"I really dont know. So in 1979, WTHR swapped affiliations with WRTV and became an NBC affiliate. WTHR posted Pearce's farewell message video Wednesday morning. 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. 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. Pearce, who grew up in Martinsville and is a1986 Butler University graduate,came to WTHR in 2002 as the Sunrise team traffic anchor. Prior to WTHR, she was a TV Host on one of Chicagos premier morning talk shows, The Jam on CW26 Chicago/WCIU-TV. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. I hate to see you go.". 13News Reporter - @JohnDoranTV. "You'll do great in Minnesota. WTHR used to have a partnership agreement with then-UPN affiliate WNDY-TV (channel 23; now a MyNetworkTV affiliate). 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. She has a terrible TV voice and delivery. Its the American way right? I certainly didn't care for NP at all. Now we have neither! Go watch Fox news if you want entertainment. Follow him on Twitter @lawrencegandrea. Kris Kirshner was head over heels better than Nicole Pence on weekend sunrise. [2][3]WTHR anchors Anne Marie Tiernon and Julia Moffitt. Truly painful to watch. WTHR, channel 13, is a television station serving the Indianapolis, Indiana metropolitan area. This is very disappointing. Biles credits IndyStar for revealing gymnastics abuse. Five years ago, Kevin sold nearly all of his Batman collectibles to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. 2023 www.indystar.com. TheEmmy Award-winningnews anchor suingWTHR-TV Channel 13's parent companyafter alleging she suffered unlawful and discriminatory actionssaid Wednesday the allegations laid out in the lawsuit are just a "small portion" of the treatment she received. 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. Morehead is seekingattorney's fees, compensatory and punitive damages, lost wages and benefits and other relief. Indianapolis news anchor Andrea Morehead recently filed a lawsuit against her former employer in Indiana federal court. I'm done with you. Nicole was great and I will miss her. //. I'll go back to channel 8 now. WTHR.com is the news leader for Indianapolis and Central Indiana. WRTV and Flye confirmed the exit via social media last week. BE A GIANT. Allison Carter is Facebook editor at IndyStar. The lawsuit comes after a recent battle with breast cancer. 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. Wow! 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. Through a lawyer, Pearce responded to the IndyStar, saying she had no comment at this time other than "WTHR made changes to its traffic operations" and she can stillbe heard on WFMS. You are a class act and we wish you nothing but the best! Editor's note: You can comment on IBJ stories by signing in to your IBJ account. Ben Hill, who has been a "Sunrise" co-anchor at WTHR-13 since 2016, is taking a TV job in Nashville. God be with you Nicole. Advance Indiana, LLC. Which TV news anchor is your favorite? This change will eliminate the need for pillars on these elements. One of the original WKY gang who migrated to Tampa in 1957, Ken spent 12 years at Big 13, eventually becoming . 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. Jill was one of Indy's biggest arts, food, and entertainment . Contact Lawrence Andrea at 317-775-4313 orlandrea@indystar.com. WOMEN ARENT TALKING ENOUGH ABOUT MONEY AND BUSINESSMY GOAL IS TO CHANGE THAT! -FELICIA. 1. Her voice was annoying and seemed contrived. Among the allegations, Morehead said co-workers had taken bets on her return to work after radiation and immunotherapy during her battle with cancer. Also, ethical violations have absolutely nothing to do with whether another station aired a similar story in the past. 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. If the reason for her firing is true, the station is right for choosing credibility over popularity. Since the lawsuit was announced, Morehead made a post on Facebook Wednesday. The journalist said her faith has been paramount in getting through the experience, especially since the lawsuit gained public attention. By 2002, WTHR beat WISH in all news timeslots and changed its slogan to "Indiana's News Leader". Let's take a look back at TV broadcasters over the years and see how they have changed. 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. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. I will also miss the many people Ive met through my job, people from all walks of life, especially those who trusted me to tell their stories. . LACK OF BELIEF IN ONES SELF KILLS DREAMS SWIFTLY! 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. Her TV career started as an anchor/reporter for the ABC and NBC affiliates in Joplin, Missouri. 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. 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. 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. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! I always enjoyed Nicole's reporting. Either way, the truth is liable to come out seeing how Pence is consulting with her attorney. I really enjoyed watching Nicole Pence on the weekends especially when it was Nicole and Nicole. It is unfortunate that they would fire her for what they consider an "ethical violation"! The new girl is awful.You really screwed up WTHR. Here's a look at some of the key changes. Flye did not return phone calls or an email seeking comment. Maybe, she should have played it safe and done stupid stories like Carrie Cline did at the toy store. She was the only reason I watched WTHR news. They capture insider Rev news leading up to and at Rev! She also took time to thank the community for allowing her to tell their stories and noted other journalists who have inspired her throughout her career. "One thing thats been unusual is how many people have asked me what are you going to do now," he said. 