Indianapolis local news, with Oprah Winfrey's report on the attacks on 9/11
This video is newscasts from around September 30, 2001, from WRTV Channel 6 Indianapolis, WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis, and the Oprah Winfrey Show. Ken Owen, Pat Carlini, and Rhori Johnston are the news anchors. Oprah Winfrey hosts The Oprah Winfrey Show. Within this video the stories covered are about the Taliban, the Indianapolis US Grand Prix, shootings, sports, weather, enhanced airport security, domestic violence initiatives, and most notably, the September 11, 2001 attacks.
00:09 Advertisements (Chrysler, Dodge)
01:32 Ken Owen gives a brief about America fighting back against the Taliban, trying to prove Osaba bin Laden’s connection to the September 11, 2001 attacks
01:57 Ken gives a brief about missionaries on trial for preaching Christianity in Afghanistan
02:15 Ken gives a brief about John Ashcroft, the U.S. Attorney General’s, concern for future terrorist attacks
02:51 Ken gives a brief about Britain freezing $90 million of Taliban assets while they refuse to hand over Osama bin Laden
03:10 Ken introduces TheIndyChannel.com as a forum for people to see the latest on Taliban activity and take a survey on America's response to September 11, 2001
03:18 Ken introduces Tim Gragg for the story about US Grand Prix
03:37 Tim discusses the Indianapolis U.S. Grand Prix finish results. Rivals Michael Schumacher and Mika Hakkinen had a close finish with Mika Hakkinen winning by 11 seconds.
04:28 Mika Hakkinen interviewed after he wins the 2001 Grand Prix
05:03 Ken introduces story about race fans leaving Indianapolis
05:14 Ericka Flye reports on an overview of the Grand Prix. Singers Patti LaBelle and John Mellencamp performed. American patriotism intrigued international visitors, including Ronan Adams from Ireland. Race fan Thomas Vanderheyden from Holland was pleased with his visit. Visitors loved Indianapolis downtown nightlife, including Harry Karaian from California and Gohan Vanderbloom from Holland. Carolos Atehortua from Columbia said the people were very nice. Ericka finishes by saying the fans didn’t mind the extra security checks.
07:18 Ken Owen talks about a driver, 28-year-old Domingo Flores, violating hislearner’s permit causing a fatal car crash, killing 49 year old Wan Diaz at the intersection of New York and Randolph.
07:51 Ken talks about the investigation of a shooting along interstate highway on i-65. 25-year-old William Field and 19-year-old Sally Nance were driving when an SUV fired shots in their direction. Field was shot in the leg. No motives have been identified yet.
08:25 Ken introduces a story about an airline that used to serve Indianapolis starting to operate again, and a story about a death leaving a void in an Indiana community.
08:42 Bob McLain introcued for weather
9:01 Advertisements (Forum Credit Union, Andy Mohr Ford Dealership, Buddy’s Carpets & Flooring, IndyChannel.cm)
10:40 Ken Owen talking about breaking news in Los Angeles shopping mall, Woodland Hills, of a hostage situation. Attempted robbery in Macy’s jewelry department. Police shot and killed one suspect but two more armed suspects in mall still holding several hostages.
11:08 Ken tells a story about Midway Airlines soon to be operating again after shutting down due to September 11, 2001 financial downfall
11:36 Kens tells a story about police believing a telephone booth near Portland Indiana, vital to the Amish community, was stolen
12:37 Advertisements (Chrysler, Pizza Hut, Hhgregg, News Channel 64)
14:21 Ken discusses Jennifer Lopez and Chris Judd's wedding and relationship
14:34 Ken and Bob McClain discuss the weather
15:24 Advertisements (Crossroads Mortage, Visteon, Lenscrafters)
16:44 Oprah Winfrey introduces September 11, 2001 segment
17:15 Advertisements (VeinSolutions)
17:47 WTHR Indianapolis 13 Intro
18:04 Pat Carlini discusses story on Mayor Guilani addressing United Nations about terrorist attacks, Congress heads to ground zero, and USS Kitty Hawk leaves base
18:45 Rhori Johnston introduces a story about National Gaurd presence at Indianapolis International Airport
19:00 Lisa Amin reports on National Gaurd posted at Indianapolis International Airport. Dennis Rosebrough, airport spokesperson says most people, including passenger Mark Thompson, are happy to comply.
21:16 Rhori talks about story of a box cutter found in a plane in Los Angeles
22:07 Mark Thompson reports on Grand Prix foreign visitors' experience including Bozidar Maslov and Sebastian Moreno.
23:51 Rhori says fans are excited for Micheal Jordan’s return to basketball
24:10 Micheal Jordan during a press conference says he returned for the love of basketball. He now plays for the Washington Wizards
24:40 Rhori discusses Colts loss to Patriots
25:02 Pat introduces story about domestic violence initiative
25:13 Jack Martin reports on domestic violence agencies creating media campaigns. Judy House, domestic violence survivor and agency worker encourages people to reach out for sources.
