Kurtis and his sister, Jean Schodorf, inherited the historic site of the Little House on the Prairie as designated by the State of Kansas. Although Topeka was originally part of the Kansas City market, the Cappers persuaded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make Topeka its own market. WIBW-TV. 13 at 65 - WIBW 132 Following. [1][2] But since the transition, some viewers in the urban areas are having difficulty receiving their signal over-the-air on channel 13. A former WIBW-TV news anchor is coming home to replace long-time anchorman Ralph Hipp, who is retiring September 2. WIBW-TV | Annex | Fandom Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. All of us who have sat in that chair over the years have realized that really we have to live up to those.". Angela Ingram did her last report Wednesday for WKRC-TV after 14 years. Updated: Apr. Kurtis has received two Peabody Awards, numerous Emmy Awards, awards from the Overseas Press Club, a DuPont Award, and has been inducted into the Illinois and Kansas Halls of Fame. See all of the 7 News reporters, anchors and meteorologists. David Oliver will replace the soon-to-be retired Ralph Hipp at WIBW in Topeka, Kansas. Jamie is InvestigateTV's managing editor. Contact Ralph, search articles and Tweets, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place. "When you have to put your hands and get your hands dirty doing everything from carrying a camera, editing tape, putting together the stories, making the calls - I think thats the basis of this business and that was an incredible experience to learn everything I needed to have to go on and better my life.". Regan Porter will take her place, co-anchoring with Chris Fisher and meteorologist Doug Meyers. In 1957, Stauffer Publications (owner of Topeka's other newspaper the Topeka State Journal) bought Capper Publications. TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A former WIBW-TV news anchor is coming home to replace long-time anchorman Ralph Hipp, who is retiring September 2. I knew I needed a change, but I was in denial," she said. After Cindys retirement in 2016, Melissa Scheffler joined Roger on the anchor desk. Nicole Neuman joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2021. On July 8, 2013, Kurtis was named the Voice of Illinois Tourism.[7]. WKBW 7 News Staff | WKBW.com Liz Lewin: The former WKBW-TV anchor-reporter, who left the station last summer to become the weekend morning anchor and reporter at WILX-TV in Lansing, Mich., is back in Buffalo. There are two explanations for this anomaly. Meet the Team - WIBW Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday of liver disease. Mary Kristen was born in 1966, and Scott in 1970. I hope youre doing excellenthave a prosperous new year and one full of my love! He had funny stories. CNNs Harlow, Collins pay tribute to fired colleague Lemon, Suspect leads officials on early-morning chase through 6 Kansas counties, Charges remain pending for turkey poachers who violated Kansas, Nebraska laws, Trial against KHP set to begin for alleged unlawful detainment of drivers, Police identify 2 suspects in Texarkana ball park shooting, 3 killed in Southern California small plane crash, Canadian folk singer Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84. NOAA WEATHER RADIO - KOFO Radio [10], Kurtis and his wife, Helen, had two children, a daughter and a son. In 1991, Cindy Klose joined Roger and the two continued ratings success for 25 years. He graduated from Independence High School in 1958, the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism in 1962 and he earned a Juris Doctor degree from Washburn University School of Law in 1966. He now serves as Supervisor of Videography. NEW YORK (AP) CNN's Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins paid a brief tribute Tuesday to their former "CNN This Morning" co . "I remember Greg Sharpe taking me out back, putting a camera on my shoulder for the first time, pointing it out a tree and telling me how to shoot.". In 1982, Kurtis joined Diane Sawyer on The CBS Morning News, the network broadcast from New York City. Both operating frequencies are transmitted in Maple Hill. and Wheel of Fortuneon separate stations. 