As for his most memorable experiences, Sharpe says it's tough to pick just one. "Those first couple of years when Nebraska was still in the Big 12, it was uncomfortable at times. Some cherished memories from the photo file! After all, Greg Sharpe spent years as one of the Kansas State Wildcats biggest cheerleaders. J.B. Bauersfeld worked at WIBW from 2004 to 2014. 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. He replaced Kasell on a permanent basis on May 24, 2014. He also was in a memorable Southwest Airlines spot, where he mistook a long-haired dog for an attractive woman. 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. A 1972 report by Bill Kurtis, while a correspondent for CBS News in Los Angeles, was used as the introduction to Dr. Dre's album Compton. Your email address will not be published. Roger was 66 years old. The move was sponsored by Capper, who added a "W" to the initials of the Indiana station's owner, Indiana Broadcast Works. ), married, and had two children. He also covered the murder trials of Angela Davis and Juan Corona and the Pentagon Papers trial of Daniel Ellsberg. On July 8, 2013, Kurtis was named the Voice of Illinois Tourism.[7]. At age 16, Kurtis began working as an announcer for KIND, a radio station in Independence. For CNBC, the company has produced nearly 100 episodes of American Greed. She joined the Gray Television in January 2022 as a producer. In 2002, Benedek merged with this station's current owner, Gray Communications, now Gray Television. "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. Published: Apr. The two newspapers, which later merged as the Topeka Capital-Journal, and WIBW-AM-FM-TV remained the flagships of Stauffer Publications (later renamedStauffer Communications) until 1995 when the company merged with Morris Communications ofAugusta, Georgia. "I thought I'd stay two years, then move on to a bigger market," Amanda said, "But as I saw the opportunity to learn and grow here doing different jobs, I stayed.". It wasn't an easy decision, because all those things are extremely important to me. Where are Rhiannon and Mike? Kurtis returned to Vietnam in 1980 to cover the Vietnamese side of the story and, while there, discovered some 15,000 Vietnamese children conceived and left behind by Americans when the U.S. left in 1975. He wanted to sneak out of the studio quietly at the end of the newscast because my retirement is really not a big deal. He was absolutely amazed by the outpouring of cards and comments from viewers wishing him well. Peter Zampa joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2015 as a multimedia journalist. Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. We know Roger was so proud of them. Lemons firing came after a series of missteps that included his suggestion in February that Republican presidential contenderNikki Haley was past her prime.He got into an onscreen argument last week with another GOP candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy, over their interpretation of racial history. Gray Television CBS WIBW-TV - Topeka, Kansas Director of Interactive Media since Dec 2012 Meredith FOX5 KVVU-TV, Las Vegas - FOX5 KVVU-TV, Las Vegas Continuous News Manager Jul 2012 - Nov 2012. Jamie is InvestigateTV's managing editor. Our hearts are heavy losing a great friend. I learned so much, made so many great friends," he said. From the bright lights of the 13 NEWS studio to Hollywood, a former WIBW-TV sports director left Topeka to pursue a new passion. 25, 2023 at 9:35 AM PDT. A former WIBW-TV news anchor is coming home to replace long-time anchorman Ralph Hipp, who is retiring September 2. WIBW-DT1: Topeka Cox Cable 12 Most of the former Stauffer television holdings, including WIBW, were sold to Benedek Broadcasting in 1996. WIBW-DT1: Cox Digital Cable 2013 (HD) WIBW, along with co-owned Wichita ABC affiliate KAKE-TV and Cox Communications, were one of two partners in "Kansas Now 22", a cable channel that aired throughout Kansas. Within 15 seconds another sighting came in: "It's wiped out an apartment complex." Media. After passing the Kansas bar examination and accepting a job with a Wichita, Kansas law firm, Kurtis discussed his options with Harry Colmery and Bob McClure of Colmery and Russell and decided not to pursue a career in law. She previously covered politics at Gray TV's KFYR-TV in Bismarck, N.D. Josh Rultenberg joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2022 as a multimedia journalist. Required fields are marked *. "Its a legacy station and and its something that Im super proud of - to say that I worked there," Lamb said. "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. [3] The translator serves the immediate part of the city and