[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. On Aug. 11, 2022, Kentucky State Police were called to investigate a report of a missing person in Metcalfe County, Kentucky., LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Lexington police say they're investigating after a man showed up at a local hospital Thursday night with a gunshot wound. [58], On October 29, 2007, Media General announced that it was exploring the sale of WTVQ and four other stations in order to help reduce debt. While in D.C., he covered some of the most impactful stories in the United States as well as focused on international politics and foreign policy. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2018 with a degree in journalism. WTVQ has long had a poor image in the community when it comes to news. Hannah Woosley-Collins 16 minutes ago PRESTONBURG, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Kentucky man accused of killing three officers and a police K-9 in an ambush while police were serving a protective order in. partner_name: "ABC36NEWS", number: 3, Shuck said he will be joining ABC 36 WTVQ as chief meteorologist for its 5, 5:30, 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts Monday through Friday, beginning immediately. Tyler Smith joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2019 as a photojournalist/editor. WTVQ had been Lexington's third-rated station since its sign-on and was noted for having marginal production values around this time. news36@wtvq.com ABC 36 | Lexington KY [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. This was a, Lexington, Kentucky: Meteorologist Jordan Smith has started a new segment here on ABC 36 called, "What's Cool In School with Jordan!" Originally from Peoria, Illinois, Kenny arrived in Kentucky for his first television job 38 years ago. #bigthings pic.twitter.com/viV41Vn05W, Miranda Combs (@MirandaCombs56) July 6, 2022. Jeremy joined the WKYT News team in July 2021 following graduation from the Broadcast Journalism program at the University of Maryland. An attempt to bolster the newscasts by hiring former radio reporter Bill Evenson in the late 1970s was marred by sensationalism: one newscast opened with the phrase, "Kentucky, there's blood on your highways tonight. [54], In July 1995, Park Communications was sold to Gary B. Knapp and Donald R. Tomlin, Jr., under the name Park Acquisitions. Lexington, KY 40509. It's a Dillon Gaudet "Go Day" thanks to the afternoon sunshine and above-average temperatures. 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. 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. A massive bur oak in Lexington that had lived through hundreds of years of storms, droughts and human development finally succumbed to Fridays powerful winds. He was joined by his sidekick Froggy, a frog puppet portrayed by an unidentified puppeteer. "[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". She currently serves as a meteorologist at CBS4 and FOX59. 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. [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! Russian troops would soon pour across Ukraine's borders and Russian missiles would fill Ukrainian skies,taking Ukrainian livesin the biggest air, sea and ground assault, ATLANTA (AP) Dozens of well-wishers made the pilgrimage Sunday to The Carter Center in Atlanta, as prayers and memories of former President Jimmy Carter's legacy were offered up at his small Baptist church in Plains, Georgia, a day after, ATLANTA (AP) The woman flying out of Philadelphias airport last year remembered to pack snacks, prescription medicine and a cellphone in her handbag. [37], Management had hoped to be on the air by Monday, June 23, in time to broadcast that evening's ABC prime time lineup. Former WTVQ-TV ABC 36 Morning News Anchor for 10 years; Now a fill in anchor for the station and the Host of "Kentucky History Treasures". [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. Wed love to hear from you. Jill is an investigative producer with decades of experience reporting on health, safety and corruption. Kentuckys Only Statewide Business Magazine, Paxton Boyd will be ABC 36 new main anchor, State provides $1M-plus in funds to Campbell County nonprofits, Bill to address gaming machines across Kentucky moves forward, Michael F. Beckwith promoted to Chief Banking Officer at German American, Op-Ed: A Solution for Kentuckys cancer crisis gaining momentum, Kathy Tussey named COO at Harrison Memorial Hospital, Valvoline completes $2.65B sale of products division to Aramco, UK HealthCare neurologist working to improve access to MS treatments, UofL receives $10 million to add more world-class researchers. 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. Derek Adams was allegedly slumped over inside a running car near the KY 192, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Winds reaching speeds of 79 mph leaving destruction and debris in various areas of Central Kentucky. 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. House Bill 500 would ban Burma, China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria and Venezuela from buying or leasing land, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- What was a call to Lexington police as a homicide and hostage situation Thursday morning is now believed to have been, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Lexington police officer charged with child abuse has been indicted by a grand jury. widget: true, The station began broadcasting on channel 62 as WBLG-TV in 1968 and has been an ABC affiliate for its entire history. As a senior in 1984, he earned a varsity letter for Jerry Claibornes 9-3, Hall of Fame Bowl championship team. Tom Kenny joined ABC 36 News in June of 2001 as a General Assignment Reporter. Dont Borrow From the Bank Borrow From Yourself, 3 Smart Ways To Help You Find Cash In Your Home, Jerry Claibornes 