10 talking about this. His sister is former Kansas state Senate Majority Whip Jean Schodorf, of Wichita, Kansas. WIBW-TV is the CBS-affiliated television station for Topeka, Kansas. Beginning on September 18, 2006, its second digital subchannel signed-on with programming from MyNetworkTV (a network launched by Fox parent News Corporation) and a secondary affiliation with Colours TV which was eventually dropped. In May 2009, she landed a position as a main anchor, joining the 13 News This Morning team of Dave Johnson and meteorologist Drew Switzer. It resulted in the most sweeping changes to the Illinois penal system in its history. One dates to WIBW-AM's roots as a station in Logansport, Indiana. [13][14] La Pietra was a partner with Kurtis in his Kurtis Productions company. He also had a small role in the award-winning TV miniseries "The People vs O.J. I came back for a football game last fall. But Roger would help change that. Throughout the years, Roger received numerous awards and accolades for his television work. This byline is for a different person with the same name. The two were also on the CBS Early Morning News, which aired an hour earlier on most CBS stations. Bill Kurtis (born William Horton Kuretich; September 21, 1940), is an American television journalist, television producer, narrator, and news anchor. WIBW-DT1: Topeka Cox Cable 12 I did hundreds of stories on people from 8 to 80 in all kinds of sports and all types of genders who were very successful at what they did," Ewing said. Thus it was perfectly acceptable to have a "W" in Kansas. Former WIBW Anchor Bill Curtis: There are also weather apps for your phone, local apps for weather in your town, television, and of course, you can stay tuned to kofo radio for all the latest updates on weather in our listening area. The year 1966 in Chicago was the beginning of a tumultuous four years, and as a reporter and anchor Kurtis was in the middle of historic events. Former longtime 13 NEWS Morning & Midday Anchor turned Digital Media Manager. He is the narrator of a multimedia book by Joe Garner, We Interrupt This Broadcast, with a foreword by Walter Cronkite and an epilogue by Brian Williams which was a sequel to the Edward R. Murrow record album I Can Hear It Now. Jamie Bittner joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in December 2021. WIBW-TV - Wikipedia [4] Kurtis and the WIBW broadcast team remained on the air for 24 straight hours to cover the initial tornado and its aftermath. All rights reserved. 25, 2023 at 9:35 AM PDT. 1,048 Followers. Jerry Springer, politician-turned-TV ringmaster, dies at 79 13 News (newscasts) Deneysha Richard Deneysha Richard joined the FOX4 team December 2020 as a weekend anchor and general assignment reporter. At age 16, Kurtis began working as an announcer for KIND, a radio station in Independence. [15], Last edited on 21 February 2023, at 06:07, "Bill Kurtis: "It's all about storytelling", "Bill Kurtis Reflects on Military Service in Light of USMC Event", "The Plight of the Children ABANDONED IN VIETNAM; VIETNAM VIETNAM VIETNAM", "Bill Kurtis new voice of Illinois tourism", "ABC News/Washington Post Post-Summit Poll, December 1987", "Article in Northwest Indiana Times about the Shrine of Christ's Passion", "Scott Kurtis, 19702009: Son of legendary Chicago newsman Bill Kurtis", "Anchorman Bill Kurtis and partner Donna La Pietra: Local Legends", "Surprise! Host of WIBW's famous "Red Couch Show" at 4:00 and 13 News at 6, 9 and 10 for 30 years.. set to retire this Friday, September 2nd! [2] Upon his retirement, the family settled in Independence, Kansas. In the animated series South Park, Eric Cartman owns a board game called "Investigative Reports with Bill Kurtis", featuring a talking Bill Kurtis bust. Brendan Cullerton joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist after spending four years covering state, local, and federal politics for the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. When he returned to Chicago and for a time resumed his anchor duties, he also founded a production company, Kurtis Productions.[1]. (on DT2), WIBW-DT2: Cox Cable 12 We just love her! Kurtis's warning "For God's sake, take cover" became synonymous with the Tornado outbreak sequence of June 1966 that left 18 dead and injured hundreds more. And both agree the job came with the knowledge they worked in the shadows of giants who came before them. (I) loved K-States run through the (NCAA basketball) tournament - had a great time. