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News anchor and investigative reporter Rafael Sánchez will exit the staff of WRTV-TV Channel 6 after 26 years.
In a Thursday Facebook post, Franklin College alum Sánchez announced that he will work his final shift Friday.
“It’s been a whirlwind,” Sánchez wrote. “It’s been a privilege. It’s been an act of love. Thank you for your support and feedback.”
His post cited no reason for the departure and mentioned “a new path” would be announced at some point.
Attempts to reach Sánchez and WRTV representatives Thursday morning were unsuccessful.
Sánchez, the son of parents who moved from the Dominican Republic to the United States, grew up in New York City.
He joined the staff in WRTV in 1998 and gained attention as a tenacious consumer reporter. Travelers at Indianapolis International Airport hear Sánchez’s recorded voice during public address announcements.
The in-demand host of Indianapolis charitable events mentioned on social media that he has 40 events on his 2024 calendar.
“I will not be leaving Indianapolis, because I love it here,” Sánchez wrote.
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This is a HUGE loss for my former employer WRTV. Big mistake!!
It could be his choice? We never know.
Watch 6 every morning and sad to see Rafael leave. Best wishes for whatever his future endeavors are
I love Rafael!! I am really disappointed he is leaving WRTV. Hopefully, he will land with another station.
HUGE loss.
Huge talent!
All the very best to you, Rafael. We hope the choice to leave was entirely yours.
I predict he will land a nice gig in communications with a large Indianapolis company or private foundation. The money and benefits will be much better, and the hours will probably be more “normal.” Best of luck on the next adventure.
Rafael Sanchez, Clyde Lee, Diane Willis, and Derrik Thomas are on my WRTV-6 news Mt Rushmore
I always thought you did a great job Rafael. Wishing you all the best and looking forward to your next move!
There was a time in Indianapolis when the TV stations had news helicopters and ATA Execujet supplied WRTV-6 with theirs. When Rafael was in the helicopter, Indianapolis always got top news coverage. Rafael was great to work with.