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. Kevin Gregory (the chief meteorologist) is the son of former WTHR chief meteorologist Bob Gregory.
All rights reserved. Please know that I will always be in your service.". The family tells 13News she died at home over the weekend, of natural causes. 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. "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. "Guess the old saying is right: Time flies when youre having fun," Barras said during his final broadcast on Dec. 1. . "Watching you early in the morning meant there was a chance the day was gonna be awesome. Digital: 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. Kopp told IndyStar this monththat after a year away from the anchor desk, he was actively searching for a new full-time job. We always looked forward to the Nicole's on the weekend. And Ben Hill, who co-anchored WTHRs morning weekday news since 2016,departed last Septemberfor an anchor job in Nashville, Tennessee. 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. Now we have neither!
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Breast cancer survivor Morehead files ADA lawsuit against WTHR Broadcasting can be a very political. 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. John Doran. 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. 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. Purchase your ticket today. 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. Get the latest news and breaking news from the Eyewitness News team. Theyre nearly unwatchable. [2][3]WTHR anchors Anne Marie Tiernon and Julia Moffitt. She and her husband welcomed twin boys in December 2015 and had a third son in January 2017. Pescovitz announced in August she was leaving Indianapolisto join Fox 9 in Minneapolis/St. Channel 46 (1998-2009), // In March 2016, he was moved from the station's early-morning program to focus on "other tasks.". Pearce, who grew up in Martinsville and is a1986 Butler University graduate,came to WTHR in 2002 as the Sunrise team traffic anchor. Vote for Your Favourite TV Anchors. One of the original WKY gang who migrated to Tampa in 1957, Ken spent 12 years at Big 13, eventually becoming . BE BOLD. ", 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. 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. Tiernon was filling in for Scott Swan when this screenshot was taken on March 28, 2007. It was also dogged by a weaker network affiliation; ABC would not be on an equal footing with CBS and NBC until the 1970s. Skip Navigation. Look for her someday on the Today Show or GMA, if she chooses to continue a career in broadcasting. What a shame. 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. 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.
Matthew Fultz - Anchor/Reporter - WTHR-TV | LinkedIn Thanks for responding, Ms. Nice to look at but, since she is related to the IN governor, she should stay in Indiana somewhere. ( wow ) what a fox.she could replace Nicole pence. Ben Hill, who has been a "Sunrise" co-anchor at WTHR-13 since 2016, is taking a TV job in Nashville. "Channel 13 has made a change to traffic operations. 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. Copyright 2005-16. Birthplace: Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States. I'm done with you. Nicole was great and I will miss her. Now you have neither what? Morehead is suing the parent company forWTHR-TV Channel 13, which is Tegna Inc. Speaking as a Lexingtonian, we do not want Nicole back under any circumstances. Keep in mind, too, a producer was also fired, so there may be something to all of this. Call IndyStar reporter Holly Hays at (317) 444-6156. 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 muted the sound whenever she spoke or simply changed the channel. "I really dont know. ", Related: Ex-WTHR meteorologist Nicole Misencik joins Indy marketing firm. 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. Good luck Nicole and let Indiana know where you end up next so we can watch you blossom in your career!
Miscellaneous unorganized material/WTHR - Radio-TV Broadcast History Longtime news anchor departs after 18 years at WRTV Too bad she gave it all up to go through this. Sueing the station is not going to get her job offers in Indiana. The study, which measured the popularity of 24 top news anchors, showed CBS' evening news host Pelley beating out CNN 's Anderson Cooper by . 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. . He was moved from the early-morning "Sunrise"program in March 2016 to take on "other tasks." Sorry to see Mary go, and Steve. Good luck to NP, perhaps Lexington will take her back. Amid this instability in ownership, WLWI found the going rather difficult. Nominate a company for IBJs exclusive ranking of fastest-growing privately held companies by March 1st. Now it seems as if Dave and Taylor are both part-time at best, and produce no in-studio content. There's a reason they're called "personalities". Kris Kirshner was head over heels better than Nicole Pence on weekend sunrise. Felicia resides in Indianapolis with her husband, Teddy, and 3-year-old pup, KOngo. "As the sun sets on this chapter, I will now take time to heal, forgive, and press forward. 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. INDIANAPOLIS Former WTHR anchor and reporter Jill Ditmire has passed away at the age of 56. wthr should hire McKenzie roth from channel 8 who does a talk show called indy today who also does andy mour auto commercials.
