Your email address will not be published. PUBLISHED AT 12:53 P.M. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Tornado Watch is issued for a large portion of Kentucky on Friday. He also worked as a news/sports reporter/anchor at stations in Yuma, Arizona; Hazard, Kentucky; Mobile, Alabama; and WestPalm Beach, Florida. 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. Anchor Hayley Harmon is the co-anchor of ABC 36's Good Morning Kentucky with Lee Cruse! [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. failures of government agencies, product flaws and other transparency issues. 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. We are the most trusted source for local news. A native of Peoria, Illinois, he graduated cum laude with a B.A. submission: { }, Joce is a national investigative reporter focused on accountability reporting on the 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. 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. Piecoro, who will turn 60 in October, will join a sports department that also includes anchors/reporters Chris Bolton and Sara Cardona. Tom can be reached at [email protected], Your email address will not be published. category_id: null, Provided. He was part of the original management team that brought professional baseball back to the Bluegrass after a nearly 50-year absence. The shipment was heading to an, VERSAILLES, Ky. (WTVQ) -- God's Pantry Food Bank received a donation Thursday at the Kentucky Castle. 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!" There, he used to anchor the 5 news telecasts from Monday to Friday. [77], On February 17, 2020, the station debuted the afternoon talk show The Lee and Hayley Show, featuring former WLEX-TV personalities Lee Cruse and Hayley Harmon. Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. [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. Tiffany Williams, of Georgetown, is accused of aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of false and fraudulent tax returns,, 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. Senior night in Lexington, Ky. as the Kentucky men's basketball team finished their home schedule welcoming in the Vanderbilt Commodores. 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. widget: true, 2020 is Dave Baker's 39th year as a broadcaster at WKYT. You can see him M-F on WKYT at Noon and nightly at 6:30 on The CW Lexington. Kyle Rogers is the News Director for 'Local News Live'. Tyler Smith joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2019 as a photojournalist/editor. previously, Alyssa served as a morning meteorologist for Wtvq's Good Morning Kentucky, Good Day Kentucky, and News at Midday as well. Excited to announce Nationally-Known Kentucky Sportscaster JeffPiecoro has joined ABC 36 News as sports director! Combs Tweeted Wednesday afternoon. Paxton Boyd, a native of Elizabethtown and a graduate of Western Kentucky University. 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. 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. 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. Garrett Wymer is a special projects reporter and 6:30 p.m. anchor for WKYT. 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. 6940 Man O' War Blvd. [57][82] The station shut down its analog signal over UHF channel 36, on February 17, 2009, the original target date in which full-power television stations in the United States were to transition from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandate (which was later pushed back to June 12, 2009). [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. Erica Bivens Anchor Email Erica Assistant News Director Erica Bivens co-anchors alongside Paxton Boyd on weekday evenings for news at 5, 5:30 and 6. [78] The program is now also aired in Bowling Green on WBKO/Fox and on four additional Morris-owned stations.[79]. 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. Jim Justice says a Kentucky coal miner has died in an incident in the southern part of the state. (advertisement)", "30 Per Cent Of Audience Now Goes To WBLG-TV", "Malachi Throne To Attend Channel 62 Open House", "WBLG-TV Sold To Firm Which Owns Broadcast Chain", "Clark W. Davis new president of Starr Group", "How Often is TV Coverage 'Lights, Camera, Disruption', "Starr plans merger with Shamrock Broadcasting", "Buckley barred from serving any public firm", "Shamrock Moves Create Broadcast Excitement", "Channel 62's change to Channel 36 delayed to June 20", "Lexington's TV Drama Will Be Off The Screen As WTVQ Switches Channels", "Test Pattern Signals Start On Channel 36", "WTVQ-TV's troubles prove only semi-tough as video void ends", "Channel 62 to go on the air Saturday after 7-year effort", "Will Ted Koppel have to stifle himself forever here? Cameron rolled out details of his education plan Wednesday. Shamrock was wholly owned by Roy Disney, nephew of Walt and son of Walt's brother Roy. Hallie DeVore is a senior at Northwestern University and is working as a multimedia reporter intern in news and sports at WKYT. My first several years were spent working in radio news and since 2003 I've worked at WKYT. 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 . 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. KSP welcomed 103 new cadets -- and credited the recent $15,000 salary increase for sworn, THACKER, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia Gov. But advocates say it's time for those protections to cover all black Kentuckians. In the past two hours, power outages in Kentucky have nearly tripled. virtual: false, [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]. Shuck back to the Lexington market from Louisville. The station fired its news director in April 1981,[65] only to do so again in January 1982. He studies at Mississippi State University online, earning his bachelors degree in broadcast meteorology. Famous 300-year-old bur oak was saved from development. 