugh's career HERE . 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. . Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims. love Nicole Pence and I really miss her.read or download more about financial info from here Click here now :-). Before joining WRTV in early 2000, Flye was an anchor and reporter for the Ohio News Network. 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. She was just a joyful, loving human that I had the pleasure of working with for several years. From 1985 to 1989, she worked at KTPX-TV Channel 9 in Midland, Texas, as an anchor, reporter and producer. Earlier in 2020, political reporterKevin Rader retiredand traffic reporterMimi Pierce leftas part of a change in the way the station covered commuting. If the reason for her firing is true, the station is right for choosing credibility over popularity. Whether youre a broker, developer, or serve the real estate industry, youre invited to a night of mixing + mingling. Kopp has served in a variety of roles at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. Please note our updated comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated. I have also changed from WTHR and moved to Channel 6 news. She also cited other journalists who served as her inspirations throughout her career, saying she hopesshe had a similar impact as a "positive mentor" to interns and young journalists she has worked with. Morehead, a 1987 graduate of Highland High School, alleges the. Prior to WTHR, she was a TV Host on one of Chicagos premier morning talk shows, The Jam on CW26 Chicago/WCIU-TV. 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Morehead announced she was cancer-free in March 2020. One of the original WKY gang who migrated to Tampa in 1957, Ken spent 12 years at Big 13, eventually becoming . 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. Founded in 1957 WTHR is owned by Dispatch Broadcast Group ofColumbus, Ohio. Co-workers betting on her return to work after radiation and immunotherapy. She was the only reason I watched WTHR news. I hate to see you go.". Her TV career started as an anchor/reporter for the ABC and NBC affiliates in Joplin, Missouri. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. https://t.co/4DMzsFa8Fu, Great to work with Jill at multiple media organizations. Morehead. 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. "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," Morehead wrote. 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. So when an anchor, this fixture in our daily lives,departs, viewers feel a loss. 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. Wow, four grammar mistakes in a single sentence. All rights reserved. ( wow ) what a fox.she could replace Nicole pence. 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. Birthdate: March 20, 1928. They capture insider Rev news leading up to and at Rev! Pescovitz said she always is willing to offer dining and shopping suggestions. 2022-23 Looking for Talent? 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. Kopp's departure comes weeks after former WTHR reporter Jeremy Brilliant announced that he was leaving journalism. Felicia resides in Indianapolis with her husband, Teddy, and 3-year-old pup, KOngo. In honor of her work, a conversation in memory of Jill will air Tuesday morning during "All Things Considered." She should sue so there would be an investigation into her filing. 2022-23 Looking for Talent? if (window.showTocToggle) { var tocShowText = "show"; var tocHideText = "hide"; showTocToggle(); } The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) originally awarded the license to a group headed by Union Federal Savings and Loan president George Sadlier. Birthplace: Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Chung came into the limelight as the first woman to co-anchor "CBS. 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. Alyssa Raymond, a weekend anchor and weekday reporter,left the station in Octoberto take a job in her hometown of Pittsburgh. 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. Since 1974, WTHR has been owned by the Dispatch Broadcast Group of Columbus, Ohio. I did not care for Nicole Pence from the beginning! She was a great reporter and I feel bad for her. ", Related: Ex-WTHR meteorologist Nicole Misencik joins Indy marketing firm. This change will eliminate the need for pillars on these elements. Follow her on Twitter:@hollyvhays. The lawsuit comes after a recent battle with breast cancer. I am a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a . Kopp told IndyStar this monththat after a year away from the anchor desk, he was actively searching for a new full-time job. Digital: Since the lawsuit was announced, Morehead made a post on Facebook Wednesday. Tiernon was filling in for Scott Swan when this screenshot was taken on March 28, 2007. Paul, Minn., to launch a new 7 p.m. newscast. 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. 13News Anchor - @JennieWTHR. 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. Credit: WTHR. Gimmel was the youngest of news reporters @ WRTV @ the age of 22. I wish theyd sell Channel 13 and go away. Morehead in the Facebookpost said her "troubling experiences" at the station robbed her of "the pure joy of the profession to inspire and give hope to others." Ratings were slow to improve until the mid-1990s, when WTHR hired former CBS News correspondent John Stehr to anchor its evening newscasts. WTHR.com is the news leader for Indianapolis and Central Indiana. Keep in mind, too, a producer was also fired, so there may be something to all of this. Purchase your ticket today. https://t.co/dsc0odnlq7. WTHR News Director Jeff Rosetti said Milz has been part of a long line of outstanding journalists to cover the city for the station. WTHR president and general manager Michael Brouder did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 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. 1. WTHR, channel 13, is a television station serving the Indianapolis, Indiana metropolitan area. 