13News Reporter - @JohnDoranTV. Here are 8 other big tours skipping Indianapolis. Today I announce my retirement from the news industry, McCutcheon wrote in a Facebook post from Thursday. Now you know where my love of the beach comes from its in my DNA. Get the latest news and breaking news from the Eyewitness News team. Carlos Diaz, who spent two years at the anchor desk for WTHR, announced Wednesday he would be leaving the news station. WTHR reporter, anchor McCutcheon leaves for life sciences job - Indianapolis Business Journal Gift Cards Newsletters Podcast Contact Us Subscribe Now Log In Newsletters Podcast Weekly Paper. Please enable JavaScript to view this content. Viewers who want to keep up with Pescovitz can follow her on Facebook and Twitter,and they can stream her new show, which covers a mix of local and national news,online. INDIANAPOLIS WTHR is thrilled to announce the addition of Felicia Lawrence to the 13News family! ", Related: Ex-WTHR meteorologist Nicole Misencik joins Indy marketing firm. My wife and I have been discussing this permanent move to Florida for several months, both with her extended family and my extended family already living there, said Diaz. Call IndyStar reporter Holly Hays at (317) 444-6156. Taylor Swift isn't the only one. A recent change:Why Alexa Green left Fox59 and CBS4 for IMPD, As a journalist, that was the epitome of justice, Jefferson said. The transition at NBC affiliate WTHR follows four notable Indianapolis TV departures in 2020: Contact IndyStar reporter David Lindquist at dave.lindquist@indystar.com or 317-444-6404. Jefferson said he wasnt looking to relocate, but the opportunity to transfer emerged. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF CONFIDENCE! TV anchor Ben Hill is leaving WTHR, and a very familiar face will succeed him David Lindquist Indianapolis Star View Comments 0:00 1:57 Carlos Diaz, who grew up in Greenwood before. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Turner received a life sentence without parole in 2009. In his Facebook post, Kopp says he will pursue other career opportunities in the Indianapolis area. For many local television news viewers, the anchors arenearly members of the family. She announced the move in an interview with. The sheer amount of community involvement Steve takes part in is mind blowing, said Jeff Rosetti, WTHR news director. The firm makes products used in medical testing. He will be a regular contributor at the station for big news nights and community coverage. TV anchors and reporters who left Indianapolis. My entire family lives in the Steel City, and Ive decided to move back home., if ( typeof LD == "object" ) { LD.initPage(); }. Contact her atrfradette@indystar.comor follow her on Twitter at @Rachel_Fradette. Many are yet to catch up with the news of her departure from the ABC affiliate and have a lot of questions. 00:00 00:00 An unknown error has occurred Author: Dave Calabro Friday is my last day at WTHR. 2022-23 Looking for Talent? There, Scott anchors the 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 11:00 pm newscasts. In March 2016, he was moved from the station's early-morning program to focus on "other tasks.". WOMEN ARENT TALKING ENOUGH ABOUT MONEY AND BUSINESSMY GOAL IS TO CHANGE THAT! -FELICIA. Kopp told IndyStar this monththat after a year away from the anchor desk, he was actively searching for a new full-time job. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. Felicia resides in Indianapolis with her husband, Teddy, and 3-year-old pup, KOngo. https://t.co/JUlSOLVufc pic.twitter.com/qruCFNZfkT. I have been very open in the past but this time is different. Follow her on Twitter:@hollyvhays. After five years, Glaros announced her decision to leave WDRB news. Jefferson said Turner called him one day and conceded he wanted to surrender.. Sad to see this sweet person go but excited to see her shine. Since his final sign-off, Barras told IndyStar he hasbeen settling into retirement, which he said still feels a little like a vacation. . "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. Hill and Diaz were hired at"Sunrise" in 2016, with Hill sharing the anchor desk with Julia Moffitt and Diaz working as an on-location reporter. And if you're ever in Minneapolis, send her a message. "Guess the old saying is right: Time flies when youre having fun," Barras said during his final broadcast on Dec. 1. SHAKE UP THE WORLD! -FELICIA. She graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina A&T State University. WRTV-6 sports anchor Dave Furst accepted a job as vice president of communications at IndyCar. Here was a post on her Facebook from November 25: com Feb 15, 2017 &183; 13 Action News KTNV Channel 13 staff photos and information on anchors , reporters and meteorologists She came to WTHR from WWMT, the CBS affiliate in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she was a morning reporter and weather anchor . He was a founding anchor at CNBC, anchoring from 1989 to 1991. Good luck in your future journies, Aylssa! Im still figuring it out. Kopp's departure comes weeks after former WTHR reporter Jeremy Brilliant announced that he was leaving journalism. Diaz said he doesn't expect to be limited to speaking solely from the anchor desk when he and Moffitt debut as a co-anchorslater this month. We have prayed on this for weeks, and we 100% believe this is best for our family.. Im going to miss him.. McCutcheon earned a bachelors degree in broadcast journalism and leadership in 2004 from Franklin College. Much love to you and everyone who has been supportive of me for the past 21 years. He broke the news about the FBI's raid of former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle's home in Zionsville. "And boy, have I had fun. She loves traveling internationally, dance, sci-fi movies, eating at new restaurants and learning new languages! The Chicago native then found herself at the FOX affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina. 13News Anchor - @JennieWTHR. 