Tiffany Williams, of Georgetown, is accused of aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of false and fraudulent tax returns,, PUBLISHED AT 12:53 P.M. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Tornado Watch is issued for a large portion of Kentucky on Friday. Talk to ABC 36 News anchors, reporters and meteorologists. The station began broadcasting on channel 62 as WBLG-TV in 1968 and has been an ABC affiliate for its entire history. A Lexington native, T.G. Lexington, KY 40509. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Winds reaching speeds of 79 mph leaving destruction and debris in various areas of Central Kentucky. 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. 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. Each bottle contained 30 100 milligram tablets, for a total of 15,000, pills. Lexington Emergency Management is asking people to step up and become a part of their Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). 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. Due to its rising fortunes, the network began to look for stronger affiliates across the country. [33] The station's first weather map was a hand-me-down from Miami; nobody bothered to remove the "low tide" and "high tide" markings from it despite their lack of utility in Kentucky. In January 1977, WTVQ petitioned the FCC to allow them to move to channel 36, in a move the station said was needed to evenly compete with WLEX-TV (channel 18) and WKYT-TV. Starr had owned WCYB-TV in Bristol, Virginia, and radio stations in Arkansas, California, Kansas, New Jersey, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas; it was also in the process of purchasing KHVH-AM-TV in Honolulu at the same time. Paxton Boyd joined the ABC 36 family as an evening anchor in June 2022. We are the most trusted source for local news. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays 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. Kenny is now looking for his next work opportunity, and said hes thankful to ABC 36 for the opportunity to serve for 21 years. Tom was recognized for hard news reporting on a story that gave a rare glimpse inside the secretive world of the Federal Witness Protection Program. [45] Nightline was restored to the schedule on August 17, at a new, later midnight timeslot, with the All in the Family reruns remaining in the same timeslot to "please both audiences", according to Service. in Mass Communications fromWestern Illinois University. Boyd was born in Elizabethtown and raised in nearby Vine Grove. I think people obviously know me primarily from UK, Piecoro said. 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, Damaging wind gusts, severe storms likely Friday, Man wins $50,000 on scratch-off ticket from Georgetown gas station, 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. Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. Shuck's first broadcast will be April 18,. Jamie is InvestigateTV's managing editor. Now, that number sits at almost 250,000. . 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. Emily is an investigative journalist with a background in several forms of media and an MBA in business management. Some areas of Lexington, such as Chevy Chase, would be able to receive a clear signal from the station for the first time ever. [36] Riggers began removing the channel 62 antenna from the station's tower, and installed the new channel 36 antenna. [45], The station underwent a $2 million renovation starting in 1985 that doubled the existing office space and created all-new technical facilities. element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", Elizabethtown native Paxton Boyd was hired to work on the news anchor desk with Erica Bivens. 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. Originally from Peoria, Illinois, Kenny arrived in Kentucky for his first television job 38 years ago. May 18, 2022 6:00 AM. She was born and raised in Lexington attending Lafayette High School. The station claimed that the new 2,150,000-watt signal was the most powerful in the commonwealth. }, You can watch Paxton on weekday, Kaitlyn Shive joined the ABC36 News Team in January 2021 as a Multimedia Journalist. Hes kind of been my guide through all of this.. [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. detail_page_enabled: true, He was part of the original management team that brought professional baseball back to the Bluegrass after a nearly 50-year absence. [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. 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. Today we are focusing on how to, It was a dandy finish to February across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday as we wrapped up the month and meteorological winter (December, January, and February) and of, It was yet another day to hang onto your hat day on Monday, especially across Central Kentucky as winds gusts between 50 and 60 miles per hour as a, Gusty winds and a severe storm threat are in the forecast for your Monday. Grason joined the WKYT team in August 2020. 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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. previously, Alyssa served as a morning meteorologist for Wtvq's Good Morning Kentucky, Good Day Kentucky, and News at Midday as well. 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. map: false, The line is slowly, LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Thunder Over Louisville, one of the country's top fireworks displays and air shows, will light up the Louisville skyline for the 34th year, FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Republican Daniel Cameron says he'll push to raise starting pay for Kentucky teachers and reduce their administrative paperwork if hes elected governor. Mobile App | WEATHER App | WTVQ Email Sign Up, Damaging wind gusts, severe storms likely Friday, Heavy rain, gusty winds, and strong storms on the way Friday, Record warmth to kick off March as more active weather looms, Severe Weather Awareness Week: How to receive weather alerts, Record warmth to begin March as our active weather pattern kicks back in, A windy Monday with more active weather expected to begin March, Dodging showers this weekend with more wind on tap early next week, Cooler air returns to the area to close out the week, Wind and warmth hang around for one more day, Record warmth on the table through the mid-week, Pleasant Tuesday ahead of record warmth and rain chances, More unseasonably mild air for February on the horizon. }, Unlike most local children's shows, Happy's Hour did not feature a studio audience with area children. 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. When you see news happening, share it! virtual: false, Married co-anchors Lyssa and Doug High will launch a new noon newscast on WTVQ ABC36 on Wednesday, May 18. 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. Paxton Boyd, a native of Elizabethtown and a graduate of Western Kentucky University. text: "Promote your event", Their vote comes amid a rally at the, MIDWAY, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Midway University is set to give a new tuition discount to first responders. Prior to that she was a sideline, Chris Bolton is the latest edition to the ABC 36 family. [18] In December 1974, WTVQ applied to operate a translator on channel 58 in Frankfort, which at the time was a part of the Louisville market. 