Kit Hanley, a former college swimmer and current morning television reporter, announced her departure from Fox59/CBS4 in Indianapolis, with her final broadcast scheduled for August 28.
During her tenure with the Indianapolis-based station, Hanley covered a range of high-profile events, including the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, the Pacers' playoff run, and WNBA games. She expressed gratitude for her time at the station, crediting her colleagues for supporting her career development and making demanding shifts manageable.
Hanley, who is originally from Indianapolis, indicated that her next career move will keep her in the local area, though not in a television role. She alluded to the new position having a connection to sports, a field familiar to her from her time as a student-athlete and early career reporting.
Before joining Fox59/CBS4, Hanley was captain of the swim team at Louisiana State University, graduating in 2021. Following her graduation, she covered collegiate sports for USA TODAY. Her earlier broadcasting experience includes anchoring weekend newscasts at WTHI-TV in Terre Haute, Indiana, before her return to Indianapolis.
During her journalism studies at LSU, Hanley also served on the student-athlete council and received a leadership award. Her professional accolades include the Southern Indiana Area Labor Federation Media Award for a story on union membership growth during her time in Terre Haute.
Hanley expressed that her departure was a difficult decision, emphasizing her appreciation for her viewers, whom she considers family, and her commitment to highlighting positive stories within Central Indiana through local journalism.