29, 2021 at 10:37 AM PDT PORTLAND, Or. Evening Newscast: 1, Zak Owens, Becca Gibson and Aaron Ellis, WAVE-TV, Louisville; 2, WLEX-TV, Lexington. American Idol returns to ABC for its 20th season and you might see a familiar face on Sundays premiere. One of the most recognizable faces in local television has become conspicuous by her absence in recent weeks, through no fault of her own. Randy Yoakem was charged with leaving the scene of an accident - failure to render aid or assistance, driving DUI suspended license, 2nd offense, possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle prohibited and possession of marijuana. She spent two years in her first job at WGGC-FM before coming to WBKO-TV, where she has now been an anchor/producer of "AM Kentucky" and "MidDay Live" for four years. A man from Adair County carved the states largest pumpkin, but he didnt just stop after a full days work of carving just one. Portland, Oregon hit 115 degrees on Monday, June 28, shattering the citys all-time heat record for the third day in a row. TV - Curtis Franklin, University of Kentucky, Radio - Natalie Turner, Western Kentucky University, A list of winners will be posted at http://discover.ap.org/contests/kentucky-broadcast, Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. She worked at WBKO before going to Nashville and she is thrilled to be back home. // Copyright 2004 by CodeLifter.com Radio Reporter: 1, Ryan Van Velzer, WFPL-FM, Louisville, Environment Reporter Ryan Van Velzer; 2, Hayley Hansen, WHAS-AM, Louisville. She (Rogers) has just been an at-will employee since the contract expired. Best Feature Story: 1, Curtis Franklin, University of Kentucky - TV, Lexington, Evangeline Soucies New Role; 2, Curtis Franklin, University of Kentucky - TV, Lexington, Womens Basketball Coaches., Best Public Affairs: 1, Madison Martin, Western Kentucky University - TV, Bowling Green, Recycling a Challenge for Off-Campus Students; 2, Brady Trapnell, University of Kentucky - TV, Lexington, Bourbon Tariffs., Best Sports Coverage: 1, Curtis Franklin, University of Kentucky - TV, Lexington, Payton Atkins Unlikely Battle; 2, Sam Yaw and Zachary McGovern, Western Kentucky University - TV, Bowling Green, Extra Point Homecoming Special., Best News Story: 1, Olivia Eiler, Western Kentucky University - TV, Bowling Green, Warren County House Fire; 2, Brady Trapnell, University of Kentucky - TV, Lexington, Bourbon Tariffs., Best Website: 1, Murray State University - TV, Murray, Murray State University., Best Television Reporter: 1, Olivia Eiler, Western Kentucky University - TV, Bowling Green; 2, Brady Trapnell, University of Kentucky - TV, Lexington, Bourbon Tariffs.. It was an insulting way to handle it. Quotation[1] = "'The One-Man Website That Broke the Jay Leno Story' - About.com "; _taboola.push({flush: true}); Rogers said the unplanned break from work has created problems and conflicts beyond the loss of income. Its not like Rogers was paid hundreds of thousands of dollars and can afford to sit on the sidelines. After the storm passed and he surveyed the damage, he said, The house had slid off and was tilted off the foundationI was in my underwear and thats it, and we spent the next hour walking around checking on the neighbors, said Scott. . 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. Winds light and variable. // pattern, adding to the array. Unvaccinated students, staff and faculty will be required to wear masks while indoors on campus. I have my window open just a little bit, just to get a little bit of a fresh air breeze, but when your home has been heated 100+ degrees a few days its going to take a few days for it to cool down, said Jones. Shane Holinde has been fascinated with the weather since childhood. Gene first came to WBKO-TV as Sports Director in 1986. | In her free time, Rogers. Greg specializes in consumer investigations and stories exposing scams and rip-offs. And maybe, just maybe, if you would have appreciated her a bit more and paid her a bit better, Laura Rogers would have not felt the need to leave the station in the first place. Copyright 2021 WBKO. Winds light and variable.. Clear to partly cloudy. LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) Winners