Rich Nye
@RichNye13
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MSJ Reporter for @WTHRcom 13 News, the @TEGNA owned @NBC affiliate in Indianapolis. I tell stories to inform, enrich, and engage lives in central Indiana.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Joined February 2009
WATCH📺 my story: 13-year-old Joseph Vannote Jr. will be tried in adult court for murder. He allegedly stabbed & robbed 61-year-old Mark Miles with a knife from the man’s kitchen.
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My neighbor Rusty sadly died suddenly last year. His widow moved away & said her husband wanted me to have their snow blower. I guess he knew I would need it this winter. It was brand new. I don’t think he ever used it. Awesome gift. Thanks Rusty #RIP
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BREAKING: Indiana’s all-time winningest HS football coach, Larry “Bud” Wright, has submitted his resignation letter after 59 years as the head coach at Sheridan. Wright (84) tells me the administration gave him an ultimatum to resign or be fired. 463-219 career record. @WTHRcom
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This is Robin Matthews of Indy. Her white Chevy Cruze she calls “snowball” was the car hit by the wheel that flew over the fence in a crash at #Indy500. The car had to be towed. @IMS President @jdouglas4 brought her to the yard of bricks & getting her a ride home. #TrackTeam13
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UPDATE: Robin Matthews now has 2023 Chevy Equinox after her “Snowball” 2012 Cruze was totaled being hit by flying wheel from crash during #Indy500. @ims President @jdouglas4 sent her home after race in this. She loved it & got to keep it, now “Snowball 2”. Her 1st ever new car.
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Getting airborne in a stock car is scary and dangerous. But the hit Newman’s car took from another car right in the driver’s door after landing is the bigger concern. #DAYTONA500.
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Here's my interview with Robin Matthews, whose white Chevy Cruze she calls "snowball" was hit by a wheel that flew over the fence in a crash during #Indy500. Snowball towed. President @jdouglas4 got her another car to drive home. (video courtesy Matt Whisner/WTHR) #TrackTeam13
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I believe @DerekDaly500 losing his job in 2018 over using a racial slur in ignorance over 30 years ago was an overreaction. His son @ConorDaly22 losing his @LillyDiabetes @NASCAR sponsorship over something his father said before Conor was born is completely ridiculous.
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Wright was suspended for one week/game this past season for what he says were accusations of verbal abuse of a player. Wright actually turns 84 later this month. He led the Blackhawks to 9 state championships. Wrights says he may not be done coaching football in some capacity.
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The last time #Purdue went to the #FinalFour, I was a 5th grader and my Dad (a Purdue alum) took me to the games at Market Square Arena. Today I’m celebrating #Easter & watched the game with my Dad that sends the #Boilermakers back to the Final Four for the 1st time in 44 years.
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After 16 years, 3 governors, 142 miles, & over $4 billion - I-69 from Evansville to Indianapolis has reached the finish line. This is the new interchange where I-69 meets I-465 on the southwest side of Indianapolis.
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Today marks 25 years for me at @WTHRcom. They didn’t give me a car for the occasion. I coincidentally started driving news unit 25 this year when I travel Central Indiana telling stories. Blessed & grateful to have spent half my life at a great 📺 station in my hometown.
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Few stories I have told or people I have interviewed have impacted me like @theTylerTrent. I’ve worn his bracelet everyday since I met him. I believe in the message. So even in his passing, I’m joyful, prayerful & give thanks that Tyler accomplished so much in so little time.
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6-year-old leukemia survivor Micah Bieda of #Westfield signs his name to join @ButlerUBaseball. He is cancer free after 3 1/2 years of chemo treatments ended in January. His inspiring #NationalSigningDay story at 11 pm on @WTHRcom. @GoTeamIMPACT @ButlerAthletics
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👀 @theTylerTrent & family flew to #Nashville today for @BoilerFootball @MusicCityBowl on @Colts @JimIrsay plane. Tyler is honorary #Purdue captain for the game. Photos courtesy @TonyTrent10
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Wright’s son, Kevin, was recently announced as returning as the head coach at Carmel High School.
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I have lived, worked & voted in #Indianapolis (Marion Co) my whole life. I brag about our great, safe downtown that hosts awesome events. That’s shattered, broken & boarded up. I pray for peace & justice. This is neither. Rioting, vandalism & looting are not protesting James 3:18
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Savior’s Serenade for Tyler Trent, battling osteosarcoma, rare bone cancer. #Purdue sophomore had to leave school, has received many honors & support since for the impact he has made. @PurdueAlumni Impact Award @BoilerFootball @BoilerBall
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I’m off work this week but stopped by the TV station today for a company holiday luncheon and I picked up some nice hardware. 30 years at @WTHRcom. Thanks for watching.
