GARRETT BERGQUIST

Garrett Bergquist is a political reporter for WRTV and WISH-TV with more than a decade of experience covering government and politics. He reports on state, federal and local government and the decisions made there that affect Hoosiers. Garrett also produces All INdiana Politics, WISH-TV’s political talk show.

Garrett joined WISH-TV in December 2021 after two and a half years as a political reporter for Spectrum News 1 in Raleigh, North Carolina. During his time there, North Carolina was in the political spotlight amid ongoing redistricting battles and the 2020 presidential election.

Before moving to North Carolina, Garrett spent nearly six years reporting for KRCG 13 in Jefferson City, Missouri. His coverage there ranged from international trade disputes and presidential visits to the first resignation of a Missouri governor in more than 150 years. He also helped launch the station’s drone journalism program.

Garrett is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, where he earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

A Chicago-area native and lifelong racing fan, Garrett is happy to be back in the Midwest and living in the racing capital of the world. Keep an eye out for him the next time you’re at a local track.

Have a news tip? Email Garrett at Garrett.Bergquist@wrtv.com