Desmond Turner was wanted by police for the slaughter of seven people, including three children, in a home on Hamilton Avenuein 2006. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. God is good and worthy to be praised. Join the thousands of business and community leaders and Indiana residents that choose IBJ as their primary local news source. https://t.co/JUlSOLVufc pic.twitter.com/qruCFNZfkT. Since his final sign-off, Barras told IndyStar he hasbeen settling into retirement, which he said still feels a little like a vacation. I think he was tired of running because his face was plastered everywhere.. She was working as a freelance reporter in Pittsburgh just prior to taking the job in Indianapolis. Born and raised in Greenwood, Diaz said he will always be a Hoosier no matter where he goes. 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. Raymond said goodbye to viewers during her last day of work at WTHR on Sunday. A recent change:Why Alexa Green left Fox59 and CBS4 for IMPD, As a journalist, that was the epitome of justice, Jefferson said. Jefferson said he staked out the home until the agents arrived. I still want to get out there and tell my stories.". ", Tannebaum came to Indianapolis after spending the first years of her career as a sports reporter and anchor in Alabama (WTVY News 4 in Dothan and News 19 in Huntstville. Fox59 morning anchor Ray Cortopassi accepted an anchor position at Chicago station WGN. The stations are owned by the same company, TEGNA, which owns 62 TV stationsacross the country. My entire family lives in the Steel City, and Ive decided to move back home., if ( typeof LD == "object" ) { LD.initPage(); }. Author: wthr.com. The stations are. Diaz said he is getting out of local news. Contact her atrfradette@indystar.comor follow her on Twitter at @Rachel_Fradette. Last week, Glaros' colleague and meteorologist . And Ben Hill, who co-anchored WTHRs morning weekday news since 2016, departed in September for an anchor job in Nashville, Tennessee. Editor's note: You can comment on IBJ stories by signing in to your IBJ account. 2023 www.indystar.com. Alyssa Raymond, a weekend anchor and weekday reporter at WTHR-TV Channel 13 for the past three years, is leaving the station to take a job in her hometown of Pittsburgh. 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. another viewerwrote on Facebook after WTHR's Naomi Pescovitz announced her departure. Example video title will go here for this video. She also started and hosted a regular feature segment called A Ray of Sunshine, which focused on inspirational stories. Diaz joined WTHR in August 2016 as a reporter and was promoted to anchor in 2020. SERVE OTHERS. She was working as a freelance reporter in Pittsburgh just prior to taking the job in Indianapolis. Julia Moffitt. . I BELIEVE EVERY WOMAN, ESPECIALLY WOMEN OF COLOR, SHOULD ENGAGE IN OWNERSHIP. After 33 years with WTHR, Kopp announced in January that he was leaving the station to pursue other opportunities. She is a RAY OF SUNSHINE and will definitely be missed! 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. Raymond said she would be working for WPXI-TV Channel 11 in Pittsburgh, which is an NBC affiliate like WTHR. In addition to anchoring Weekend Sunrise, Raymond served as a fill-in anchor during weekdays. Today I announce my retirement from the news industry, McCutcheon wrote in a Facebook post from Thursday. Before WTHR, Jefferson worked for TV and radio stations in Ohio, Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi and Oregon. 13News Reporter - @JohnDoranTV. Allison Carter is Facebook editor at IndyStar. Call IndyStar reporter Holly Hays at (317) 444-6156. Join us in wishing her congratulations! 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. Im still figuring it out. Alyssa Raymond, a weekend anchor and weekday reporter at WTHR-TV Channel 13 for the past three years, is leaving the station to take a job in her hometown of Pittsburgh. Her last day on-air was March 21. Pence joined Fox59 and CBS4 in June 2014, where she helped launchFox59 NewsPoint at 11 p.m. and joined CBS4's morning program as an anchor in August2015. Felicia Lawrence currently co-anchors the top rated 5pm news hour at WTHR-Channel 13 and contributes to the 11pm newscast. Here are 8 other big tours skipping Indianapolis. His pre-WTHR jobs included stints at Indianapolis radio station WZPL-FM (99.5), ESPN, E! John Doran. "One thing thats been unusual is how many people have asked me what are you going to do now," he said. BEECH GROVE, Ind. She announced the move in an interview with. Please enable JavaScript to view this content. In March 2016, he was moved from the station's early-morning program to focus on "other tasks.". Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Im going to miss him.. Alyssa Raymond, a weekend anchor and weekday reporter, left the station in October to take a job in her hometown of Pittsburgh. "And boy, have I had fun. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. A federal judge convicted Fogle of receiving child pornography and having sex with minors. 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. 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. Baltimore anchor Karen Campbell is leaving WBAL for a job in Indianapolis as a reporter-anchor for WTHR. She and her husband welcomed twin boys in December 2015 and had a third son in January 2017. Carlos Diaz, who spent two years at the anchor desk for WTHR, announced Wednesday he would be leaving the news station. He was moved from the early-morning "Sunrise"program in March 2016 to take on "other tasks." Here's a look at some of the changes. I cant spend #Thanksgiving with my parents this year which breaks my heart, and I know a lot of you are in the same situation. Bruce Kopp, who has been with WTHR since 1983, announced in a Facebook post that he will "wrap things up" at the NBC affiliate. "Im going to anchor for three hours every morning from 4 until 7, then Im going to head out and talk to Hoosiers," Diazsaid. Indianapolis is bidding farewell to a popular anchor this month. 