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You don’t see a modern college basketball team with 4 senior starters very often. Would love to see this #Purdue group have a long postseason run to cap outstanding careers.
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Zach Edey was good last year as a freshman. Now he’s a monster. I mean that in the most complimentary way. #Purdue.
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Moved my youngest into McCutcheon Hall at @LifeAtPurdue this afternoon. I commend #Purdue. The process could not have been easier.
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Back story: I was on golf cart headed to infield hospital. IMS President Doug Boles came flying around us on golf cart with state troopers rushing out to area where wheel flew over fence. He was yelling for everyone to get out of the way with obvious concern to assess situation.
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Bud Wright: “Over the last two years it had become more and more impossible to work under all the directives imposed by the Athletic Director on the football program.”.
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Former @BoilerFootball QB @david_blough10 works out at #Colts local pro day Saturday. He’s staying with @theTylerTrent family this weekend. Deep connection made through Tyler’s life. Story for @MethodistSports Brady Awards in coming weeks. @TonyTrent10 @Kat9798
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Senior @BenNico4 @CenterGroveHS presented $22,208.92 check to the family of @Spt_athletics senior 🏈Rashawn Haskins, who died in December car crash. #HoopsforHaskins campaign challenged every HS 🏀player in Indiana to give $1. Tremendous response. Inspired by @mpccgreenwood
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Paul Loggan, @panthersnc AD, is on ventilator & heavily sedated fighting for his life with #COVID19. Turned 57 yesterday in hospital. Son @Mloggan11 says doctors tell family to prepare for the worst & hope for the best. Family asking for prayers & appreciates @msdwt support.
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BREAKING: the local TV blackout has been lifted for the #Indy500. You can watch it live on #WTHR when it starts. Look for our coverage to begin around 3 pm with @IndyCaronNBC.
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100 mattresses donated to @CoburnPlace by @PatMcAfeeShow & @leesasleep helping survivors of domestic violence. 6 pm #WTHR
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The @hhschuskies owed nearly $7000 for prom canceled after two teens died on the way to @EliteBanquet in #Kokomo. But when school called to ask about bill, owner Tom Trine said they owe nothing. 11 pm @WTHRcom
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All these ugly comments about Center Grove student make you look just as nasty, mean, vindictive and just plain rude as what you think he did. And you’re putting it on record to show your character.
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He made it! #Purdue junior @alai2016 arrived at Assembly Hall just before tipoff at the end of a 100 mile Walk for @theTylerTrent.
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Just talked to Robin Matthews again this morning. She's overwhelmed by the attention this is getting. She's just grateful no one was hurt. Everyone talking about what she should get, but "I'm not that kind of person". She says she just needs a car to get to work. Great attitude.
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The mother of Sydney Foster, the @WeBoAthletics senior who was killed in a head-on crash Thursday, sent me this heartfelt message this afternoon.
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When you go to an Indiana small town, you have to eat at the local spot whenever possible. Breaded tenderloin, tater tots & butterscotch shake at the Dairy in #Hagerstown Friday while writing & editing for 3 hours were wise choices by a veteran reporter.
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UPDATE: Autumn Carver met and held her son for the first time Tuesday. Autumn got very sick from COVID and delivered Huxley by emergency C-section August 27 and went on life support as her lungs were severely damaged.
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Ashley Wilcoxen wants to tell people about her husband Ryan, the @OVBase coach & special ed teacher at @ovhs_patriots. He died from a brain bleed last Friday. Today he donated multiple organs to save other lives. Lights on at ⚾️ diamonds to honor Ryan. 6 pm @WTHRcom
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IMPD escort leads the hearse carrying the body of Dutch soldier Simmie Poetsema in processional from Crown Hill Funeral Home, now returning home to the Netherlands.
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So Mayor Joe Hogsett is pursuing a Major League Soccer team for Indianapolis. (1st question: what happens to Eleven Park & @IndyEleven?).Mayor exits stage left without taking questions.
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This is my middle son. He’s ranked 5th in the country playing competitive @RivalsOfAether and has made some decent money doing so. Proud #gamerdad.
I am absolutely ecstatic about this placement. I went from a small online threat to a top 5 player in one season. Thanks to all my friends who cheered me on throughout the year. Hoping I can somehow reach even higher than this next season.
