Ben Hill, who has been a "Sunrise" co-anchor at WTHR-13 since 2016, is taking a TV job in Nashville. We expect his contributions and leadership will be extremely beneficial as we work to raise the profiles of our drivers and teams and generate even more momentum for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.”, Dave Furst was part of the IndyCar Radio Network before becoming vice president of communications for the racing series. Rafael Sánchez, RTV6, Indianapolis, Indiana. The good news is, I'm not going too far away, just a little west down 16th Street.”, Furst's WRTV colleague Rafael Sanchez congratulated him on Twitter saying, "He’s a phenomenal storyteller, a consummate pro, & 'Furst & Foremost' a proud husband & dad. You will need to register before adding a comment. NASCAR's Backseat Drivers debate what they think happened to the No. “While all of us are excited for Dave’s next chapter, we will miss his masterful storytelling and passion for central Indiana sports.". Co-worker Rafael Sanchez wished Furst well on Twitter. Bob Gamble hired him. Backseat Drivers: What happened to Kevin Harvick? I’ll miss his Spanish, & picking up his multiple Emmys at the awards program. Then about two weeks later, Bob called me again and said, ‘Did you send that tape?’ I said no. The memories of Channel 6 will never fade.”. "We were fortunate to have him at the helm during some of the most memorable sports stories in our state’s history.". WRTV has reached out to U.S. Sen. Todd Young and Sen. Mike Braun. “We’re excited to add Dave’s valuable experience, strong work ethic and tremendous passion for INDYCAR racing to our team. I had a nice run. RALEIGH -- WRAL reporter Mandy Mitchell has announced her departure from the station after nine years there. Longtime news anchor departs after 18 years at WRTV - Indianapolis Business Journal Ericka Flye, who joined WRTV-TV Channel 6 in 2000, abruptly left … Photographer Dave Garlock, who worked there, got a job here at Channel 6. Flye did not return phone calls or an email seeking comment. Furst can also be heard on IMS public address throughout May and for NASCAR’s Brickyard 400. The station wished Flye “good luck” on Facebook. pic.twitter.com/8a7PSTdyv2, "At 23 years, Dave’s time at WRTV is impressive," Cope-Walton said, "and his legacy will impress, even longer.”. “Dave Furst embodies the Hoosier spirit. Her career has taken her to South Bend, Indiana as a reporter/multi-media journalist at the ABC affiliate. I will forever be in their debt. 9 crew that saved the day and Chase Elliott's championship chances in this week's episode presented by Mobil 1. 4 of Kevin Harvick, who won't be competing for a championship in 2020 in this week's episode presented by Mobil 1. Wochit. Isiah Thomas urges patience to Victor Oladipo. IndyCar released a statement on the move Friday morning. Twitter: @RafaelOnTV While at Indiana University studying for a career in journalism and broadcasting, Furst landed a gig as a sideline reporter for ESPN covering the Hoosiers football team. We expect his contributions and leadership will be extremely beneficial as we work to raise the profiles of our drivers and teams and generate even more momentum for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.”. An email was sent to WRTV staff Thursday announcing Furst's departure. ... where she has been the traffic anchor and reporter for two years at Scripps' WRTV … "We were fortunate to have him at the helm during some of the most memorable sports stories in our state’s history. He’s a phenomenal storyteller, a consummate pro, & “Furst & Foremost” a proud husband & dad. And when he hired him, Bob saw a story that I had done on Dave’s tape. Please enable JavaScript to view this content. Furst, who came to … "We were fortunate to have him at the helm during some of the most memorable sports stories in our state’s history. After graduating and making television stops in Evansville, Louisville, Raleigh and Huntington, West Virginia, Furst came back to to his home state. He’s a phenomenal storyteller, a consummate pro, & “Furst & Foremost” a proud husband & dad. "We were fortunate to have him at the helm during some of the most memorable sports stories in our state’s history.". He joins the long list of @wrtv legends. I’ll miss his Spanish, & picking up his multiple Emmys at the awards program. TV anchors and reporters … He attended his first Indianapolis 500 in 1979 and fell in love with IndyCar. Senator Young will continue to monitor the Postal Service’s operations and financial condition to ensure they have the resources needed to … You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. But station officials and Flye aren't saying what led to the departure. 