Flye's departure is the third one in this market to make news this week. 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. She has a terrible TV voice and delivery. 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. Longtime WTHR-TV Channel 13 news anchor Andrea Morehead claimed in a lawsuit filed last week that she was harassed and mistreated by colleagues and managers over several years as she waged a. She said she hopes to do volunteer work in the Indianapolis area and is not considering a return to full-time employment, but who knows, anything is possible.. This change will eliminate the need for pillars on these elements. 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. "Really WTHR? I have to think some of this is due to the change in ownership and the Tegnafication of the news broadcasts. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Her latest passion is coaching others and sharing her business saavy with aspiring entrepreneurs through her Instagram Community, @CashTalkingWomen. ", "I am grateful to each and every one of you. All rights reserved. Call IndyStar reporter Holly Hays at (317) 444-6156. It is unfortunate that they would fire her for what they consider an "ethical violation"! Being a journalist is very demanding. Condolences to her friends and family. "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. Shes been an anchor, reporter, TV Host, and radio commentator on ABC, NBC, CW, FOX affiliates, as well as nationally on FOX News Channel. 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. [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]. [2][3]WTHR anchors Anne Marie Tiernon and Julia Moffitt. Earlier in 2020, political reporterKevin Rader retiredand traffic reporterMimi Pierce leftas part of a change in the way the station covered commuting. Tiernon is currently the 5:30 and 6 PM anchor.====Current on-air staff (as of July 2010)====. 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. Sorry to see Mary go, and Steve. 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. 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. IndyStar reached out to employees named in the lawsuit. Beginning with the 10 p.m. Eyewitness News Nightbeat newscast on November 12, 2006, WTHR became the first station in Indiana to broadcast local news in High Definition, making it one of only seven TV stations in the Midwest broadcasting news in HD (the others being fellow Indianapolis station WISH-TV, WKYC-TV in Cleveland, KSDK in St. Louis, KARE-TV in Minneapolis/St. Advance Indiana, LLC. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! An affiliate of the NBC television network, the station broadcasts its digital signal on VHF channel 13 from its transmitter in Indianapolis. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. Which TV news anchor is your favorite? I say, "Good ridance". Her voice was annoying and seemed contrived. Wow! Milz grew up in Evanston, Illinois, and earned a broadcast journalism degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. "As the sun sets on this chapter, I will now take time to heal, forgive, and press forward. Look for her someday on the Today Show or GMA, if she chooses to continue a career in broadcasting. 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. Pearce, who grew up in Martinsville and is a1986 Butler University graduate,came to WTHR in 2002 as the Sunrise team traffic anchor. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) originally awarded the license to a group headed by Union Federal Savings and Loan president George Sadlier. Stunned to hear this. BE A GIANT. Ben Hill, who has been a "Sunrise" co-anchor at WTHR-13 since 2016, is taking a TV job in Nashville. Many viewers took to Facebook to tellstories of how Pearce had helped them through the years. WTHR posted Pearce's farewell message video Wednesday morning. "Wow, 19 years," Pearce said. 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. Matt McCutcheon, a reporter and anchor for WTHR since 2013, also departed in January, saying that he had retired from the news industry and was taking a corporate communications gig with a. Birthplace: Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States. 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. Go watch Fox news if you want entertainment. 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. WTHR-13 weekend anchor Naomi Pescovitz, an Indianapolis native, is the latest to announce she's leaving the local market. 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. He was even described as a "Renaissance Man" and his life seemed to play that out. BE BOLD. 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. I will have to find a new weekend news channel. Investigative reporter Sandra Chapman resigned in January after 17 years at the station and 34 years in local news. Personally, Im going to miss my weekly journalistic debates with Mary about what to cover and how to cover it. She also worked from 1993-97 at WTHR-TV Channel 13 as a production assistant, on the news assignment . The family tells 13News she died at home over the weekend, of natural causes. another viewerwrote on Facebook after WTHR's Naomi Pescovitz announced her departure. I feel very fortunate to have had a career I truly loved.. Copyright 2005-16. Join us for an evening of networking designed especially for real estate professionals. 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. As a breaking news reporter, Felicia provided live national reports for FOX News Channel and other FOX affiliates across the nation. I switched to Jim O'Brien and Ron Smiley on Fox 59. Kris Kirshner was head over heels better than Nicole Pence on weekend sunrise. 