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Crowd gathering to pray and sing for @theTylerTrent in front of his Carmel home. Savior’s Serenade for #Purdue graduate in final days of battle with osteosarcoma, rare bone cancer. 6:15 pm on #WTHR #FacebookLive @BoilerFootball @BoilerBall
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Almost 2 years after his death, @theTylerTrent still inspires @IUMedSchool research on his donated cancer tumor cells. 1st published study used combination drug therapy to significantly slow tumor growth. Parents @TonyTrent10 @Kat9798 on #WTHRsunrise Thursday. @RileyChildrens
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Proposed new West Gymnasium at @panthersnc will be named for Paul Loggan, the athletic director who worked at North Central HS for over 30 years before he died from #COVID19 in April. Approved by @msdwt school board.
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Celebrated a big one Saturday. 50th Birthday 🎂 for me. Thankful for family that made it special.
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I’m going to brag for a minute. My middle son is the top ranked player in the world in a video game called #RivalsOfAether.
This ranking is what I was shooting for this whole season. Even with this season being less important because of online, this placing feels like my hard work has finally paid off. Can't wait to compete more in the coming season and try to defend my place. NUMBA ONE IN DA WORLD
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Surprise from @Nike for @Attucks_Sports state champs. Personalized backpacks, shirts & new @Yg_Trece 👟.
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Statement from Sheridan Schools superintendent: “During the 2024 season, Sheridan Community Schools worked with Coach Wright regarding his coaching future. After discussion and consultation with his family, Coach Wright agreed that this would be his final season.”.
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Everyday something new & incredible happens with @theTylerTrent to spread his message. His story, impact & influence is truly miraculous. He’s the only guy in Indiana right now getting more exposure than Joe Donnelly & Mike Braun. But unlike the political ads, I can’t get enough.
FINALLY happy to announce that this Monday, November 5th I will have the privilege and blessing of being able to sit side-by-side with @Mark_J_Boyle and Slick Leonard and call the @Pacers vs. @HoustonRockets game. Folks, You won’t want to miss this!
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Great to follow up with @theTylerTrent today, feeling pretty good after his story of inspiring @BoilerFootball to upset of #OhioState went national. He had about 1,000 #Twitter followers couple weeks ago. Now almost 29,000 & verified account. Huge platform to touch lives.
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Coach Mark James @GiantAthletics finally kicked down the door to a state title with his signature boots.
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RB Frank Gore & WR Andre Johnson have arrived in Indy. #Colts Gore deal done. Johnson next? #WTHR #Onlyon13
http://t.co/6SPVFEJUEt.
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Comments from @MarioAndretti & @IMS @Team_Penske owner Roger Penske at Tuesday's funeral for 3-time #Indy500 winner #BobbyUnser.
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Making my debut today on IMS @IndyCarRadio network today for pole and last row qualifying. Rookie on the radio.
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#ESPN Tom Rinaldi visits @BoilerFootball fan @theTylerTrent for @CollegeGameDay feature Saturday. The impact Tyler wants to make is happening in a way bigger than he could ask or imagine. As he told me, “For people to see the glory of the Lord”. Ephesians 3:20-21.
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About last night: My 1st Emmy win in 21 years, my 1st as @WTHRcom news reporter. Forgot to say in speech that beating nominee @KevinWTHR in the category is most gratifying because of my great admiration of his writing skills. And I owe this to @13photog great video & editing.
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"We lost a game on earth, but in heaven we won. We defeated death." @GriffithHigh SR Martin Schiele
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Host Tom Griswold @bobandtom shares his @RileyKids #Christmas miracle. His 4-year-old daughter Finn suffered a seizure that led to brain surgery to remove a benign brain tumor. #GiveHope
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My reporting is primarily in news with @WTHRcom for several years now. But I still get to practice my sports reporting occasionally. Honored to receive 1st place for #Indy TV sports reporting from @IndianaProSPJ for a compilation of stories in 2023. Assist to @rjisbigbird.
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Funnel cloud this afternoon near State Road 135 & Stones Crossing. Video courtesy Alex Cauble
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Masked gunman comes out of bar in downtown #Crawfordsville. An actor filming🎥, but police didn't know & fired shot.
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Cheap shots & punches at end of #StFrancis vs @MUKnights. Too bad. Great game. Video from @MTCSportsNet
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📺 I draw your attention to 1:12 into this video, left edge of screen. During timeout seconds before flopping, Fred is talking to a group & another boy moves hands that certainly appears to be fishing reel motion discussing next distraction. You decide.