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. Ben Hill, who has been a "Sunrise" co-anchor at WTHR-13 since 2016, is taking a TV job in Nashville. The lawsuit comes after a recent battle with breast cancer. the anchors there today have zero charisma. He was moved from the early-morning "Sunrise"program in March 2016 to take on "other tasks." Morehead is suing the parent company forWTHR-TV Channel 13, which is Tegna Inc. You did read the second paragraph, right? Shutterstock. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! We need the truth. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. I enjoyed watching both Nicole's. I have to think some of this is due to the change in ownership and the Tegnafication of the news broadcasts. 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. The reason I watched WTHR weekends was Nicole Pence. "As the sun sets on this chapter, I will now take time to heal, forgive, and press forward. Purchase your ticket today. . 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. 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. 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. 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. Kevin Gregory (the chief meteorologist) is the son of former WTHR chief meteorologist Bob Gregory. Ken Smith. Brooke Hasch anchors WHAS11 News at Noon. Dan O'Rourke, after news internship became WRTV's youngest reporter @ age 21 & youngest anchor @ 22. Whether youre a broker, developer, or serve the real estate industry, youre invited to a night of mixing + mingling. No specific dollar amount is mentioned in the lawsuit. Ex-WTHR meteorologist Nicole Misencik joins Indy marketing firm, When TV meteorologist Randy Ollis won that culture war, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Example video title will go here for this video. She had the WHOLE package for a reporter. "Really WTHR? . 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. 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. to stay home & focus on my family. 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. 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. That's why I don't, anymore. Custom Content Samples. She will be very successful. In honor of her work, a conversation in memory of Jill will air Tuesday morning during "All Things Considered." She should sue so there would be an investigation into her filing. Pearce said she may talk further in the future. 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. And what the heck happened to local sports coverage? 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.. The previous owner, Dispatch Broadcast Group, held the station for 44 years. Skip Navigation. Pearce, who grew up in Martinsville and is a 1986 Butler University graduate, came to WTHR in 2002 as the Sunrise team traffic anchor. 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. They worked well together and made it enjoyable. In my opinion you have lostyour best female broadcaster. I BELIEVE EVERY WOMAN, ESPECIALLY WOMEN OF COLOR, SHOULD ENGAGE IN OWNERSHIP. However, the partnership ended when WNDY was purchased by LIN TV Corporation, which also owned WISH-TV. 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. On September 2, 2007 WTHR celebrated its 50th anniversary[2] like its sister station in Columbus, WTHR used the song "Carousels (Dreaming of Tomorrow)" by Columbus, Ohio rock band Alamoth Lane, which was also used on WBNS as a large marketing campaign to promote the launch of its newscasts in high definition. Youll find me on my new FB page Mimi Pearce Traffic and Ill still help you with the commute on my radio home WFMS. Our former anchor and news director died in December of 2007. Jennie Runevitch. TV anchors and reporters who left Indianapolis. 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. Join us for an evening of networking designed especially for real estate professionals. Kopp's departure comes weeks after former WTHR reporter Jeremy Brilliant announced that he was leaving journalism. Credit: WTHR. As for WTHR, YOU SUCK! You'll make the big time someday Nicole. Shes been an anchor, reporter, TV Host, and radio commentator on ABC, NBC, CW, FOX affiliates, as well as nationally on FOX News Channel. She had the most sincere smileof all your newscasters. ", "Naomi, you are a star!" ("Chronology of call letters WTHR") . Since 1974, WTHR has been owned by the Dispatch Broadcast Group of Columbus, Ohio. WTHR-13 weekend anchor Naomi Pescovitz, an Indianapolis native, is the latest to announce she's leaving the local market. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. 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. INDIANAPOLIS Former WTHR-13 news anchor Andrea Morehead has filed a civil lawsuit against the station and its owners. 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. She has a voice that is like fingernails on a blackboard. Join the thousands of business and community leaders and Indiana residents that choose IBJ as their primary local news source. I will have to find a new weekend news channel. Copyright 2005-16. On October 2, 2007 starting with the noon newscast, WTHR began shooting, editing and transmitting field live shots in widescreen. This former Pulse anchor (1986-90) joined CNN in Atlanta and then moved on to WCBS-TV in New York as an anchor. Thanks for responding, Ms. Gimmel was the youngest of news reporters @ WRTV @ the age of 22. In three decades with the station, Kopp held a variety of positions at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. 