the nearby areas west of Topeka from the same transmitter as the main signal. He covered the neighborhood fires that followed the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and again when Robert F. Kennedy was shot. He got to hear from some good friends. But theres another dream that, with all of the sports I played growing up, was maybe a little bit on the back burner, so I am super happy to be pursuing that but my time (at WIBW) I think about it often and fondly. J.B. has found some success in his first years in L.A., particularly in commercial work. "People ask me if I miss it and I say yes every day. His favorite driver was Wichita native Rick Mears. The protests against the Vietnam War dominated the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, which Kurtis covered. I am going through Rhiannon withdrawalslol. The two stations had alternating time slots for both news and weather segments. Rhiannon is married to Mike, making them the first husband and wife anchor team in Kansas Citys history. At the heart of it all, though, Sharpe credits his time at WIBW. Melissa Brunner - weeknights: 13 News at 5, 6 and 10P. Months later it appears that the station has parted ways with the Anchor. 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. WIBW-DT1: Sunflower Broadband Digital Cable 213 (HD), 13 (VHF, 1953-2009) WIBW-TV. . David Oliver will replace the soon-to-be retired Ralph Hipp at WIBW in Topeka, Kansas. She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. Kurtis served as an enlisted man in the United States Marine Corps Reserve (Topeka, Kansas 19621966). Ewing, who served as WIBW's sports director from 1998 to 2008, worked many years producing local sports for Cox Communications and is now a financial adviser with Edward Jones in Manhattan. (on DT2), WIBW-DT2: Cox Cable 12 Throughout the years, Roger received numerous awards and accolades for his television work. Owned by Gray Television, the station has studios at Southwest Commerce Place next to the I-70/I-470/U.S. On several occasions starting in 2009, Kurtis appeared on NPR's news quiz show Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!, filling in for regular announcer Carl Kasell. The station carried programming from all four networks at the time but was a primary CBS affiliate. After a dramatic screening of the documentary in Washington, D.C., the Veterans Administration issued guidelines to diagnose and compensate those veterans affected by Agent Orange. Jones, who currently hosts Lawrence Jones Cross Country on Saturday nights, is set to take over the 8 p.m. slot previously held by Carlson as the network implements a rotating roster of hosts. By Kevin Eck on Aug. 26, 2022 - 10:21 AM. 13 News (newscasts) All rights reserved. [10], Kurtis and his wife, Helen, had two children, a daughter and a son. He's been Lincoln for 10 years. The exodus continues at WKRC-TV: Reporter Angela Ingram, a 14-year veteran, worked her final newscast Wednesday, three weeks. He also hosted American Justice, produced by Towers Productions. The channel was relaunched on January 28 2009 as "Kansas 22" with content originating from New Vision Television stations KSNW and KSNT (both NBC affiliates). Copyright 2021 KWCH. Digital: 13 (VHF) Most of all, he remembers all the colleagues he worked alongside. [12], In 2005, Kurtis founded Tallgrass Beef Company, which raised and distributed grass-fed, hormone-free organic beef. It broadcasts a digital signal on VHF channel 13 and its digital translator on UHF channel 44. 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! Lamb worked at WIBW from 1993 to 1997 as a sports reporter and weekend sports anchor. WIBW-TV is the CBS-affiliated television station for Topeka, Kansas. The station is also down a morning Anchor after Olivia Schmitt decided to leave the station and TV news completely. 1,048 Followers. Roger often described KWCH as the fourth-place station in a town with only three TV stations. St. Mark's United Methodist Church Mar 2016 - Oct 20182 years 8 months Lincoln, Nebraska Area Newsanchor KSNT-TV Jan 1994 - Feb 200814 years 2 months Reporter WIBW TV Apr 1992 - Dec 19931 year 9. 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). "It was my jumping point. His reporting, along with Ron Yates of the Chicago Tribune, helped persuade President Gerald Ford to pardon her in 1977. Kurtis has authored three books: On Assignment (1984), Death Penalty on Trial (2004), and Prairie Table Cookbook (2008). WIBW-TV was among the properties sold by the Stauffer family to Morris Communications on July 7, 1994. @RalphHipp 4,684 followers, 17,391 tweets. Anchors. One of his first assignments was covering the Charles Manson murder trial for 10months. But to live the life I want, and raise my kids in the way I feel they deserve, the time I devoted to work was the thing that needed to change.". A story Kurtis wrote for The New York Times Magazine was instrumental in obtaining special status for the children to enter the United States, where they live today.