For the next three years, the station waged a pitched battle with then-dominant WISH for first place. Nicole was moving up the ladder at a rapid pace. 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. 1. It was also dogged by a weaker network affiliation; ABC would not be on an equal footing with CBS and NBC until the 1970s. ", 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. The suit, however, was filed too late to prevent WLWI from signing on. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) originally awarded the license to a group headed by Union Federal Savings and Loan president George Sadlier. One of the other competitors, Richard Fairbanks, owner of WIBC-AM 1070 sued the FCC. Here's a look at some of the key changes. One of WRTV's former news staff was Emily Gimmel. Ken Smith. What's on now is dreadful. Pence in March said she was leavingCBS4to spend more time with her three young children. From 1957 to 1962, the station was tied up in one of the most heated licensing disputes in early television history. I say, "Good ridance". Please know that I will always be in your service.". Nicole Pence is way bigger than WTHR. Very sad news to share. "I've enjoyed the past year spending quality time with family, pursuing new opportunities and best of all catching up on sleep," he said in an email. WTHR now airs a short 8 minute "First Forecast" on the company-owned SkyTrak Weather Network, channel 50, in lieu of a 10 p.m. newscast. 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. Biles credits IndyStar for revealing gymnastics abuse. Can't believe the wthr made that move. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims. Purchase your ticket today. Morehead announced she was cancer-free in March 2020. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! Good for you Mary much success in anything you chose to do going forward life is not a dress rehearsal! The previous owner, Dispatch Broadcast Group, held the station for 44 years. WTHR-13 weekend anchor Naomi Pescovitz, an Indianapolis native, is the latest to announce she's leaving the local market. WTHR General Manager Michael Brouder previously told IndyStar he cannot comment on pending litigation. She reported on the tense protests of 2016 after the police shooting death of Keith Scott garnered national attention. if (window.showTocToggle) { var tocShowText = "show"; var tocHideText = "hide"; showTocToggle(); } love Nicole Pence and I really miss her.read or download more about financial info from here Click here now :-). If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. Kris Kirshner was head over heels better than Nicole Pence on weekend sunrise. Vote for Your Favourite TV Anchors. Co-workers betting on her return to work after radiation and immunotherapy. In some cases, it even fell to fourth place behind WTTV. You've brought me a great deal of amusement. 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. God be with you Nicole. Keep in mind, too, a producer was also fired, so there may be something to all of this. Flye's departure is the third one in this market to make news this week. Right, because they're not news anchors there to report, not to entertain. Ex-WTHR meteorologist Nicole Misencik joins Indy marketing firm, When TV meteorologist Randy Ollis won that culture war, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF CONFIDENCE! After 18 years as a reporter and news anchor at WRTV-TV Channel 6, Ericka Flye has flown the coup. 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. Now it seems as if Dave and Taylor are both part-time at best, and produce no in-studio content. 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. I have to think some of this is due to the change in ownership and the Tegnafication of the news broadcasts. And if you're ever in Minneapolis, send her a message. "It's the hardest and most rewarding job ever," Pence said. Since his final sign-off, Barras told IndyStar he hasbeen settling into retirement, which he said still feels a little like a vacation. Crosley/Avco poured a lot of money into WLWI, but eventually concluded that it was a third-rate operation and put it up for sale. An affiliate of the NBC television network, the station broadcasts its digital signal on VHF channel 13 from its transmitter in Indianapolis. WTHR, channel 13, is a television station serving the Indianapolis, Indiana metropolitan area. I would hope she follows her goals and keeps us informed wherever she goes on her career. I have not read a book or seen a movie or had time for lunch with friends for a long time. 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. Prior to WTHR, she was a TV Host on one of Chicagos premier morning talk shows, The Jam on CW26 Chicago/WCIU-TV. We need the truth. In my opinion you have lostyour best female broadcaster. Speedway Indianapolis police badly botched the original investigation by failing to treat . I enjoyed watching both Nicole's. Pearce said she may talk further in the future. 13News Anchor - @JennieWTHR. I feel very fortunate to have had a career I truly loved.. They LOVED Nicole Pence in Lexington Ky.Loved herShe had the number 1 morning show there. 13.3 Universal Sports, Channel 13 (1957-2009) Nice to look at but, since she is related to the IN governor, she should stay in Indiana somewhere. