map: false, Hallie DeVore is a senior at Northwestern University and is working as a multimedia reporter intern in news and sports at WKYT. Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. 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. 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. At WKYT, Bill has covered it all from the police beat to natural disasters to inaugurations. Unlike most local children's shows, Happy's Hour did not feature a studio audience with area children. Then there was the sportscaster with the handlebar mustache who knew very little about the major sports but could certainly tell us a lot about rugby. partner_name: "ABC36NEWS", failures of government agencies, product flaws and other transparency issues. 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. Since 2011, Lee K. has fulfilled his passion for reporting sports at WKYT. Jon Decker is the White House Correspondent and Senior National Editor for Gray Television and has been a member of the White House Press Corps since 1995. submission: { 9:00pm ABC 36 News at Ten on My Kentucky 10:00pm Family Feud 10:30pm Family Guy 11:00pm Family Guy 11:30pm: WTVQ True Crime Network 36.3 Cruise Ship . partner_name: "ABC36NEWS", 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. 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. 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. I am not bitter or angry and I have nothing but great things to say about ABC 36 and the great people there, he said. . 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. orientation: "portrait", Timothy Knapp joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in September 2018 as Studio Manager and Photojournalist. We live, work and play right here in Central Kentucky. Im coming home, Piecoro said Wednesday afternoon. Andy Beshear issued a state of emergency Friday morning ahead of likely severe storms across Central and Eastern Kentucky. According to Kenny this will be the first house in Kentucky built on a VA property, which is expected to open later this year. [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. 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. [32] Faulconer worked at WKYT for exactly two days in February before returning to WTVQ and resuming his usual weeknight weather duties. 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. Peter Zampa joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2015 as a multimedia journalist. 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. Trevelyan Cosmo-December 17, 2021 . WLEX-18 evening anchors, 1993 TAGS: Mindy Shannon | Tom Kenny | TV | TV anchors | TV news | WLEX | WLEX-TV | WTVQ | WTVQ-TV New anchor Marvin Bartlett, 1990 TAGS: Fox 56 | Marvin Bartlett | TV anchors | TV news | WLEX | WLEX-TV WTVQ-TV broadcasters, 1993 TAGS: television | TV | TV anchors | WTVQ | WTVQ-TV [69] However, after poaching lead male anchor John Lindgren from WKYT, an upturn finally began. When management asked Edwards to present proof of this, he was unable. [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. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 40, using virtual channel 36. Lucy is currently a part-time multi-media journalist with WKYT and, upon graduation from Asbury University, she will begin full-time. Tom has more than 25-years experience in broadcast journalism. in Mass Communications from Western Illinois. 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. Shuck's first broadcast will be April 18,. Now, that number sits at almost 250,000. 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. Lexington, KY 40509 (859) 299-0411; [51] ABC went as far as to hear formal presentations from it and WLKT on why the network should move to their station. In that time he has been heavily involved with dozens of charity and civic groups. }. Im filled with gratitude and absolutely cannot wait to get started.. detail_page_enabled: true, LEXINGTON, Ky. ABC 36 News Director Miranda Combs announced a new main anchor for WTVQ ABC 36. 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 . 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. #bigthings pic.twitter.com/viV41Vn05W, Miranda Combs (@MirandaCombs56) July 6, 2022. The House voted Tuesday to send the measure to the, FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Gov. Heavy rain, damaging wind gusts and severe storms will impact Central and Eastern Kentucky on Friday. virtual: false, [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. She began anchoring WLJC and ABC 36 on My Kentucky in June 2022. Talk to ABC 36 News anchors, reporters and meteorologists. Prior to that she was a sideline, Chris Bolton is the latest edition to the ABC 36 family. Excited to announce Nationally-Known Kentucky Sportscaster JeffPiecoro has joined ABC 36 News as sports director! Combs Tweeted Wednesday afternoon. We live, work and play right here in Central Kentucky. We'll just leave it at that. 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. orientation: "portrait", Kyle Rogers is the News Director for 'Local News Live'. 