[6]. former wibw anchors Kelsie Passolt joined the 10/11 NOW news team in July of 2021 as an evening anchor for the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts. 10 talking about this. We had little watch parties at my house for the K-State games in the NCAA tournament.". Longtime KWCH anchor Roger Cornish died Wednesday of liver disease. From the Red Couch Show today: don't forget you can Zoom chat with author Faye Kellerman, "The Hunt" tonight at 7 in Marvin Auditorium at Topeka Shawnee County Public Library enjoy! In 1957, Stauffer Publications (owner of Topeka's other newspaper the Topeka State Journal) bought Capper Publications. He was just 17 years old at the time. Some of the beef sold came from cattle raised on Kurtis's ranch in Sedan, Kansas. By The Associated Press. Owen tries to bring a modern and cinematic look to investigative storytelling with dynamic and engaging animations and videography. It lost DuMontwhen that network shut down in 1955, lost NBC when KTSB (now KSNT) signed-on in 1967, and lost ABC when KLDH (now KTKA) signed-on in 1983. 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. Working alongside President Reagan, they presided over the end of the Soviet Union in the late 80s. Although Topeka was originally part of the Kansas City market, the Cappers persuaded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make Topeka its own market. [4] Kurtis and the WIBW broadcast team remained on the air for 24 straight hours to cover the initial tornado and its aftermath. In 2005, Ally earned her first anchor job at WIBW-TV based in Topeka, Kansas, where she stayed for two years and won a Kansas Association of Broadcasters Award for "Best Morning Show."; In December of 2007, she switched from a traditional news network to the multimedia company Meredith, a marketing and advertising corporation that catered to women. Thank you and keep up the great job! This service ended on January 2, 2009. He's held a similar position at WDAF-Fox4 in Kansas City for nearly 17 years. He said he wanted people to smile when they remembered him. While the city itself and its close-in suburbs receive the Kansas City stations very well, some parts of Northeastern Kansas get a marginal signal at best. I knew I needed a change, but I was in denial," she said. 101-year old Holocaust survivors dies in Colorado, Ralph Hipp announces retirement after 30 years at WIBW. Full Profile. Updated: Mar 3, 2022 / 06:20 PM CST TOPEKA (KSNT) - KSNT News paid tribute to its longtime evening anchor Tuesday night during her final newscast. Deneysha Richard Deneysha Richard joined the FOX4 team December 2020 as a weekend anchor and general assignment reporter. COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - After nearly 20 years, First Alert Meteorologist Ben Tanner is leaving WIS for new opportunities. In September, she was hired as a full-time news producer. in the United States Navy Reserve (Chicago, 19661969).[3]. One viewer commented, "Your ridiculous decision to fire Jared Cerullo, when he apologized. Caresse Jackman is a national consumer investigative reporter with a focus on exposing scams and digging into consumer concerns. "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.". "I was working with the best.. Find out more about them, like where they're from and what they like to do when not on TV. Back in May, FTVLive was the FIRST to tell you that KWWL (Waterloo) Weekend Anchor Dani Miskell was arrested on domestic assault charges. It resulted in the most sweeping changes to the Illinois penal system in its history. As much as he appreciated those, it was the experiences he loved the most. This byline is for a different person with the same name. Rogers favorite interview was getting to talk with Mears in 1990. Kurtis narrated nearly 1,000 documentaries, and Kurtis Productions produced nearly 500 documentaries for series like The New Explorers on PBS; Investigative Reports and Cold Case Files for the A&E; and Investigating History for the History Channel. Have not seen them for long time. Ewing's most memorable moments include seeing K-State win the Big 12 football championship at Arrowhead Stadium in 2003 and the 2003 KU national championship, including Mario Chalmers' shot to send the game into overtime. Stauffer Publications acquired the Capper properties in 1957, which included WIBW-AM, and the Topeka Daily Capital. He quickly moved positions - from producing and