WISH Indianapolis News Adds April Simpson To Anchor Desk

April Simpson

Circle City Broadcasting’s CW affiliate WISH Indianapolis has hired Anchor/Reporter April Simpson to co-anchor its 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts.

Simpson brings 20 years of journalism experience to the job including 12 years as part of the morning news team at KTVI St. Louis. Simpson loves sharing uplifting stories through April Magazine, which she self publishes.

“April is an incredibly talented, multi-faceted journalist who loves to write and tell stories,” said Al Carl, WISH VP-news director. “She’ll be involved in the community and engage with viewers, listeners and readers on WISH-TV, wishtv.com, and the All Indiana Podcast Network.”

As a breaking news anchor and reporter in St. Louis, Simpson has seen it all. She covered the 2014 protests in Ferguson, Mo., as well as the 2011 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals. She also served as executive producer and host of an evening talk show featuring celebrities, human interest stories and trending topics.

Simpson starts in October.