In 1987, the station acquired its first satellite truck and Tyler, along with co-host Dave Kaylor, launched a statewide show called Heart of Ohio. Tyler later won an Emmy for her work on the show and, by 1986, became a co-anchor of the station's evening newscasts.
In 1987, the television station acquired its first mobile broadcasting unit and Tyler, along with co-host Dave Kaylor, launched a statewide broadcast called Heart of Ohio. Tyler later received an Emmy Award for her work on the show and by 1986 had become a co-anchor of the station's evening news programs.