(CNN NEWSOURCE) Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley reported to federal prison on Tuesday. Miranda Combs is joining Lexington, Ky. ABC affiliate WTVQ as news director. 1988 advertisement 1989-1997 On January 30, 1992, Park Broadcasting purchased WTVQ from Shamrock Broadcasting. [11][14] The FCC granted WBLG-TV its permanent license on August 5, 1970. 4 AM. We celebrate community and we tell your stories. virtual: false, [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. WTVQ TV studios and transmitters are situated in Fayette Countys Brighton section at the outer loop of Man o War Boulevard. WTVC NewsChannel 9 provides coverage of news, sports, weather and community events throughout the Chattanooga, Tennessee area, including East Ridge, East Brainerd . The Louisville Muhammad, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Wednesday morning, city officials and developer AU Associates cut the ribbon on brand-new affordable housing for seniors in our community on Polo Club Boulevard. When you see news happening, share it! Cruse and Harmon produce the show through their own company, with production services provided by WTVQ. Veteran WTVQ anchor Tom Kenny has been forced out of his job after the Lexington, Ky., ABC affiliate decided to go in a different direction. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. }. [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.[81]. WTVQ came to the closest to losing its ABC affiliation came in late 1988, when upstart Fox affiliate WDKY-TV (channel 56) approached ABC about becoming the new Lexington affiliate; due to its constant network preemptions. graduated from Lafayette High School before attending Georgetown College where he earned a B.A in Communications. Live shots. discovery: { On Friday evening at 5:34pm, the Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department (CFAD) received a report of a strong propane odor in the area of North Main Hill, near the Caribou Nursing Home facility. WTVQ is a drug free environment and we reserve the right to administer random drug testing as deemed necessary. WTVQ has long had a poor image in the community when it comes to news. The audience can also use the ABC 36 WTVQ News app for getting in touch with trendy things on the web such as product recalls viral videos, WTVQ weather alerts, celebrity news, and top entertainment stories. file: "https://dai.google.com/linear/hls/pa/event/7xSxXPG1RqKkNva1wIWlVw/stream/4eb39333-9c68-4361-9570-d2acefc33379:BRU/variant/cc1a10a91e19a8bf90e3ccc0f50c7575/bandwidth/4540800.m3u8",autostart: true, width: '100%', [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. }); Celeste is a Philadelphia native and a recent graduate of Utica University in New York where she earned a B.S. 6940 Man O' War Blvd. [55] Media General purchased Park Acquisitions and its properties (including WTVQ) in January 1997. }, Your email address will not be published. Learn more about our on-air reporters, anchors, and meteorologists Send us your photos! It changed its call letters to WTVQ in 1973 and moved to channel 36 in 1980. WTVQ had been Lexington's third-rated station since its sign-on and was noted for having marginal production values around this time. Fifty-two-year-old Bruno Nava, of Frankfort, died at the YS. Tom was incredible in the newsroomand he will be dearly missed., Kenny started working at WTVQ in June 2001 as a general assignment reporter. The station's digital signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 40, using virtual channel 36. Mobile App | WEATHER App | WTVQ Email Sign Up. A woman's body was found inside a car in Laurel County after a multi-county pursuit Wednesday morning, Kentucky State Police say. 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Miranda brings extensive experience in tv, government and private sector work that led us to this decision. [52] Newi added that all parties "agreed that everything that has happened in the past is in the past". Sarahbeth Ackerman Anchor. Reality TV star Julie Chrisley begins prison sentence in Lexington, Ky. 2 Minnesota kidnapping suspects who were arrested in Lexington, Ky. identified by police, Tackling the opioid crisis in Lexington affecting the Black community, Gubernatorial candidate backs out of GOP event featuring officer in Breonna Taylor shooting, Breathitt Co. man allegedly murders wife, claims it was suicide, Police: Man recently fired from Valvoline returned to building, fired shots, Man shot Tuesday morning on Gerald Drive, Lexington police looking for suspect(s), UK 'reinforcing' pedestrian safety after recent pedestrian-involved crashes, Program aims to connect Ky. military families with child care. Wed love to hear from you. Both are being held at the Fayette County Detention Center. Alvin Ivy. The suspect who fled police and hit their cruisers while in the process has been identified by police as Glenn McCormick. Brian Colleran Anchor. The first of which, would lower the legal age of having a concealed carry license from 21 to 18 years old. This came after talks to merge Reeves' holdings into Starr failed. 6 AM. [51] ABC went as far as to hear formal presentations from it and WLKT on why the network should move to their 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. According to Breathitt County Sheriff John Hollan, police were called by Berry Johnson who said his wife, Tammy Thorpe,, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) 1/17/23, 2:27 p.m. Juan Ramos was arrested and is charged with burglary - first degree and wanton endangerment - first degree, according to Lexington police. Contests. When you see news happening, share it! Initiative, aimed at pushing back, LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The Louisville Orchestra is ready to embark on a two-year journey through Kentucky, bringing music along with them. Knapp? Anchor/Reporter Social AngieBeavin Angie Beavin joined the LEX 18 news team in August 2015 as a reporter and anchor. 