"So, my 'reboot'is just about complete, and I'm ready to get back to work.". Here's a look at some of the key changes. She announced the move in an interview with WTHR's Dave Calabro. His last day will be Thursday, December 8. And nowhe's moving on. Founded in 1957 WTHR is owned by Dispatch Broadcast Group ofColumbus, Ohio. Please note our updated comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated. A recent change:Why Alexa Green left Fox59 and CBS4 for IMPD, As a journalist, that was the epitome of justice, Jefferson said. I have been very open in the past but this time is different. Taylor Tannebaum shares her Top 3 Indianapolis memories | wthr.com Local Sports 13Sports reporter Taylor Tannebaum moving on, shares her Top 3 Indianapolis memories After four years, Taylor is leaving the 13News family - but not before she recounts some favorite Indy experiences. WTHR has lost at least two other on-camera personalities in recent months. Now you know where my love of the beach comes from its in my DNA. Outside of television, Felicia is a real estate investor and licensed real estate broker. Diaz joined WTHR in August 2016 as a reporter and was promoted to anchor in 2020. As a breaking news reporter, Felicia provided live national reports for FOX News Channel and other FOX affiliates across the nation. Baltimore anchor Karen Campbell is leaving WBAL for a job in Indianapolis as a reporter-anchor for WTHR. WFAA just landed a great reporter and an even better human being, Rosetti said. If you can fight for justice, thats our calling.. This is what you need to know about Alyssa Raymond, an American News Journalist currently working for WTHR-TV based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Indianapolis is bidding farewell to a popular anchor this month. "And boy, have I had fun. After 10 years, it happened for Alyssa Raymond. "I grew up watching Channel 13, and it has been a dream come true working with and learning from the most talented journalists in the country at 13News.". Editor's note: You can comment on IBJ stories by signing in to your IBJ account. Felicia Lawrence currently co-anchors the top rated 5pm news hour at WTHR-Channel 13 and contributes to the 11pm newscast. The station canceled Glaros' segment, Gina on the Job, during the pandemic. By 2020, Diaz was promoted to WTHR's anchor desk. All things work together for good to them who love the Lord! Many are yet to catch up with the news of her departure from the ABC affiliate and have a lot of questions. 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. Born and raised in Greenwood, Diaz said he will always be a Hoosier no matter where he goes. WTHR-13 weekend anchor Naomi Pescovitz, an Indianapolis native, is the latest to announce she's leaving the local market. 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. Raymond said she would be working for WPXI-TV Channel 11 in Pittsburgh, which is an NBC affiliate like WTHR. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Call IndyStar reporter Holly Hays at (317) 444-6156. ", Related:When TV meteorologist Randy Ollis won that culture war. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! His last day is June 20. Anchors Felicia Lawrence and Anne Marie Tiernon and reporter Emily Longnecker talked about women in the media at the gathering. Im still figuring it out. Desmond Turner was wanted by police for the slaughter of seven people, including three children, in a home on Hamilton Avenuein 2006. Upon his departure, Diaz and his family will move to Orlando, Florida, to join their extended family. I hope I do her proud! "My wife and I have been discussing this. Diaz will succeed WTHR-13 "Sunrise" anchor Ben Hill, who announced plans Tuesday to accept a new TV job in Nashville, Tennessee. Before joining WTHR News, Raymond worked as a reporter at WTAE in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her latest passion is coaching others and sharing her business saavy with aspiring entrepreneurs through her Instagram Community, @CashTalkingWomen. For the last three years, Ive called Indianapolis home and have grown to love this city, Raymond said on Facebook. Follow her on Twitter:@hollyvhays. Ben Hill, who has co-anchored WTHR-TV Channel 13's morning weekday news since 2016, is leaving Indianapolis for an anchor job in Nashville, Tennessee, WTHR announced Tuesday. Diaz, now father to a son and a daughter, attended Greenwood High School and Indiana University. Since his final sign-off, Barras told IndyStar he hasbeen settling into retirement, which he said still feels a little like a vacation. On Facebook, he posted three reasons for the move: To be closer to family after his father died last year, to allow his wife to further her career working for The Junior Tour Powered by Under Armour and to give his son the opportunity to build on his early success in golf to play year-round. LACK OF BELIEF IN ONES SELF KILLS DREAMS SWIFTLY! She and her husband welcomed twin boys in December 2015 and had a third son in January 2017. She is a RAY OF SUNSHINE and will definitely be missed! Editor's note: You can comment on IBJ stories by signing in to your IBJ account. August 28, 2017. The Chicago native then found herself at the FOX affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina. Today I announce my retirement from the news industry, McCutcheon wrote in a Facebook post from Thursday. 