[81], On WTVQ's early news quality and perception, Move to channel 36; sale to the Disney family, Sale to Park; subsequent merger with Media General, a new station on channel 61 in Ashland, Kentucky, repacking of television stations out of the 600 MHz band, "Third Local TV Station Gets Go-Ahead On Zoning", "Building Permit Issued For Third Local TV Station", "Channel 62 WBLG-TV Grand Opening (advertisement)", "Now More Eyes Are On Channel 27 And CBS! Be sure to look at other regions near Lexington, KY to find contact information of more people. He has won Associated Press Awards for reporting and anchoring. House Bill 500 would ban Burma, China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria and Venezuela from buying or leasing land, VERSAILLES, Ky. (WTVQ) -- God's Pantry Food Bank received a donation Thursday at the Kentucky Castle. WTVQ-DT (channel 36) is a television station in Lexington, Kentucky, United States, affiliated with ABC and MyNetworkTV. I thank the station for giving me the opportunity to serve. I will go around to different schools, We squeezed in one more spring-like day on Thursday with afternoon highs surging into the mid to upper 70s across Central and Eastern Kentucky ahead of a cold front, Another spring-like day is on the way for your Thursday. The ACLU of, SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) -- One man who was allegedly part of a group that stole six cars from a Somerset dealership was arrested Tuesday. Anchor Hayley Harmon is the co-anchor of ABC 36's Good Morning Kentucky with Lee Cruse! During a luncheon, the Kentucky Castle handed a, function evvntDiscoveryInit() { Paxton Boyd will be ABC 36 new main anchor - Lane Report Due to its rising fortunes, the network began to look for stronger affiliates across the country. Your email address will not be published. The show proved to be a smash success that led to merchandise sales (including T-shirts, bumper stickers, and even the show's theme song on record) and several guest appearances at community events. Julia Sandor joined the WKYT team as a reporter in June 2022. Nicole Neuman joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2021. Covering news, weather & sports for Central Kentucky. Shuck's first broadcast will be April 18,. publisher_id: "7544", In the past two hours, power outages in Kentucky have nearly tripled. Central to their complaints was the proposed 990-foot (302m) tower, which they felt was "unsightly"; they were also concerned that the tower might fall. map: false, category_id: null, [74], In the 2000s and 2010s, the station fell back to a distant third place in local news ratings. Kentucky Educational Television, the statewide PBS member, initially opposed the move, fearing that they would lose potential viewers who, in tuning to channel 62, had to dial past its station, WKLE, on channel 46 and might have sampled its programming. Mobile App | WEATHER App | WTVQ Email Sign Up. We celebrate community and we tell your stories. Talk to ABC 36 News anchors, reporters and meteorologists. Jim has been forecasting Kentucky weather for more than 20 years. [7] The building permit for the actual building then came on December 12, 1967, with approval being granted for a one-story structure on the site, built at a cost of $149,000. [42]), Months after the move to channel 36 and improved product, tragedy struck at the station. She joined the Gray Television in January 2022 as a producer. Her 16 year old daughter loves driving which is proving to be a learning experience for all, while, function evvntDiscoveryInit() { Excited to announce Nationally-Known Kentucky Sportscaster @JeffPiecoro has joined @ABC36News as sports director! Howell had been with the station less than a year. I have no ill will and wish nothing but success for them. [78] The program is now also aired in Bowling Green on WBKO/Fox and on four additional Morris-owned stations.[79]. When management asked Edwards to present proof of this, he was unable. WTVQ has long had a poor image in the community when it comes to news. Performing Artist, Teacher & Technology Administrator. }); WYMT | Eastern Kentucky News During that time he's covered NCAA Final Fours, the World Series and done a host of events for ESPN, The CBS Sports Network, The SEC Network and Raycom Sports. publisher_id: "7544", CEO Johnson stated that Shamrock was investing over $2 million for these signal improvements. Amber Philpott is an award winning news anchor with WKYT in Lexington, KY anchoring the 4, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6 and 11pm newscasts daily. Jim Caldwell Morning Meteorologist Lexington, KY current today tonight 56 F C Partly Cloudy Pressure 28.27 in Wind SE 17 MPH Dew Point 52 Feels Like 56 Sunrise 7:07 AM Sunset 6:33 PM. LEXINGTON, Ky. Soon, WTVQ TV Channel 36 News Anchor Doug High will not have to set his alarm clock for 3 a.m. to get to work. Shuck joined ABC 36 as Chief Meteorologist in April 2022. Tornado Watch issued for large portion of Central Ky. until 5 p.m. University of Kentucky cancels classes for rest of day, Beshear issues state of emergency amid likely severe weather, California man arrested in Lexington for Ky. murder, Lexington police investigating after man shows up with gunshot wound at local hospital, Man wins $50,000 on scratch-off ticket from Georgetown gas station, Kentucky State Police investigate deadly Knott County Fire, 15,000 Viagra Pills Worth Over $1 Million Seized by Louisville CBP, Kentucky House passes bill banning gender-affirming care for minors; bill now heads to Senate, Midway University to offer 15% discount to Ky. first responders, their families. }. Talk to ABC 36 News anchors, reporters and meteorologists. Taylor Six is the criminal justice reporter at the Herald-Leader. Mandy Noell. Downed power lines in roads, blacked out streetlights and traffic lights were all scenes from Friday's severe weather., FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) 3/3/23, 6:08 p.m. Just minutes after the first weather-related death was reported, a second death was announced in Edmonson County. Owen tries to bring a modern and cinematic look to investigative storytelling with dynamic and engaging animations and videography. He was also the studio host and halftime producer for CBS Radio Sports College Football Game of the Week and covered the NFL for One-On-One Radio Sports. [24][25] The FCC approved the transaction on June 8, 1979,[26] and it closed on July 18. 