Scripps adopts poison pill after takeover bid by Sinclair
The board said it took the action in an effort to ensure all shareholders get the best deal and protect them from “coercive tactics
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Scott Sander exits WISH-TV anchor role after 20 years
“News 8 Daybreak” co-anchor and Carmel High School alum Scott Sander made his final on-air appearance Wednesday on WISH-TV Channel 8.
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Owner of WISH-TV announces $83M acquisition of WRTV-TV
Indianapolis-based Circle City Broadcasting LLC will add ABC affiliate WRTV-TV Channel 6 to its portfolio of WISH-TV Channel 8 and WNDY-TV Channel 23.
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WISH-TV news director among more than 20 cuts at Indianapolis station
Meanwhile, Circle City Broadcasting announced two personnel moves on Tuesday, including a new news director and assistant news director at WISH-TV.
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Chuck Lofton highlights commitment to community as he departs TV
The news broadcast studio at WTHR-TV Channel 13 was renamed “Chuck Lofton Studio” in honor of the meteorologist, whose four-decade career in Indianapolis wraps this week.
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Sinclair bids for rival TV broadcaster Scripps at $7 a share
The unsolicited bid from one of the largest U.S. TV broadcasters values Scripps at $538 million.
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts
Seasons 2 through 31 of the Ross’ beloved show, “The Joy of Painting,” were filmed and produced at WIPB-TV studios in Muncie, Indiana.
Revised noncompete clause cited in exit of 20 WISH-TV employees
Former employees say they believe Circle City Broadcasting presented the noncompete addendum because of recent litigation.
The $6.2B deal that could reshape local TV in Indianapolis and across America
TV watchers in Indianapolis might soon flip through the local news channels and find three of them owned and their broadcasts produced by the same company.
WTHR names new president, general manager
The new general manager succeeds Michael Brouder, who had helmed the station since 2019.
Anchor Marc Mullins to exit WRTV as part of staff cuts
E.W. Scripps, parent company of WRTV-TV Channel 6, is reportedly trimming positions at several of its 62 TV stations.
After 40 years at WTHR, Chuck Lofton announces retirement plans
“I feel the time is right,” Lofton said during Thursday’s episode of “Sunrise.”
Kevin Gregory to retire after 35 years of WRTV weather forecasts
Kevin Gregory, who joined the WRTV-TV Channel 6 staff in 1989, is set to wrap up his career at the ABC affiliate. It will be the first time since 1972 that no member of the Gregory family will deliver weather forecasts on Indianapolis TV.
WTHR-TV anchor Gina Glaros announces exit
WTHR hired Carmel High School alum Gina Glaros in 2021. She previously worked for stations in Terre Haute, Fort Wayne and Louisville.
UPDATE: WRTV morning anchor Lauren Casey departs station
Casey, who hosted WRTV’s “Good Morning Indiana” show, is leaving the station to take a job in public relations.
IndyCar moving to Fox Sports in 2025 after 16 seasons with NBC
Fox promised all the races would be broadcast nationally, as well as qualifying for the Indy 500.
Rafael Sánchez to join Fox59 and CBS4 news teams
Sanchez, who ended a 26-year run at WRTV-TV Channel 6 earlier this month, will take his new position in April, but he won’t be appearing on the air for a long time afterward because of non-compete agreement.
WTHR meteorologist Greene signs off after 10 years at WTHR
Kelly Greene has been delivering TV weather forecasts in Indiana for the past two decades,
Kylie Conway to leave WISH-TV after decade at station
“News 8 Daybreak” co-anchor and Indiana University alum Kylie Conway told the IBJ she’s not ready to unveil future career plans.
Memphis news anchor, reporter joins WISH-TV
Dakarai Turner has been at WHBQ in Memphis for the past three years, where he served as weekend morning anchor and lead investigative reporter.
WISH-TV hires news anchor as another one gets ready to depart
April Simpson, who spent 12 years as an anchor in St. Louis, has been hired to fill an open position created by the coming departure of Alexis Rogers.
WTHR-TV adding afternoon hour of live news programming
Felicia Lawrence and Dustin Grove will co-anchor the extra news hour at 4 p.m. weekdays, prior to the existing 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts.
Indy mayoral candidates agree to two televised debates
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Republican challenger Jefferson Shreve plan to square off this fall in televised debates hosted by WISH-TV Channel 8 and WXIN-TV Channel 59.
Meteorologist Stephanie Mead to exit WISH-TV Channel 8
Mead is set to wrap up six years of forecasting weather in Indianapolis for WISH-TV Channel 8 on Friday, the meteorologist announced via social media.