859-299-3636|news36@wtvq.com. [35] Finally, on June 21, 1980, WTVQ-TV signed off channel 62 for the last time just after midnight. An economic downturn is, ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills safety Damar Hamlin was released from a Buffalo hospital on Wednesday, more than a week after he went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated during a game at Cincinnati, after his doctors, function evvntDiscoveryInit() { Biologists later said the animal showed signs of starvation, the Anchorage Daily Newsreported. [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). The weekday 30-minute broadcast will be relaunched as "ABC 36 News at Noon with Doug and Lyssa High" on Wednesday, May 18, on the ABC TV affiliate for Lexington and Central Kentucky. The Louisville Democrat will head the Governors, FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- One of the several bills state lawmakers will discuss when they reconvene next month is Senate Bill 45 which aims to abolish capital punishment in Kentucky. news36@wtvq.com [69] However, after poaching lead male anchor John Lindgren from WKYT, an upturn finally began. AG Cameron announces initiative to combat human trafficking in Ky. Your News. Hes originally from Red Level, Alabama. Veteran WTVQ anchor Tom Kenny has been forced out of his job after the Lexington, Ky., ABC affiliate decided to go in a different direction. We are your neighbors. 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. Tweet me @MonicaHarkinstv Monica Harkins The march, which includes a rally drawing abortion opponents from across the nation,, WALES, Alaska (AP) A polar bear has attacked and killed two people in a remote village in western Alaska, according to state troopers. His broadcasting career spans more than 40 years serving the people of Eastern Kentucky. detail_page_enabled: true, Lexington, KY 40509. The group is collecting new and gently used winter essentials like coats, hats, gloves, blankets, FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- GOP Rep. Savannah Maddox filed two bills to expand gun rights in Kentucky. submission: { Dawne Gee discovery: { National. The nation's largest party goods and Halloween specialty retail chain filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday. A 10 p.m. newscast was also aired for a time on the subchannel.[63]. Contact. The names of the two people killed were not released. The bill was filed by a bipartisan group of state, LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell says a federal agency will provide more than $2.3 million to two Kentucky organizations to support school safety and mental health. discovery: { [50] With WKYT turning them down, ABC then turned its sights to WLEX-TV about the possibility of them leaving NBC to join ABC. Zuri Hoffman Anchor/Reporter. 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. Be the first to know every headline, breaking news, instant weather condition, traffic updates and local news of your city with LiveNewsGlobe.com. virtual: false, 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. function evvntDiscoveryInit() { WBLG-TV, Inc. was a 50-50 partnership between Lexington-area businessman Roy White and Reeves Broadcasting Corporation. Get TVSpy delivered straight to your inbox. According to a Facebook post by the Lexington Police Department, officers arrived at the hospital, LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- University of Kentucky officials say they're taking steps to "reinforce" the importance of staying aware when driving or walking on area streets after two recent pedestrian-involved crashes. We are your neighbors. abouttext: "LiveNewsGlobe", According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. McConnell says the Department of Health and Human Services is awarding, FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Gov. ", "WTVQ cutting early newscast, bringing back 'Nightline', "WTVQ-TV expanding facilities and horizons", "Talk of Changing Networks Could Help Channel 62", "June Rollins Retires; Three Local Channels Change News Anchors", "ABC shopping around for a new outlet here? 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. GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A 52-year-old man died in a Georgetown stamping plant incident Monday, Scott County Coroner Mark Sutton says. In a, BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Breathitt County man allegedly murdered his wife last week and claimed it was a suicide. 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. }. Most economists penciled in a recession for 2023. 859-299-3636|news36@wtvq.com. Previously, Amber was an Evening News Anchor and Producer at Nex star Media Group. Next, she moved to WTVQ as an Assistant Producer and Morning Meteorologist. 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. 6940 Man O' War Blvd. [54], In July 1995, Park Communications was sold to Gary B. Knapp and Donald R. Tomlin, Jr., under the name Park Acquisitions. 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. }); At a meeting on Thursday, parents pleaded with the Boone County Board of Education to overturn the, FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- An event that hosts military kids at the Kentucky State Capitol is set to return on Thursday, Feb. 16. Amber Freeman is a News Anchor and Producer at Wtvq based in Lexington, Kentucky. As part of its In Harmony -- The Commonwealth Tour of the Louisville Orchestra, concerts will be held, (CNN NEWSOURCE) -- Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley reported to federal prison on Tuesday. Yes, Lauren Gawthrop no longer serves WTVQ, she left the channel in October 2016. First at 4 and 5 News at 5:30 Producer. 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