were announced Saturday in the annual Kentucky Associated Press Broadcasters competition to honor the best in college and professional broadcast journalism in 2018. Despite the positive test and rough symptoms, Lawson says shes grateful for getting vaccinated saying her symptoms could have been much worse, or deadly. Create a password that only you will remember. Gabby Bunton joined WBKO in September 2022 as a News Producer. TVNewsCheck/Playout | Best Feature Story: 1, Chas Jenkins, Morehead State - Radio, Morehead, Chuck Mraz Retirement; 2, Julianna Leach, Morehead State - Radio, Morehead, Sardis Church Rebuilt., Best Public Affairs: 1, Sydni Anderson, Murray State University - Radio, Murray, Murray State Scientists Searching for Conditions That Cause Harmful Algal Blooms; 2, Olivia Eiler, Western Kentucky University - Radio, Bowling Green, WKU Campus Debate.. Lily Wu Leaving KWCH 12: Where Is the Wichita News Anchor Going? The grand total donated since 2010 is $253,681.17. She informed the station that she would be leaving at the end of 2021 for her new gig. The Senate Minority Leader disagrees with President Joe Bidens decision to fully pull out troops from Afghanistan and says that the United States was there to keep a lid on terrorism. Find out what the meteorologist said about his departure. You can sign up by visiting bgkiwanis.org or by contacting the Kiwanis Club at 270-320-6922. Quotation[10] = "'The statement from New York-based NBC was in response to a report on the FTVLive' - Bloomberg"; She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. Morning Anchor Sean Coffey Leaves WBRE/WYOU Eyewitness News. Area lawmakers react to Kentucky tax changes and WBKO News explains why the democrats and republicans are at odds. Rogers spent years anchoring the news at WBKO and was ready to leave for another job. Jamie Bittner joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in December 2021. I dont think I deserved to be treated this way., Content WriterThe Brandon AgencyMyrtle Beach, South Carolina, Former WBKO Anchor Laura Rogers Fighting Non-Compete Clause So She Can Get Back to Work, An error has occurred, please try again later. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Daniel Heffner is a Special Projects Producer for NBC12. The documents filed in district court said Rogers has been an at-will employee of the station since her employment agreement expired Nov. 15, 2018, and is thus no longer bound by the non-compete. Published: Jun. Quotation [16] = " 'FTVLive.com a website I go too often for the latest news about the TV business (you should, too!)' This is really, really hot.. Four houses on Rembrandt Court were completely leveled. Best Producer: 1, Greg Phelps, WAVE-TV, Louisville; 2, Becca Gibson, WAVE-TV, Louisville. She is a Southern Indiana native. The average wait time for a kidney donation specifically is three to five years. The Scotts neighbors, Rod and Angela Thornton, also sifting through whats left of their home. Daytime Newscast: 1, Allison Rickman, WPSD-TV, Paducah; 2, Spencer Nowell, WPSD-TV, Paducah. A former WBKO-TV sports director is facing criminal charges and a wrongful death lawsuit in Louisville related to the traffic death there of a pedestrian. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stopped by the FEMA Recovery Center in Bowling Green Wednesday to discuss tornado relief efforts with FEMA officials and other community leaders. At the time of our interview, it was 66 degrees in Portland, which was a brief respite from the debilitating heat. For more information and the link to sign up, visit historicrailpark.com. Usually June is pretty mild. Jones said some Portland residents even refer to June as June-uary, because its usually still a little rainy and cold. The team will be at the Barren County High School Gymnasium on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. Spooky Season is here and so are scary stories, including ones of WKU! Elizabeth Moore Rhodes has always loved Christmas and gingerbread creations so wanted to participate in the Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown. The new beer will be available starting Jan. 17. Shepreviously served as the Assignments