The change from weekend anchor Kris Kirshner was abrupt to viewers, and miss Nicole Misensik too! another viewerwrote on Facebook after WTHR's Naomi Pescovitz announced her departure. Ben Hill, who has been a "Sunrise" co-anchor at WTHR-13 since 2016, is taking a TV job in Nashville. WTHR.com is the news leader for Indianapolis and Central Indiana. Doesn't even come close to enjoyable for me. Condolences to her friends and family. ", "Naomi, you are a star!" Alyssa Raymond, a weekend anchor and weekday reporter,left the station in Octoberto take a job in her hometown of Pittsburgh. Skip Navigation. 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. IndyStar reporters Johnny Magdaleno and Chris Sims contributed to this report. 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. She has a voice that is like fingernails on a blackboard. Gimmel was the youngest of news reporters @ WRTV @ the age of 22. BE A GIANT. She will be missed! Ben Hill, who has been a "Sunrise" co-anchor at WTHR-13 since 2016, is taking a TV job in Nashville. Here's a look at some of the key changes. 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The suit, however, was filed too late to prevent WLWI from signing on. Amid this instability in ownership, WLWI found the going rather difficult. "I just felt so fortunate to have viewers that genuinely cared," she said. Sounds like someone was looking for a reason to get rid of her. For three decades, she has been part of the Morning Show. But its a nice dilemma to have.". The previous owner, Dispatch Broadcast Group, held the station for 44 years. Kris Kirshner was head over heels better than Nicole Pence on weekend sunrise. Chronology data should be put on the appropriate chronology page 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. Boys - I am all yours! Editor's note: You can comment on IBJ stories by signing in to your IBJ account. Nominate a company for IBJs exclusive ranking of fastest-growing privately held companies by March 1st. I enjoyed watching both Nicole's. Which TV news anchor is your favorite? 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.". 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. Since his final sign-off, Barras told IndyStar he hasbeen settling into retirement, which he said still feels a little like a vacation. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Thanks for responding, Ms. Indianapolis news anchor Andrea Morehead recently filed a lawsuit against her former employer in Indiana federal court. 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. WTHR quickly moved from third to second place after a botched relaunch at WRTV. ", "I am grateful to each and every one of you. 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. "They made me an offer," Kevin said on his decision to sell. "Really WTHR? 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. She had the most sincere smileof all your newscasters. WTHR broadcasts its local newscasts in 1080i high definition, which is the same high definition resolution as NBC network programming. Ratings were slow to improve until the mid-1990s, when WTHR hired former CBS News correspondent John Stehr to anchor its evening newscasts. There's a reason they're called "personalities". They worked well together and made it enjoyable. Sueing the station is not going to get her job offers in Indiana. WTHR, channel 13, is a television station serving the Indianapolis, Indiana metropolitan area. Follow her on Twitter @AllisonLCarter. 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. Nicole is a budding star of the future. WOMEN ARENT TALKING ENOUGH ABOUT MONEY AND BUSINESSMY GOAL IS TO CHANGE THAT! -FELICIA. Pence in March said she was leavingCBS4to spend more time with her three young children. Bruce Kopp, who has been with WTHR since 1983, announced in a Facebook post that he will "wrap things up" at the NBC affiliate. Join us for an evening of networking designed especially for real estate professionals. SHAKE UP THE WORLD! -FELICIA. Since the lawsuit was announced, Morehead made a post on Facebook Wednesday. The station signed on October 30, 1957[1] as ABC affiliate WLWI (often rendered in print as WLW-I), owned by Crosley Broadcasting Corporation. 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. In his Facebook post, Kopp says he will pursue other career opportunities in the Indianapolis area. My name is Matthew Fultz and storytelling is my passion. WRTV General Manager Lana Durban Scott confirmed Flyes departure, but declined to say why the Emmy Award winner who anchored the 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscastsleft or where she is headed. On October 2, 2007 starting with the noon newscast, WTHR began shooting, editing and transmitting field live shots in widescreen. Too bad she gave it all up to go through this. Paul, Minn., to launch a new 7 p.m. newscast. Among the allegations, Morehead said co-workers had taken bets on her return to work after radiation and immunotherapy during her battle with cancer. 2022-23 Looking for Talent? As a breaking news reporter, Felicia provided live national reports for FOX News Channel and other FOX affiliates across the nation. He was moved from the early-morning "Sunrise" program in March 2016 to take on "other tasks." And now . The reason I watched WTHR weekends was Nicole Pence. Outside of television, Felicia is a real estate investor and licensed real estate broker. unethical is her middle name from friends to work. if ( typeof LD == "object" ) { LD.initPage(); }. The WISH-TV anchor announced in Augustthat he would retirebefore theend of the yearafterspending more than 37 years with the station. Now it is so boring I never watch it and probably won't go back. That was riveting Wthr. However, after an appeal, the FCC reversed itself and awarded the license to Crosley. Birthplace: Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States. Example video title will go here for this video. Join us for an evening of networking designed especially for real estate professionals. I certainly didn't care for NP at all. Credit: WTHR. Read more: What you need to know about former Morehead's suit. Her husband, Scott Peterson, was later convicted of her murder. Connie Chung turns 70 on August 20th. Join the thousands of business and community leaders and Indiana residents that choose IBJ as their primary local news source. [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]. No specific dollar amount is mentioned in the lawsuit. 