15 Days. “This region has been a hotbed for sports, Baylor’s recent athletics success, UT rebuilding just down the road and Aggies exceeding expectations,” KWTX Media Vice-President and General Manager Mike Wright said in… RTV6's Derrik Thomas calculates he's done about 12,000 stories in his 40 years here. After 23 years at the station, Furst will sign off Sept. 9 during the WRTV News at 6 p.m. before joining IndyCar as vice president of communications. Dave Furst leaving WRTV-6 post as sports director for IndyCar PR position. Furst, who came to the station in 1997 as a sports reporter and five years later was named sports director of WRTV-6, is also part of the IndyCar Radio Network. Community Health is a $2.2 billion company that operates seven hospitals in Indiana as well as dozens of physician clinics, urgent-care centers and immediate-care clinics. Since that day, Derrik has covered thousands of stories, worked with hundreds of journalists, and seen exponential changes in our industry. “I’m headed to Community Health Network to join the Communications Team," she wrote. TV anchors and reporters who left Indianapolis. "Barely a day went by when I didn't think about that. She also spent time as an anchor, reporter and weather forecaster at the NBC affiliate on California’s Central Coast where she covered local crime, politics, California wildfires, and the historic drought effects on the state. “Fortunate. There have been some crackerjack editors, photographers, and producers that assisted me in my longevity. I’ll miss his Spanish, & picking up his multiple Emmys at the awards program. If you have not registered, please sign up for a free account now. “I am grateful to RTV6 and I am blessed by the support of viewers who have watched me for many years,” Flye said on WRTV’s Facebook page. To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. Dave Furst has been at WRTV-Channel 6 in Indianapolis for more than 20 years. He attended his first Indianapolis 500 in 1979 and fell in love with IndyCar. And while the news, people and technology has changed, Derrik’s storytelling, wordsmithing and ability to turn a phrase, has remained the same. She previously worked at WHAS-TV in Louisville and in broadcasting stints in Valparaiso, South Bend, Fort Wayne and Bowling Green, Kentucky. I will move to the next stage of my journey. pic.twitter.com/8a7PSTdyv2. “Today, I am officially hanging up my microphone at RTV6,” Oelschlager said Monday in a Facebook post. Dave Furst, who for nearly two decades has led the sports team at WRTV-Channel 6, is leaving his position for a job in the sport he, arguably, loves most: IndyCar. DECATUR — WAND-TV anchor and reporter Meredith Juliet is leaving the station to take a position at WTHR-TV, the NBC affiliate in Indianapolis. IndyCar released a statement on the move Friday morning. Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. WACO - Famed sports anchor Ed Sorensen will join KWTX-TV as evening sports anchor beginning Monday, October 13, KWTX Media announced on Friday. If you see comments in violation of our community guidelines, please report them. I’ll miss his Spanish, & picking up his multiple Emmys at the awards program. “Dave Furst is a masterful storyteller, who has a vast area of expertise that includes, high school, collegiate and professional sports," WRTV news director Terri-Cope-Walton said. Furst can also be heard on IMS public address throughout May and for NASCAR’s Brickyard 400. Editor's note: You can comment on IBJ stories by signing in to your IBJ account. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Dave Furst leaving WRTV-6 post as sports director for IndyCar PR position, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Florida votes to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour, Chipotle struggles with staffing as coronavirus cases rise, NASCAR's Bubba Wallace has voted ... for the first time. It's really an exciting time with the Penske acquisition.". He was paired with photographer, Dick Baldwin, and they were sent to cover a story about a train station being moved. Dave Furst, who for nearly two decades has led the sports team at WRTV-Channel 6, is leaving his position for a job in the sport he, arguably, loves most: IndyCar. Young's office sent us this statement: “Senator Young is confident USPS will act appropriately to ensure mail is processed and delivered in a timely fashion, as they always strive to do. A story on unemployment that led him to talk to some out of work Vietnam veterans gathered on the city's north side. Bob said, ‘Why don’t you send me another tape of your work and we’ll go from there.’ But I didn’t send a tape. Julie Pursley Oelschlager, an on-air reporter at WRTV-TV Channel 6 since 2001, is stepping down to take a job in the health care industry. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Follow IndyStar sports reporter Dana Benbow on Twitter: @DanaBenbow. WISH-TV signs news-broadcasting agreement with South Bend station, Veteran traffic reporter Mimi Pearce leaves WTHR after 18 years, WISH-TV sues Dish TV over fee negotiations, claims racial discrimination, Emmis takes step toward diversification with $75M acquisition of sound-masking biz. “We’re excited to add Dave’s valuable experience, strong work ethic and tremendous passion for INDYCAR racing to our team. All rights reserved. Please note our updated comment policy that will govern how comments are moderated. Welcome to our new and improved comments, which are for subscribers only. Dave Furst will leave WRTV-6 after more than two decades to work for IndyCar. “I was working in Minneapolis, Minnesota. "I had a front-row seat to history and, more importantly, hoped to give viewers that feeling as well. But I'm unbelievably excited to join the talent team at the IndyCar series. In his 23 years at WRTV-6 he's won numerous awards, including 24 Emmys – many for his “Trackside 6” coverage of Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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