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish dies at 66 [citation needed] His legal education came into play when he covered the Chicago Seven conspiracy trial in 1969, which led to a job with CBS News in Los Angeles as correspondent. -ralph-hipp-celebrates-retirement-topeka-civic-theatre/, Former WIBW news anchor returning to Topeka to replace Ralph Hipp. WIBW's Ralph Hipp is retiring after 30 years as their TV news anchor After all, Greg Sharpe spent years as one of the Kansas State Wildcats biggest cheerleaders. The Friday night lights and the athletes who toiled outside the spotlight are tops in the minds of Mark Ewing and Jason Lamb as they recount their favorite moments covering sports at WIBW-TV. Kurtis' son, Scott, died on July 20, 2009, at age 38 at the Kansas cattle ranch owned by his father. One of his first assignments was covering the Charles Manson murder trial for 10months. 13 at 65: Former sports anchors worked to live up to legacy - WIBW Media. He also anchored three CBS Reports: The Plane That Fell from the Sky, The Golden Leaf, and The Gift of Life. He recalls working at the station during KU's 1988 NCAA Championship, then being on the road to cover the 1991 Final Four. After all, Greg Sharpe spent years as one of the Kansas State Wildcats biggest cheerleaders. His reporting on a devastating tornado outbreak led to an on air news reporter and later a very successful news anchor position in Chicago. The two stations had alternating time slots for both news and weather segments. He said he wanted people to smile when they remembered him. Kurtis was studying to become a lawyer in the 1960s, when he was asked to fill in on a temporary news assignment at WIBW-TV in Topeka, Kansas. William Horton Kuretich was born on September 21, 1940 in Pensacola, Florida, to Wilma Mary Horton (19112002) and William A. Kuretich (Croatian: Kureti), of Croatian origin (19142001), a United States Marine Corps brigadier general and decorated veteran of World War II. Rachel is an investigative journalist with more than 20 years experience. He was commissioned a lieutenant (j.g.) Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 3:30 PM PDT TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A former WIBW-TV news anchor is coming home to replace long-time anchorman Ralph Hipp, who is retiring September 2. "Going out in what I called the Lamb Chopper; getting in the 13 helicopter and flying all over northeast Kansas from Salina to Hiawatha to B and B Baileyville and Manhattan and just everywhere in between and landing and seeing how the crowds would get so excited to see Channel 13 show up and covering those high school football games - that is still something Im passionate about today," he said. Tweets. WIBW-DT1: RESNET Cable 13 Before that she worked at local stations in Louisiana and Virginia. Both say they are proud to be part of the WIBW family. The FCC granted WIBW a construction permit for a fill-in digital translator on their pre-transition channel 44. The radio stations are still owned by Morris today along with the Capital-Journal. Jill is an investigative producer with decades of experience reporting on health, safety and corruption. Sharpe, the current Voice of the Nebraska Cornhuskers for baseball and football, is the former Voice. Peter Zampa joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2015 as a multimedia journalist. Daniela is a bilingual investigative producer for InvestigateTV. Wichita ABC affiliate KAKE is facing a wave of viewer wrath after allegedly firing reporter Jared Cerullo. Not One, But Two Anchors Gone in Iowa FTVLive Frank Wiziarde, who created Whizzo the Clown for a Kansas City television station, moved his program to WIBW-TV in the 1970s. He and co-anchor Norma Rashid eventually helped build NBC affiliate WLWT-TV's broadcast into the Cincinnati market's top-rated news show. As much as he appreciated those, it was the experiences he loved the most. Published: Apr. This service ended on January 2, 2009. "Being about 30 feet from the court - from the spot, really - where Mario Chalmers hit that shot to send it into overtime. As a kid who grew up watching games in Allen Fieldhouse and then covered the Jayhawks, that was just an amazing moment to be a part of," J.B. said. ABC (1953-1983) Many people who've gone on to long and distinguished careers in broadcasting got their start right at WIBW-TV, including current WDAF Fox 4 anchor, John Holt. Roger was 66 years old. On the evening of June 8, 1966, Kurtis left a bar review class at Washburn to fill in for a friend at WIBW-TV to anchor the 6o'clock news. This