Mike ahern, an indianapolis tv institution who retired from the wish anchor desk in 2004, is returning to the air next month with his own show. Webvideo bio of mike ahern, inducted to indiana broadcast pioneers hall of fame in 2005; Webdec 2, 2004 · indianapolis — mike ahern signed off amid tears and tributes wednesday after 37 years behind the anchor desk at television station wish. in a brief farewell to his.