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. As a breaking news reporter, Felicia provided live national reports for FOX News Channel and other FOX affiliates across the nation. For the next three years, the station waged a pitched battle with then-dominant WISH for first place. and after the firing of Ann on national TV and not Matt, I will not watch it again until he is fired!!! RIP, Jill. WTHR News Director Jeff Rosetti said Milz has been part of a long line of outstanding journalists to cover the city for the station. Paul, Minn., to launch a new 7 p.m. newscast. 2022-23 Looking for Talent? Ratings were slow to improve until the mid-1990s, when WTHR hired former CBS News correspondent John Stehr to anchor its evening newscasts. My name is Matthew Fultz and storytelling is my passion. Wow, four grammar mistakes in a single sentence. unethical is her middle name from friends to work. Please enable JavaScript to view this content. I would hope she follows her goals and keeps us informed wherever she goes on her career. 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. But hey. "They made me an offer," Kevin said on his decision to sell. "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. Good luck Nicole and let Indiana know where you end up next so we can watch you blossom in your career! 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. Milz grew up in Evanston, Illinois, and earned a broadcast journalism degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. TV anchors and reporters who left Indianapolis. Join us for an evening of networking designed especially for real estate professionals. if (window.showTocToggle) { var tocShowText = "show"; var tocHideText = "hide"; showTocToggle(); } She will be missed! 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. With new ownership in place, on-air quality began to improve, but WTHR was still rating third behind WISH and WRTV. 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. ", 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. The lawsuit claims Tegna fired Morehead aftera formal complaint was made to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission about discriminatory behavior she was experiencing. 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. The station signed on October 30, 1957[1] as ABC affiliate WLWI (often rendered in print as WLW-I), owned by Crosley Broadcasting Corporation. After 33 years with WTHR, Kopp announced in Januarythat he was leaving the station to pursue other opportunities. Founded in 1957 WTHR is owned by Dispatch Broadcast Group ofColumbus, Ohio. 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. if ( typeof LD == "object" ) { LD.initPage(); }. 2022-23 Looking for Talent? 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. 13.3 Universal Sports, Channel 13 (1957-2009) Speaking as a Lexingtonian, we do not want Nicole back under any circumstances. Morehead's lawyerTerrance Kinnard alleges she suffered unlawful and discriminatory actions in the lawsuit. Good for you Mary much success in anything you chose to do going forward life is not a dress rehearsal! 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. [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]. Call IndyStar reporter Holly Hays at (317) 444-6156. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims. Tegna is a huge fail in my book. She was just a joyful, loving human that I had the pleasure of working with for several years. Right, because they're not news anchors there to report, not to entertain. I think that is ridiculous that Nicole would be fired for a similar story that another tv station had aired a few years ago! Greg Cooper wrote sharing the post. ( wow ) what a fox.she could replace Nicole pence. All rights reserved. In his Facebook post, Kopp says he will pursue other career opportunities in the Indianapolis area. "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. 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. The one they should fire is Anne Marie Tiernon. Theyre nearly unwatchable. The stories she covered included the saga of Baby Jessica, an 18-month-old toddler who fell into a well and was stuck for three days before being rescued. WISH-TV then assumed responsibility of the production of WNDY's 10 p.m. newscast. You can read about Hugh's career HERE . For many local television news viewers, the anchors arenearly members of the family. We always looked forward to the Nicole's on the weekend. Im ready to do some new things. She also contributed to the programs "Indiana Outdoors" and "The Good Life.". Investigative reporter Sandra Chapman resigned in January after 17 years at the station and 34 years in local news. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF CONFIDENCE! wthr should hire McKenzie roth from channel 8 who does a talk show called indy today who also does andy mour auto commercials. 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. I wish theyd sell Channel 13 and go away. And Ben Hill, who co-anchored WTHRs morning weekday news since 2016,departed last Septemberfor an anchor job in Nashville, Tennessee. Skip Navigation. You seem like a person who thinks highly of themselves for know credible reason or your very insecure! Felicia Lawrence, who has previously worked in Charlotte, Chicago and Wichita, joined WTHR as a weekday evening news anchor in early February. Chris Sims is a digital sports producer at IndyStar. Follow IndyStar sports reporter Dana Benbow on Twitter: @DanaBenbow. John Doran. She must be sleeping with a producer to keep that job. I have also changed from WTHR and moved to Channel 6 news. "Hopefully in those 19 years I've kept you out of a traffic jam or I've just touched your heart.". "It's the hardest and most rewarding job ever," Pence said. Doesn't even come close to enjoyable for me. WTHR is owned by Virginia-based Tegna Inc., which acquired the station in 2019. Birthplace: Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States. [3] [4] [5], WTHR also produces the Brain Game, a weekly televised quiz bowl competition for high school students. 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)