2022.08.24 WednesdayShe graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2018 with a degree in journalism. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: WTVQ-TV was the first station in Lexington to broadcast a digital signal in 2002. 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. Reeves chairman J. Drayton Hastie served as the chairman of WBLG-TV, Inc. Reeves owned existing television stations in Huntington, West Virginia, and Charleston, South Carolina, as well as radio stations in Baltimore. Bill would ban 7 countries from buying land in Ky. Donation from Kentucky Castle to God's Pantry will provide nearly 31,000 meals. element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", [22] On May 3, 1979, the move to channel 36 was officially given the green light by the FCC. . Senate Bill 28, sponsored by Sen. Mike Wilson (R-Bowling Green), lets winery owners distribute, FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The Kentucky Senate has passed a measure giving parents a pathway to challenge school instructional materials they consider unfit for children. Program Host at Kentucky Educational Television-KET, Program Host, Kentucky Educational Television. She began anchoring WLJC and ABC 36 on My Kentucky in June 2022. (Former Channel 36 sports director and current NBC Sports reporter) Kenny Rice hired me in my first job out of college at TVQ. CEO Johnson stated that Shamrock was investing over $2 million for these signal improvements. But what was more important was what she forgot to unpack: a loaded .380-caliber handgun in, WASHINGTON (AP) The U.S. has finished efforts to recover the remnants of the large balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina, and analysis of the debris so far reinforces conclusions that it was aChinese spy, MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Five former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty Friday to second-degree murder and other charges in theviolent arrest and death of Tyre Nichols,with the judge urging patience in a case that could "take some time. Tadarrius, function evvntDiscoveryInit() { She first joined the ABC 36 family. Beshear posted a, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A California man was arrested in Lexington for allegedly murdering a man while in Kentucky. "Kentucky, more sad news. We live, work and play right here in Central Kentucky. 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!" He also worked as a news/sports reporter/anchor at stations in Yuma, Arizona; Hazard, Kentucky; Mobile, Alabama; and WestPalm Beach, Florida. I have spent my adult life serving this community in central and eastern Kentucky and it has been an honor to do so, he said. 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. map: false, Alyssa became a morning meteorologist in May 2017. Garry Hill stopped at Clark's Pump-N-Shop on Paris Pike, Pippa Passes, Ky.(WTVQ)On Thursday, March 2, 2023, at approximately 5:08 A.M, Kentucky State Police, Post 13, Hazard, received a call in reference to a housefire that had erupted on KY-899, in the Pippa Passes community of Knott County. 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. PUBLISHED AT 12:53 P.M. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Tornado Watch is issued for a large portion of Kentucky on Friday. Starting pay will be at least, KYIV, Ukraine (AP) In the final hours beforethe Russian onslaught, a last grasp at peace. George Newi, ABC senior vice president for affiliate relations[51], The closest WTVQ came to losing its affiliation came in late 1988, when upstart Fox affiliate WDKY-TV (channel 56), on air since 1986, approached ABC about becoming the new Lexington affiliate. detail_page_enabled: true, number: 3, He got his start in Montgomery, where he covered a little bit of everything, including politics and agriculture. widget: true, Kyle Rogers is the News Director for 'Local News Live'. 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. KSP welcomed 103 new cadets -- and credited the recent $15,000 salary increase for sworn, THACKER, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia Gov. [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. partner_name: "ABC36NEWS", category_id: null, India is a Cincinnati, Ohio native, where she attended the University of Cincinnati and Ohio Media School. Required fields are marked *, function evvntDiscoveryInit() { She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. number: 3, Your email address will not be published. number: 3, A 10 p.m. newscast was also aired for a time on the subchannel.[63]. The university says it's now offering a 15 percent tuition discount for its evening and online course offerings to all first responders in, FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A bill that would ban seven countries from buying land in Kentucky is heading to the House. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays Unlike most local children's shows, Happy's Hour did not feature a studio audience with area children. [60], In 2008, WTVQ launched a subchannel carrying MyNetworkTV, replacing the low-power WBLU-LP, whose poor signal hampered its reach; this became an acute issue when MyNetworkTV became the new broadcast home of WWE's Smackdown!. [31] Longtime weatherman Frank Faulconer, the only on-air personality remaining after the resignations, left for WKYT to help launch the station's new morning show, where he had hoped to "finish out my career". [46] The expanded facilities were dedicated in April 1986. A weak, After a nice February weekend across Central and Eastern Kentucky we saw a dreary President's Day as a frontal boundary and a wave of low pressure cruised through the, function evvntDiscoveryInit() { 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. Boyds first day on the desk is today (June 27). We are your neighbors. [52], After much deliberation, in January 1989, ABC ultimately agreed to retain WTVQ as its Lexington affiliate. virtual: false, Scott Reynolds used to serve as a News Anchor at WAVE News from June 1996 to December 2018. WBLG-TV, Inc. was a 50-50 partnership between Lexington-area businessman Roy White and Reeves Broadcasting Corporation. [21], However, Starr began to pour the foundation for the biggest move in the station's history: literally. The move marks a bit of a homecoming for Paxton, who was born in Elizabethtown and raised in nearbyVine Grove! Those showers have exited giving way to quiet conditions for the daytime hours on, What a way to kick off the month of March across Central and Eastern Kentucky! She's coming to the Commonwealth from Georgia. }); 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. } Originally from Peoria, Illinois, Kenny arrived in Kentucky for his first television job 38 years ago. Channel 36 has brought veteran weatherman T.G. Garry Hill stopped at Clark's Pump-N-Shop on Paris Pike, 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. 