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. At WTHR, Jefferson uncovered the wrongfularrestof Keith Wilsonwho prosecutors charged with attempted murder inwhatturned out to bea case of mistaken identity. "With so many established and blossoming local ventures underway," Kopp wrote, "I am extremely excited about the opportunities ahead.". Biles credits IndyStar for revealing gymnastics abuse. It was a childhood dream, and I achieved it.. After years of rubbing shoulders with Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez and other celebrities on red carpets, Diaz relocated to Indiana with his wife and young son. Skip Navigation. Glaros left her home state in 2016 to move to Kentucky. In that same announcement, Diaz said he is leaving the news business to pursue other opportunities. Employers, Weve Got You Covered! Weekend anchor Raymond leaving WTHR-TV for job in Pittsburgh. Amanda Starrantino announced she is leaving WRTV earlier in September, and she recently wrapped her last day at the station. "So, my 'reboot'is just about complete, and I'm ready to get back to work.". 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 . In 2018, he was honored with the year's National Sigma Delta Chi award by the Society of Professional Journalists for his "WTHR . Read More. Taylor Swift isn't the only one. Editor's note: You can comment on IBJ stories by signing in to your IBJ account. "Thats where I get the most joy, actually interacting with people. She announced the move in an interview with WTHR's Dave Calabro . Follow her on Twitter @AllisonLCarter. Follow her on Twitter:@hollyvhays. This email address is already subscribed to the selected list(s). WTHR-13 weekend anchor Naomi Pescovitz, an Indianapolis native, is the latest to announce she's leaving the local market. to stay home & focus on my family. Here was a post on her Facebook from November 25: "I am completely thankful for all the opportunities I have been given during my past 6+ years at WTHR," Diaz wrote on Facebook. She was first on the scene for a number of violent tornadoes, providing real-time, life-saving information to those in need. 1:00 Taylor Tannebaum, who has been a sports anchor/reporter on WTHR since June 2018, is leaving the station to pursue another opportunity. Ex-WTHR meteorologist Nicole Misencik joins Indy marketing firm, When TV meteorologist Randy Ollis won that culture war, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. She had been an anchor on WDRB News in Louisville since then. I have been craving a change for a while and have been blessed again with a wonderful opportunity to keep telling stories about great products making a difference in our lives.. A father in Beech Grove is accused of child neglect after police say his toddler got ahold of a loaded . He broke the news about the FBI's raid of former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle's home in Zionsville. I hope I do her proud! Please note our updated comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated. 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. Jefferson said Turner called him one day and conceded he wanted to surrender.. Here's a look at some of the anchors we had to say goodbye to in 2017. A local news anchor isoften the last face people see before going to bed and the first person they see when they wake up. and CNN. It has been a dream of mine to cover the news in Indianapolis, Louisville and Fort Wayne, McCutcheon wrote on Facebook. The one piece thats missing, though, is family, and this year that missing piece was more apparent than ever. Outside of television, Felicia is a real estate investor and licensed real estate broker. 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Her latest passion is coaching others and sharing her business saavy with aspiring entrepreneurs through her Instagram Community, @CashTalkingWomen. Friday is my last day at WTHR. Here are 8 other big tours skipping Indianapolis. Swan started working for WTHR in 2002. 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. If you can fight for justice, thats our calling.. Jefferson,a crime reporter on Channel 13 since2002, is headed toWFAA in Dallas. Its a very private matter one that has forced me to take some time off. Kopp has served in a variety of roles at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. "I really dont know. 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. 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. He worked in a variety of on- and off-air roles for Fort Wayne-based WANE-TV Channel 15 from 2004 to 2010. There are times where I feel like as a female in sports, it's my job to amplify their voices. The sheer amount of community involvement Steve takes part in is mind blowing, said Jeff Rosetti, WTHR news director. "Guess the old saying is right: Time flies when youre having fun," Barras said during his final broadcast on Dec. 1. Alyssa was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. His last day will be Dec. 8. Leaders at the news station highlighted Jeffersons character outside of the industry. ", Women who cover sports on TV share their stories, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The WISH-TV anchor announced in Augustthat he would retirebefore theend of the yearafterspending more than 37 years with the station. August 28, 2017. She graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina A&T State University. BE A GIANT. 2023 www.indystar.com. Diaz, now father to a son and a daughter, attended Greenwood High School and Indiana University. "There comes a point in your life when family is the most important thing," Diaz said during Tuesday's telecast. Third son in January 2017 Fogle of receiving child pornography and having sex minors! 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