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. Condolences to her friends and family. Good for you Mary much success in anything you chose to do going forward life is not a dress rehearsal! She will be very successful. "In my mind I know I dont have to go back to work, but I still cant comprehend it," he said. "I pray you couldnt see or feel the pain that was real and emotionally consuming and exhausting," she wrote in the open letter. On Tuesday, IBJ reported that WISH-TV Channel 8 is losing two popular on-air personalities: morning anchor Lauren Lowrey and reporter Brittany Lewis. Speaking as a Lexingtonian, we do not want Nicole back under any circumstances. Please know that I will always be in your service.". 2023 www.indystar.com. Broadcasting can be a very political. The change from weekend anchor Kris Kirshner was abrupt to viewers, and miss Nicole Misensik too! I'll go back to channel 8 now. She has a voice that is like fingernails on a blackboard. He was moved from the early-morning "Sunrise"program in March 2016 to take on "other tasks." One of the other competitors, Richard Fairbanks, owner of WIBC-AM 1070 sued the FCC. 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. Call IndyStar reporter Holly Hays at (317) 444-6156. 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. On October 2, 2007 starting with the noon newscast, WTHR began shooting, editing and transmitting field live shots in widescreen. He was even described as a "Renaissance Man" and his life seemed to play that out. Channel 46 (1998-2009), // And Ben Hill, who co-anchored WTHRs morning weekday news since 2016,departed last Septemberfor an anchor job in Nashville, Tennessee. 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. 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. to stay home & focus on my family. Don't think it was just about spending more family time either. The new girl is awful.You really screwed up WTHR. In three decades with the station, Kopp held a variety of. The family tells 13News she died at home over the weekend, of natural causes. 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. if ( typeof LD == "object" ) { LD.initPage(); }. I BELIEVE EVERY WOMAN, ESPECIALLY WOMEN OF COLOR, SHOULD ENGAGE IN OWNERSHIP. Indianapolis news anchor Andrea Morehead recently filed a lawsuit against her former employer in Indiana federal court. WLWI spent most of its first 17 years as an also-ran behind WFBM-TV (now WRTV) and WISH-TV. Jill was one of Indy's biggest arts, food, and entertainment advocates for decades. 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. 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) the anchors there today have zero charisma. Here's a look at some of the changes. Before joining WRTV in early 2000, Flye was an anchor and reporter for the Ohio News Network. 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. 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. WRTV and Flye confirmed the exit via social media last week. It's sad that she got fired like that. Morehead's lawyerTerrance Kinnard alleges she suffered unlawful and discriminatory actions in the lawsuit. Skip Navigation. Malcom Maddox is less famous than the other people on this list, but in Detroit he was a respected anchor. In 2009, Flye founded a not-for-profit organization, Wings to Flye Inc., focused on youth empowerment. The lawsuit was filed in federal court Jan. 13. For three decades, she has been part of the Morning Show. Wow! A local news anchor isoften the last face people see before going to bed and the first person they see when they wake up. "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. wthr should hire McKenzie roth from channel 8 who does a talk show called indy today who also does andy mour auto commercials. BE BOLD. I feel very fortunate to have had a career I truly loved.. In 1961, the FCC awarded Fairbanks the channel 13 license, but Crosley appealed. Editor's note: You can comment on IBJ stories by signing in to your IBJ account. Can't wait for this year! My name is Matthew Fultz and storytelling is my passion. Boys - I am all yours! The most challenging time in the history of modern human kind and you do this now?" So in 1979, WTHR swapped affiliations with WRTV and became an NBC affiliate. Let's take a look back at TV broadcasters over the years and see how they have changed. Im still figuring it out. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! The WISH-TV anchor announced in Augustthat he would retirebefore theend of the yearafterspending more than 37 years with the station. 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. We need the truth. After 18 years as a reporter and news anchor at WRTV-TV Channel 6, Ericka Flye has flown the coup. Since his final sign-off, Barras told IndyStar he hasbeen settling into retirement, which he said still feels a little like a vacation. WTHR-13 weekend anchor Naomi Pescovitz, an Indianapolis native, is the latest to announce she's leaving the local market. WTHR's Bruce Kopp After 33 years with WTHR, Kopp announced in January that he was leaving the station to pursue other opportunities. All rights reserved. IndyStar reporters Johnny Magdaleno and Chris Sims contributed to this report. 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. Learning as she accepted the new challenge. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. WTHR General Manager Michael Brouder previously told IndyStar he cannot comment on pending litigation. I find it funny that an NBC affiliate would consider anything unethical. This former Pulse anchor (1986-90) joined CNN in Atlanta and then moved on to WCBS-TV in New York as an anchor. Her voice was annoying and seemed contrived. 17. I often considered commenting on Nicole Pence, but didn't want to hurt her feelings. "They made me an offer," Kevin said on his decision to sell. Being a journalist is very demanding. Morehead's reporting and story ideas were delayed or completely ignored by station management while co-workers work was being approved and aired. However, after an appeal, the FCC reversed itself and awarded the license to Crosley. She had the WHOLE package for a reporter. Maybe she should go back to Kentucky if they will have 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.