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 Wed love to hear from you. Im filled with gratitude and absolutely cannot wait to get started.. Sports Boys 13th Region Tournament sees all-Laurel . orientation: "portrait", Prior to that, Boyd was a news reporter at NBC Miami. Lexington, KY 40509. Harmon has more than a decade of local news experience and has spent the majority of that time in the. The Trustoria Professional Directory helps everyone discover the best Journalist for their next project. Piecoro said he will start working at WTVQ on Monday, and make his first appearance on air next Wednesday. [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. Officers were sent to the hospital at 10:50 p.m., according to Lexington police. submission: { 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. submission: { [email protected] ABC 36 | Lexington KY 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. She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. [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. He was voted Outstanding Young Man in America by Whos Who in 1999. While the Lexington Fire Department, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Lexington tax preparation service owner was indicted on 31 counts of tax fraud Thursday. Andy Beshear on Tuesday morning signed a proclamation making Feb. 28 Hunger Free Day in Kentucky. 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. text: "Promote your event", [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. Anchor, FOX 56 News from 5-9 a.m. . 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After morning rain showers exit southeast Kentucky,, mostly skies will return for the afternoon. partner_name: "ABC36NEWS", 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. }, Your email address will not be published. Lyssa is now the. number: 3, 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. Food and Drug Administration officialsissued guidancethat says plant-based beverages dont pretend to be from dairy animals , WASHINGTON (AP) The maker of Enfamil announced a recall of about 145,000 cans of infant formula due to the possibility of cross-contamination with a bacteria that can cause serious illness or death. Lexington, KY 40509. According to Kenny, the news team at ABC 36 decided to go a different direction, and was let go from his position. We are the most trusted source for local news. Jeff Piecoro is coming back to Lexington television. 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. Here is a complete list of most local News Anchors near you. 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. Counties included: Adair, Allen, Anderson, Barren Bath, Bell, Bourbon, Boyle, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Butler, Casey, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland,, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- University of Kentucky canceled in-person classes beginning at 12 p.m. for the rest of the day ahead of likely severe, FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Gov. Wed love to hear from you. category_id: null, 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. Timothy Knapp joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in September 2018 as Studio Manager and Photojournalist. 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! WRDB News is a Fox-affiliate TV Network that operates at Virtual CH 41 and serves as a licensee of Louisville, Kentucky. India Jones is the weekday Traffic Anchor that joined WKYT in March of 2022. She's coming to the Commonwealth from Georgia. virtual: false, 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. After morning rainfall exits, we'll be tracking a bit of a, Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ): Good Thursday evening weather friends, we have had a pretty good day across central and eastern Kentucky with temperatures near 60 under a partly sunny sky., After record breaking warmth on Wednesday showers and thunderstorms moved through the region overnight. 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. [5] As the area surrounding the proposed site was primarily agricultural in nature, having previously been used as a farm, the land needed to be rezoned before construction could begin. Tom is married with two children. Unlike most local children's shows, Happy's Hour did not feature a studio audience with area children. The department's position that Trump is, (CNN NEWSOURCE) -- Kentucky Fried Chicken is bringing back the KFC Double Down after a nearly 10-year hiatus. Jamie is InvestigateTV's managing editor. We are your neighbors. 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. FOX 56 News (WDKY) in Lexington covers news, sports, weather, and traffic for central Kentucky including Frankfort, Georgetown, Paris, Nicholasville, Richmond . "Kentucky, more sad 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! Now, that number sits at almost 250,000. #bigthings pic.twitter.com/viV41Vn05W, Miranda Combs (@MirandaCombs56) July 6, 2022. map: false, Julia Sandor joined the WKYT team as a reporter in June 2022. Your email address will not be published. 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. [76], In 1976, WTVQ began producing Happy's Hour, a weekday afternoon children's show that was the last of its kind to air on Lexington television. Alyssa became a morning meteorologist in May 2017. He got his start in Montgomery, where he covered a little bit of everything, including politics and agriculture.