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Driver dies in Bloomington sprint car crash
Driver dies in Bloomington sprint car crash
Updated: Sunday, May 26 2013 3:23 AM EDT2013-05-26 07:23:10 GMT
Picture courtesy of Anderson Speedway
A 22-year-old sprint car driver died has died after a crash at the Bloomington Speedway. Monroe County Coroner Nicole Meyer told The Herald-Times that 22-year-old Joshua Burton of Bloomington died atMore >>
A 22-year-old sprint car driver died has died after a crash at the Bloomington Speedway.More >>
Indy 500 Coverage begins at 5am on WTHR
Indy 500 Coverage begins at 5amo on WTHR
Updated: Sunday, May 26 2013 1:38 AM EDT2013-05-26 05:38:58 GMT
Scattered showers make for a less than ideal Indianapolis 500 forecast. Confidence is high on rain to be on Live Doppler 13 Radar during the race… but there is a great deal of uncertainty on whether showersMore >>
WTHR coverage of the Indy 500 begins at 5am. Gates open at 5:30am. The race is scheduled to begin at 12:12pm. More >>
Indy 500 fan, 85, gets ride in two-seater from Mario Andretti
Indy 500 fan, 85, gets ride in two-seater from Mario Andretti
Updated: Sunday, May 26 2013 12:24 AM EDT2013-05-26 04:24:07 GMT
A dedicated race fan who's been attending the Indy 500 for decades received the ride of a lifetime at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His friends surprised him with a ride in a two-seater with Mario AndrettiMore >>
A dedicated race fan who's been attending the Indy 500 for decades received the ride of a lifetime at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.More >>
Kyle Busch wins Nationwide race at Charlotte
Kyle Busch wins Nationwide race at Charlotte
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 8:48 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:48:38 GMT
Kyle Busch dominated at Charlotte Motor Speedway again Saturday, racing to his sixth Nationwide Series victory of the season and record seventh career win at the track. Ten years and a day after his NationwideMore >>
Kyle Busch dominated at Charlotte Motor Speedway again Saturday, racing to his sixth Nationwide Series victory of the season and record seventh career win at the track.More >>
Thirty-five Boston Marathon runners to run at Indy 500
Thirty-five Boston Marathon runners to run at Indy 500
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 8:40 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:40:27 GMT
About 35 runners from the Midwest who were unable to finish the Boston Marathon last month because of the bombings will run about a half mile on the track immediately before the start of the IndianapolisMore >>
About 35 runners from the Midwest who were unable to finish the Boston Marathon last month because of the bombings will run about a half mile on the track immediately before the start of the Indianapolis 500.More >>
Driver dies of injuries sustained at Bloomington track
Driver dies of injuries sustained at Bloomington track
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-05-25 23:09:39 GMT
A 22-year-old sprint car driver died has died after a crash at the Bloomington Speedway. Monroe County Coroner Nicole Meyer told The Herald-Times that 22-year-old Joshua Burton of Bloomington died atMore >>
A 22-year-old sprint car driver died has died after a crash at the Bloomington Speedway.More >>
Indiana man dies in motorcycle collision in DC
Indiana man dies in motorcycle collision in DC
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-25 23:05:14 GMT
An Indiana man is dead after the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a car near the National Mall in Washington. D.C. police say the collision occurred late Friday night at the intersection of 23rdMore >>
An Indiana man is dead after the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a car near the National Mall in Washington.More >>
National Lakeshore warns of Lake Michigan dangers
National Lakeshore warns of Lake Michigan dangers
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-05-25 23:02:27 GMT
The National Park Service is reminding people who plan to head to the shores of Lake Michigan as the summer season begins that water conditions can change quickly from calm and inviting to rough and dangerousMore >>
National Park Service is reminding people who plan to head to the shores of Lake Michigan as the summer season begins that water conditions can change quickly.More >>
Evansville police chief backs discipline for officer
Evansville police chief backs discipline for officer
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:58:35 GMT
The Evansville police chief is recommending an officer accused of battery against a student while working off-duty at a school be either suspended or fired. The Evansville Courier & Press reports ChiefMore >>
The Evansville police chief is recommending an officer accused of battery against a student while working off-duty at a school be either suspended or fired.More >>
Ex-coroner sues ex-prosecutor over legal advice
Ex-coroner sues ex-prosecutor over legal advice
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:46:57 GMT
A former central Indiana coroner who pleaded guilty to driving drunk is suing a former prosecutor from an adjoining county, alleging he provided incompetent counsel that kept her from running for re-election. TheMore >>
A former central Indiana coroner who pleaded guilty to driving drunk is suing a former prosecutor from an adjoining county.More >>

