"And boy, have I had fun. Im still figuring it out. Greg Cooper wrote sharing the post. Digital: Lawrence will anchor the 5 p.m. hour with Anne Marie Tiernon and the 11 p.m. hour with Scott Swan, Monday through Friday. 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. 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. I think that is ridiculous that Nicole would be fired for a similar story that another tv station had aired a few years ago! May you find peace and comfort in these uncertain times and may God Bless You.". There's a reason they're called "personalities". Join us for an evening of networking designed especially for real estate professionals. Nominate a company for IBJs exclusive ranking of fastest-growing privately held companies by March 1st. (Television Host and Creator of the Preschool Television Series 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood') 44. Morehead. Anonymous Replier. I hate to see you go.". 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. Heres how it got the story. It is unfortunate that they would fire her for what they consider an "ethical violation"! "I just felt so fortunate to have viewers that genuinely cared," she said. 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. Since the lawsuit was announced, Morehead made a post on Facebook Wednesday. 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. We always looked forward to the Nicole's on the weekend. I have to think some of this is due to the change in ownership and the Tegnafication of the news broadcasts. The reason I watched WTHR weekends was Nicole Pence. Maybe, she should have played it safe and done stupid stories like Carrie Cline did at the toy store. Whether youre a broker, developer, or serve the real estate industry, youre invited to a night of mixing + mingling. One of the original WKY gang who migrated to Tampa in 1957, Ken spent 12 years at Big 13, eventually becoming . Many viewers took to Facebook to tellstories of how Pearce had helped them through the years. Paul, Minn., to launch a new 7 p.m. newscast. WHAS11.com is the official website for WHAS-TV, your trusted source for breaking news, weather and sports in Louisville, KY. WHAS11.com. She had the most sincere smileof all your newscasters. Wow, four grammar mistakes in a single sentence. I feel very fortunate to have had a career I truly loved.. ("Chronology of call letters WTHR") . This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. and after the firing of Ann on national TV and not Matt, I will not watch it again until he is fired!!! In honor of her work, a conversation in memory of Jill will air Tuesday morning during "All Things Considered." I often considered commenting on Nicole Pence, but didn't want to hurt her feelings. TV anchors and reporters who left Indianapolis. She was a breath of fresh air when you listened to her. Nicole was moving up the ladder at a rapid pace. Which TV news anchor is your favorite? No specific dollar amount is mentioned in the lawsuit. That was riveting Wthr. Advance Indiana, LLC. I have not read a book or seen a movie or had time for lunch with friends for a long time. Please enable JavaScript to view this content. The station signed on October 30, 1957[1] as ABC affiliate WLWI (often rendered in print as WLW-I), owned by Crosley Broadcasting Corporation. Look for her someday on the Today Show or GMA, if she chooses to continue a career in broadcasting. The one they should fire is Anne Marie Tiernon. 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. Theyre nearly unwatchable. 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INDIANAPOLIS Former WTHR-13 news anchor Andrea Morehead has filed a civil lawsuit against the station and its owners. WTHR quickly moved from third to second place after a botched relaunch at WRTV. She must be sleeping with a producer to keep that job. The WISH-TV anchor announced in Augustthat he would retirebefore theend of the yearafterspending more than 37 years with the station. Morehead is seekingattorney's fees, compensatory and punitive damages, lost wages and benefits and other relief. As for WTHR, YOU SUCK! I enjoyed watching both Nicole's. Nice to look at but, since she is related to the IN governor, she should stay in Indiana somewhere. Heres how it got the story. On Tuesday, IBJ reported that WISH-TV Channel 8 is losing two popular on-air personalities: morning anchor Lauren Lowrey and reporter Brittany Lewis. 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. Speaking as a Lexingtonian, we do not want Nicole back under any circumstances. 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. Pearce, who grew up in Martinsville and is a1986 Butler University graduate,came to WTHR in 2002 as the Sunrise team traffic anchor. He was moved from the early-morning "Sunrise"program in March 2016 to take on "other tasks." 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. [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]. Too bad she gave it all up to go through this. "Guess the old saying is right: Time flies when youre having fun," Barras said during his final broadcast on Dec. 1. This change will eliminate the need for pillars on these elements. Felicia Lawrence, who has previously worked in Charlotte, Chicago and Wichita, joined WTHR as a weekday evening news anchor in early February. They worked well together and made it enjoyable. 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 worked from 1993-97 at WTHR-TV Channel 13 as a production assistant, on the news assignment . "In my mind I know I dont have to go back to work, but I still cant comprehend it," he said. Condolences to her friends and family. 