"And boy, have I had fun. Flye did not return phone calls or an email seeking comment. Join the thousands of business and community leaders and Indiana residents that choose IBJ as their primary local news source. 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. . 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." WTHR is owned by Virginia-based Tegna Inc., which acquired the station in 2019. ( wow ) what a fox.she could replace Nicole pence. Morehead in her lawsuit is seeking attorney's fees, compensatory and punitive damages, lost wages and benefits and other relief. "It has been an adventure," Pescovitz told IndyStar. No specific dollar amount is mentioned in the lawsuit. WOMEN ARENT TALKING ENOUGH ABOUT MONEY AND BUSINESSMY GOAL IS TO CHANGE THAT! -FELICIA. 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. Nicole is a budding star of the future. Twitter Felicia Lawrence currently co-anchors the top rated 5pm news hour at WTHR-Channel 13 and contributes to the 11pm newscast. Sorry to see Mary go, and Steve. For the next three years, the station waged a pitched battle with then-dominant WISH for first place. Milz grew up in Evanston, Illinois, and earned a broadcast journalism degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. The change from weekend anchor Kris Kirshner was abrupt to viewers, and miss Nicole Misensik too! 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. Chris Sims is a digital sports producer at IndyStar. She had the WHOLE package for a reporter. Biles credits IndyStar for revealing gymnastics abuse. One thought on " WTHR, WRTV add morning news anchors " Rhea P. says: January 13, 2021 at 10:42 am. another viewerwrote on Facebook after WTHR's Naomi Pescovitz announced her departure. Other stations included in this network were WLWT in Cincinnati, WLWC (now WCMH-TV) in Columbus, WLWA (now WXIA-TV) in Atlanta and WLWD (now WDTN) in Dayton. ", "I am grateful to each and every one of you. Now we have neither! Speaking as a Lexingtonian, we do not want Nicole back under any circumstances. Fred Rogers. 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. The lawsuit comes after a recent battle with breast cancer. The lawsuit claims Tegna fired Morehead aftera formal complaint was made to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission about discriminatory behavior she was experiencing. I loved Nicole Pence and I really miss her and Nicole Misensik on the weekends. https://t.co/dsc0odnlq7. I often considered commenting on Nicole Pence, but didn't want to hurt her feelings. Co-workers betting on her return to work after radiation and immunotherapy. Kopp's departure comes weeks after former WTHR reporter Jeremy Brilliant announced that he was leaving journalism. 13News Anchor / Reporter - @JaleaBrooks. Go watch Fox news if you want entertainment. Morehead announced she was cancer-free in March 2020. Now it seems as if Dave and Taylor are both part-time at best, and produce no in-studio content. 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. 2019-20 - Former Indy 500 Driver Crosses College Finish Line. Please enable JavaScript to view this content. Other material must be reorganized into appropriate categories of articles. Digital: 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. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. She was a beloved face in Indy and described as "an absolutely sweet, kind, smart wonderful lady. 13.2 SkyTrak WX Network So in 1979, WTHR swapped affiliations with WRTV and became an NBC affiliate. 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. 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. 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. BE A GIANT. ", "Naomi, you are a star!" Here's a look at some of the key changes. The Wolfe family, owners of the Columbus Dispatch and WBNS-TV in Columbus, bought the station from Avco in 1974 and changed the calls to WTHR two years later. I'll go back to channel 8 now. He was moved from the early-morning "Sunrise"program in March 2016 to take on "other tasks." "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. 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. Her husband, Scott Peterson, was later convicted of her murder. And Ben Hill, who co-anchored WTHRs morning weekday news since 2016,departed last Septemberfor an anchor job in Nashville, Tennessee. 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 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) originally awarded the license to a group headed by Union Federal Savings and Loan president George Sadlier. We need the truth. Linsey Clutter isn't much better, she stumbles over her words all the time. 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. In my opinion you have lostyour best female broadcaster. Too bad she gave it all up to go through this. 2023 www.indystar.com. Skip Navigation. 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. 