Faces changing on local TV news
Several new faces have been appearing on local television news broadcasts.
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Q&A: Local TV news legend Knox rewinds career
Preparing to retire from the WISH-TV on Nov. 26, Debby Knox recounts the stories that made the biggest impact on her, and what would make her feel more optimistic about the future of TV news.
Pet show barking to audiences in six states; more markets on tap
An Indianapolis-based pets TV show now seen in six states is galloping off in search of new territory—much like a fearless puppy.
Cox signing off at WRTV after 36 years covering city
At 65, bespectacled Statehouse reporter Norman Cox has covered seven Indiana governors and a slew of the biggest events in recent Indianapolis history.
WISH-TV anchor Knox to retire after 33 years
Debby Knox, who has anchored the news at WISH-TV Channel 8 since 1980, plans to retire this fall, the station announced Thursday. Her last scheduled newscast is Nov. 26.
Ratings surge after Buchman arrives at WTHR
The debut of popular meteorologist Angela Buchman at WTHR-TV Channel 13 last month coincides with its newscast ratings' soaring like a cumulonimbus cloud on a hot afternoon.
Spitler’s animal show lands spot on WISH
The show airs on nine television stations in seven states, including WKYI-TV in Louisville and KNVA-TV in Austin, Texas.
Fox59 takes jab at Buchman’s return in billboard ads
WXIN-TV responds to the hype over Angela Buchman’s arrival at WTHR-TV with a billboard ad touting the clout of its Angela Ganote.
TV stations bring more morning news to air
WRTV-TV Channel 6 is leading the charge with morning shows on Saturdays and Sundays, while WISH-TV Channel 8 plans to start its weekday offerings even earlier.
WISH-TV canceling Ahern talk show after 2-year run
“Mike Ahern: One on One,” which featured in-depth interviews with Indiana newsmakers, will be replaced by “Access Hollywood.”
WTHR to boost tower power on signal gripes
The city’s top-rated news station wants to crank up its signal, saying it’s had more than 40 complaints about reception from over-the-air viewers since the conversion to all-digital broadcasting.
Weatherman Wright feels wronged, leaving WTHR, report says
Channel 13’s chief meteorologist and 10-time Emmy winner reportedly was offered a pay cut and lesser role to make room for Angela Buchman.
WISH-TV rakes in bucks with city’s only locally produced lifestyle show
“Indy Style”–an hour’s worth of TV programming on everything from recipes to music to fitness to screen-door-repair tips–fills its show with guests who are a combination of invited guests, sponsors and one-time-only advertisers.
WISH-TV fills vacant anchor slot with Hoosier native
Lori Wilson, an Indiana University graduate, was most recently an anchor in Philadelphia—a city she may have a hard time forgetting, according to various media reports.
Stations switching weather lineups as Buchman nears return to air
Local television stations are each preparing in their own way for the return to the air this fall of popular weathercaster Angela Buchman.
Gun control ads enrich local TV stations
Indianapolis television stations pocketed more than $332,000 in recent months by airing commercials from groups for and against Obama administration initiatives.
WISH-TV receives trio of awards from AP
Look for Channel 8 to trumpet its Outstanding News Operation, Best Newscast and Best Website awards from the Associated Press.
WTHR meteorologist leaving for position in Texas
WTHR-TV Channel 13 Meteorologist Chikage Windler is scheduled to sign off the local air Tuesday afternoon before departing for a new position in Texas in the latest in a series of shakeups involving local weathercasters.
WISH-TV names veteran Bray news director
Steve Bray, who started at WISH-TV Channel 8 as a weatherman in 1995, has been promoted to news director. He replaces Patti McGettigan, who was ousted in August.
TV news director departures shake up market
Three of Indianapolis’ four local TV news providers—WTHR-TV Channel 13, WISH-TV Channel 8 and WRTV-TV Channel 6—are looking for news directors.