9-3, Hall of Fame Bowl championship team, The end of the road: Kentucky falls 80-71 to Tennessee in SEC Tournament quarterfinals. category_id: null, graduated from Lafayette High School before attending Georgetown College where he earned a B.A in Communications. Lucy is currently a part-time multi-media journalist with WKYT and, upon graduation from Asbury University, she will begin full-time. Her 16 year old daughter loves driving which is proving to be a learning experience for all, while, function evvntDiscoveryInit() { FOX 56 News (WDKY) in Lexington covers news, sports, weather, and traffic for central Kentucky including Frankfort, Georgetown, Paris, Nicholasville, Richmond . detail_page_enabled: true, Talk to ABC 36 News anchors, reporters and meteorologists. Lexington broadcaster Tom Kenny leaves ABC 36 after 21 years By Taylor Six June 12, 2022 1:24 PM Tom Kenny has left ABC 36 after 21 years when it was decided the newsroom wanted to "go in a. [24][25] The FCC approved the transaction on June 8, 1979,[26] and it closed on July 18. }); 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. Hes kind of been my guide through all of this.. text: "Promote your event", Senior night in Lexington, Ky. as the Kentucky men's basketball team finished their home schedule welcoming in the Vanderbilt Commodores. element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", 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". Bill would ban 7 countries from buying land in Ky. Donation from Kentucky Castle to God's Pantry will provide nearly 31,000 meals. A former football player at Tates Creek High School, Piecoro walked on to the UK football team under Fran Curci in 1980. By WKYT News Staff. 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. She comes to the horse capitol of the world from Vette City aka Bowling Green, Kentucky where, Mandy is a working mom of three and her husband of 13 years is a project manager of a construction company . Cameron rolled out details of his education plan Wednesday. 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. Grason joined the WKYT team in August 2020. He then moved to Dothan, Alabama, Ana Medina is originally from the southside of Chicago, she studied at Western Kentucky University majoring in Broadcasting with a minor in French. [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. He is the only broadcast journalist in Lexington television history to be honoredwitha national Edward R. Murrow Award. When you see news happening, share it! SMS students will remotely learn from Monday, March 6 to Friday, March 10. . Beshear posted a, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A California man was arrested in Lexington for allegedly murdering a man while in Kentucky. Tom was incredible in the newsroom, and he will be dearly missed.. I grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, went to Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond where I majored in broadcasting. Talk to ABC 36 News anchors, reporters and meteorologists. WTVQ-36, the ABC TV station in Lexington, has a new anchor for its telecasts and he's a Kentucky native. Daniel Heffner is a Special Projects Producer for NBC12. Each bottle contained 30 100 milligram tablets, for a total of 15,000, pills. Boyds first day on the desk is today (June 27). KSP welcomed 103 new cadets -- and credited the recent $15,000 salary increase for sworn, THACKER, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia Gov. [13] On September 7, It Takes a Thief star Malachi Throne and Ed Allen Time host Ed Allen appeared at a public open house at the station's studios to officially "Grand Open" WBLG-TV. Timothy Knapp joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in September 2018 as Studio Manager and Photojournalist. After morning rain showers exit southeast Kentucky,, mostly skies will return for the afternoon. 40 minutes later, the National Anthem was broadcast, completing the move to channel 36. I thank the station for giving me the opportunity to serve. TV Schedule; Where To Find FOX 56; Our History; Work for FOX 56; Subscribe to Newsletters; . Starr was headed by company president Peter M. Starr, with William F. Buckley Jr. serving as Starr's chairman of the board. Shamrock's president and CEO, Bruce F. Johnson, vowed to "demonstrate that the way things were done here in the past is not the way Shamrock operates". Samantha Valentino joined the WKYT team in April 2022. number: 3, "[51] The network was also concerned at the amount of programming WTVQ was regularly preempting. 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 native of Peoria, Illinois, he graduated cum laude with a B.A. Flexible recording/high energy electrode catheter with. With a warm front arcing through the region early combined with sunshine and a, Wednesday kicks off Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kentucky. publisher_id: "7544", [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. [19] In 1975, WTVQ became the first television station in Lexington to experiment with 24-hour operations when it aired Blockbuster Movie Madness, which delivered four feature films from the late-evening hours right through the next morning. Since signing on as WTVQs news director in March, former Lexington TV investigative reporter Miranda Combs has presided over a major revamping of the stations on-air talent. . discovery: { The move marks a bit of a homecoming for Paxton, who was born in Elizabethtown and raised in nearbyVine Grove! At WKYT, Bill has covered it all from the police beat to natural disasters to inaugurations. [6] Approval for the rezoning came on November 10, 1967, despite objection from two local residents who lived near the proposed location. The, WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison without parole Friday, a day after he wasconvicted of murderin the shooting deaths of his wife and son.