[39] Channel 36 beamed to life for the first time in Lexington at 2:18p.m. with a test pattern. Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. Jason Lindsey is a nationally recognized meteorologist, STEM educator, multimedia science journalist, and author. After morning rainfall exits, we'll be tracking a bit of a, Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ): Good Thursday evening weather friends, we have had a pretty good day across central and eastern Kentucky with temperatures near 60 under a partly sunny sky., After record breaking warmth on Wednesday showers and thunderstorms moved through the region overnight. 6940 Man O' War Blvd. One big factor in his accepting the new position, Piecoro says, was that WTVQ will allow him to continue to work on the UK football radio network, as well as to call games for the SEC Network and its streaming service. Wed love to hear from you. [37], Management had hoped to be on the air by Monday, June 23, in time to broadcast that evening's ABC prime time lineup. Kelsey Souto is an anchor and reporter for WKYT. 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. Cameron rolled out details of his education plan Wednesday. Justice says, NEW YORK (AP) - Sunday studio estimates say the gonzo R-rated horror comedy Cocaine Bear sniffed up $23.1 million in its opening weekend, while Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania shrank unusually quickly in, NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week By The Associated Press CLAIM: A photo shows birds that dropped dead in Kentucky following the Ohio train derailment, and a video shows birds in northern Indiana that, FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A recent Mason-Dixon poll regarding anti-transgender measures shows 71 percent of registered Kentucky voters oppose a law that would allow the state to overrule parents' decisions to obtain certain, FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Lofton's Law bill, honoring an 18-year-old who died from alcohol toxicity in October 2021, easily passed the Senate Thursday., FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A bill that cleared the Senate would allow small farm Kentucky winery owners to sell and deliver their own products to retailers. The line is slowly, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Lexington tax preparation service owner was indicted on 31 counts of tax fraud Thursday. Her 16 year old daughter loves driving which is proving to be a learning experience for all, while, function evvntDiscoveryInit() { [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. Rachel is an investigative journalist with more than 20 years experience. . The station came to me and said that they were terminating my contract as the main anchor because they wanted to go in a different direction, Kenny told the Herald Leader. [51] When asked why ABC was considering leaving channel 36, George Newi, ABC's senior vice president for affiliate relations matter-of-factly said that "We have some concerns about WTVQ's performance in the market. 2 talking about this. WRDB News is a Fox-affiliate TV Network that operates at Virtual CH 41 and serves as a licensee of Louisville, Kentucky. [43], In June 1981, due to a poor showing in the May ratings book, the station dropped Nightline and replaced it with reruns of All in the Family. House Bill 400, championed by Rep. Chad Aull (D-Lexington), would change the current penalty for those under, FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The largest starting Kentucky State Police cadet class since 2014 has arrived at the training academy to begin their careers. The move marks a bit of a homecoming for Paxton, who was born in Elizabethtown and raised in nearbyVine Grove! He promoted parents rights and, VERSAILLES, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Woodford Reserve on Wednesday released its 2023 Kentucky Derby bottle which honors one of the most iconic moments in sports history -- Secretariat winning the 1973 Derby. }. Knapp? partner_name: "ABC36NEWS", When the station first came on the air as channel 62, the news was little more than a joke. text: "Promote your event", Management boasted that the new signal, double the power output of the channel 62 signal, would fill-in holes in the station's coverage area. Windstorm knocked it down. The shipment was heading to an, FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ)- Lawmakers in the Kentucky House of Representatives in Frankfort passed controversial House Bill 470 Thursday, which is related to the LGBTQ community. Annie has worked at various news outlets in Washington, D.C., including covering the 2020 and 2022 election cycles for C-SPAN. "Kentucky, more sad news. ", "Channel 36 sweetens pot to keep ABC affiliation", "The $700 million question: Who is Gary B. [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]. Each bottle contained 30 100 milligram tablets, for a total of 15,000, pills. previously, Alyssa served as a morning meteorologist for Wtvq's Good Morning Kentucky, Good Day Kentucky, and News at Midday as well. The $11 million purchase came after the improvements under Shamrock, particularly in the area of news, had pushed the station into a position of second-place contention and improved its reputation. Channel 36 has brought veteran weatherman T.G. widget: true, Bill Bryant has more than 40 years of experience as a Kentucky broadcaster. Owned by Morris Multimedia, the station maintains studios and transmitter facilities on the outer loop of Man o' War Boulevard (KY 1425) in the Brighton section of Fayette County, across Winchester Road from the studios of unrelated station WKYT-TV. }. submission: { Windstorm knocked it down. 