INDIANAPOLIS, June 20th—WTHR-TV (Channel 13) again has won more Emmy awards than any other single station in the regional competition. The Lower Great Lakes Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced the 2011 Emmy award recipients Saturday night at a ceremony in Cleveland. The region includes stations from Indianapolis, Cleveland, Toledo and Ft. Wayne.

This is the 16th consecutive year WTHR has dominated the regional Emmys. WTHR won a total of 20 Emmy awards; WISH and WFYI tied for the next highest count in Indiana with five statues each.

Channel 13 won Emmys in a variety of categories including investigative reporting, journalistic enterprise and weathercast. Several WTHR staffers also won in individual crafts categories which included awards for photography, graphics and technical achievement.

Here is a complete list of 2011 WTHR Emmy winners:

Evening Newscast- Market 21-40
Flash Flood Evacuations – Eyewitness News at 5
Jeff Benscoter
Tracie Hotopp

Investigative Report- Series
"Reality Check: Where Are the Jobs?"
Bob Segall
Bill Ditton
Cyndee Hebert

Feature News
"Jet Car Paul"
Kevin Rader
Steve Rhodes

Feature News – Series
"Eyewitness To Vancouver"
Scott Swan
Steve Rhodes

Business/Consumer
"Batty Business"
Jeremy Brilliant
Greg Wilkerson

Health/Science- News Series
"Lead in your Dishes"
Bob Segall
Bill Ditton

Human Interest
"Commute Curiosity"
Scott Swan
Steve Rhodes

Military News Report
"Benefits Denied, Benefits Restored"
Sandra Chapman

Societal Concerns
"A Fighting Chance"
Scott Swan
John Duong

Weather – News Feature
"Into the Vortex"
Jude Redfield
Jim Hall

Magazine Program
"Olympic Zone"
Scott Swan
Steve Rhodes

Promotions News Promo
"Sold for Slaughter"
Kerry Williams

Promotion News Promo – Image
"Indiana's Weather Leader"
Kerry Williams

Journalistic Enterprise
Bob Segall Composite

Crafts: Technical Director
James Walton

Crafts: Editor
Steve Rhodes Edit Composite

Crafts: Graphics/Animation

2010 WTHR Graphic Design
Janet Brown
Kris Burke
Jason Richards
Terry Ross
Steve Wolfe

Crafts: On Camera Talent – Anchor Weather

Chris Wright's Weather

Crafts: Photographer- News

"Eyewitness to Vancouver" Composite
Steve Rhodes

Crafts: Technical Achievement

"Thinking Small"
Scott Swan
Steve Rhodes

WTHR announced as national Edward R. Murrow "Overall Excellence" winner

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Driver dies of injuries sustained at Bloomington track
Driver dies of injuries sustained at Bloomington track
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-05-25 23:09:39 GMT
A 22-year-old sprint car driver died has died after a crash at the Bloomington Speedway. Monroe County Coroner Nicole Meyer told The Herald-Times that 22-year-old Joshua Burton of Bloomington died atMore >>
A 22-year-old sprint car driver died has died after a crash at the Bloomington Speedway.More >>
Indiana man dies in motorcycle collision in DC
Indiana man dies in motorcycle collision in DC
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-25 23:05:14 GMT
An Indiana man is dead after the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a car near the National Mall in Washington. D.C. police say the collision occurred late Friday night at the intersection of 23rdMore >>
An Indiana man is dead after the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a car near the National Mall in Washington.More >>
Indy 500 Coverage begins at 5am on WTHR
Indy 500 Coverage begins at 5amo on WTHR
Updated: Sunday, May 26 2013 1:38 AM EDT2013-05-26 05:38:58 GMT
Scattered showers make for a less than ideal Indianapolis 500 forecast. Confidence is high on rain to be on Live Doppler 13 Radar during the race… but there is a great deal of uncertainty on whether showersMore >>
WTHR coverage of the Indy 500 begins at 5am. Gates open at 5:30am. The race is scheduled to begin at 12:12pm. More >>
National Lakeshore warns of Lake Michigan dangers