13News Anchor / Reporter - @JaleaBrooks. She reported on the tense protests of 2016 after the police shooting death of Keith Scott garnered national attention. Too bad she gave it all up to go through this. Now you have neither what? Example video title will go here for this video. Milzs departure is the latest in a spate of exits from the NBC affiliate. 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. Julia Moffitt. Fred Rogers. 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. @WTHRcom has been a Rev media partner for coming up on years this May! You've brought me a great deal of amusement. Morehead's reporting and story ideas were delayed or completely ignored by station management while co-workers work was being approved and aired. Malcom Maddox is less famous than the other people on this list, but in Detroit he was a respected anchor. 13.3 Universal Sports, Channel 13 (1957-2009) It was also dogged by a weaker network affiliation; ABC would not be on an equal footing with CBS and NBC until the 1970s. the anchors there today have zero charisma. if ( typeof LD == "object" ) { LD.initPage(); }. Flye, an Anderson native, graduated from Ball State University with a communications and journalism degree in 1992. I always enjoyed Nicole's reporting. 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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. You are a class act and we wish you nothing but the best! I certainly didn't care for NP at all. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. I'll go back to channel 8 now. and after the firing of Ann on national TV and not Matt, I will not watch it again until he is fired!!! Twitter Felicia Lawrence currently co-anchors the top rated 5pm news hour at WTHR-Channel 13 and contributes to the 11pm newscast. Four! 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 would hope she follows her goals and keeps us informed wherever she goes on her career. Ex-WTHR meteorologist Nicole Misencik joins Indy marketing firm, When TV meteorologist Randy Ollis won that culture war, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. You can read about Hugh's career HERE . Either way, the truth is liable to come out seeing how Pence is consulting with her attorney. So in 1979, WTHR swapped affiliations with WRTV and became an NBC affiliate. Right, because they're not news anchors there to report, not to entertain. Ditmire grew up in Logansport and graduated from Butler Univeristy, where she later returned to teach. Her TV career started as an anchor/reporter for the ABC and NBC affiliates in Joplin, Missouri. 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. 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. She was the 1982 Morgan County Fair queen, the early morning voice for 30 years on 95.5-WFMS in between country songs and banter and, for the past 19years, she was the woman directing traffic in the mornings on WTHR Sunrise. Please enable JavaScript to view this content. 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. She also cited other journalists who served as her inspirations throughout her career, saying she hopesshe had a similar impact as a "positive mentor" to interns and young journalists she has worked with. ", "Naomi, you are a star!" However, the partnership ended when WNDY was purchased by LIN TV Corporation, which also owned WISH-TV. What you need to know about former Morehead's suit, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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. 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She should sue so there would be an investigation into her filing. The Chicago native then found herself at the FOX affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina. Morehead in her lawsuit is seeking attorney's fees, compensatory and punitive damages, lost wages and benefits and other relief. Now it seems as if Dave and Taylor are both part-time at best, and produce no in-studio content. 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. Get the latest news and breaking news from the Eyewitness News team. Pescovitz announced in August she was leaving Indianapolisto join Fox 9 in Minneapolis/St. 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. No specific dollar amount is mentioned in the lawsuit. Heres how it got the story. 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. ", 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. Kevin Gregory (the chief meteorologist) is the son of former WTHR chief meteorologist Bob Gregory. . Let's take a look back at TV broadcasters over the years and see how they have changed. In a public Facebook post Wednesday, Andrea Morehead said there is more to the story of the "pervasive and unconscionable treatment" she experienced while working forWTHR-TV Channel 13. Flye did not return phone calls or an email seeking comment. WISH-TV then assumed responsibility of the production of WNDY's 10 p.m. newscast. Felicia Lawrence is a Chicago native Lawrence, whose first day on air was. Maybe, she should have played it safe and done stupid stories like Carrie Cline did at the toy store. Truly painful to watch. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Gimmel was the youngest of news reporters @ WRTV @ the age of 22. