DISH Network to Drop WTVQ ABC 36 in Lexington

Lexington, KY, October 1, 2026 —

DISH Network has announced plans to cease carriage of WTVQ ABC 36, a local television station serving the Lexington, Kentucky area. The disconnection is anticipated to occur in October 2026.

The specific reasons for the impending removal of WTVQ ABC 36 from DISH Network’s programming lineup have not been publicly disclosed. Similarly, the terms of any agreements or negotiations between DISH Network and the station’s operator, which were relevant to the carriage decision, were not provided.

WTVQ ABC 36 is a prominent local affiliate serving the Lexington market. The station broadcasts programming from the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) along with local news, weather, and other community-oriented content.

This carriage dispute or decision means that DISH Network subscribers in the Lexington region will no longer have access to WTVQ ABC 36’s programming through their satellite television service once the change takes effect in October 2026. The exact date within October 2026 was not specified.

Information regarding the impact on subscribers or potential alternative viewing options for WTVQ ABC 36 content was not made available in the provided summary. The contractor’s name or the specific entity operating WTVQ ABC 36 in Lexington was not detailed. Details surrounding any previous negotiations, inspection outcomes, code violations, or fine amounts were also absent.

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