6940 Man O' War Blvd. detail_page_enabled: true, discovery: { Beshear posted a, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A California man was arrested in Lexington for allegedly murdering a man while in Kentucky. A new local noontime newscast will feature the return of . [57], In 2004, WTVQ, along with Media General ABC affiliates WJBF and WMBB, preempted an uncut Veteran's Day broadcast of the 1998 movie Saving Private Ryan, citing uncertainty over whether the film's obscenities would cause FCC repercussions in light of new commission policy. Tom Kenny joined ABC 36 News in June of 2001 as a General Assignment Reporter. Tom has lived in Lexington 22-years. (Former Channel 36 sports director and current NBC Sports reporter) Kenny Rice hired me in my first job out of college at TVQ. We are the most trusted source for local news. The House voted Tuesday to send the measure to the, FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Gov. I think people obviously know me primarily from UK, Piecoro said. evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ }. Scott Reynolds used to serve as a News Anchor at WAVE News from June 1996 to December 2018. 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[32] Faulconer worked at WKYT for exactly two days in February before returning to WTVQ and resuming his usual weeknight weather duties. [15], On May 7, 1973, it was announced that WBLG-TV would be sold to New Orleans-based Starr Broadcasting Group, Inc. at a price exceeding $2 million. Their vote comes amid a rally at the, MIDWAY, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Midway University is set to give a new tuition discount to first responders. On October 8, 1965, WBLG-TV, Inc. filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission to build a new television station on channel 62, the last commercial frequency available in the Lexington market. [11][14] The FCC granted WBLG-TV its permanent license on August 5, 1970. The department's position that Trump is, (CNN NEWSOURCE) -- Kentucky Fried Chicken is bringing back the KFC Double Down after a nearly 10-year hiatus. WTVQ also has a new noon news anchor team in the husband-wife duo of Doug and Lyssa. Lexington, KY 40509. In that time he has been heavily involved with dozens of charity and civic groups. He was an NAIA All-American kicker for the Tigers, Dillon Gaudet joins the ABC 36 storm team as the Meteorologist on our Good Morning Kentucky, Good Day Kentucky, and News at Noon shows. previously, Alyssa served as a morning meteorologist for Wtvq's Good Morning Kentucky, Good Day Kentucky, and News at Midday as well. Longtime TV journalist Miranda Combs will take the post. She currently serves as a meteorologist at CBS4 and FOX59. number: 3, In January 1977, WTVQ petitioned the FCC to allow them to move to channel 36, in a move the station said was needed to evenly compete with WLEX-TV (channel 18) and WKYT-TV. text: "Promote your event", discovery: { }. Lexington, KY 40509. With the exception of most of the 1990s, the station's local newscasts have generally rated third out of the four main TV newsrooms in Lexington. We celebrate community and we tell your stories. Lexington, KY 40509 (859) 299-0411; element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", Download the ABC 36 News App on your smart phone or tablet device to receive breaking news and weather push notifications the minute it happens. She was born and raised in Lexington attending Lafayette High School. Im very excited to be coming back to Channel 36. 108 News Anchors in Lexington, KY Directory - Trustoria She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. Multiple fire, LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) Last night, Louisville Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted 500 bottles of Viagra arriving from Hong Kong. [48][49], In August 1982, top ABC executives visited with WKYT once again, talking with that station's general manager about ending their affiliation with CBS and rejoining ABC. We are your neighbors. That, along with high winds on Tuesday, delayed the sign-on of channel 36 to Wednesday, June 25. Detective Ryan Raker is accused of, MASON, Ohio (WTVQ) -- Kings Island's newest themed area is set to open this summer. According to Lauren White of the Bluegrass Airport, the roof on the concourse A building and the roof on the, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Friday, significant road hazards across Central Kentucky caused by severe weather resulted in one death in Fayette County. Lucy is currently a part-time multi-media journalist with WKYT and, upon graduation from Asbury University, she will begin full-time. [50] Nothing ever came of that either, with WLEX's general manager going so far as to say that his station "hasn't been offered a contract with ABC".