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The Turn Over in Indy in 2017

A lot of Anchors signed off from Indianapolis stations in 2017. 

Here's a look at just some of those that said goodbye to Indy viewers: 

WTHR's Bruce Kopp (pictured). 

After 33 years with WTHR, Kopp announced in January that he was leaving the station to pursue other opportunities. 

In three decades with the station, Kopp held a variety of positions at WTHR, including business reporter and weekend anchor. In March 2016, he was moved from the station's early-morning program to focus on "other tasks." 

Kopp told IndyStar this month that after a year away from the anchor desk, he was actively searching for a new full-time job. 

"I've enjoyed the past year spending quality time with family, pursuing new opportunities and — best of all — catching up on sleep," he said in an email. "So, my 'reboot' is just about complete, and I'm ready to get back to work."

WTTV's Nicole Pence.

Pence in March said she was leaving WTTV to spend more time with her three young children. She and her husband welcomed twin boys in December 2015 and had a third son in January 2017. She is the niece of Vice President Mike Pence.  

WTHR's Naomi Pescovitz.

Pescovitz announced in August she was leaving Indianapolis to join Fox 9 in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn., to launch a new 7 p.m. newscast. 

"It has been an adventure," Pescovitz told IndyStar. "It’s been a lot of fun."

WISH-TV's Dave Barras. 

The WISH-TV anchor announced in August that he would retire before the end of the year after spending more than 37 years with the station. 

"Guess the old saying is right: Time flies when you’re having fun," Barras said during his final broadcast on Dec. 1. "And boy, have I had fun." 

H/T Indy Star


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