byline is mine, but I want my name removed. On a sunny April evening in Manhattan, fans clad in purple stopped to shake hands with a man wearing red. 27, 2023 at 7:29 AM PDT | Updated: moments ago. Kurtis has authored three books: On Assignment (1984), Death Penalty on Trial (2004), and Prairie Table Cookbook (2008). . Lee leads Gray Televisions National Investigative Team. Breaking News Anchor for The National Desk -- airing in 65+ markets nationwide Having recently announced her pregnancy, Brooke. Currently, Wheel of Fortune airs on WIBW. Flo Jonic Providence, RI. [12], In 2005, Kurtis founded Tallgrass Beef Company, which raised and distributed grass-fed, hormone-free organic beef. He aired a report on WBBM-TV, Chicago, and produced a documentary for A&E Network that shocked the nation. Digital: J.B. Bauersfeld - Sports Director; weeknights at 6, 9, and 10 p.m. Matt Blanchette - Sports Anchor; weekends and sports reporter, "The Spirit of Kansas on WIBW" (1985-1988), "Where Northeast Kansas Turns For News" (1996-2000). 75/KS 4 interchange.Syndicated programming on WIBW includes: Wheel Of Fortune, Two and a Half Men, Ellen, andLet's Make a Deal. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Live news or weather bulletins from KAKE in Wichita would interrupt normal taped operations on the channel. J.B. says his time at WIBW, where everyone has varied responsibilities and multi-tasks, prepared him well for a career where self-motivation is a necessity. Most of all, he remembers all the colleagues he worked alongside. In May 2009, she landed a position as a main anchor, joining the 13 News This Morning team of Dave Johnson and meteorologist Drew Switzer. Amanda Lanum first joined the 13 News team as an intern from Baylor University in May 2006. Kurtis narrated the 2010 documentary film Carbon Nation by Peter Byck and was the narrator in the 2004 film starring Will Ferrell, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and its sequel Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013). Sharpe, the current Voice of the Nebraska Cornhuskers for baseball and football, is the former Voice of the Wildcats and WIBW-TV sports anchor. As for his most memorable experiences, Sharpe says it's tough to pick just one. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. "I was an intern in 1986 for Ron Paradis, the sports director, and was there for 10 years doing off and on bits for radio and television and then being the Voice of the Wildcats and jumped completely to the radio side but my first 10 years were with the television side and loved every minute of it," Sharpe recalls of his time in Topeka broadcasting. 28, 2023 at 9:07 AM PDT. On July 15, 2013, Tallgrass Beef Company, LLC forfeited its registration with the Kansas Secretary of State to do business in the state of Kansas. 13 at 65: Former sports anchor still Sharpe on the call, Suspect leads officials on early-morning chase through 6 Kansas counties, Charges remain pending for turkey poachers who violated Kansas, Nebraska laws, Trial against KHP set to begin for alleged unlawful detainment of drivers, T-Mobile lays off more than 200 Sprint employees in Kansas. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - We have some difficult news to share with you. Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish dies at 66. As described in the book, Kurtis gave the keynote address and told a joke: "What's the hardest part about having AIDS? As for her husband, I have no idea where he is at the moment. Kurtis was studying to become a lawyer in the 1960s, when he was asked to fill in on a temporary news assignment at WIBW-TV in Topeka, Kansas. ", 13 at 65: Former sports anchor pursuing new dream in front of camera, Suspect leads officials on early-morning chase through 6 Kansas counties, Charges remain pending for turkey poachers who violated Kansas, Nebraska laws, Trial against KHP set to begin for alleged unlawful detainment of drivers, T-Mobile lays off more than 200 Sprint employees in Kansas. Now, its not so bad. It starts at 2:30 am central time for us. "Its unbelievable the veins of alumni that branched out from WIBW across the country that I run into today and everybody speaks so highly of working at Channel 13," he said. Roger was joined by Susan Peters in the 1980s and the anchor team helped lift KWCH to the number one station in the Wichita-Hutchinson market.
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