26:01 Advertisements (LA Weightless Centers, Rotel, KFC, Oprah Winfrey, VeinSolutions)
28:40 Pat introduces stories about the war on terrorism: Reagan National Airport to re-open, NATO affirms US evidence of bin Laden connection to September 11, 2001, All 19 member nationals attacked together, 16 firefighters found in September 11, 2001 rubble
29:26 Brooke Hart reports on Sentaro Strom Thurmond collapsed on the Senate floor and rushed to the hospital
31:00 Jack Martin reports on one-week-old baby injured after a rock came through the window of a car in the South Side of Indianapolis on English Avenue near Sherman. Detective Jim Traut investigating. Father Michael Wilson scared. Police believe kids were throwing rocks off of a overpass.
33:22 Pat tells a story about 68 year old Edward Bobbitt found shot and killed in the chest at 2236 North Harding.
33:39 Rhori updates story about Indiana Family and Social Services Administration revoking license from Kiddy Kare in Marion. Children were given daily doses of Nyquil.
34:11 Pat says police looking for Damon Moore for resisting police and marijuana possession.
24:43 Indianapolis police department rewards volunteer chaplains. Police Chief Jerry Barker says spiritual guidance can help save officer’s lives. Chaplain Landrum Shields brings ministry to the people
35:33 Indianapolis Public Schools $250 million bond issue ended. Dr Pat Pritchett says money will help children.
36:32 Advertisements (Ben Evans, Lens Crafters, Meijer, Oprah)
38:05 Oprah Winfrey tells stories about journalists risking their lives to report on September 11, 2001
38:35 Clip of NJ Burkett of WABC-TV New York City reporting during September 11, 2001 at World Trade Center while building collapsed. He ran from the debris and hugged a witness as they were both crying.
39:47 Oprah inroduces Elizabeth Cohen, a medical reporter from CNN
40:07 Clips from Elizabeth’s reporting of family and friends looking for their loved ones who were in the World Trade Tower during the attacks. Elizabeth cries while reporting about the families.
42:08 Oprah Winfrey interviews Elizabeth Cohen on her experience during September 11, 2001 reporting as a CNN correspondent.
47: 06 Advertisements (Chi Chi’s, Watson’s, Kool-Aid, Walt Disney Pictures, Shoe Carnival)
49:08 Anne Ryder introduces warehouse explosion
49:26 Oprah Winfrey introduces MSNBC reporter Ashleigh Banfield who raced to the scene at World Trade Center
49:45 Clips of Ashleigh’s reporting a the World Trade Center as the second tower collapsed. She continued to report at ground zero while a nearby tower collapsed.
51:16 Clip of Ashleigh telling story of Officer Dominic Cunza who heard officers screaming for help over radio.
51:50 Oprah introduces CNN reporter Paula Zahn whose first day of work was on September 11, 2001.
52:00 Oprah interviews Paula Zahn. Paula talks about a man on a Greyhound bus slitting the driver’s throat and hurting 6-9 other passengers. Then, Paula talks about her experience on September 11, 2001 and the aftermath.
1:00:13: Advertisements (Jolly Time, Wal-Mart, Detrol LA, Mylanta, NBC West Wing, Indianapolis Comfort Seating)
1:03:25 Oprah introcudes ABC News reporter Don Dahler
1:03:39 Clips of Don Dahler reporting on September 11, 2001. Don was the first ABC reporter to broadcast an eye witness report. He reported by phone on ABC with no camera crew. Don later volunteered with rescue crews to help find humans in debris.
1:07:03 Oprah introduces USA Today reporter Mike Walter
1:07:18 Clips of Mike Walter reporting as an eye witness to the Pentagon attack.
1:09:40 Advertisements (Renewal, Ponderosa, Meijer, NBC Nightly News)
1:11:29 Oprah introduces Nick Branham from Kentucky who drove to New York on September 11, 2001 to help.
1:11:56 Clips of Nick Branham’s experience driving to New York from Kentucky on September 11, 2001
Website clips:
Ericka Flye reports on an overview of the US Grand Prix. People from all around the world attended the race. This was one of the first large events in the United States following the 9/11 attacks.
05:14
IC: “Ken it seems overall Indianapolis…”
7:10
“... they will definitely be back for next year's race”
Lisa Amin reports on the increased security measures at the Indianapolis International Airport, including the posting of the National Guard. Airports around the world enhanced their security due to 9/11.
19:00
IN: “Armed National Guards will be posted here…”
21:09
OC: “... they will be in place here for 6 months.”
Oprah Winfrey interviews Elizabeth Cohen on her experience during September 11, 2001, reporting as a CNN correspondent. She was on the ground, interviewing families and loved ones who were looking for their loved ones. This is significant because Cohen was able to humanize the tragedy of 9/11, putting a face to the victims, and the victim’s families.
42:08
IC: “I used to be a reporter for a living…
46:32
OC: “... You did such an excellent job, thank you.”