Manager. Seventy-two percent of current teachers are at risk of leaving their jobs soon, according to recent statistics from the Kentucky Department of Education. Best Digital Coverage: 1, Lynnette Cooney and Kyle Collier, WYMT-TV, Hazard; 2, Manda Barger, Leanne Fuller and Krystle Callais, WPSD-TV, Paducah. Lowders complaint is asking for a declaratory judgment on the applicability of the non-compete provision along with an award of Rogers attorney fees and any and all other relief to which the plaintiff may be entitled.. Jones said her apartment building doesnt have air conditioning, but fortunately she invested in a portable A/C unit in the spring. A Kentucky man was arrested after officials say he was planning to hire someone to kill his wife. Laura Rogers. Neal Estano Leaving WNYT: Where Is the New York Meteorologist Going? Daytime Newscast: 1, WDRB-TV, Louisville; 2, Chris Newman, Jennifer Britton and Valerie Paxton, WAVE-TV, Louisville. Indianapolis . var whichQuotation=Math.round(Math.random()*(Q-1)); She joined WBKO in February of 2023. Quotation [17] = " 'An insider newsy website' - Hoda Kotb" Best Newscast: 1, Jacob Lindberg, Peyton Stewart and Logan Pemberton, Morehead State - Radio, Morehead, Mountain Edition News; 2, Logan Pemberton, Morehead State - Radio, Morehead. The BG Daily News said Gray responded by saying As a policy, Gray does not comment on personnel matters or outstanding legal items., But Rogers isnt being so shy, saying she feels the move to prevent her from moving on was very vindictive., It was an insulting way to handle it, said Rogers. Best Sports Coverage: 1, Cory Sharber, Murray State University - Radio, Murray, Murray State Basketball is Dancing for the 16th Time; 2, Tildon Johnson, Morehead State - Radio, Morehead. And in March 2001, he was promoted to the First Alert Storm team. It made sense. Quotation [19] = " 'FTVLive.com, a prominent television industry website' - Lexington Herald Leader" She and Ethan are the reasons I tune in to WBKO at 11:00. var Quotation=new Array() // do not change this! And few years later, the youngster broadcasted a poster board weather prediction for his grade school classmates. Allie Hennard returns to WBKO as a full-time senior reporter and the AM Kentucky Anchor. I should be able to use the skill set that Ive developed over the years.. She previously covered politics at Gray TV's KFYR-TV in Bismarck, N.D. Josh Rultenberg joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2022 as a multimedia journalist. Former WBKO Bowling Green Anchor Laura Rogers Fighting Non-Compete Clause So She Can Get Back to Work. The celebration will take place at 1818 US 31 W Bypass in Bowling Green. Former WBKO morning anchor Laura Rogers is taking her former employer to court over a non-compete clause in her contract so she can start working again. Quotation [13] = " '(FTVLive) is a Mad Blogger'- Piers Morgan" This doesnt matter.. Quotation[9] = "'FTVLive.com Scooped Everyone With News' - About.com "; A California Highway Patrol commander was found dead months after her estranged husband was found shot to death. But not this June. Weather Anchor: 1, Chris Johnson, WKYT-TV, Lexington; 2, Jude Redfield, WDRB-TV, Louisville. On Jan 27, a recognition of the class of 2023 will start the events for the weekend. My kids bedroom, actually it was right there, and they wouldve been in itthere was nothing on there, she said, her eyes welling up with tears. If you would like to register for the dance, visit the Warren County Parks and Recreation Facebook page or click here. Best Digital Journalist: 1, Cory Sharber, Murray State University - Radio, Murray; 2, Sydni Anderson, Murray State University - Radio, Murray. . I live in an old building with south-facing windows. He has been forecasting the ever-changing weather of Kentucky since then. I just needed something new.. Attorney Brian Lowder, representing Rogers, filed last month a complaint in Warren District Court asserting that the non-compete covenant expired in 2018. TVSpy | March 31, 2022 | 3:12 pm EDT by Kevin Eck . Have they left ? News Anchor: 1, Julie Dolan, WLKY-TV, Louisville; 2, Sam Dick, WKYT-TV, Lexington. 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