WLWI spent most of its first 17 years as an also-ran behind WFBM-TV (now WRTV) and WISH-TV. "So, my 'reboot'is just about complete, and I'm ready to get back to work.". 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. WTHR News Director Jeff Rosetti said Milz has been part of a long line of outstanding journalists to cover the city for the station. Now it seems as if Dave and Taylor are both part-time at best, and produce no in-studio content. Dan O'Rourke, after news internship became WRTV's youngest reporter @ age 21 & youngest anchor @ 22. 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. No specific dollar amount is mentioned in the lawsuit. 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. 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. She described the "intentional roadblocks" she says she experienced from company management as the "antithesis of fairness, equality, and humanity.". and after the firing of Ann on national TV and not Matt, I will not watch it again until he is fired!!! WRTV and Flye confirmed the exit via social media last week. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! 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. if (window.showTocToggle) { var tocShowText = "show"; var tocHideText = "hide"; showTocToggle(); } Channel 46 (1998-2009), // We need the truth. Example video title will go here for this video. The only response came fromWTHR General Manager Michael Brouder statinghewas unable to comment on pending litigation. Follow her on Twitter @AllisonLCarter. 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. 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. 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) According to the Detroit Free Press he was a Marine, then a self-taught videographer who played bass on the side. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. Nicole is a budding star of the future. Scheduling and workplace adjustments during treatment were made difficult by management. Our former anchor and news director died in December of 2007. IndyStar reached out to employees named in the lawsuit. It was also dogged by a weaker network affiliation; ABC would not be on an equal footing with CBS and NBC until the 1970s. However, the partnership ended when WNDY was purchased by LIN TV Corporation, which also owned WISH-TV. Kevin Gregory (the chief meteorologist) is the son of former WTHR chief meteorologist Bob Gregory. Four! She was the only reason I watched WTHR news. [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]. She was a beloved face in Indy and described as "an absolutely sweet, kind, smart wonderful lady. Pescovitz announced in August she was leaving Indianapolisto join Fox 9 in Minneapolis/St. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 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. 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. 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. Ken Smith. Kopp has served in a variety of roles at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. In 1961, the FCC awarded Fairbanks the channel 13 license, but Crosley appealed. Felicia Lawrence currently co-anchors the top rated 5pm news hour at WTHR-Channel 13 and contributes to the 11pm newscast. SERVE OTHERS. "I just felt so fortunate to have viewers that genuinely cared," she said. 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. 17. A local news anchor isoften the last face people see before going to bed and the first person they see when they wake up. Here's a look at some of the key changes. I have also changed from WTHR and moved to Channel 6 news. 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. 2023 www.indystar.com. Call IndyStar reporter Holly Hays at (317) 444-6156. I have to think some of this is due to the change in ownership and the Tegnafication of the news broadcasts. SHAKE UP THE WORLD! -FELICIA. 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. I really enjoyed watching Nicole Pence on the weekends especially when it was Nicole and Nicole. Vote for Your Favourite TV Anchors. No specific dollar amount is mentioned in the lawsuit. The previous owner, Dispatch Broadcast Group, held the station for 44 years. 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. //. 2022-23 Looking for Talent? Good luck to NP, perhaps Lexington will take her back. I really like Mary Milz and have always trusted her reporting. 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. I'm done with you. Nicole was great and I will miss her. She loves traveling internationally, dance, sci-fi movies, eating at new restaurants and learning new languages! Five years ago, Kevin sold nearly all of his Batman collectibles to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. "It has been an adventure," Pescovitz told IndyStar. "Wow, 19 years," Pearce said. "I really dont know. Digital: John Doran. Morehead's reporting and story ideas were delayed or completely ignored by station management while co-workers work was being approved and aired. I wish theyd sell Channel 13 and go away. About. https://t.co/JUlSOLVufc pic.twitter.com/qruCFNZfkT. The journalist said her faith has been paramount in getting through the experience, especially since the lawsuit gained public attention. "You'll do great in Minnesota. Thanks for responding, Ms. Pearce said she may talk further in the future. 