Howard Caldwell, revered Indianapolis journalist, dies at 92

Howard Caldwell, a longtime journalist in Indianapolis, has died. He was 92.

An employee at WRTV-6 in Indianapolis confirmed Caldwell’s death to  IndyStar. 

Caldwell joined WRTV-6 in 1959. According to a story from the station, he retired from full-time work in 1994, but occasionally contributed for a couple of more years. 

The Indianapolis Press Club named Caldwell Newsman of the Year in 1978 for his “consistent professionalism,” according to Indiana Broadcast Pioneers. He earned his bachelor’s (1950) and master’s (1968) degrees from Butler University.

He was inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame in 1991 and was named a Gold Circle award winner by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2011. 

He also wrote multiple books, including “Tony Hinkle: Coach of All Seasons” and “The Golden Age of Indianapolis Theatres.”

Kevin Gregory, the chief meteorologist for WRTV-6, said Caldwell was humble and approachable, and that he will miss talking to Caldwell more than anything.

"Howard brought generations together at this station," he said. "He was the glue that kept us (together) as a family." 

Viewers and fellow journalists took to social media to remember Caldwell.

Andrew Clark is a digital producer for the IndyStar. Call him at (317) 444-6484 or email him at andrew.clark@indystar.com. Follow him on Twitter @Clarky_Tweets.