This story was updated to add more staffers who confirmed they no longer work at WRTV.
After the Circle City Broadcasting acquisition, we reported that several WRTV staff members were fired on March 31.
These are the faces you won’t see on your TV anymore when watching WRTV.
Kyle Mounce, meteorologist
Meteorologist Kyle Mounce shared the news on Facebook that he and many staff members were let go by Circle City Broadcasting on March 31.
“The staff at WRTV was shown the door today, as new management took over,” Mounce wrote. “It’s getting late, so I’ll keep this post brief. You, the loyal viewers, at least deserve to know that’s why you won’t be seeing us on your tv.”
Mounce started working for WRTV in 2003 as a volunteer for call 6 and joined StormTeam 6 in 2013.
Todd Klaassen, chief meteorologist
Todd Klaassen, WRTV’s chief meteorologist, shared on Facebook that he was also let go by Circle City Broadcasting.
“If you haven’t heard yet, WRTV was sold yesterday to another owner in town, and essentially the entire staff was let go,” Klaassen wrote.
Klaassen celebrated 16 years with WRTV last week.
“This is a picture of me as I walked out the door last night for the last time,” Klaassen wrote. “I’m smiling because I wanted to leave remembering all the great years I had there and the tremendous people I worked with along the way. Please remember them, too. Despite the quick ending for us all this place gave me so much.”
Klaassen had been with WRTV since 2009.
Nicole Griffin, anchor
Nicole Griffin, an anchor for WRTV’s evening news, announced on Facebook that March 31 was also her last day.
“Today was my last day at WRTV,” Griffin wrote. “Doing this job in my hometown has been so special. There’s something different about telling stories in a place that helped shape who you are — and I’m incredibly grateful for every moment of it.”
Griffin had been with WRTV since 2017. She won an Emmy for Best Weekend Newscast in 2021.
Nico Pennisi, downtown Indy community reporter
Nico Pennisi, the downtown Indy community reporter at WRTV, announced his unemployment on March 31 in a Facebook post.
“I am officially unemployed,” Pennisi wrote. “I just received this news minutes ago.”
He shared a photo of the letter he received that said he was not going to be hired by Circle City Broadcasting.
Pennisi had been with WRTV since 2022.
Amber Grigley, anchor and senior reporter
Anchor and senior reporter Amber Grigley shared on Facebook that March 31 was her final day as well.
“The opportunity to give you all a proper goodbye wasn’t an option, but I would have wanted to share a piece of my heart with you as you have with me,” Grigley wrote. “…I gave this city my heart, my voice, and my commitment to serve. I will carry every lesson, every connection, and every moment with me.”
Grigley had been with WRTV since April 2021. She was fired just before her five year anniversary with the company.
Kaitlyn Kendall, Good Morning Indiana host
Kaitlyn Kendall, host of Good Morning Indiana took to Facebook April 1 to share that she also was no longer at WRTV.
“This is not an April Fool’s joke… even though part of me wishes it was,” Kendall wrote. “Yesterday, when I said ‘Good Morning, Indiana,’ I didn’t know it would be the last time I’d get to say those words.”
Kendall had been with WRTV since 2021.
Logan MacDonald, Hamilton County reporter
Logan MacDonald, a multimedia journalist who covered Hamilton County, shared his employment update on LinkedIn April 1.
“When I walked into WRTV yesterday morning, it seemed like any other morning. Pitch meeting, my daily soda from the vending machine, and out to conquer the day. I didn’t know it would be my last,” MacDonald wrote.
MacDonald had been with WRTV since 2025.
Maci Tetrick, meteorologist
Maci Tetrick, a meteorologist, shared on Facebook April 1 that she was one of the many that were fired
“Last night I was unexpectedly laid off from this job (along with most of my colleagues),” Tetrick wrote. “I wish I had more time to keep doing such a fun job giving the forecast and telling stories about the world around us, but I know God is going to lead me to something great next.”
Tetrick had been with WRTV since 2024.
Annabelle Kinney, multimedia journalist
Annabelle Kinney, a multimedia journalist, also shared an update on Facebook April 1 that she and many of her colleagues had lost their jobs.
“Ever seen a news station disappear over night?” Kinney wrote. “Unfortunately, my talented team & I at WRTV were all suddenly laid off Tuesday afternoon during our 5&6pm newscasts after new owner takeover.”
Kinney had just joined the WRTV news team in February 2026.
Jessica Gruenling, multimedia journalist
Jessica Gruenling, a multimedia journalist at WRTV, also confirmed on Facebook April 1 that she is no longer with the company.
“Our station was sold yesterday to Circle City Broadcasting (WISH-TV) and basically the entire staff was let go,” Gruenling wrote. “There are a lot of hard days in news, but having to say good bye to my friends and coworkers on such short notice made yesterday by far the toughest.”
Gruenling had been with WRTV since 2023.
Naja Woods, senior reporter
Naja Woods, a senior reporter who covered Lawrence/Hancock County, shared to Facebook on April 2 she too had lost her job.
“This is the first time I’ve ever been let go from a job. So the news that myself and most of my coworkers would not be returning to work Wednesday was unexpected and has come with a wave of emotions,” Woods wrote. “But through it all, what stands out is a sense of gratitude and pride.”
Woods had been with WRTV since 2024.
This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.
CONTRIBUTING: Heather Bushman.
Katie Wiseman covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Contact her at klwiseman@indystar.com. Follow her on Bluesky, Twitter and Instagram.
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