[50]. Meteorologist T.G. Shuck joins ABC 36 WTVQ on April 18 | Lexington It's part of Feeding Kentucky's annual Hunger, FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A new bill proposed in the House would enforce tougher penalties for people under 21 who drink and drive. Lee leads Gray Televisions National Investigative Team. "[51] For his station's part, WTVQ acting general manager Jerry Fox seemed to shrug off WDKY's ploy, saying that he did not "blame them" and adding that if his station was an independent he would "do whatever I could to survive". Tom was recognized for hard news reporting on a story that gave a rare glimpse inside the secretive world of the Federal Witness Protection Program. Lexington, Kentucky: Meteorologist Jordan Smith has started a new segment here on ABC 36 called, "What's Cool In School with Jordan!" I will go around to different schools Cooler air returns. Lexington Emergency Management is asking people to step up and become a part of their Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The senior meteorologist in the Gray TV family with more than 22 years of on-air work. submission: { category_id: null, Knapp? 28-year-old weekend anchor Tom Howell died when his car collided with a city sanitation truck that ran a stop sign. element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", Lexington-Fayette TV Guide - TV Listings - On TV Tonight . Food and Drug Administration officialsissued guidancethat says plant-based beverages dont pretend to be from dairy animals , WASHINGTON (AP) The maker of Enfamil announced a recall of about 145,000 cans of infant formula due to the possibility of cross-contamination with a bacteria that can cause serious illness or death. partner_name: "ABC36NEWS", orientation: "portrait", [2] However, on January 27, 1967, Kentucky Central Life announced that it would purchase existing station WKYT-TV (channel 27) from Taft Broadcasting for $2.5 million, signaling its exit from the channel 62 hearing. ABC 36 names Miranda Combs as news director - Lane Report [51] An optimistic K. David Godbout, WDKY general manager, said "We're doing everything we can to get the affiliation. We live, work and play right here in Central Kentucky. In May 2022, she began anchoring and reporting for Good Morning Kentucky and ABC 36 News at, Maddie McQueenis a Lexington native who joined the ABC 36 News Team as an MMJ in June 2021. The first such step came when the present WTVQ-TV call letters were adopted on December 20, 1973. Daniel Heffner is a Special Projects Producer for NBC12. [53] Countering Park's noted image for frugality, Park invested in new equipment for the station. partner_name: "ABC36NEWS", [45], The station underwent a $2 million renovation starting in 1985 that doubled the existing office space and created all-new technical facilities. Tom can be reached at tkenny@wtvq.com, Your email address will not be published. Spectrum News 13 reporter Dylan, Soy, oat, almond and other drinks that bill themselves as milk can keep using the name, according to draft federal rules released Wednesday. Boyd will share the desk with Erica Bivens. Provided. map: false, [83], In the wake of the repacking of television stations out of the 600 MHz band, including channels 38 to 51, WTVQ's digital signal moved from channel 40 to channel 27 in 2019. We are your neighbors. Wed love to hear from you. WTVQ-DT - Wikipedia [35] Finally, on June 21, 1980, WTVQ-TV signed off channel 62 for the last time just after midnight. Wed love to hear from you. Access Your Home's Equity Before It's Too Late! evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ Lexington, KY 40509. Lyndsey Gough is an award-winning journalist and western Kentucky native. Sara comes to us from Gainesville, Florida where she worked as a sports reporter for CBS4 for two years. We have lost a second person due to, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Southern Middle School will move to remote learning next week after a fire damaged the building Thursday evening. Joce is a national investigative reporter focused on accountability reporting on the Daniela is a bilingual investigative producer for InvestigateTV. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Apple Logic, Final Cut, HTML, PHP, MySQL and Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Power Point and Excel. Alyssa Andrews is an American Meteorologist. text: "Promote your event", [1], On June 24, 1966, WBLG-TV's application was designated for hearing alongside a competing application from Kentucky Central Life Insurance Company (owners of WVLK radio). I just thought that is not acceptable because that is now how we treat our veterans, Kenny said. He joined the ABC 36 team 21 years ago where he began as a general assignment reporter, and rose through the ranks to investigative reporter, morning and noon anchor, and ascended to the main anchor role and managing editor. [66] It offered the least early evening news of the Lexington stations, and its news staff of 22 compared unfavorably to the 35 and 40 of its competitors. publisher_id: "7544", orientation: "portrait", [52] Additionally, ABC would no longer pay the station to air its programming, in one of the earliest cases of a network moving away from the longstanding practice of paying its local affiliates to air its programming on an annual basis. publisher_id: "7544", partner_name: "ABC36NEWS", At MSU, Chris worked as the sports reporter for the universitys, Annie Brown joinedthe ABC 36 News Team as a reporter in July 2021 after earning her Bachelors Degree in Journalism from Asbury University. White already owned local radio station WBLG (1300 AM) and would act as the entity's new president and general manager. The former Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver and current color analyst on the UK football radio network said Wednesday he has accepted a job as the new sports director and sports anchor at WTVQ-TV. He has won two Addy Awards for excellence in promotional writing. We live, work and play right here in Central Kentucky. Officers were sent to the hospital at 10:50 p.m., according to Lexington police. He was joined by his sidekick Froggy, a frog puppet portrayed by an unidentified puppeteer. LEXINGTON, Ky. ABC 36 News Director Miranda Combs announced a new main anchor for WTVQ ABC 36.

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