National Lakeshore warns of Lake Michigan dangers
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-05-25 23:02:27 GMT
The National Park Service is reminding people who plan to head to the shores of Lake Michigan as the summer season begins that water conditions can change quickly from calm and inviting to rough and dangerousMore >>
National Park Service is reminding people who plan to head to the shores of Lake Michigan as the summer season begins that water conditions can change quickly.More >>
Two campers found at Camp Atterbury face charges
Two campers found at Camp Atterbury face charges
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 11:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:19:14 GMT
Police are seeking criminal charges against two missing campers who were found on the Indiana National Guard's Camp Atterbury. Bartholomew County sheriff's Maj. Todd Noblitt says the two men, ages 19More >>
Bartholomew County sheriff's Maj. Todd Noblitt says the two men, ages 19 and 20, were found Wednesday after a ground and air search for several hours by police officers and soldiers of the Atterbury grounds near Edinburgh.More >>
Search for pilot in deadly NY Angel Flight ongoing
Search for pilot in deadly NY Angel Flight ongoing
The crash of a volunteer Angel Flight in upstate New York that killed at least two people is under investigation, and the search for the missing pilot is ongoing, authorities said.More >>
The search for the pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing at least two people, ended unsuccessfully Saturday, a town official said.More >>
Evansville police chief backs discipline for officer
Evansville police chief backs discipline for officer
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:58:35 GMT
The Evansville police chief is recommending an officer accused of battery against a student while working off-duty at a school be either suspended or fired. The Evansville Courier & Press reports ChiefMore >>
The Evansville police chief is recommending an officer accused of battery against a student while working off-duty at a school be either suspended or fired.More >>
Ex-coroner sues ex-prosecutor over legal advice
Ex-coroner sues ex-prosecutor over legal advice
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:46:57 GMT
A former central Indiana coroner who pleaded guilty to driving drunk is suing a former prosecutor from an adjoining county, alleging he provided incompetent counsel that kept her from running for re-election. TheMore >>
A former central Indiana coroner who pleaded guilty to driving drunk is suing a former prosecutor from an adjoining county.More >>
Indy 500 fan, 85, gets ride in two-seater from Mario Andretti
Indy 500 fan, 85, gets ride in two-seater from Mario Andretti
Updated: Sunday, May 26 2013 12:24 AM EDT2013-05-26 04:24:07 GMT
A dedicated race fan who's been attending the Indy 500 for decades received the ride of a lifetime at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His friends surprised him with a ride in a two-seater with Mario AndrettiMore >>
A dedicated race fan who's been attending the Indy 500 for decades received the ride of a lifetime at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.More >>
Three Eastern Indiana men killed in crash near Shipshewana
Three Eastern Indiana men killed in crash near Shipshewana
Updated: Saturday, May 25 2013 2:42 PM EDT2013-05-25 18:42:48 GMT
Authorities say three men from eastern Indiana were killed in a head-on crash along a northern Indiana highway. The LaGrange County Sheriff's Department says 21-year-old Dwayne Davis of Parker City, 19-year-oldMore >>
Authorities say three men from eastern Indiana were killed in a head-on crash along a northern Indiana highway.More >>

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WTHR wins 20 Regional Emmy Awards - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

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