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[9] Lexington's then-Mayor Charles Wylie was on hand with White and daughter Barbara to throw the switch that brought the station on the air. [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. She currently serves as a meteorologist at CBS4 and FOX59. When you see news happening, share it! TV journalist and Elizabethtown, Kentucky, native Paxton Boyd will take the desk. This came after talks to merge Reeves' holdings into Starr failed. Anchor, FOX 56 News from 5-9 a.m. . 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. It included a news anchor who walked into the newsroom and threw his hat onto a coat rack to begin the evening's newscast. orientation: "portrait", WTVQ ABC 36 News. The House voted Tuesday to send the measure to the, FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Gov. 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. 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. 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.. Shuck joined ABC 36 as Chief Meteorologist in April 2022. 6940 Man O' War Blvd. 6940 Man O' War Blvd. Harmon has more than a decade of local news experience and has spent the majority of that time in the. Jim has been forecasting Kentucky weather for more than 20 years. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 40, using virtual channel 36. category_id: null, 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. virtual: false, Jason Lindsey is a nationally recognized meteorologist, STEM educator, multimedia science journalist, and author. Professional Background CheckInformation on professionals, their work history and resumes. Andy Beshear issued a state of emergency Friday morning ahead of likely severe storms across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Wtvq is an ABC affiliate based in Lexington, Kentucky. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. He also worked as a news/sports reporter/anchor at stations in Yuma, Arizona; Hazard, Kentucky; Mobile, Alabama; and WestPalm Beach, Florida. She's coming to the Commonwealth from Georgia. Andy Beshear issued a state of emergency Friday morning ahead of likely severe storms across Central and Eastern Kentucky. When you see news happening, share it! 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Multiple fire, LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) Last night, Louisville Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted 500 bottles of Viagra arriving from Hong Kong. Kristen Kennedy has spent the last decade covering news in Central Kentucky. 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. 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() { 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. We are your neighbors. It changed its call letters to WTVQ in 1973 and moved to channel 36 in 1980. 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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. We are your neighbors. 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 . Trevelyan Cosmo-December 17, 2021 . We are the most trusted source for local news. India Jones is the weekday Traffic Anchor that joined WKYT in March of 2022. 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. We are the most trusted source for local news. Nicole Neuman joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2021. 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. Kaitlyn comes to us from Joplin, Missouri, where she worked as an MMJ and Fill in Anchor for KOAM News/Fox 14 for over a year and, Lyssa joined the ABC 36 team in 2017 as Co-Host on Midday Kentucky, but she has been a part of the extended ABC 36 family for years as the wife of Doug High, ABC 36 Anchor! Her 16 year old daughter loves driving which is proving to be a learning experience for all, while, function evvntDiscoveryInit() { David Reed, The Lexington Herald television columnist, June 19, 1981[64], WTVQ's newscasts have held many identities over the years, in large part because of their traditional third-place ratings in the market. evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ Now, that number sits at almost 250,000. 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. Boyds first day on the desk is today (June 27). Mobile App | WEATHER App | WTVQ Email Sign Up, 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. Provided. [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. She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. Kyle Rogers is the News Director for 'Local News Live'. Each bottle contained 30 100 milligram tablets, for a total of 15,000, pills. 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. He has won Associated Press Awards for reporting and anchoring. publisher_id: "7544", [11] WKYT, the former primary affiliate of ABC, became the market's CBS affiliate in January, ahead of WBLG-TV's sign-on. House members revised the bill to bolster treatment services and add funding. Prior to making the move to Lexington, Boyd worked in Washington, D.C., as a national correspondent for RT America. Piecoro, who also formerly worked for WLEX-TV in Lexington as well as a long run as a pre- and post-game host on television broadcasts of Cincinnati Reds games, started his media career working at Channel 36 in 1985. Hes kind of been my guide through all of this.. 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. 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. [75] Morris dropped the station's 5 p.m. newscast shortly after taking over in order to air the syndicated show Judge Judy in hopes of increasing ratings and concentrating news resources elsewhere. Lexington and Central KY News, Weather, and Sports | WDKY FOX 56 Newscast . Heavy rain, damaging wind gusts and severe storms will impact Central and Eastern Kentucky on Friday. The Trustoria Professional Directory helps everyone discover the best Journalist for their next project. previously, Alyssa served as a morning meteorologist for Wtvq's Good Morning Kentucky, Good Day Kentucky, and News at Midday as well. [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. . 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. 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. Before coming to central Kentucky, he spent six years at WKYTs sister station, WSAZ in Huntington, WV. 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. orientation: "portrait", Buckley denied any wrongdoing. Rachel is an investigative journalist with more than 20 years experience. . [23], Meanwhile, in May 1978, Starr announced that it would be acquired by Los Angeles-based Shamrock Broadcasting Inc. in a $21.6 million all-cash, all-stock deal.