We live, work and play right here in Central Kentucky. [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). discovery: { [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. }); }, Im filled with gratitude and absolutely cannot wait to get started.. [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. 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 . 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. Finding a way to win. Undefeated Transylvania women go cold in NCAA opener, roll anyway. New newscast opening music and on-air imaging would accompany the channel change. She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. The 50,000. According to Kenny, the news team at ABC 36 decided to go a different direction, and was let go from his position. Kristen Kennedy has spent the last decade covering news in Central Kentucky. detail_page_enabled: true, The line is slowly, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Lexington tax preparation service owner was indicted on 31 counts of tax fraud Thursday. 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. We're pulling out all the stops. 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. . 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Before that she worked at local stations in Louisiana and Virginia. [67], In 1986, WTVQ revamped its local newscasts, expanding its early evening news to an hour and updating its presentation. Some areas of Lexington, such as Chevy Chase, would be able to receive a clear signal from the station for the first time ever. He now serves as Supervisor of Videography. orientation: "portrait", 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. India is a Cincinnati, Ohio native, where she attended the University of Cincinnati and Ohio Media School. Molly Martinez rejoined Gray Television in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist in the Washington News Bureau. [68] The changes failed to move the ratings needle in the first survey. Management boasted that the new signal, double the power output of the channel 62 signal, would fill-in holes in the station's coverage area. Peter Zampa joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2015 as a multimedia journalist. "Kentucky, more sad news. TV journalist and Elizabethtown, Kentucky, native Paxton Boyd will take the desk. Talk to ABC 36 News anchors, reporters and meteorologists. Lyssa is now the. [15] Starr would also move its corporate base of operations to Lexington shortly after the acquisition of WTVQ was completed. Harmon has more than a decade of local news experience and has spent the majority of that time in the. Jeff Piecoro is coming back to Lexington television. 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. 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. We are the most trusted source for local news. map: false, [38] However, the crew realized that the channel 62 antenna was heavier than they realized, which required them to remove it in sections. }, Your email address will not be published. House Bill 500 would ban Burma, China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria and Venezuela from buying or leasing land, VERSAILLES, Ky. (WTVQ) -- God's Pantry Food Bank received a donation Thursday at the Kentucky Castle. He studies at Mississippi State University online, earning his bachelors degree in broadcast meteorology. Im coming home, Piecoro said Wednesday afternoon. Lexington and Central KY News, Weather, and Sports | WDKY FOX 56 Newscast . [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. discovery: { May 18, 2022 6:00 AM. discovery: { Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. Hes also been doing stand up comedy for almost as long all across America, working with stars, T.G. [35] Finally, on June 21, 1980, WTVQ-TV signed off channel 62 for the last time just after midnight. Jim has been forecasting Kentucky weather for more than 20 years. [70] It began to contend with WLEX for second place,[71] and improvement in news ratings and perception also aided the station's bottom line, as news represented nearly 40 percent of its gross revenue. While the Lexington Fire Department, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) 3/3/23, 4:14 p.m. 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. Shamrock was wholly owned by Roy Disney, nephew of Walt and son of Walt's brother Roy. in Mass Communications fromWestern Illinois University. 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). 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. 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. WTVQ also has a new noon news anchor team in the husband-wife duo of Doug and Lyssa. Beshear posted a, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A California man was arrested in Lexington for allegedly murdering a man while in Kentucky. map: false, Jamie Bittner joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in December 2021. He was joined by his sidekick Froggy, a frog puppet portrayed by an unidentified puppeteer. text: "Promote your event", 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. 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. WTVQ ABC 36 News. Alyssa Andrews is an American Meteorologist. Mobile App | WEATHER App | WTVQ Email Sign Up. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 40, using virtual channel 36. He currently co-anchors ABC 36 News at 5:00, 6:00 and 11:00pm. [45], The station underwent a $2 million renovation starting in 1985 that doubled the existing office space and created all-new technical facilities. 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. Talk to ABC 36 News anchors, reporters and meteorologists. [56] On February 26, 2002, it became central Kentucky's first commercial television station to broadcast a digital television signal on UHF channel 40. Scotty is an investigative photojournalist based in Washington DC. 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. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Winds reaching speeds of 79 mph leaving destruction and debris in various areas of Central Kentucky.