0:00 1:57 Investigative reporter Sandra Chapman announced Thursday she is leaving WTHR-13 after 17 years at the station and 34 years working in local television news. Editor's note: You can comment on IBJ stories by signing in to your IBJ account. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. She was working as a freelance reporter in Pittsburgh just prior to taking the job in Indianapolis. Neighbors said that the toddler was waving it around, even pulling the trigger. The stations are owned by the same company, TEGNA, which owns 62 TV stationsacross the country. Julia Moffitt. A local news anchor isoften the last face people see before going to bed and the first person they see when they wake up. McCutcheons new position is global external communications manager for Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, based in Indianapolis. Join the thousands of business and community leaders and Indiana residents that choose IBJ as their primary local news source. But its a nice dilemma to have.". Boys - I am all yours! Here's a look at some of the anchors we had to say goodbye to in 2017. Hill told "Sunrise" viewers one of the reasons his family is moving to Tennessee is so his young daughter can be closer to family members. WTHR-13 weekend anchor Naomi Pescovitz, an Indianapolis native, is the latest to announce she's leaving the local market. Follow him on Twitter: @317Lindquist. ), Creeps, threats and untraceable calls:Women who cover sports on TV share their stories. I am thankful for YOU, and for being alive after two years of cancer treatments. She announced the move in an interview with WTHR's Dave Calabro . Here's a look at some of the changes. She has not announced where she is going next, only saying that "you can still watch me on TV from Indianapolis when that happens. Shes been an anchor, reporter, TV Host, and radio commentator on ABC, NBC, CW, FOX affiliates, as well as nationally on FOX News Channel. "Its been a lot of fun. I hate to see you go.". Jennie Runevitch. I BELIEVE EVERY WOMAN, ESPECIALLY WOMEN OF COLOR, SHOULD ENGAGE IN OWNERSHIP. as a news anchor and reporter. All rights reserved. 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. WTHR-TV Salaries How much do WTHR-TV employees make? They came after me, he joked. "You'll do great in Minnesota. Kopp has served in a variety of roles at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. Raymond said she would be working for WPXI-TV Channel 11 in Pittsburgh, which is an NBC affiliate like WTHR. It has been a dream of mine to cover the news in Indianapolis, Louisville and Fort Wayne, McCutcheon wrote on Facebook. 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It was a childhood dream, and I achieved it.. Weekend anchor Raymond leaving WTHR-TV for job in Pittsburgh. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. "There comes a point in your life when family is the most important thing," Diaz said during Tuesday's telecast. Felicia is a big supporter of HBCUs. Arts & Design Based on 15 salaries Producer 5 salaries News Producer 4 salaries View More Sales Based on 3 salaries Account Executive 2 salaries Acct Executive 1 salary View More Administrative Hill grew up inOwensboro, Kentucky, and attended Western Kentucky University. Carlos Diaz, who spent two years at the anchor desk for WTHR, announced Wednesday he would be leaving the news station. But I am going to miss this community.. Alyssa Raymond Age. 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. to stay home & focus on my family. He previously worked at WISH (Indianapolis), WOTV (Grand Rapids, MI) and WSEE (Erie, PA). Chapman in a tweet said it. Follow her on Twitter @AllisonLCarter. if ( typeof LD == "object" ) { LD.initPage(); }. She covered news, politics, culture, hot topics and chatted with Hollywood celebs like Denzel Washington, Gabrielle Union, Giuliana Rancic and so many more! Bruce Kopp, who has been with WTHR since 1983, announced in a Facebook post that he will "wrap things up" at the NBC affiliate. Swan started working for WTHR in 2002. All rights reserved. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. His pre-WTHR jobs included stints at Indianapolis radio station WZPL-FM (99.5), ESPN, E! 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After 33 years with WTHR, Kopp announced in Januarythat he was leaving the station to pursue other opportunities. She had been an anchor on WDRB News in Louisville since then. August 28, 2017. Carlos Diaz, who spent two years at the anchor desk for WTHR, announced Wednesday he would be leaving the news station. "I just felt so fortunate to have viewers that genuinely cared," she said. Posted by Carlos Diaz WTHR on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Carlos joined WTHR in August 2016 as a Sunrise reporter and was promoted to the anchor desk in 2020. His last day will be Dec. 8. "So, my 'reboot'is just about complete, and I'm ready to get back to work.". "That's why I moved back to Indianapolis four years ago.". This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). Before joining WTHR News, Raymond worked as a reporter at WTAE in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After 10 years, it happened for Alyssa Raymond. "I really dont know. 13News Anchor - @JuliaMoffitt13. #Faith Scott Swan is an American anchor and reporter. Please note our updated comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated. By 2020, Diaz was promoted to WTHR's anchor desk. He worked in a variety of on- and off-air roles for Fort Wayne-based WANE-TV Channel 15 from 2004 to 2010. They met at Hardees on Washington Street in the middle of the daybefore Turner went to the processing center across the street. Raymond previously worked at stations in Winchester, Virginia; Little Rock, Arkansas; and Cleveland. Here are 8 other big tours skipping Indianapolis. Bruce Kopp, who has been with WTHR since 1983, announced in a Facebook post that he will "wrap things up" at the NBC affiliate. All things work together for good to them who love the Lord! She also started and hosted a regular feature segment called A Ray of Sunshine, which focused on inspirational stories. 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