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. Chronology data should be put on the appropriate chronology page Amid this instability in ownership, WLWI found the going rather difficult. "They made me an offer," Kevin said on his decision to sell. ( wow ) what a fox.she could replace Nicole pence. //. You did read the second paragraph, right? About. She described the "intentional roadblocks" she says she experienced from company management as the "antithesis of fairness, equality, and humanity.". The family tells 13News she died at home over the weekend, of natural causes. Ive been doing this for 35 years, and its just kind of time, Milz, 60, told IBJ. Alyssa Raymond, a weekend anchor and weekday reporter,left the station in Octoberto take a job in her hometown of Pittsburgh. Boys - I am all yours! I certainly didn't care for NP at all. Julia Moffitt. Her voice was annoying and seemed contrived. WTHR used to have a partnership agreement with then-UPN affiliate WNDY-TV (channel 23; now a MyNetworkTV affiliate). "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. Nicole is a budding star of the future. Ditmire grew up in Logansport and graduated from Butler Univeristy, where she later returned to teach. Morehead, a 1987 graduate of Highland High School, alleges the. 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. Among the allegations, Morehead said co-workers had taken bets on her return to work after radiation and immunotherapy during her battle with cancer. Outside of television, Felicia is a real estate investor and licensed real estate broker. Whether youre a broker, developer, or serve the real estate industry, youre invited to a night of mixing + mingling. Please note our updated comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated. Good for you Mary much success in anything you chose to do going forward life is not a dress rehearsal! Felicia Lawrence currently co-anchors the top rated 5pm news hour at WTHR-Channel 13 and contributes to the 11pm newscast. A local news anchor isoften the last face people see before going to bed and the first person they see when they wake up. You are a class act and we wish you nothing but the best! 17. 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. It has aired since 1972 and is curretly hosted by meteorologist Chris Wright. INDIANAPOLIS Former WTHR anchor and reporter Jill Ditmire has passed away at the age of 56. John Doran. Milzs departure is the latest in a spate of exits from the NBC affiliate. BE A GIANT. 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. 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. What a shame. SHAKE UP THE WORLD! -FELICIA. Under the partnership, WTHR produced a 10 p.m. newscast for WNDY. She also worked from 1993-97 at WTHR-TV Channel 13 as a production assistant, on the news assignment desk and as an anchor. However, the partnership ended when WNDY was purchased by LIN TV Corporation, which also owned WISH-TV. Sueing the station is not going to get her job offers in Indiana. 2023 www.indystar.com. The lawsuit comes after a recent battle with breast cancer. In his Facebook post, Kopp says he will pursue other career opportunities in the Indianapolis area. Biles credits IndyStar for revealing gymnastics abuse. another viewerwrote on Facebook after WTHR's Naomi Pescovitz announced her departure. Nicole Pence is way bigger than WTHR. Her latest passion is coaching others and sharing her business saavy with aspiring entrepreneurs through her Instagram Community, @CashTalkingWomen. One of WRTV's former news staff was Emily Gimmel. I wish theyd sell Channel 13 and go away. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. 1. Good luck Nicole and let Indiana know where you end up next so we can watch you blossom in your career! By 2002, WTHR beat WISH in all news timeslots and changed its slogan to "Indiana's News Leader". Our former anchor and news director died in December of 2007. She graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina A&T State University. 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. Connie Chung turns 70 on August 20th. Doesn't even come close to enjoyable for me. 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. The station wished Flye good luck on Facebook. But its a nice dilemma to have.". WTHR-13 weekend anchor Naomi Pescovitz, an Indianapolis native, is the latest to announce she's leaving the local market. Ratings were slow to improve until the mid-1990s, when WTHR hired former CBS News correspondent John Stehr to anchor its evening newscasts. Here's a look at some of the key changes. 13.3 Universal Sports, Channel 13 (1957-2009) 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. 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. I loved Kris Kirshner when she did weekend news but I think she chose to scale back her schedule due to her family. "You'll do great in Minnesota. In three decades with the station, Kopp held a variety of positions at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. I'll go back to channel 8 now. I BELIEVE EVERY WOMAN, ESPECIALLY WOMEN OF COLOR, SHOULD ENGAGE IN OWNERSHIP. "Wow, 19 years," Pearce said. Radio-TV Broadcast History is a FANDOM TV Community. ", 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. Example video title will go here for this video. Morehead's lawyerTerrance Kinnard alleges she suffered unlawful and discriminatory actions in the lawsuit. She should sue so there would be an investigation into her filing. 2023 www.indystar.com. In March 2016, he was moved from the station's early-morning program to focus on "other tasks.". My name is Matthew Fultz and storytelling is my passion. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! She and her husband welcomed twin boys in December 2015 and had a third son in January 2017. 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. LACK OF BELIEF IN ONES SELF KILLS DREAMS SWIFTLY! God Bless!". Kopp has served in a variety of roles at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor.