Randy Ollis to step away from WISH-TV in August

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Veteran WISH-TV meteorologist and “Life.Fashion.Reside!” cohost Randy Ollis has made yet one more prediction: He’s going to step away from WISH-TV for good in August.

Randy went into semi-retirement in August 2021, a number of months after signing a multiyear take care of Circle Metropolis Broadcasting, the dad or mum firm of WISH-TV and MyIndy-TV 23.

Randy’s announcement got here Saturday in a Fb video submit that he shared after finishing the five hundred Competition Mini-Marathon together with his daughter.

With a finisher’s medal round his neck and his daughter at his aspect, Randy stated:

“Simply as we crossed the end line of the Mini-Marathon at the moment, I’m about to cross the end line of my broadcasting profession at Channel 8. I’ve been there for over 38 years and I’m letting the toothpaste out of the tube right here at the moment — I’m going to totally retire on August 31. That might be my final day on the air at Channel 8 as I head into full retirement and ministry work with Baby Evangelism Fellowship.”

Randy grew up in Elgin, Illinois, went to highschool at Northern Illinois College, and labored in Wausau, Wisconsin, and Dayton, Ohio earlier than coming to Indy.

In 1984, when Randy moved to Indianapolis, the Colts moved into the RCA Dome.

Right this moment, Randy is without doubt one of the most recognizable personalities on native tv, greatest recognized for his loveable character, foolish jokes, and love of donuts. He has additionally impressed hundreds of viewers together with his religion, his love of household, and his perseverance throughout occasions of sickness.

Viewers can catch Randy each weekday on WISH-TV’s “Life.Fashion.Reside!” at 10 a.m. and the noon information at 11 a.m. His podcast, “Discovering Religion with Randy Ollis,” is accessible on-demand from the All Indiana Podcast Community.

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