Welcome Amber Hankins to Indy Style!
Indy Style and Tracy Forner welcomes our new co-host, Amber Hankins.
“Amber brings personality, Midwestern charm, and a wealth of hosting and reporting experience to WISH-TV and Indy Style ranging from red carpet and entertainment to children’s programming and news,” said Scott Hainey, Creative Director for WISH-TV and MyINDY-TV.
Hankins began her broadcasting career as an anchor and reporter at WCIA, in Champaign, Illinois. She later reported for KCTV in Kansas City, Missouri, where she also co-hosted “KC Zoo Show,” a half-hour children’s program. Hankins made the move from Kansas to Los Angeles, where she covered entertainment news, celebrity fashion, movie premieres, and events. In 2012, Hankins helped launch, RFD-TV, a national news network, as an anchor and live field reporter covering news and events impacting rural communities across the country.
Born and raised in Central Illinois, Hankins is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University. She holds a Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Illinois. Amber, her husband and two-year old daughter now call Central Indiana home.
Hankins joined co-host Tracy Forner for her “Indy Style” debut on Monday, May 4th. Celebrating its fifth year on the air in March, “Indy Style” offers a sampling of everything Indiana, from fashion to fitness, cooking to DIY projects, and family-friendly events. “Indy Style,” can been seen live weekday mornings at 9:00 a.m. on WISH-TV.