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. What you need to know about former Morehead's suit, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. She covered news, politics, culture, hot topics and chatted with Hollywood celebs like Denzel Washington, Gabrielle Union, Giuliana Rancic and so many more! A year later, Crosley and Fairbanks reached a deal in which Fairbanks bought WLWA in return for allowing Crosley to keep WLWI. 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. Our former anchor and news director died in December of 2007. The lawsuit claims Tegna fired Morehead aftera formal complaint was made to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission about discriminatory behavior she was experiencing. Here's a look at some of the changes. My name is Matthew Fultz and storytelling is my passion. Please note our updated comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated. @WTHRcom has been a Rev media partner for coming up on years this May! Here's a look at some of the anchors we had to say goodbye to in 2017. Scheduling and workplace adjustments during treatment were made difficult by management. Bruce Kopp, who has been with WTHR since 1983, announced in a Facebook post that he will "wrap things up" at the NBC affiliate. 2019-20 - Former Indy 500 Driver Crosses College Finish Line. Her TV career started as an anchor/reporter for the ABC and NBC affiliates in Joplin, Missouri. In March 2016, he was moved from the station's early-morning program to focus on "other tasks.". Her focus on this city, its evolution and its people, is something that were very proud of, Rosetti said. Kopp told IndyStar this monththat after a year away from the anchor desk, he was actively searching for a new full-time job. Join us for an evening of networking designed especially for real estate professionals. Nicole is a budding star of the future. If the reason for her firing is true, the station is right for choosing credibility over popularity. Before joining WRTV in early 2000, Flye was an anchor and reporter for the Ohio News Network. [2][3]WTHR anchors Anne Marie Tiernon and Julia Moffitt. It sounded like she had such a great career going for her! 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) 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. Her voice was annoying and seemed contrived. Twitter Felicia Lawrence currently co-anchors the top rated 5pm news hour at WTHR-Channel 13 and contributes to the 11pm newscast. Birthdate: March 20, 1928. Don't think it was just about spending more family time either. 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 ) what a fox.she could replace Nicole pence. She also worked from 1993-97 at WTHR-TV Channel 13 as a production assistant, on the news assignment . In 2009, Flye founded a not-for-profit organization, Wings to Flye Inc., focused on youth empowerment. Rich van Wyk also retired, Andrea Morehead was unfairly terminated, and others have left as well. A local news anchor isoften the last face people see before going to bed and the first person they see when they wake up. 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. Kopp's departure comes weeks after former WTHR reporter Jeremy Brilliant announced that he was leaving journalism. Get the latest news and breaking news from the Eyewitness News team. 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. 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. 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. Advance Indiana, LLC. Five years ago, Kevin sold nearly all of his Batman collectibles to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. I currently work as an Anchor/reporter for WTHR in Indianapolis, Indiana. Im still figuring it out. I think that is ridiculous that Nicole would be fired for a similar story that another tv station had aired a few years ago! WOMEN ARENT TALKING ENOUGH ABOUT MONEY AND BUSINESSMY GOAL IS TO CHANGE THAT! -FELICIA. I often considered commenting on Nicole Pence, but didn't want to hurt her feelings. "And boy, have I had fun. Maybe, she should have played it safe and done stupid stories like Carrie Cline did at the toy store. "As the sun sets on this chapter, I will now take time to heal, forgive, and press forward. INDIANAPOLIS Former WTHR anchor and reporter Jill Ditmire has passed away at the age of 56. This change will eliminate the need for pillars on these elements. You seem like a person who thinks highly of themselves for know credible reason or your very insecure! Stunned to hear this. Other material must be reorganized into appropriate categories of articles. Please enable JavaScript to view this content. 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. 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. There's a reason they're called "personalities". Flye did not return phone calls or an email seeking comment. 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. Kevin Gregory (the chief meteorologist) is the son of former WTHR chief meteorologist Bob Gregory. The journalist said her faith has been paramount in getting through the experience, especially since the lawsuit gained public attention. Boys - I am all yours! Employers, Weve Got You Covered! I hope everyone feels better now after throwing your opinions around on something they really know nothing about. So when an anchor, this fixture in our daily lives,departs, viewers feel a loss. Learning as she accepted the new challenge. "They made me an offer," Kevin said on his decision to sell. WHAS11.com is the official website for WHAS-TV, your trusted source for breaking news, weather and sports in Louisville, KY. WHAS11.com. Allison Carter is Facebook editor at IndyStar. [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].