Felicia Lawrence - Biography | Bio | wthr.com Either way, the truth is liable to come out seeing how Pence is consulting with her attorney. 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. 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. "As the sun sets on this chapter, I will now take time to heal, forgive, and press forward. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. 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. 13.2 SkyTrak WX Network WTHR reporter Mary Milz resigns after 18 years with station, Commercial Real Estate & Construction Power Breakfast, Engage Greater Lafayette West Lafayette, Engage West Central Indiana Terre Haute, The stars are aligning in climate-change fight, Tech success requires playing offense and defense, Real estate, construction industries adapt to market challenges, Flight challenges are far from insurmountable, Todays solutions combine automation, talent, DEI progress is good for the entire community, Diversity efforts require sincerity, patience, Innovation isnt a luxury, its essential, Advice from entrepreneurs whove been there, Office sector reinventing itself; multifamily and industrial sectors thrive, Fixing leaks in our talent and information pipelines, Organizations take a hard look at hiring practices, Educators still too focused on traditional paths, Employers, educators working together can improve outcomes and economy, Ending food insecurity takes scale, creativity, Technological advancements heighten cybersecurity challenges, Better design, sound fundamentals contribute to upbeat forecast, Technology applications at Trine only limited by students imagination, Why public relations is essential in times of uncertainty, Advanced Accelerator Applications bets on Indianapolis and the future of radiopharmaceuticals, RJE has two reasons to celebrate: 32 years serving the Indianapolis community, and a new partnership focused on the future of the workplace, Delta Dental teams up with VSP Vision Care, So You Want to Start and Sell a Business, Why Your Next Great Hire May Never Walk Through Your Door, Delta Dental offers enhanced benefits for patients with special needs, Data Integrity, Breaches, and Consumer Trust, Verizons 5G network is advancing Indys tech economy, The Culture Queen on what it takes to be an entrepreneur, Business Cares: Corporate Social Responsibility, Business Cares Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Anonymous Replier. She has a terrible TV voice and delivery. WTHR used to have a partnership agreement with then-UPN affiliate WNDY-TV (channel 23; now a MyNetworkTV affiliate). As a breaking news reporter, Felicia provided live national reports for FOX News Channel and other FOX affiliates across the nation. "So, my 'reboot'is just about complete, and I'm ready to get back to work.". The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) originally awarded the license to a group headed by Union Federal Savings and Loan president George Sadlier. Before joining WRTV in early 2000, Flye was an anchor and reporter for the Ohio News Network. Among the allegations, Morehead said co-workers had taken bets on her return to work after radiation and immunotherapy during her battle with cancer. You've brought me a great deal of amusement. Since the lawsuit was announced, Morehead made a post on Facebook Wednesday. Doesn't even come close to enjoyable for me. She also worked from 1993-97 at WTHR-TV Channel 13 as a production assistant, on the news assignment . Chronology data should be put on the appropriate chronology page ("Chronology of call letters WTHR") . It is unfortunate that they would fire her for what they consider an "ethical violation"! Shutterstock. 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. 2023 www.indystar.com. 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. In the case of the ABC affiliation, the network rose to first place and was seeking out stronger local stations to affiliate with in many markets; NBC, meanwhile, was the lowest rated network. 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. @WTHRcom has been a Rev media partner for coming up on years this May! to stay home & focus on my family.
A look back at some of the Indianapolis TV news departures of 2017 [3] [4] [5], WTHR also produces the Brain Game, a weekly televised quiz bowl competition for high school students. 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. 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. And what the heck happened to local sports coverage? Alyssa Raymond, a weekend anchor and weekday reporter,left the station in Octoberto take a job in her hometown of Pittsburgh. On Tuesday, IBJ reported that WISH-TV Channel 8 is losing two popular on-air personalities: morning anchor Lauren Lowrey and reporter Brittany Lewis. But its a nice dilemma to have.". Editor's note: You can comment on IBJ stories by signing in to your IBJ account.
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. I BELIEVE EVERY WOMAN, ESPECIALLY WOMEN OF COLOR, SHOULD ENGAGE IN OWNERSHIP. 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. My name is Matthew Fultz and storytelling is my passion. You did read the second paragraph, right? Skip Navigation. Read more: What you need to know about former Morehead's suit. I hope everyone feels better now after throwing your opinions around on something they really know nothing about. That's why I don't, anymore. INDIANAPOLIS Former WTHR anchor and reporter Jill Ditmire has passed away at the age of 56.
Stunned to hear this. 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.
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