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. Biles credits IndyStar for revealing gymnastics abuse. Nicole Misencik (AMS Seal of Approval) - Meteorologist; weekend mornings, and weekends at 6 p.m. Jude Redfield (NWA Seal of Approval) - Meteorologist; weekdays at noon and weeknights at 5 p.m. David Calabro - Sports Director; weeknights at 6 and Sunday-Thursdays at 11 p.m. Eric Yutzy - Sports Anchor; weekends at 6 and 11 p.m., also sports reporter, Dick Rea - sports reporter and fill-in anchor, Cat Andersen - general assignment reporter, Jeremy Brilliant - general assignment reporter, Sandra Chapman - investigative reporter ("13 Investigates"), Lynsay Clutter - general assignment reporter, Richard Essex - general assignment reporter, Captain Paul Kasey - morning traffic reporter ("SkyWatch Traffic"), Emily Longnecker - general assignment reporter, David MacAnally - general assignment reporter, Mimi Pierce - morning traffic reporter ("SkyWatch Traffic"), Jennifer Reyes - general assignment reporter, Bob Segall - investigative reporter ("13 Investigates"), Tom Walker - Washington, DC correspondent, Rich Van Wyk - money and education reporter, Linda Allen (Reporter; now 5, 6 & 10 p.m. anchor at, Chris Bavender (Reporter; now Communications Director for the Indiana Attorney General), Phil Bremen (Weekend anchor/reporter; currently Telecommunications Professor at Ball State University), Brent Cameron (Weekend meteorologist; now at, Bob Campbell (Former News Director; now Realtor "Reliable Robert"; Bellingham, WA), Pat Carlini (Meteorologist in the late 1980s and weekday morning anchor until 2004), Tom Cochrun (Anchor from 19811996; former news director at WISH-TV), Ray Cortopassi (Freelance anchor/reporter 2008-2009, now morning anchor at rival, Mark Craft (5 p.m. & 6 p.m. producer; now Director, External Communications, Duke Energy), Lis Daily (19592002), (Community Affairs Director; died in 2002 from cancer), Linsey Davis (Now reporter for ABC NewsOne), Debbie Denmon (Weekend morning anchor in the late 1990s; now at, Jill Ditmire (Weekday anchor; now feature reporter at WISH-TV and WFYI-TV Indianapolis), Duane Dow (Sports anchor; resigned for personal reasons), Bill Donnella (Reporter; now owner of his own production company, Videos & Such, in Indianapolis), Bill Gephardt (Consumer Reporter in the 1980s; now at KUTV, Salt Lake City, UT), Bob Gregory Former Chief Meteorologist (semi-retired, occasionally appears on WTHR during his Coats For Kids campaign), Cameron Harper (Anchor in the 1980s; now at, Roger Harvey (Anchor/reporter; now Senior Vice President, Bose Public Affairs Group, Indianapolis), Kim Hood (Anchor/reporter; married to former US Congressman, Rhori Johnston (Weekend anchor from 19992005; now at, Glendal Jones (Weekend anchor/reporter; now a writer with Indianapolis Woman magazine), Theresa Joyce (Reporter from 19941997;now freelance Travel Editor/Writer), Parella Lewis (Weekend meteorologist from 20042007, now at, Pete Liebengood (Sports anchor; early-mid-80s), Anita Malichi (Anchor/reporter from mid-1990s to 2001), Bill Meck (Former meteorologist; now Chief Meteorologist at, Lynda Moore (Medical reporter/anchor from 19952004), Angie Moreschi (Anchor/investigative reporter; now freelance journalist & media consultant in, Cliff Nicholson - Weekend Nightbeat meteorologist, Peggy Nicholson (Former host of "Peggy and the Vantastics"), Lee Owens (Weekend sports anchor/reporter), Jean Palmer (Consumer reporter, late 1970s; resigned to work for Eli Lilly and Co.), Susan Parks (Weekend anchor in early 1990s, later of, Rich Pegram (VP and General Manager (19942007), now at WFTS-TV in Tampa, FL), Jeremy Rogalski (Investigative reporter; now at, Nancy Rogers (Weekend weathercaster/reporter), Betsy Ross (Anchor, now sports reporter at, Anne Ryder (Anchor/reporter; now community speaker), Stephanie Soviar (Feature Reporter 2006-07, now at, Randal Stanley (Former Weathercaster, Producer, Executive Producer; now GM of News 12 NJ), Teresa Tanoos (Medical reporter, now host of Healthy Living), Paul Udell (News anchor; recently retired from, Carrie Van Dyke (Anchor; now spokesperson for Indiana Special Education Administrators' Services (ISEAS)), Pam Vaught (Producer, Executive Producer; now News Director at, Erik Waxler (Sports anchor/reporter from 19982006; now at, Walt Zwirko (Reporter/photographer/producer 1975-1980; now Senior Web News Editor at. 2023 www.indystar.com. Contact Lawrence Andrea at 317-775-4313 orlandrea@indystar.com. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! "Really WTHR? 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. The change from weekend anchor Kris Kirshner was abrupt to viewers, and miss Nicole Misensik too! What's on now is dreadful. WHAS11.com is the official website for WHAS-TV, your trusted source for breaking news, weather and sports in Louisville, KY. WHAS11.com. Pescovitz said she always is willing to offer dining and shopping suggestions. Chris Sims is a digital sports producer at IndyStar. Please know that I will always be in your service.". Since 1974, WTHR has been owned by the Dispatch Broadcast Group of Columbus, Ohio. another viewerwrote on Facebook after WTHR's Naomi Pescovitz announced her departure. Tiernon is currently the 5:30 and 6 PM anchor.====Current on-air staff (as of July 2010)====. Reach her via email: dbenbow@indystar.com. WTHR used to have a partnership agreement with then-UPN affiliate WNDY-TV (channel 23; now a MyNetworkTV affiliate). 