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. Officers were sent to the hospital at 10:50 p.m., according to Lexington police. Counties included: Adair, Allen, Anderson, Barren Bath, Bell, Bourbon, Boyle, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Butler, Casey, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland,, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- University of Kentucky canceled in-person classes beginning at 12 p.m. for the rest of the day ahead of likely severe, FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Gov. [16] Control was transferred on November 14, 1973. Multiple fire, LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) Last night, Louisville Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted 500 bottles of Viagra arriving from Hong Kong. submission: { publisher_id: "7544", It has many people wondering about the threat of an outbreak and how you can stay protected., FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The Kentucky House has passed a bill to shore up the juvenile justice system. LEXINGTON, Ky. Longtime WTVQ News Anchor, and current Executive Director of the Kentucky Historical Society Foundation, Doug High is returning from a 3-year absence on the news desk to. [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! Mobile App | WEATHER App | WTVQ Email Sign Up. Shuck joined ABC 36 as Chief Meteorologist in April 2022. 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. Provided. KSP welcomed 103 new cadets -- and credited the recent $15,000 salary increase for sworn, THACKER, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia Gov. House members revised the bill to bolster treatment services and add funding. He has won an Emmy Award for anchoring and another for investigative reporting, exposing the deceit and potential danger of online diploma mills. She previously covered politics at Gray TV's KFYR-TV in Bismarck, N.D. Josh Rultenberg joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2022 as a multimedia journalist. A Lexington native, T.G. Performing Artist, Teacher & Technology Administrator. [8], The station launched at 9:30a.m. on June 2, 1968, as an ABC affiliate, broadcasting from the highest above sea level tower in Kentucky. [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. In the past two hours, power outages in Kentucky have nearly tripled. [35] Finally, on June 21, 1980, WTVQ-TV signed off channel 62 for the last time just after midnight. Nothing ever materialized from those discussions, and WKYT renewed its affiliation with CBS, with WTVQ continuing as Lexington's ABC affiliate. ", "WTVQ cutting early newscast, bringing back 'Nightline', "WTVQ-TV expanding facilities and horizons", "Talk of Changing Networks Could Help Channel 62", "June Rollins Retires; Three Local Channels Change News Anchors", "ABC shopping around for a new outlet here? Lexington and Central KY News, Weather, and Sports | WDKY FOX 56 Newscast . Unlike most local children's shows, Happy's Hour did not feature a studio audience with area children. My first several years were spent working in radio news and since 2003 I've worked at WKYT. 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. Molly Martinez rejoined Gray Television in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist in the Washington News Bureau. The Lexington Herald skewered the station in 1980, just before the move to channel 36, for a "seemingly weak commitment to thorough, accurate news coverage". 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. The bottle features the artwork of Kentucky native, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- We're hearing from health leaders after a reported measles outbreak in connection with the 16-day-long revival at Asbury University. The station began broadcasting on channel 62 as WBLG-TV in 1968 and has been an ABC affiliate for its entire history. partner_name: "ABC36NEWS", WBLG-TV, Inc. was a 50-50 partnership between Lexington-area businessman Roy White and Reeves Broadcasting Corporation. 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. Kentucky is and always will be home for me, Boyd said. The station claimed that the new 2,150,000-watt signal was the most powerful in the commonwealth. After morning rain showers exit southeast Kentucky,, mostly skies will return for the afternoon. orientation: "portrait", orientation: "portrait", virtual: false, TV Schedule; Where To Find FOX 56; Our History; Work for FOX 56; Subscribe to Newsletters; . Experience in sales, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and AP Style. We are the most trusted source for local news. Nicole Neuman joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2021. }, Doug High has been a News Anchor at ABC 36 since 2009 and currently co-anchorsABC 36 News at Noon / High Noonwith his wife, ABC 36 Anchor and Lifestyle Reporter, Lyssa High. Your email address will not be published. A 10 p.m. newscast was also aired for a time on the subchannel.[63]. Tom is married with two children. Finding a way to win. Undefeated Transylvania women go cold in NCAA opener, roll anyway. Tom Kenny joined ABC 36 News in June of 2001 as a General Assignment Reporter. I have no ill will and wish nothing but success for them. 