Sounds like someone was looking for a reason to get rid of her. "Its been a lot of fun. Whether youre a broker, developer, or serve the real estate industry, youre invited to a night of mixing + mingling. Wow! Biles credits IndyStar for revealing gymnastics abuse. Whether youre a broker, developer, or serve the real estate industry, youre invited to a night of mixing + mingling. 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. Longtime news anchor departs after 18 years at WRTV Somesmiles are just too fake.She loved her work and one couldtell. No specific dollar amount is mentioned in the lawsuit. In 2009, Flye founded a not-for-profit organization, Wings to Flye Inc., focused on youth empowerment. John Doran. 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. WTHR, channel 13, is a television station serving the Indianapolis, Indiana metropolitan area. But its a nice dilemma to have.". Miscellaneous unorganized material/WTHR - Radio-TV Broadcast History After 18 years as a reporter and news anchor at WRTV-TV Channel 6, Ericka Flye has flown the coup. Let's take a look back at TV broadcasters over the years and see how they have changed. She had the most sincere smileof all your newscasters. Other material must be reorganized into appropriate categories of articles. WTHR News Director Jeff Rosetti said Milz has been part of a long line of outstanding journalists to cover the city for the station. 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. Here's a look at some of the key changes. 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. The lawsuit claims Tegna fired Morehead aftera formal complaint was made to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission about discriminatory behavior she was experiencing. Longtime anchor Morehead sues WTHR, claims harassment, discrimination "One thing thats been unusual is how many people have asked me what are you going to do now," he said. Now we have neither! Among the allegations, Morehead said co-workers had taken bets on her return to work after radiation and immunotherapy during her battle with cancer. https://t.co/4DMzsFa8Fu, Great to work with Jill at multiple media organizations. Biles credits IndyStar for revealing gymnastics abuse. "Wow, 19 years," Pearce said. For three decades, she has been part of the Morning Show team on WFMS and is married to host Jim Denny. What you need to know about former Morehead's suit, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Felicia resides in Indianapolis with her husband, Teddy, and 3-year-old pup, KOngo. You'll make the big time someday Nicole. Please note our updated comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated. if ( typeof LD == "object" ) { LD.initPage(); }. She must be sleeping with a producer to keep that job. Pence in March said she was leavingCBS4to spend more time with her three young children. 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That's why I don't, anymore. She was just a joyful, loving human that I had the pleasure of working with for several years. 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I often considered commenting on Nicole Pence, but didn't want to hurt her feelings. About. Right, because they're not news anchors there to report, not to entertain. "It has been an adventure," Pescovitz told IndyStar. ", 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. //. Jill was one of Indy's biggest arts, food, and entertainment . Contact Lawrence Andrea at 317-775-4313 orlandrea@indystar.com. 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. I did not care for Nicole Pence from the beginning! BE BOLD. One of WRTV's former news staff was Emily Gimmel. Rich van Wyk also retired, Andrea Morehead was unfairly terminated, and others have left as well. As for WTHR, YOU SUCK! Flye's departure is the third one in this market to make news this week. 13News Anchor / Reporter - @JaleaBrooks. I have to think some of this is due to the change in ownership and the Tegnafication of the news broadcasts. Please enable JavaScript to view this content. In three decades with the station, Kopp held a variety of. Skip Navigation. karma. For three decades, she has been part of the Morning Show. Morehead announced she was cancer-free in March 2020. Being a journalist is very demanding. Gimmel was the youngest of news reporters @ WRTV @ the age of 22. Maybe, she should have played it safe and done stupid stories like Carrie Cline did at the toy store. This change will eliminate the need for pillars on these elements. "Really WTHR? Kevin Gregory (the chief meteorologist) is the son of former WTHR chief meteorologist Bob Gregory. 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. 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. Morehead's lawyerTerrance Kinnard alleges she suffered unlawful and discriminatory actions in the lawsuit. May you find peace and comfort in these uncertain times and may God Bless You.". He was even described as a "Renaissance Man" and his life seemed to play that out. The journalist said her faith has been paramount in getting through the experience, especially since the lawsuit gained public attention. But hey. 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. Scheduling and workplace adjustments during treatment were made difficult by management. 