Heather also partnered with the City of Linton to obtain an old You'll Like Linton sign to construct at the Linton Youth League Sports Complex. This 'History Slides Home' project involved selling personalized brick to rest at the base of the sign.
She and her husband, Kevin, own and operate both Rader Media Sports LLC. and Rader Media and Marketing. They reside in Linton, Indiana.
She and her husband, Kevin, own and operate both Rader Media Sports LLC. and Rader Media and Marketing. They reside in Linton, Indiana.
Kevin and his wife, Heather, own and operate both Rader Media Sports LLC. and Rader Media and Marketing. They reside in Linton, Indiana.
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Co-Owner, Rader Media Sports LLC.
Co-Owner, Rader Media Sports LLC.
Kevin retired from WTHR-13 News in July 2020 after a combined 50 years of radio and television broadcasting. That dedication started when he was just 15 years old as he worked every Saturday and Sunday signing the Cozad, NE
KAMI-Radio on the air at 6 am and off the air at 6 pm from 1972-1975.
He would go on to work his way through college at KGFW Radio in Kearney, Nebraska (1975-1980), Nebraska Television Network (1980-1985), KYCU Television in Cheyenne, Wyoming (1985-1986), WLUK in Green Bay, Wisconsin (1986-1990) and finally to WTHR-13 News in Indianapolis (1990 to 2020).
AWARDS and RECOGNITIONS
KAMI-Radio on the air at 6 am and off the air at 6 pm from 1972-1975.
He would go on to work his way through college at KGFW Radio in Kearney, Nebraska (1975-1980), Nebraska Television Network (1980-1985), KYCU Television in Cheyenne, Wyoming (1985-1986), WLUK in Green Bay, Wisconsin (1986-1990) and finally to WTHR-13 News in Indianapolis (1990 to 2020).
AWARDS and RECOGNITIONS
- 32 Regional Emmy’s
- 7 Regional Edward R. Murrow’s
- 2 National Edward R. Murrow’s
- Indiana Judge’s Association Special Merit Award for his coverage of the 1999 Orville Lynn Majors Trial
- Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists Award, 2003
- Best News Story: Indiana Broadcasters Association Spectrum Awards, 2004
- Distinguished Alumni Award from University of Nebraska-Kearney (2007)
- Best Reporter: Indiana Associated Press (2010)
- Media Professional Award presented from ‘Heroes from Recovery’ (2014)
- Best News Special: Indiana Broadcasters AssociationSpectrum Awards (2015)
- National Sigma Delta Chi Society of Professional Journalists which was presented at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. for the Best Sports Story in America (2015)
- Best Feature Story: Indiana Society of Professional Journalists (2017)
- 4th American Legion Estate Award (2018)
- Best Feature Story: Indiana Associated Press (2018)
- Sagamore of the Wabash Award (2020)
- Emmy’s Silver Circle Society Inductee (2023)
Kevin Rader
During his career at WTHR-13 News, he covered many prominent stories including:
- Oklahoma City Murrah Federal Building Bombing
- 9-11 in New York City
- Kosovo Refugee Camps in Macedonia during the Bosnian conflict
- Orlando Pulse Club Tragedy
- Many Feature Stories during the 2013Super Bowl between Denver and Seattle
- Covered the Indiana Statehouse for over 20 years
- Covered every National Political Convention from 1988-2016
- Covered Two Medal of Freedom Ceremonies at the White House
- Mike Pence’s VP Campaign and announcement
aboard Trump 2 and Win - Covered Trump’s First Inauguration (2017)
- He has interviewed five (5) presidents:
Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton, Barrack O’Bama, Donald J. Trump - He covered six (6) Indiana Governors:
Evan Bayh, Frank O’Bannon, Joe Kernan,
Mitch Daniels, Mike Pence, Eric Holcomb - Host of ‘Indiana Insiders’ (weekly political show)
- Hosted the four living governors at the
Indiana State Museum - Hosted Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Chat Session
Story Coverage
Kevin retired from Television on July 7, 2020. Now in official retirement he is:
Indiana and National Political Reporter
- Authors of ‘Tales from Auburn Creek’ podcast
- Voice Over work
- Professional Speaking Appearances
- Enjoys traveling and visiting Presidential Museums
- Guest Speaker at local High Schools
- Keynote Speaker for the Indiana Business Professionals
- Two Years of Miner Football Radio Coverage
- Co-Sponsor of the Miner Broadcasting Student Club
- Presents an Annual Broadcasting Scholarship
- IHSAA Affiliate as Co-Owner of Rader Media Sports Heather Linton-Stockton School Corp.