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. #BREAKINGNEWS I retired from TV today (for now!) unethical is her middle name from friends to work. 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. Here's a look at some of the key changes. "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. Felicia Lawrence is a Chicago native Lawrence, whose first day on air was. Gimmel was the youngest of news reporters @ WRTV @ the age of 22. 2019-20 - Former Indy 500 Driver Crosses College Finish Line. Wow, four grammar mistakes in a single sentence. Tegna is a huge fail in my book. Credit: WTHR. Here's a look at some of the changes. They LOVED Nicole Pence in Lexington Ky.Loved herShe had the number 1 morning show there. Get the latest news and breaking news from the Eyewitness News team. 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. ("Chronology of call letters WTHR") . "With so many established and blossoming local ventures underway," Kopp wrote, "I am extremely excited about the opportunities ahead.". I have not read a book or seen a movie or had time for lunch with friends for a long time. Right, because they're not news anchors there to report, not to entertain. 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. 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. Founded in 1957 WTHR is owned by Dispatch Broadcast Group ofColumbus, Ohio. The station wished Flye good luck on Facebook. "Guess the old saying is right: Time flies when youre having fun," Barras said during his final broadcast on Dec. 1. Felicia resides in Indianapolis with her husband, Teddy, and 3-year-old pup, KOngo. INDIANAPOLIS Former WTHR anchor and reporter Jill Ditmire has passed away at the age of 56. Condolences to her friends and family. wthr should hire McKenzie roth from channel 8 who does a talk show called indy today who also does andy mour auto commercials. (Television Host and Creator of the Preschool Television Series 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood') 44. LACK OF BELIEF IN ONES SELF KILLS DREAMS SWIFTLY! You did read the second paragraph, right? I say, "Good ridance". Boys - I am all yours! She and her husband welcomed twin boys in December 2015 and had a third son in January 2017. Also, work she pre-taped featuring Heartland Film will air this Thursday night on WFYI. Kopp's departure comes weeks after former WTHR reporter Jeremy Brilliant announced that he was leaving journalism. 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. Prior to WTHR, she was a TV Host on one of Chicagos premier morning talk shows, The Jam on CW26 Chicago/WCIU-TV. Bruce Kopp, who has been with WTHR since 1983, announced in a Facebook post that he will "wrap things up" at the NBC affiliate. 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. The one they should fire is Anne Marie Tiernon. Birthdate: March 20, 1928. Please note our updated comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated. Indiana dancers raise money for family of Ukrainian dancer, Search for accused Johnson County scammer ends in arrest, Saturday evening Live Doppler 13 forecast March 4, 2023, Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog: Record-breaking rain raises ongoing flood concerns. I think that is ridiculous that Nicole would be fired for a similar story that another tv station had aired a few years ago! Sounds like someone was looking for a reason to get rid of her. "Its been a lot of fun. Many viewers took to Facebook to tellstories of how Pearce had helped them through the years. Co-workers betting on her return to work after radiation and immunotherapy. Morehead. Since the lawsuit was announced, Morehead made a post on Facebook Wednesday. Maybe, she should have played it safe and done stupid stories like Carrie Cline did at the toy store. Mimi Pearce, 55, was let go from the Tegna-owned television station Wednesday morning, according to a Facebook post on her Mimi Pearce WTHR page. Being a journalist is very demanding. Very sad news to share. INDIANAPOLIS Former WTHR anchor and reporter Jill Ditmire has passed away at the age of 56. She was first on the scene for a number of violent tornadoes, providing real-time, life-saving information to those in need. Pence in March said she was leavingCBS4to spend more time with her three young children. Morehead is seekingattorney's fees, compensatory and punitive damages, lost wages and benefits and other relief. What a shame. Biles credits IndyStar for revealing gymnastics abuse. But station officials and Flye aren't saying what led to the departure. Paul, WCPO-TV in Cincinnati, and sister station WBNS-TV in Columbus, Ohio). 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. This former Pulse anchor (1986-90) joined CNN in Atlanta and then moved on to WCBS-TV in New York as an anchor. Doesn't even come close to enjoyable for me. Somesmiles are just too fake.She loved her work and one couldtell. Investigative reporter Sandra Chapman resigned in January after 17 years at the station and 34 years in local news. I actually went to high school with her and was astounded she landed a job as a reporter on WTHR! "It's the hardest and most rewarding job ever," Pence said. So in 1979, WTHR swapped affiliations with WRTV and became an NBC affiliate. Jill was one of Indy's biggest arts, food, and entertainment advocates for decades. I hate to see you go.". Linsey Clutter isn't much better, she stumbles over her words all the time. Go watch Fox news if you want entertainment. 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.