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". previously, Alyssa served as a morning meteorologist for Wtvq's Good Morning Kentucky, Good Day Kentucky, and News at Midday as well. Channel 36 has brought veteran weatherman T.G. [59] Media General announced on March 7, 2008, that it had reached an agreement to sell WTVQ to Morris Multimedia for $16.5 million; it was the largest acquisition in Morris's history. text: "Promote your event", [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. [46] The expanded facilities were dedicated in April 1986. Covering news, weather & sports for Central Kentucky. Wed love to hear from you. Brendan Cullerton joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist after spending four years covering state, local, and federal politics for the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. [68] The changes failed to move the ratings needle in the first survey. We live, work and play right here in Central Kentucky. Channel 36 has brought veteran weatherman T.G. But Im a big believer that there are a lot of good stories available in the secondary markets, too.. [39] Channel 36 beamed to life for the first time in Lexington at 2:18p.m. with a test pattern. [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. The sandwich has two fried chicken filets as the bun. A former football player at Tates Creek High School, Piecoro walked on to the UK football team under Fran Curci in 1980. After morning rainfall exits, we'll be tracking a bit of a, 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. Jim Justice says a Kentucky coal miner has died in an incident in the southern part of the state. Tom is married with two children. [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. 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. graduated from Lafayette High School before attending Georgetown College where he earned a B.A in Communications. 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. [36] Riggers began removing the channel 62 antenna from the station's tower, and installed the new channel 36 antenna. Bill would ban 7 countries from buying land in Ky. Lexington police: homicide, hostage situation call turned out to be swatting, Lexington police officer charged with child abuse indicted by grand jury, PHOTOS: Kings Island releases renderings of newest themed area, Adventure Port, Isom IGA owner Gwen Christon honored as WGA Woman of the Year, Bill limiting drag shows sparks chants of 'shame' from foes, ACLU of Kentucky, advocates urge lawmakers to pass CROWN Act, 1 arrest made in case of 6 stolen vehicles from Somerset dealership, London police: 40 Fireball bottles, buckets found in car during DUI arrest, Lexington tax preparation service owner indicted on tax fraud, Kentucky State Police investigate deadly Knott County Fire, 15,000 Viagra Pills Worth Over $1 Million Seized by Louisville CBP, Donation from Kentucky Castle to God's Pantry will provide nearly 31,000 meals, Jessamine Co. health officials holding measles vaccine clinic after case, Is it time to garden? map: false, Feb. 28 proclaimed "Hunger Free Day" in Ky. 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Senate, Bill would allow small farm Ky. winery owners to sell, deliver products to retailer, Advancing bill lets parents challenge instructional material, Bill would gradually raise Ky.'s minimum wage to $15 by July 2028, Alex Murdaugh gets life in prison in murder of wife, son, Justice Dept: Trump can be sued by police for Jan. 6 actions, KFC fan fave returning after nearly 10 years, 'Take It Down:' a tool for teens to remove explicit images, Why TikTok is being banned for some government employees, Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained, Biden ready to run for reelection, US first lady says, NTSB: No alert for train crew until just before derailment, R. Kelly avoids lengthy add-on to 30-year prison sentence, Florida TV reporter killed while covering a fatal shooting, No cow needed: Oat and soy can be called milk, FDA proposes, Enfamil maker recalls potentially contaminated baby formula, EPA takes charge of cleanup in toxic Ohio train derailment, Home Depot says it will raise pay for US, Canadian workers, Ukraine's year of pain, death and also nation-building, Fond remembrances for Jimmy Carter after entering hospice, Record 6,542 guns intercepted at US airport security in 2022, Military finishes recovering Chinese balloon debris, 5 Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols. 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. WTVQ-TV is Lexington's ABC affiliate, on Channel 36: Your Neighbors, Your News. Approval was granted on the condition that the entrance/exit to the station be on Bryant Road only and that screening devices be provided between the station and adjacent residences. SMS students will remotely learn from Monday, March 6 to Friday, March 10. It was decided that I wasnt a part of the future on air plans and that is just how our business works.. [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. [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. "[33] At that time, the newsroom was wracked by major turnover in personnel. [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! 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.