2023 www.indystar.com. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! She also worked from 1993-97 at WTHR-TV Channel 13 as a production assistant, on the news assignment . Ben Hill, who has been a "Sunrise" co-anchor at WTHR-13 since 2016, is taking a TV job in Nashville. 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. 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. "I really dont know. I watched the Today Show for many yrs. You did read the second paragraph, right? 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. 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. (Television Host and Creator of the Preschool Television Series 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood') 44. "As the sun sets on this chapter, I will now take time to heal, forgive, and press forward. And what the heck happened to local sports coverage? Morehead is seekingattorney's fees, compensatory and punitive damages, lost wages and benefits and other relief. Credit: WTHR. Don't think it was just about spending more family time either. Since 1974, WTHR has been owned by the Dispatch Broadcast Group of Columbus, Ohio. "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. Can't wait for this year! Lawrence will anchor the 5 p.m. hour with Anne Marie Tiernon and the 11 p.m. hour with Scott Swan, Monday through Friday. Dan O'Rourke, after news internship became WRTV's youngest reporter @ age 21 & youngest anchor @ 22. He was moved from the early-morning "Sunrise" program in March 2016 to take on "other tasks." And now . After 33 years with WTHR, Kopp announced in Januarythat he was leaving the station to pursue other opportunities. And Ben Hill, who co-anchored WTHRs morning weekday news since 2016,departed last Septemberfor an anchor job in Nashville, Tennessee. Follow IndyStar sports reporter Dana Benbow on Twitter: @DanaBenbow. As a breaking news reporter, Felicia provided live national reports for FOX News Channel and other FOX affiliates across the nation. The Chicago native then found herself at the FOX affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina. You've brought me a great deal of amusement. Breast cancer survivor Morehead files ADA lawsuit against WTHR They capture insider Rev news leading up to and at Rev! One of the original WKY gang who migrated to Tampa in 1957, Ken spent 12 years at Big 13, eventually becoming . NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF CONFIDENCE! Advance Indiana, LLC. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Felicia is a big supporter of HBCUs. 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." Read more: What you need to know about former Morehead's suit. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! Im still figuring it out. ", Related: Ex-WTHR meteorologist Nicole Misencik joins Indy marketing firm. It was one of five stations which made up the Cincinnati-based WLW television network. Former WTHR anchor, local broadcast journalist Jill Ditmire dead at 56 "And boy, have I had fun. 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. Under the partnership, WTHR produced a 10 p.m. newscast for WNDY. Four! For the next three years, the station waged a pitched battle with then-dominant WISH for first place. You seem like a person who thinks highly of themselves for know credible reason or your very insecure! It is unfortunate that they would fire her for what they consider an "ethical violation"! Skip Navigation. I always enjoyed Nicole's reporting. Meet the WTHR Team | wthr.com Allison Carter is Facebook editor at IndyStar. SHAKE UP THE WORLD! -FELICIA. Morehead, a 1987 graduate of Highland High School, alleges the. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. IndyStar reporters Johnny Magdaleno and Chris Sims contributed to this report. I really enjoyed watching Nicole Pence on the weekends especially when it was Nicole and Nicole. Connie Chung turns 70 on August 20th. God Bless!". I hate to see you go.". the anchors there today have zero charisma. Kris Kirshner was head over heels better than Nicole Pence on weekend sunrise. Chris Sims is a digital sports producer at IndyStar. 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. 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. Alyssa Raymond, a weekend anchor and weekday reporter,left the station in Octoberto take a job in her hometown of Pittsburgh. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. She was a breath of fresh air when you listened to her. Kopp has served in a variety of roles at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. WRTV | The Weather Channel Wiki | Fandom WTHR is owned by Virginia-based Tegna Inc., which acquired the station in 2019. ", "Naomi, you are a star!" "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. 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. Before joining WRTV in early 2000, Flye was an anchor and reporter for the Ohio News Network. Can't believe the wthr made that move. On Tuesday, IBJ reported that WISH-TV Channel 8 is losing two popular on-air personalities: morning anchor Lauren Lowrey and reporter Brittany Lewis. 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. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. 