Beloved morning show news anchor confirms departure

Kaitlyn Kendall says goodbye to viewers after WRTV station sale

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:34pm

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An extreme close-up of a shattered television screen reflecting the distorted face of a news anchor, conveying a sense of disruption and emotional impact within the local news industry.The departure of a beloved local news anchor signals a turbulent transition for Indianapolis viewers as WRTV undergoes major changes under new ownership.Indianapolis Today

Kaitlyn Kendall, a longtime morning news anchor at ABC affiliate WRTV in Indianapolis, Indiana, has confirmed her departure from the station following its recent sale to Circle City Broadcasting. In an emotional Facebook post, Kendall told viewers that her last day on air was not an April Fool's joke, and that she didn't know it would be the last time she'd get to say 'Good Morning, Indiana.' Kendall and many other senior WRTV journalists were let go as part of the station's transition to new ownership.

Why it matters

The departure of Kendall and other veteran WRTV staffers represents a significant shift in the local news landscape in Indianapolis. As an established and beloved morning show anchor, Kendall's exit will likely be felt by many viewers who have grown accustomed to her presence on their screens. The station's new ownership has promised expanded local news coverage, but the layoffs raise questions about the future direction and priorities of the station.

The details

In her Facebook post, Kendall expressed sadness over leaving her dream job of covering her hometown of Indianapolis. She did not have any immediate plans for the future, but said this was a 'new chapter' and not the 'end of my story.' Other WRTV staffers who were let go include chief meteorologist Todd Klaassen, evening news anchor Nicole Griffin, reporter Nico Pennisi, senior reporter Amber Grigley, reporter Logan MacDonald, and meteorologist Maci Tetrick. The new owners of WRTV, Circle City Broadcasting, have promised to expand the station's morning news coverage starting on May 4.

  • On April 6, 2026, Kaitlyn Kendall announced her departure from WRTV in an emotional Facebook post.
  • Earlier in April 2026, WRTV was sold by Scripps to Circle City Broadcasting for $83 million.
  • On Monday, April 7, 2026, WRTV debuted its new morning news team.

The players

Kaitlyn Kendall

A longtime morning news anchor at ABC affiliate WRTV in Indianapolis, Indiana, who has confirmed her departure from the station following its recent sale.

Todd Klaassen

The former chief meteorologist at WRTV who was let go as part of the station's transition to new ownership.

DuJuan McCoy

The owner and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting, the company that recently acquired WRTV.

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What they’re saying

“This is not an April Fool's joke... even though part of me wishes it was. Yesterday, when I said 'Good Morning, Indiana,' I didn't know it would be the last time I'd get to say those words.”

— Kaitlyn Kendall, Former morning news anchor, WRTV

“Unfortunately, we didn't make it much past that—but it was still a wonderful run.”

— Todd Klaassen, Former chief meteorologist, WRTV

“We're proud to bring more LIVE, local news to Central Indiana viewers and continue investing in talented journalism. Expanding our morning coverage is only the beginning of many more improvements on our newly acquired station.”

— DuJuan McCoy, Owner and CEO, Circle City Broadcasting

What’s next

The new WRTV morning news team will debut their expanded coverage on May 4, 2026, as part of the station's transition under new ownership.

The takeaway

The departure of longtime WRTV anchor Kaitlyn Kendall and other veteran journalists signals a significant shift in Indianapolis' local news landscape. While the new owners have promised to invest in expanded local coverage, the layoffs raise concerns about the future direction and priorities of the station under its new leadership.