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. [40] WTVQ's old channel 62 transmitter was sold to a group that intended on starting a new station on channel 61 in Ashland, Kentucky (the transmitter would be retuned for use on that channel). [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. He started his career in Lynchburg, Virginia in 2010, and joined NBC12 in 2013. We live, work and play right here in Central Kentucky. text: "Promote your event", Gwen, FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) Republican lawmakers on Thursday advanced a bill aimed at putting limits on drag shows in Kentucky, sparking chants of shame from opponents who decried the measure as discriminatory and said it would stifle First Amendment rights., FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ)- Several communities in Kentucky have passed local ordinances that prohibit discrimination of black hair styles. We'll just leave it at that. When management asked Edwards to present proof of this, he was unable. [17], The new owners immediately sought to make their mark on their new purchase. FOX 56 News (WDKY) in Lexington covers news, sports, weather, and traffic for central Kentucky including Frankfort, Georgetown, Paris, Nicholasville, Richmond . Tom was incredible in the newsroom, and he will be dearly missed.. WLEX Lex 18 News brings you breaking and developing city news, weather, traffic and sports coverage from the Lexington metro area and across Kentucky on WLEX-TV and Lex18.com. The, Once you send that photo, you can't take it back, goes the warning to teenagers, often ignoring the reality that many teens send explicit images of themselves under duress, or without understanding, The White House is giving U.S. federal agencies 30 days todelete popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTokfrom all government-issued mobile devices amid growing concerns about security. But Im a big believer that there are a lot of good stories available in the secondary markets, too.. partner_name: "ABC36NEWS", [44] General manager Bill Service noted that the reruns ABC had previously been programming in the timeslot fared better locally than Nightline was. Professional Background CheckInformation on professionals, their work history and resumes. "[51] The network was also concerned at the amount of programming WTVQ was regularly preempting. [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. 6940 Man O' War Blvd. When the station first came on the air as channel 62, the news was little more than a joke. 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. We celebrate community and we tell your stories. 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. }. Community Assistant at American Campus Communities, Broadcast, Stories, Television, Media Relations, Journalism, Radio, Director of Marketing and Sales at Amazingly Engraved, Freelance Graphic Designer at, Partner at Bread Box/West Sixth Brewing Company. He was joined by his sidekick Froggy, a frog puppet portrayed by an unidentified puppeteer. 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. Priscilla Huff is the Managing Editor for the Washington, DC Bureau. 40 minutes later, the National Anthem was broadcast, completing the move to channel 36. 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. [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! map: false, Windstorm knocked it down. [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. 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. element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", WTVQ also has a new noon news anchor team in the husband-wife duo of Doug and Lyssa. 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. 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. } New newscast opening music and on-air imaging would accompany the channel change. Andy Beshear on Tuesday morning signed a proclamation making Feb. 28 Hunger Free Day in Kentucky. Their vote comes amid a rally at the, MIDWAY, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Midway University is set to give a new tuition discount to first responders. 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. The Environmental Protection Agency told Norfolk Southern, Home Depot said Tuesday its investing $1 billion in wage increases for its U.S. and Canadian hourly workers. [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. Erica graduated in three and a half years from Michigan State University with a Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism and specialization in Women, Gender and Social Justice. [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. Be sure to look at other regions near Lexington, KY to find contact information of more people. 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. Kelsey Souto is an anchor and reporter for WKYT. element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", Kristen Kennedy has spent the last decade covering news in Central Kentucky. Rachel is an investigative journalist with more than 20 years experience. Peter Zampa joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2015 as a multimedia journalist. Lyssa is now the. It included a news anchor who walked into the newsroom and threw his hat onto a coat rack to begin the evening's newscast. He has won Associated Press Awards for reporting and anchoring. Louis Flower Power Shops owner weighs in, It's back: Thunder Over Louisville to return April 22, Cameron advocates higher starting pay for Kentucky teachers, Woodford Reserve releases 2023 Kentucky Derby bottle honoring Secretariat, 'More people at risk': Measles spread a concern after case from Asbury revival, House OK's bill aimed at shoring up juvenile justice system. 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. According to Kenny, the news team at ABC 36 decided to go a different direction, and was let go from his position. detail_page_enabled: true, 6940 Man O' War Blvd. widget: true, Jeremy joined the WKYT News team in July 2021 following graduation from the Broadcast Journalism program at the University of Maryland. He currently co-anchors ABC 36 News at 5:00, 6:00 and 11:00pm. Tom also has network broadcast experience in radio and television having worked as a sports reporter for ESPN, Sportschannel, NBC Sports and the Breeders Cup. 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. 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. 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.
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