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. A look back at some of the Indianapolis TV news departures of 2017 WTHR posted Pearce's farewell message video Wednesday morning. [3] [4] [5], WTHR also produces the Brain Game, a weekly televised quiz bowl competition for high school students. The lawsuit comes after a recent battle with breast cancer. 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. All rights reserved. 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. 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. 2022-23 Looking for Talent? Shutterstock. [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]. Her latest passion is coaching others and sharing her business saavy with aspiring entrepreneurs through her Instagram Community, @CashTalkingWomen. Chung came into the limelight as the first woman to co-anchor "CBS. I say, "Good ridance". Meet the WHAS11 Team | Louisville, KY | whas11.com I currently work as an Anchor/reporter for WTHR in Indianapolis, Indiana. Purchase your ticket today. I think that is ridiculous that Nicole would be fired for a similar story that another tv station had aired a few years ago! That was riveting Wthr. Weekend anchor Raymond leaving WTHR-TV for job in Pittsburgh I'm not sure where they found the weather reporter that is now on there, but she doesn't have the personality to be a weather anchor. What's on now is dreadful. She has a voice that is like fingernails on a blackboard. It was also dogged by a weaker network affiliation; ABC would not be on an equal footing with CBS and NBC until the 1970s. All rights reserved. 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. 13News Reporter - @JohnDoranTV. Milzs departure is the latest in a spate of exits from the NBC affiliate. Boys - I am all yours! WTHR's Bruce Kopp After 33 years with WTHR, Kopp announced in January that he was leaving the station to pursue other opportunities. Maybe she should go back to Kentucky if they will have her. Ditmire grew up in Logansport and graduated from Butler Univeristy, where she later returned to teach. 2019-20 - Former Indy 500 Driver Crosses College Finish Line. Pescovitz announced in August she was leaving Indianapolisto join Fox 9 in Minneapolis/St. 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. "It's the hardest and most rewarding job ever," Pence said. Fred Rogers. She has a terrible TV voice and delivery. 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. 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. This is very disappointing. Vote for Your Favourite TV Anchors. Stunned to hear this. Morehead in her lawsuit is seeking attorney's fees, compensatory and punitive damages, lost wages and benefits and other relief. Nominate a company for IBJs exclusive ranking of fastest-growing privately held companies by March 1st. 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. INDIANAPOLIS Former WTHR anchor and reporter Jill Ditmire has passed away at the age of 56. I find it funny that an NBC affiliate would consider anything unethical. Flye, an Anderson native, graduated from Ball State University with a communications and journalism degree in 1992. His last day on the air with WTHR is Wednesday. On October 2, 2007 starting with the noon newscast, WTHR began shooting, editing and transmitting field live shots in widescreen. I have also changed from WTHR and moved to Channel 6 news. Join the thousands of business and community leaders and Indiana residents that choose IBJ as their primary local news source. wthr should hire McKenzie roth from channel 8 who does a talk show called indy today who also does andy mour auto commercials. She hopedto have left an inspirational impact oninterns and young journalist, as well. Nicole was moving up the ladder at a rapid pace. You can read about Hugh's career HERE . Too bad she gave it all up to go through this. if (window.showTocToggle) { var tocShowText = "show"; var tocHideText = "hide"; showTocToggle(); } "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. I switched to Jim O'Brien and Ron Smiley on Fox 59. All rights reserved. Twitter Felicia Lawrence currently co-anchors the top rated 5pm news hour at WTHR-Channel 13 and contributes to the 11pm newscast. Reach her via email: dbenbow@indystar.com. So in 1979, WTHR swapped affiliations with WRTV and became an NBC affiliate. In my opinion you have lostyour best female broadcaster. Get the latest news and breaking news from the Eyewitness News team. Ben Hill, who has been a "Sunrise" co-anchor at WTHR-13 since 2016, is taking a TV job in Nashville. I wish theyd sell Channel 13 and go away. Join us for an evening of networking designed especially for real estate professionals. If the reason for her firing is true, the station is right for choosing credibility over popularity. The suit, however, was filed too late to prevent WLWI from signing on. Which TV news anchor is your favorite? I would hope she follows her goals and keeps us informed wherever she goes on her career. With new ownership in place, on-air quality began to improve, but WTHR was still rating third behind WISH and WRTV. 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. 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. 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