reporting to anchoring newscasts. "Other days that are more frequent than the days on set (are the days) that youre looking for work, maybe youre taking a class or you were doing a show or just writing.". His father's military career included extensive travel for his family. Anchor 5,6,10 Monday-Friday Anchor / Reporter WIBW-TV Apr 2007 - Oct 2009 2 years 7 months. Severe weather was approaching Topeka, so Kurtis stayed to update some weather reports. Our priority is you, the viewer. Wichita ABC affiliate KAKE is facing a wave of viewer wrath after allegedly firing reporter Jared Cerullo. Man killed in Over-the-Rhine Shooting. Bill Kurtis and Donna LaPietra getting married today", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bill_Kurtis&oldid=1140677490, This page was last edited on 21 February 2023, at 06:07. Speaking of the victim, who received a cut on his face, Clemens said it "looked like he was probably . Wake up with your favorite morning news team 7 days a week! WIBW is one of the few stations west of the Mississippi River whose call sign begins with the letter "W". He now serves as Supervisor of Videography. Miami News Anchors Dies Found Dead Death | NBC Fox CBS Reporter, Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB, Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Boyfriend / Engagement. In 1982, Kurtis joined Diane Sawyer on The CBS Morning News, the network broadcast from New York City. All of us who have sat in that chair over the years have realized that really we have to live up to those.". 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. 2. 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). Emily is an investigative journalist with a background in several forms of media and an MBA in business management. He returned to WBBM-TV in 1985. Rhiannon and Mike were my families favorite. Both operating frequencies are transmitted in Maple Hill. 13 News Anchor says goodbye after 10 years, 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, Washburn football player receives NFL mini-camp invite, Seaman Show Choir to perform alongside popular 80s band, KU sorority student found deceased in bed identified, Hop 2 It hosts sock drive to make a difference. Your email address will not be published. [13][14] La Pietra was a partner with Kurtis in his Kurtis Productions company. The Final Friday coming up: 13s Ralph Hipp celebrates retirement at Topeka Civic Theatre. This byline is mine, but I want my name removed. Since June 2015, just as the Decades network officially launched, Kurtis serves as the lead host of Through the Decades, a daily news magazine that covers historical events from that particular day since the advent of television. 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. Oliver, a native of Wichita, started . In 1998, he was awarded the University of Kansas William Allen White citation. He criticized network management for not breaking the news to him in person, but CNN disputed that in a dueling tweet. They transfer a new anchor about every 2 yearsthen they usually get promoted to Good Morning America or do something for them behind the scenes. The FCC granted WIBW a construction permit for a fill-in digital translator on their pre-transition channel 44. 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. But Roger would help change that. [2] Upon his retirement, the family settled in Independence, Kansas. 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. ", 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. In 1978, his investigative focus unit broke the Agent Orange story, U.S. veterans who were sprayed by the defoliant in Vietnam. [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! His April trip to Manhattan came when the Wildcats hosted the Huskers in baseball at Tointon Family Stadium. All rights reserved. WIBW-TV (channel 13) is a television station in Topeka, Kansas, United States, affiliated with CBS and owned by Gray Television. "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. The radio stations are still owned by Morris today along with the Capital-Journal. As the only television station in town and one of the few radio stations left undamaged, WIBW became a communications hub for emergency operations. However, the "W/K" divide for call signs was not always the Mississippi River and Kansas was on the eastern side of the original call divide. Roger started as a camera operator at our KTVH studios in Hutchinson in 1972. It moved to Topeka in 1927. As reported by Page Six in The New York Post, Lawrence Jones the youngest Black anchor to host a solo program on cable news is scheduled to host Tucker Carlson's former show temporarily.
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