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. [24][25] The FCC approved the transaction on June 8, 1979,[26] and it closed on July 18. According to Kenny this will be the first house in Kentucky built on a VA property, which is expected to open later this year. [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. 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. [10] WBLG-TV originally branded as "The ENTERTAINMENT Channel62 WBLG-TV". [69] However, after poaching lead male anchor John Lindgren from WKYT, an upturn finally began. Senior night in Lexington, Ky. as the Kentucky men's basketball team finished their home schedule welcoming in the Vanderbilt Commodores. Andy Beshear issued a state of emergency Friday morning ahead of likely severe storms across Central and Eastern Kentucky. While the Lexington Fire Department, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) 3/3/23, 4:14 p.m. 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. 6940 Man O' War Blvd. discovery: { We'll just leave it at that. submission: { [27] The deal had been held up as Buckley and three other company principals were being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission for defrauding and misleading investors. 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. number: 3, The FCC gave the station one year from June 4 to make the move. Boyd will share the desk with Erica Bivens. Shuck's first broadcast will be April 18,. [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. WTVQ has long had a poor image in the community when it comes to news. 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This came after talks to merge Reeves' holdings into Starr failed. WTVQ ABC 36 News. Excited to announce Nationally-Known Kentucky Sportscaster JeffPiecoro has joined ABC 36 News as sports director! Combs Tweeted Wednesday afternoon. Knapp was a Lexington securities dealer whose bid was backed by the Retirement Systems of Alabama pension fund. [68] The changes failed to move the ratings needle in the first survey. I have no ill will and wish nothing but success for them. We are the most trusted source for local news. [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! Tyler Smith joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2019 as a photojournalist/editor. In exchange for keeping the network's programs on its air,[52] WTVQ pledged to improve its newscasts, preempt less of the network's programming, and increase its promotion of network shows. We are your neighbors. But advocates say it's time for those protections to cover all black Kentuckians. Since 2011, Lee K. has fulfilled his passion for reporting sports at WKYT. The station fired its news director in April 1981,[65] only to do so again in January 1982. Kristen Kennedy Morning Anchor/Reporter Kristen. Anchor, FOX 56 News at 6:30 p.m. & 10 p.m., Managing Editor. The man was, Heavy rain, damaging wind gusts and severe storms will impact Central and Eastern Kentucky on Friday. I grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, went to Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond where I majored in broadcasting. publisher_id: "7544", element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", 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. Im filled with gratitude and absolutely cannot wait to get started.. We are your neighbors. Wed love to hear from you. 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. Sara comes to us from Gainesville, Florida where she worked as a sports reporter for CBS4 for two years. submission: { Daniela is a bilingual investigative producer for InvestigateTV. Kyle Rogers is the News Director for 'Local News Live'. Taylor Six is the criminal justice reporter at the Herald-Leader. Anchor, FOX 56 News from 5-9 a.m. Marvin Bartlett. Lexington, KY 40509 (859) 299-0411; She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2018 with a degree in journalism. He now serves as Supervisor of Videography. 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. A Lexington native, T.G. WBLG-TV, Inc. was a 50-50 partnership between Lexington-area businessman Roy White and Reeves Broadcasting Corporation. Cruse and Harmon produce the show through their own company, with production services provided by WTVQ. Rachel is an investigative journalist with more than 20 years experience. ", Bruce F. Johnson, Shamrock president and chief executive officer, February 1980, outlining the changes the new ownership planned on making to WTVQ[29], WTVQ, now under Shamrock, began to prepare for its move to channel 36 by making station wide changes that included the firing of then-general manager Jeff Evans (blamed on heavy turnover in the months following Shamrock's takeover of the station), the first building expansion in the station's history with new equipment (estimated to cost between $1.3 to $2 million), a $300,000 investment into the news department, an expansion of the 5:30p.m. evening news from a half-hour to a full hour, and a "major emphasis on public affairs and community involvement". Your email address will not be published. [4], Meanwhile, the WBLG-TV partnership acquired land at the intersection of Winchester Pike and Bryant Road (now Man o' War Boulevard), which would serve as the new studio and transmitting facilities for the station. [15] Starr would also move its corporate base of operations to Lexington shortly after the acquisition of WTVQ was completed. [22] On May 3, 1979, the move to channel 36 was officially given the green light by the FCC. Nothing ever materialized from those discussions, and WKYT renewed its affiliation with CBS, with WTVQ continuing as Lexington's ABC affiliate. Scott Reynolds used to serve as a News Anchor at WAVE News from June 1996 to December 2018. virtual: false, Full Profile Chien-Suu Kuo Lexington, KY }, She first joined the ABC 36 family. publisher_id: "7544", [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. "[33] At that time, the newsroom was wracked by major turnover in personnel. partner_name: "ABC36NEWS", partner_name: "ABC36NEWS", [50] With WKYT turning them down, ABC then turned its sights to WLEX-TV about the possibility of them leaving NBC to join ABC. [51] ABC went as far as to hear formal presentations from it and WLKT on why the network should move to their station. Julia Sandor joined the WKYT team as a reporter in June 2022. discovery: { [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. LEXINGTON, Ky. ABC 36 News Director Miranda Combs announced a new main anchor for WTVQ ABC 36. Due to its rising fortunes, the network began to look for stronger affiliates across the country. Cavese Jones, 19, was seen driving a stolen car beside three other stolen cars on the, LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- 40 empty, airplane-sized bottles of Fireball and "several" Fireball buckets were found in a DUI suspect's car during a Tuesday traffic stop. Jeff will be on the air starting next week! India Jones is the weekday Traffic Anchor that joined WKYT in March of 2022. number: 3, [33] This was also noticeable at the news director position. His community outreach included serving as president of the non-profit foundation Friends of Lexington Fisher House, a 16-room facility which will give a home to families of veterans being treated at the Lexington Veterans Affairs Hospital. Sports has been the one constant of my life and being able to share moments with student-athletes and tell their stories along the way. 