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Ron Sexton was one of my best friends & neighbor growing up. We chased our dreams of becoming sportscasters together from Franklin Central to Butler. I am deeply saddened & regret that I didn’t try harder to reconnect in recent years. My prayers are with his family.
"We are sad to confirm that Ron Sexton, longtime member of the ensemble cast of "The Bob & Tom Show", died Friday in Ohio while on tour with his stand-up comedy show. Ron was known by millions of listeners of "The Bob & Tom Show" for the indelible comedic characters he played
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2 straight days working in #Lafayette let me check in and have dinner 2 straight nights with my freshman at @LifeAtPurdue.
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Kim McDermott, mother of @ButlerMBB @big_sean14, out of successful surgery to remove thymoma tumor. No loss of lung or heart sack.
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My oldest graduates from @IUPUI next month. He received the outstanding senior award for Applied Statistics. P.S. - He’s looking for a job.
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@philb68 @IMS @jdouglas4 @IndyCar #INDYCAR wheels have had strong tethers for several years. But the way Felix Rosenqvist's car clipped Kyle Kirkwood's wheel must have cut the tether.
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Left son #3 in Lafayette this weekend. Year #3 starts today at @LifeAtPurdue. Working on reducing the teacher shortage.
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BREAKING: Parties have agreed to draw a jury from St. Joseph (South Bend) or Allen (Fort Wayne) County and bring them to Carroll County for the trial of Richard Allen for the #DelphiMurders of Abby Williams & Libby German. Now the judge will pick the county.
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Tamika must be included in any discussion of #Indy greatest & most influential athletes. @Catchin24 was an awesome basketball player & is an awesome person.
“Basketball chose me. An awkward, lanky, introverted tomboy, born with a hearing disability, a speech impediment and a will to overcome obstacles, dream big and to change the world.” - @Catchin24 . #24Forever x #20HoopClass
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I got this #swissarmywatch⌚️ in 2003 for 10 years of service at @WTHRcom. I’ve replaced the wrist band and battery multiple times. But she won’t run anymore. But I’m still ticking closing in on 28 years. Time flies when you’re having fun telling stories.
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People I respect tell me Archie Miller is a great coach. But #IU fired Tom Crean for not winning at a high enough level. Cupboard wasn’t bare & no major defections for Miller. This wasn’t a rebuild. Crean got fired for this? Now tell me where IU improved?.
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@BR_Requests You can only retweet with comment or embed my tweet. You may NOT use my video in other ways or on any other platforms.
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Brought out some classic @WTHRcom apparel from deep in my closet to celebrate @calabro13sports incredible career. The #13SportsJam was our Sunday night sports show for many years, which I often produced for Dave. Congratulations Dave & thanks for your friendship.
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Look how far #Columbus native @JSpeidel24 has come after serious car ax 2 years ago. His @UVMmbb team plays #Purdue Thursday. 11 pm #WTHR
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#Pacers fans can sign a welcome back banner for @VicOladipo inside the @TheFieldhouse pavilion today & Tuesday 10am-5pm. Will hang outside main entrance Wednesday when Oladipo makes his return against the #Bulls. Fans welcome Vic back & say goodbye to #KobeRIP at 5:30 pm @WTHRcom
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Josh Speidel @UVMAthletics recruit introduced before game with @BoilerBall. Standing ovation for Columbus All-Star.
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@KimsSporty I'm wearing snow boots, gloves, a sock hat with a hood on top of that. But thanks for looking out for me.
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2-time #Indy500 champion @TakumaSatoRacer @RLLracing years ago found a racing home base in #Carmel as the longtime houseguest of his manager. Takuma has become part of Steve & Sue Fusek's family. The special relationship deepened during #COVID19 quarantine. 6:20 pm @WTHRcom
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BREAKING NEWS: Rich Nye #TheSportsGuy returns to @WTHRcom for a limited engagement. I’ll be hosting #OperationFootball Friday night & covering @carmelathletics at @CGTrojanFootbal in the Big Game of the Week. Also will see you at @Spt_athletics at @PMFalconSports. #OPFB
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Hunter White @TindleySports scores final seconds drive for 51-49 winning shot over @LCC_Athletics for @IHSAA1 Class A championship. #OPBB
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Congratulations to my friend & for many years my boss at @WTHRcom. Dave is retiring at the end of 2024. I immensely enjoyed working for him & with him for 24 years in the sports department. Dave is #OperationFootball. He always stressed that sports is the fun department.
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