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 always enjoyed Nicole's reporting. WTHR used to have a partnership agreement with then-UPN affiliate WNDY-TV (channel 23; now a MyNetworkTV affiliate). Please note our updated comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated. Can't believe the wthr made that move. 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. I hate to see you go.". Tiernon is currently the 5:30 and 6 PM anchor.====Current on-air staff (as of July 2010)====. "I pray you couldnt see or feel the pain that was real and emotionally consuming and exhausting," she wrote in the open letter. She also worked from 1993-97 at WTHR-TV Channel 13 as a production assistant, on the news assignment desk and as an anchor. It is unfortunate that they would fire her for what they consider an "ethical violation"! The journalist said her faith has been paramount in getting through the experience, especially since the lawsuit gained public attention. Morehead. 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. [2][3]WTHR anchors Anne Marie Tiernon and Julia Moffitt. Lawrence will anchor the 5 p.m. hour with Anne Marie Tiernon and the 11 p.m. hour with Scott Swan, Monday through Friday. "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. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF CONFIDENCE! Greg Cooper wrote sharing the post. The new girl is awful.You really screwed up WTHR. There's a reason they're called "personalities". 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. 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.. In his Facebook post, Kopp says he will pursue other career opportunities in the Indianapolis area. You can read about Hugh's career HERE . I am glad to see her on 59 that's the news I watch ttc, She was fired because he's the governor's niece in Indianapolis is a predominantly democratic socialist area. They worked well together and made it enjoyable. Among the allegations, Morehead said co-workers had taken bets on her return to work after radiation and immunotherapy during her battle with cancer. She also contributed to the programs "Indiana Outdoors" and "The Good Life.". Call IndyStar reporter Holly Hays at (317) 444-6156. Join the thousands of business and community leaders and Indiana residents that choose IBJ as their primary local news source. Join us for an evening of networking designed especially for real estate professionals. In honor of her work, a conversation in memory of Jill will air Tuesday morning during "All Things Considered." "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. Since the lawsuit was announced, Morehead made a post on Facebook Wednesday. "Watching you early in the morning meant there was a chance the day was gonna be awesome. Five years ago, Kevin sold nearly all of his Batman collectibles to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Brooke Hasch anchors WHAS11 News at Noon. 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. Allison Carter is Facebook editor at IndyStar. Follow him on Twitter @lawrencegandrea. 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. Before joining WRTV in early 2000, Flye was an anchor and reporter for the Ohio News Network. IndyStar reached out to employees named in the lawsuit. According to the Tegna website, the company owns 64 television stations and two radio stations in 51 markets across the country. Don't think it was just about spending more family time either. Get the latest news and breaking news from the Eyewitness News team. 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. Crosley/Avco poured a lot of money into WLWI, but eventually concluded that it was a third-rate operation and put it up for sale. Pearce, who grew up in Martinsville and is a1986 Butler University graduate,came to WTHR in 2002 as the Sunrise team traffic anchor. WTHR posted Pearce's farewell message video Wednesday morning. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! I actually went to high school with her and was astounded she landed a job as a reporter on WTHR! 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. "With so many established and blossoming local ventures underway," Kopp wrote, "I am extremely excited about the opportunities ahead.". Her TV career started as an anchor/reporter for the ABC and NBC affiliates in Joplin, Missouri. "Its been a lot of fun. Boys - I am all yours! WLWI spent most of its first 17 years as an also-ran behind WFBM-TV (now WRTV) and WISH-TV. However, the partnership ended when WNDY was purchased by LIN TV Corporation, which also owned WISH-TV. Read more: What you need to know about former Morehead's suit. 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. His last day on the air with WTHR is Wednesday. Prior to WTHR, she was a TV Host on one of Chicagos premier morning talk shows, The Jam on CW26 Chicago/WCIU-TV. Jill was one of Indy's biggest arts, food, and entertainment advocates for decades.