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 . I was offered another position in the newsroom that I respectfully declined and so we parted ways., ABC 36 News Director Miranda Combs confirmed this in a statement as well, calling the decision a tough one., We absolutely adore Tom but we decided to go a different direction on the anchor desk and offered him a different role and he declined that, Combs said. To make the move happen, two unused allocations would need to be moved. [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). We live, work and play right here in Central Kentucky. LEXINGTON, Ky. ABC 36 General Manager Chris Aldridge announced the hiring of a new leader of the news department for WTVQ ABC 36. map: false, I have done a lot of work with the VA and saw far too many families sleeping in their cars in the parking lots because they could not afford a hotel and didnt have friends in the area for a place to stay. virtual: false, Shuck back to the Lexington market from Louisville. 2020 is Dave Baker's 39th year as a broadcaster at WKYT. 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. Wed love to hear from you. Boyds first day on the desk is today (June 27). I thank the station for giving me the opportunity to serve. A Wind Advisory is in place for all counties in the ABC 36 viewing area., Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ): Good Sunday evening everyone, its been a calm day across central and eastern Kentucky with temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. [10] WBLG-TV originally branded as "The ENTERTAINMENT Channel62 WBLG-TV". Tom has lived in Lexington 22-years. evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ 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. [74], In the 2000s and 2010s, the station fell back to a distant third place in local news ratings. } Julia Sandor joined the WKYT team as a reporter in June 2022. }. 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. Anchor Hayley Harmon is the co-anchor of ABC 36's Good Morning Kentucky with Lee Cruse! failures of government agencies, product flaws and other transparency issues. evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ Scotty is an investigative photojournalist based in Washington DC. Lyssa is now the. [15] Starr would also move its corporate base of operations to Lexington shortly after the acquisition of WTVQ was completed. [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". The show's host, Happy the Clown, was portrayed by staff announcer Tim Eppenstein. 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. We'll just leave it at that. Beshear posted a, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A California man was arrested in Lexington for allegedly murdering a man while in Kentucky. Program Support Specialist / DoD contractor at Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR), Employer Support Specialist / NGB contractor at Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR), University of Kentucky Research Foundation (Lexington, KY). [32] Faulconer worked at WKYT for exactly two days in February before returning to WTVQ and resuming his usual weeknight weather duties. Mandy Noell. Anchor, FOX 56 News from 5-9 a.m. . 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. Anchor, FOX 56 News from 5-9 a.m. Marvin Bartlett. Harmon has more than a decade of local news experience and has spent the majority of that time in the. Your email address will not be published. submission: { [55] Media General purchased Park Acquisitions and its properties (including WTVQ) in January 1997. [12] By the station's eighth week on the air, it had already managed to capture a 30% share of the prime time audience in the market according to a station-commissioned American Research Bureau survey, putting it on par with the other two local stations. 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. Annie has worked at various news outlets in Washington, D.C., including covering the 2020 and 2022 election cycles for C-SPAN. The Trustoria Professional Directory helps everyone discover the best Journalist for their next project. [1], On June 24, 1966, WBLG-TV's application was designated for hearing alongside a competing application from Kentucky Central Life Insurance Company (owners of WVLK radio). WTVQ also has a new noon news anchor team in the husband-wife duo of Doug and Lyssa. [52], After much deliberation, in January 1989, ABC ultimately agreed to retain WTVQ as its Lexington affiliate. Hallie DeVore is a senior at Northwestern University and is working as a multimedia reporter intern in news and sports at WKYT. It's a Dillon Gaudet "Go Day" thanks to the afternoon sunshine and above-average temperatures. Spectrum News 13 reporter Dylan, Soy, oat, almond and other drinks that bill themselves as milk can keep using the name, according to draft federal rules released Wednesday. text: "Promote your event", Paul Jones. Excited to announce Nationally-Known Kentucky Sportscaster @JeffPiecoro has joined @ABC36News as sports director! It was decided that I wasnt a part of the future on air plans and that is just how our business works.. In the past two hours, power outages in Kentucky have nearly tripled. [3] With no other applicants for the channel 62 allocation, the FCC granted initial approval of the station's application on July 28, 1967. [52], On January 30, 1992, Park Communications purchased WTVQ from Shamrock Broadcasting. Feb. 28 proclaimed "Hunger Free Day" in Ky. 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[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 graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2018 with a degree in journalism. 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() { When you see news happening, share it! [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. [56] On February 26, 2002, it became central Kentucky's first commercial television station to broadcast a digital television signal on UHF channel 40. widget: true, 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. [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. LEXINGTON, Ky. ABC 36 News Director Miranda Combs announced a new main anchor for WTVQ ABC 36. Samantha Valentino joined the WKYT team in April 2022. 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. We have some concerns about WTVQ's performance in the market. Andy Beshear issued a state of emergency Friday morning ahead of likely severe storms across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Mobile App | WEATHER App | WTVQ Email Sign Up. Maddie is a graduate of the University of Georgia, Justin Walker joined us as an MMJ in December 2021. PUBLISHED AT 12:53 P.M. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Tornado Watch is issued for a large portion of Kentucky on Friday. We are your neighbors. 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. 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. map: false, The man was, GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Lexington man who stopped for breakfast at a Georgetown gas station and bought a scratch-off ticket as well "lost his appetite" after discovering he won $50,000. [21], However, Starr began to pour the foundation for the biggest move in the station's history: literally. 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. 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. 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.