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. She was born and raised in Lexington attending Lafayette High School. Tom Kenny, the main news anchor and managing editor at ABC 36, was on air for the last time Friday. [70] It began to contend with WLEX for second place,[71] and improvement in news ratings and perception also aided the station's bottom line, as news represented nearly 40 percent of its gross revenue. Excited to announce Nationally-Known Kentucky Sportscaster JeffPiecoro has joined ABC 36 News as sports director! Combs Tweeted Wednesday afternoon. } number: 3, number: 3, Paxton Boyd joined the ABC 36 family as an evening anchor in June 2022. virtual: false, Feb. 28 proclaimed "Hunger Free Day" in Ky. Bill would add tougher penalties for people under 21 who drink and drive, KSP's largest starting cadet class since 2014 arrives at training academy, Kentucky coal miner dies in southern West Virginia, 'Cocaine Bear' gets high with $23.1M during opening weekend, Photos, videos of dead birds in Ky. are unrelated to Ohio train derailment, Poll: 71% of Ky. voters oppose bill that would allow state to overrule parents' healthcare decisions for transgender teens, 'Lofton's Law' bill honoring 18-year-old who died in 2021 passes in Ky. Senate, Bill would allow small farm Ky. winery owners to sell, deliver products to retailer, Advancing bill lets parents challenge instructional material, Bill would gradually raise Ky.'s minimum wage to $15 by July 2028, Alex Murdaugh gets life in prison in murder of wife, son, Justice Dept: Trump can be sued by police for Jan. 6 actions, KFC fan fave returning after nearly 10 years, 'Take It Down:' a tool for teens to remove explicit images, Why TikTok is being banned for some government employees, Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained, Biden ready to run for reelection, US first lady says, NTSB: No alert for train crew until just before derailment, R. Kelly avoids lengthy add-on to 30-year prison sentence, Florida TV reporter killed while covering a fatal shooting, No cow needed: Oat and soy can be called milk, FDA proposes, Enfamil maker recalls potentially contaminated baby formula, EPA takes charge of cleanup in toxic Ohio train derailment, Home Depot says it will raise pay for US, Canadian workers, Ukraine's year of pain, death and also nation-building, Fond remembrances for Jimmy Carter after entering hospice, Record 6,542 guns intercepted at US airport security in 2022, Military finishes recovering Chinese balloon debris, 5 Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols. discovery: { Wed love to hear from you. [56] On February 26, 2002, it became central Kentucky's first commercial television station to broadcast a digital television signal on UHF channel 40. We're pulling out all the stops. text: "Promote your event", Erica Bivens Anchor Email Erica Assistant News Director Erica Bivens co-anchors alongside Paxton Boyd on weekday evenings for news at 5, 5:30 and 6. Full Profile Chien-Suu Kuo Lexington, KY Tom has seven other Emmy nominations to his credit for investigative and feature reporting. 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. virtual: false, widget: true, [60][61][62] By the time of this acquisition, WTVQ had fallen to fourth place in Lexington, behind WDKY, in revenue. It has been a privilege that I never took for granted and I took that responsibility very seriously to keep the community informed and serve in any way that I could, and be involved in the community as much as I could.. Strong southwest, It turned out to be a delightful "Fat Tuesday" across Central and Eastern Kentucky with sunshine, a nice westerly breeze and afternoon highs overachieving a bit into the upper, As morning fog fades, pleasant conditions are on the way for your Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures will peak a few degrees, It felt more like mid to late May instead of late February on Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with record high temperatures shattered by early afternoon. 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. While objections were lodged from potential station owners in the Louisville and Florence areas, they were rejected by the FCC, believing that the public would be better served by having WTVQ on channel 36. 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. discovery: { Scott Reynolds used to serve as a News Anchor at WAVE News from June 1996 to December 2018. Priscilla Huff is the Managing Editor for the Washington, DC Bureau. Buckley agreed to pay back $1.4 million in cash and stock to shareholders and not serve as a director of any publicly traded company for five years. evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ Cruse and Harmon produce the show through their own company, with production services provided by WTVQ. 1,500 were here. The owners estimated the cost of constructing the station would be in excess of $1 million, and the station would be equipped to broadcast in color from the start. Daniel Heffner is a Special Projects Producer for NBC12. Station officials were concerned that he had been falsifying details about his background specifically claiming that he had held a doctorate degree in political science. He has won two Addy Awards for excellence in promotional writing. We are your neighbors. Hannah Woosley-Collins March 1, 2023 LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Main Event, an entertainment center featuring bowling, laser tag and games, is set to open in Lexington on March 29. Jim has been forecasting Kentucky weather for more than 20 years. Chad Hedrick joined WKYT in February 2021. category_id: null, partner_name: "ABC36NEWS", "Kentucky, more sad news. A native of Buckhannon, West Virginia, Dillon attended California University of Pennsylvania where he studied meteorology., Jordan joined the ABC 36 family in December of 2022 as a weekend meteorologist for the ABC 36 Storm Team. Tom Kenny joined ABC 36 News in June of 2001 as a General Assignment Reporter. WTVQ-TV ABC 36 - Lexington, KY News Anchor "Good Morning Kentucky" and ABC36 News at Noon since Dec 2009 High Impact Productions / Witnessing History LLC Executive Producer / Director since Jun 2007 Skills: Broadcast, Video Production, Video, Television, Media Relations, Documentaries, Editing, Crisis. Jill is an investigative producer with decades of experience reporting on health, safety and corruption. Samantha Valentino joined the WKYT team in April 2022. }, 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. 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. Murdaugh maintained his innocence when addressing the, WASHINGTON (AP) The Justice Department said Thursday that former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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