Media General Sells WTVQ

Lexington ABC affiliate WTVQ-36 has been sold to a Georgia-based media chain, its parent company announced Friday.

Media General, which has owned WTVQ since 1997, declined to announce the sale price to Morris Multimedia.

FOX Only Network Not to Suffer from Writers' Strike Syndrome

That writers' strike annoyed viewers with reruns, and trade journals are saying it was a disaster -- except for Fox.

The February ratings sweeps' numbers show all of the big broadcast networks except Fox suffered declines running from 17 percent to 41 percent, according to Media Life, an industry trade journal.

Crime Still a Big Deal on Local Newscasts

A&E cable rolls out a reality series called "Crime 360" tonight at 10. Each episode of the series follows one investigation from start to finish.

It joins dozens of other real and fictional law-and-order shows on broadcast and cable channels.

Former Columbus CW Star on the Set of 'Supernatural'

Video of Crystal, the Columbus CW affiliate's first 'star', interviewing actors Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki from the hit show 'Supernatural'.

Channel 44 Back on the Air!

Help is on the way for viewers who have been unable to tune into WEVV-CBS44, due to the analog signal being off on Channel 44 since an ice storm effected a transmitter Feb. 12.

WTVW in Evansville Wins Top Award at Local ADDY's

Congratulations to the staff at WTVW in Evansville for winning a local ADDY. Click the headline for the story.

Classi WCMH Video

Husband and wife duo of Doug Adair and Mona Scott showing the big snow that hit Columbus in 1984. Great classic TV!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl2mmk6kzps&feature=related

WEVV to Fix Its' Broadcast Signal Soon

Question: Since the snow and ice storm in Feb. 11, I am unable to get WEVV Channel 44 reception on my TV. I do not have cable or satellite.

ThinkTV and WPTD Produce 'Ohio War Stories'

It’s been 63 years since Ernestina Thoennes of Fresno wore the uniform of a Steno Yeoman 1st Class, and the stenography work she did for the U.S. Navy never earned her any medals.

Turnover at WLEX

Saying he "did not part on friendly terms," longtime WKYT reporter Jerry Sander is leaving the station, one of several changes at Lexington television stations.

Meanwhile, executives at NBC affiliate WLEX-18 told staffers on Friday that weekend anchor Heather Higdon would be leaving for a job at Lexmark International, and that it was fill-in reporter Meredith Lane's last day at the station.

WSAZ Cuts 8 Staffers

WSAZ-TV is cutting eight employees from its Charleston staff as it prepares to transition its local news to high-definition broadcasts, said Don Ray, vice president and general manager.

Former WKYT-TV Exec Dies

Walter M. Windsor, former VP of WKYT-TV in the 1960's, has died in Georgia.

WBNS and Major Ohio Newspaper Network Announce Content Sharing

The Newspaper Network of Central Ohio (NNCO) and WBNS-10TV announced Friday a content sharing alliance that will greatly expand the resources and content for both companies.

WBNS Once Again Dominates Columbus Ratings

The writers strike changed the TV landscape during the Nielsen "sweeps" in February but had little effect on local ratings.

Stations relied on sports, reality and other nonfiction programming to fill prime-time hours.

WBNS Gets National Attention from Story on Lead in Dental Work

Lead-tainted toys, jewelry and household goods have triggered massive recalls, public-health alerts and demands for more-stringent safety standards.

Kentucky Family to be Featured on "Wife Swap"

Tom Sutton persuaded his wife, Karen, to go on national television because he loves her.

"Karen's never been anywhere or traveled. She's always taking care of her family. I thought it'd be an adventure for her," says the 37-year-old underground coal miner

http://www.courierpress.com/news/2008/feb/27/ky-family-trades-comfort-for-wife-swap/

Decomcratic Debate in Ohio Posts Record Ratings for MSNBC

If the race between Sens. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) was over prior to Tuesday night's debate, someone forgot to tell MSNBC viewers.
The cable network's coverage of the often-testy Democratic debate was the most-watched broadcast in its 11-year history, drawing 7.8 million viewers. MSNBC's previous best was 3.7 million on the evening of March 19, 2003, which marked the beginning of the Iraq war.
The debate also drew 3.24 million adults 25-54, another network best.

http://harris.broadcastnewsroom.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=318733

Dayton Public Television becomes Think TV

Public television in Dayton wants its viewers to broaden their scope.
So Greater Dayton Public Television has adopted a new slogan, Think TV, to better represent the organization's multiple enterprises and to prepare for the digital future.

http://dayton.bizjournals.com/dayton/stories/1998/08/24/story2.html

The Other Side of Gene Birk

You see him every weekday here on WBKO.
He's been a news anchor for South Central Kentucky since 1994.
http://www.wbko.com/news/headlines/15969947.html

Former WSYX Anchor to Retire From TV After 32 Years

Dwight Lauderdale is retiring from WPLG-TV, Local 10, after 32 years. He announced his retirement during the 11 p.m. newscast Monday describing his journey as "a great ride in the front seat."

http://www.local10.com/news/15413489/detail.html