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Raymond said goodbye. Here's a look at some of the anchors we had to say goodbye to in 2017. Felicia Lawrence currently co-anchors the top rated 5pm news hour at WTHR-Channel 13 and contributes to the 11pm newscast. Contact her atrfradette@indystar.comor follow her on Twitter at @Rachel_Fradette. He holds a journalism degree from Wright State University. I miss my profession and my viewer family! 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. ", Women who cover sports on TV share their stories, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. She announced the move in an interview with. another viewerwrote on Facebook after WTHR's Naomi Pescovitz announced her departure. A note to my many dear friends. Matt McCutcheon, a reporter and anchor for WTHR-TV Channel 13 since 2013, has left the station and taken a job in corporate communications for a local life sciences firm. Before WTHR, Jefferson worked for TV and radio stations in Ohio, Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi and Oregon. Glaros left her home state in 2016 to move to Kentucky. "Im going to anchor for three hours every morning from 4 until 7, then Im going to head out and talk to Hoosiers," Diazsaid. 00:00 00:00 An unknown error has occurred Author: Dave Calabro My entire family lives in the Steel City, and Ive decided to move back home., if ( typeof LD == "object" ) { LD.initPage(); }. Jefferson said Turner called him one day and conceded he wanted to surrender.. During his time here, he covered a presidential inauguration, the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Leaders at the news station highlighted Jeffersons character outside of the industry. She covered news, politics, culture, hot topics and chatted with Hollywood celebs like Denzel Washington, Gabrielle Union, Giuliana Rancic and so many more! Taylor Swift isn't the only one. "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. INDIANAPOLIS WTHR is thrilled to announce the addition of Felicia Lawrence to the 13News family! https://t.co/JUlSOLVufc pic.twitter.com/qruCFNZfkT. Sorry, Indy:Taylor Swift isn't the only one. Stehr joined WTHR from CBS News in New York, where he was a correspondent and anchor of the CBS Morning News. Bruce Kopp, who has been with WTHR since 1983, announced in a Facebook post that he will "wrap things up" at the NBC affiliate. Much love to you and everyone who has been supportive of me for the past 21 years. Beech Grove man arrested after toddler seen on live TV with a gun. 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. Strategic PlannerSuccessful AD Partnership, LLCRemote, Remote, Account DirectorFuture Today Inc.Los Angeles, California, Social Media Community ManagerSuccessful AD Partnership, LLCRemote, Remote, Account DirectorFuture Today Inc.New York, New York, Marketing Manager-Paid MediaCARROLLATLANTA, Georgia, WTHR Morning Anchor Carlos Diaz Leaving TV News and Moving to Florida, An error has occurred, please try again later. if ( typeof LD == "object" ) { LD.initPage(); }. By Kevin Eck on Nov. 3, 2022 - 2:33 PM WTHR morning anchor Carlos Diaz said he is leaving the Indianapolis NBC affiliate and moving to Florida. 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. In three decades with the station, Kopp held a variety of positions at WTHR,. In a Tuesday interview, Diaz said he counts covering the 2017 presidential inauguration, the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea and the 2018 wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as highlights of his tenure at WTHR. BUT, mommy shared her recipe for #CornbreadDressing so I will try to make it for the boys. Among those groups Jefferson has served or is a member of: Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana, Indiana Black Expo, IndianapolisAssociation of Black Journalists, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,Grace Apostolic Church and 100 Black Men of Indianapolis. I hope this helps to somewhat alleviate the concern and provides some explanation for now. In the News: Central Indiana headlines for January 18th 2023, IMPD chase ends in serious crash in Fountain Square, Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog: Forecast includes heavy rain and possible snow accumulation, Live Doppler 13 forecast | Noon Update | January 17, 2023. Campbell spent five years in Maryland in various roles in television and radio. Ive worked with him for 10 years, and Im still finding out causes and groups hes associated with.. She was first on the scene for a number of violent tornadoes, providing real-time, life-saving information to those in need. 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 . Felicia resides in Indianapolis with her husband, Teddy, and 3-year-old pup, KOngo. The sheer amount of community involvement Steve takes part in is mind blowing, said Jeff Rosetti, WTHR news director. I promise to you and everyone that more will be shared when I can. Get the latest news and breaking news from the Eyewitness News team. Upon his departure, Diaz and his family. He broke the news about the FBI's raid of former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle's home in Zionsville. 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