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. @WTHRcom has been a Rev media partner for coming up on years this May! "You'll do great in Minnesota. love Nicole Pence and I really miss her.read or download more about financial info from here Click here now :-). Im still figuring it out. In 2009, Flye founded a not-for-profit organization, Wings to Flye Inc., focused on youth empowerment. WHAS11.com is the official website for WHAS-TV, your trusted source for breaking news, weather and sports in Louisville, KY. WHAS11.com. WLWI spent most of its first 17 years as an also-ran behind WFBM-TV (now WRTV) and WISH-TV. I really like Mary Milz and have always trusted her reporting. Speaking as a Lexingtonian, we do not want Nicole back under any circumstances. Greg Cooper wrote sharing the post. https://t.co/JUlSOLVufc pic.twitter.com/qruCFNZfkT. "Regardless of the future direction youre headed basically youve made your org(anization) look like a cold hearted beastdecades of service appreciated Mimi.". Please know that I will always be in your service.". "With so many established and blossoming local ventures underway," Kopp wrote, "I am extremely excited about the opportunities ahead.". Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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. Morehead in her lawsuit is seeking attorney's fees, compensatory and punitive damages, lost wages and benefits and other relief. The lawsuit claims Tegna fired Morehead aftera formal complaint was made to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission about discriminatory behavior she was experiencing. Nominate a company for IBJs exclusive ranking of fastest-growing privately held companies by March 1st. Skip Navigation. 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. Wow, four grammar mistakes in a single sentence. "I really dont know. I have to think some of this is due to the change in ownership and the Tegnafication of the news broadcasts. karma. Five years ago, Kevin sold nearly all of his Batman collectibles to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Sun Sign: Pisces. 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. Can't believe the wthr made that move. Youll find me on my new FB page Mimi Pearce Traffic and Ill still help you with the commute on my radio home WFMS. In my opinion you have lostyour best female broadcaster. Follow her on Twitter:@hollyvhays. 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. You've brought me a great deal of amusement. "It's the hardest and most rewarding job ever," Pence said. Good luck Nicole and let Indiana know where you end up next so we can watch you blossom in your career! All rights reserved. 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. In three decades with the station, Kopp held a variety of positions at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. Felicia resides in Indianapolis with her husband, Teddy, and 3-year-old pup, KOngo. 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. 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. From 1957 to 1962, the station was tied up in one of the most heated licensing disputes in early television history. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! 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. She was the only reason I watched WTHR news. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! Advance Indiana, LLC. SERVE OTHERS. By 2002, WTHR beat WISH in all news timeslots and changed its slogan to "Indiana's News Leader". He was even described as a "Renaissance Man" and his life seemed to play that out. Indianapolis news anchor Andrea Morehead recently filed a lawsuit against her former employer in Indiana federal court. 2023 www.indystar.com. Wow! 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. Can't wait for this year! Good luck to NP, perhaps Lexington will take her back. Shes been an anchor, reporter, TV Host, and radio commentator on ABC, NBC, CW, FOX affiliates, as well as nationally on FOX News Channel. WTHR General Manager Michael Brouder previously told IndyStar he cannot comment on pending litigation. Under the partnership, WTHR produced a 10 p.m. newscast for WNDY. 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. 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. 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The family tells 13News she died at home over the weekend, of natural causes. 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. A local news anchor isoften the last face people see before going to bed and the first person they see when they wake up. If the reason for her firing is true, the station is right for choosing credibility over popularity. She reported on the tense protests of 2016 after the police shooting death of Keith Scott garnered national attention. About. "Guess the old saying is right: Time flies when youre having fun," Barras said during his final broadcast on Dec. 1. Paul, WCPO-TV in Cincinnati, and sister station WBNS-TV in Columbus, Ohio). 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. "Its been a lot of fun. 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. Felicia is a big supporter of HBCUs. Morehead. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. Kopp has served in a variety of roles at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. All rights reserved. We always looked forward to the Nicole's on the weekend. Her focus on this city, its evolution and its people, is something that were very proud of, Rosetti said. Good for you Mary much success in anything you chose to do going forward life is not a dress rehearsal! She also contributed to the programs "Indiana Outdoors" and "The Good Life.". "Dude you were in the background of every 2 hour delay and school closing for my entire life," one viewer wrote on Facebook about WISH-TV's Dave Barras' retirement. //. God be with you Nicole. What you need to know about former Morehead's suit, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Morehead's lawyerTerrance Kinnard alleges she suffered unlawful and discriminatory actions in the lawsuit. Being a journalist is very demanding. Go watch Fox news if you want entertainment. 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) WTHR used to have a partnership agreement with then-UPN affiliate WNDY-TV (channel 23; now a MyNetworkTV affiliate). 2019-20 - Former Indy 500 Driver Crosses College Finish Line. Purchase your ticket today. WISH-TV then assumed responsibility of the production of WNDY's 10 p.m. newscast. 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. 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