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. Bill would ban 7 countries from buying land in Ky. Donation from Kentucky Castle to God's Pantry will provide nearly 31,000 meals. Wtvq is an ABC affiliate based in Lexington, Kentucky. When you see news happening, share it! [39] Channel 36 beamed to life for the first time in Lexington at 2:18p.m. with a test pattern. [38] (Channel 62, which remained allocated to Lexington and was not moved to Glasgow as originally proposed, would later be re-used by short-lived independent station WLKT[41] and subsequent low-power station WBLU-LP. ", "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? The station noted that channel 62 suffered from technical interference and signal quality issues due to its higher position on the dial. The Trustoria Professional Directory helps everyone discover the best Journalist for their next project. A native of Peoria, Illinois, he graduated cum laude with a B.A. Prior to making the move to Lexington, Boyd worked in Washington, D.C., as a national correspondent for RT America. The line is slowly, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Lexington tax preparation service owner was indicted on 31 counts of tax fraud Thursday. She's coming to the Commonwealth from Georgia. "Kentucky, more sad news. Access Your Home's Equity Before It's Too Late! Unlike most local children's shows, Happy's Hour did not feature a studio audience with area children. It's a Dillon Gaudet "Go Day" thanks to the afternoon sunshine and above-average temperatures. Prior to that, Boyd was a news reporter at NBC Miami. element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", orientation: "portrait", Lexington, KY 40509. [54], In July 1995, Park Communications was sold to Gary B. Knapp and Donald R. Tomlin, Jr., under the name Park Acquisitions. Shuck back to the Lexington market from Louisville. In the past two hours, power outages in Kentucky have nearly tripled. Anchor Hayley Harmon is the co-anchor of ABC 36's Good Morning Kentucky with Lee Cruse! [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. virtual: false, Paxton Boyd, a native of Elizabethtown and a graduate of Western Kentucky University. 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. widget: true, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Winds reaching speeds of 79 mph leaving destruction and debris in various areas of Central Kentucky. We live, work and play right here in Central Kentucky. 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. We celebrate community and we tell your stories. Detective Ryan Raker is accused of, MASON, Ohio (WTVQ) -- Kings Island's newest themed area is set to open this summer. Power outage and roof damage cancel departures and arrivals at Bluegrass Airport, Roads become deadly, hazardous during Friday's severe weather, 2 weather-related deaths reported from strong Ky. storms, Southern Middle School to move to remote learning March 6-10 after fire, Thousands of Kentuckians without power as storms head east, Lexington tax preparation service owner indicted on tax fraud. Tom is married with two children. When you see news happening, share it! category_id: null, Mobile App | WEATHER App | WTVQ Email Sign Up. [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. SMS students will remotely learn from Monday, March 6 to Friday, March 10. We celebrate community and we tell your stories. Andy Beshear on Tuesday morning signed a proclamation making Feb. 28 Hunger Free Day in Kentucky. We are the most trusted source for local news. Required fields are marked *. partner_name: "ABC36NEWS", previously, Alyssa served as a morning meteorologist for Wtvq's Good Morning Kentucky, Good Day Kentucky, and News at Midday as well. The bill aims to ensure the right for parents to respond to books and other, FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A bill introduced in the Senate would raise Kentucky's minimum wage to $15 an hour by July 2028. Daniel Heffner is a Special Projects Producer for NBC12. He started his career in Lynchburg, Virginia in 2010, and joined NBC12 in 2013. Lexington, KY 40509. Lyssa is now the. 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. WTVQ also has a new noon news anchor team in the husband-wife duo of Doug and Lyssa High. 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". Lexington Emergency Management is asking people to step up and become a part of their Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Jeremy joined the WKYT News team in July 2021 following graduation from the Broadcast Journalism program at the University of Maryland. [11][14] The FCC granted WBLG-TV its permanent license on August 5, 1970. Talk to ABC 36 News anchors, reporters and meteorologists. Your email address will not be published. [44] General manager Bill Service noted that the reruns ABC had previously been programming in the timeslot fared better locally than Nightline was. 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. Their vote comes amid a rally at the, MIDWAY, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Midway University is set to give a new tuition discount to first responders. Around 2:30 p.m., about 76,000 people were without power. [53] Countering Park's noted image for frugality, Park invested in new equipment for the station. For 24 years, Piecoro was co-host ofReds Livepregame and postgame shows on Fox Sports Ohio., Sara Cardona joined the ABC36 sports team in November 2021 as a sports reporter/anchor. [72] It maintained that position for much of the decade, but ratings declined as Lindgren took extended off-air absences to treat colon cancer;[73] he died in January 2001 at the age of 55. 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. Coroner releases name of woman who died after wind blew tree onto vehicle in Lexington, Hundreds gather at Transylvania University to speak out against anti-LGBTQ bills, Lexington doctor took part in Medicare fraud of more than $28 million, indictment says, Four people sent to a hospital after driver in Lexington runs a red light, police say, Man shows up to Lexington hospital with a gunshot wound, police say, Lexington middle school suffers damage after fire breaks out during basketball game. 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. 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. Hes kind of been my guide through all of this.. [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]. orientation: "portrait", We are the most trusted source for local 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.