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. One of the original WKY gang who migrated to Tampa in 1957, Ken spent 12 years at Big 13, eventually becoming . We need the truth. https://t.co/4DMzsFa8Fu, Great to work with Jill at multiple media organizations. Credit: WTHR. Chronology data should be put on the appropriate chronology page "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," Morehead wrote. If the reason for her firing is true, the station is right for choosing credibility over popularity. Also, work she pre-taped featuring Heartland Film will air this Thursday night on WFYI. 13News Reporter - @JohnDoranTV. My name is Matthew Fultz and storytelling is my passion. No specific dollar amount is mentioned in the lawsuit. I currently work as an Anchor/reporter for WTHR in Indianapolis, Indiana. Learning as she accepted the new challenge. Her husband, Scott Peterson, was later convicted of her murder. Pearce said she may talk further in the future. Follow her on Twitter @AllisonLCarter. I hope everyone feels better now after throwing your opinions around on something they really know nothing about. But hey. She covered news, politics, culture, hot topics and chatted with Hollywood celebs like Denzel Washington, Gabrielle Union, Giuliana Rancic and so many more! 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. ( wow ) what a fox.she could replace Nicole pence. The change from weekend anchor Kris Kirshner was abrupt to viewers, and miss Nicole Misensik too! She was first on the scene for a number of violent tornadoes, providing real-time, life-saving information to those in need. 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. 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." Pescovitz said she always is willing to offer dining and shopping suggestions. Jill was one of Indy's biggest arts, food, and entertainment . That one screws up on air more than all other anchors combined. They LOVED Nicole Pence in Lexington Ky.Loved herShe had the number 1 morning show there. RIP, Jill. Since the lawsuit was announced, Morehead made a post on Facebook Wednesday. He was moved from the early-morning "Sunrise"program in March 2016 to take on "other tasks." She hopedto have left an inspirational impact oninterns and young journalist, as well. Pearce, who grew up in Martinsville and is a 1986 Butler University graduate, came to WTHR in 2002 as the Sunrise team traffic anchor. 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. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! I enjoyed watching both Nicole's. "I really dont know. She has a voice that is like fingernails on a blackboard. Skip Navigation. They worked well together and made it enjoyable. God Bless!". 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. Nicole Pence is way bigger than WTHR. 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. Felicia resides in Indianapolis with her husband, Teddy, and 3-year-old pup, KOngo. "In my mind I know I dont have to go back to work, but I still cant comprehend it," he said. Since 1974, WTHR has been owned by the Dispatch Broadcast Group of Columbus, Ohio. Felicia Lawrence currently co-anchors the top rated 5pm news hour at WTHR-Channel 13 and contributes to the 11pm newscast. "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. Very sad news to share. "I pray you couldnt see or feel the pain that was real and emotionally consuming and exhausting," she wrote in the open letter. Wow, four grammar mistakes in a single sentence. Digital: if (window.showTocToggle) { var tocShowText = "show"; var tocHideText = "hide"; showTocToggle(); } Can't believe the wthr made that move. The most challenging time in the history of modern human kind and you do this now?" 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. Bruce Kopp, who has been with WTHR since 1983, announced in a Facebook post that he will "wrap things up" at the NBC affiliate. SHAKE UP THE WORLD! -FELICIA. Somesmiles are just too fake.She loved her work and one couldtell. Nominate a company for IBJs exclusive ranking of fastest-growing privately held companies by March 1st. It's sad that she got fired like that. In honor of her work, a conversation in memory of Jill will air Tuesday morning during "All Things Considered." One thought on " WTHR, WRTV add morning news anchors " Rhea P. says: January 13, 2021 at 10:42 am. WTHR president and general manager Michael Brouder did not immediately respond to a request for comment. "Its been a lot of fun. "Regardless of the future direction youre headed basically youve made your org(anization) look like a cold hearted beastdecades of service appreciated Mimi.". "As the sun sets on this chapter, I will now take time to heal, forgive, and press forward. She and her husband welcomed twin boys in December 2015 and had a third son in January 2017. Paul, WCPO-TV in Cincinnati, and sister station WBNS-TV in Columbus, Ohio). Please know that I will always be in your service.". 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. Editor's note: You can comment on IBJ stories by signing in to your IBJ account. 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. Speedway Indianapolis police badly botched the original investigation by failing to treat . 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. ", Related: Ex-WTHR meteorologist Nicole Misencik joins Indy marketing firm. Outside of television, Felicia is a real estate investor and licensed real estate broker. But station officials and Flye aren't saying what led to the departure. I have also changed from WTHR and moved to Channel 6 news. We always looked forward to the Nicole's on the weekend. All rights reserved. Here's a look at some of the changes. With new ownership in place, on-air quality began to improve, but WTHR was still rating third behind WISH and WRTV.