Tony Hensley

Tony Hensley hits the airwaves at 5 a.m. Monday through Friday to bring you the news on Good Morning Kentucky. He also contributes to WTVQ's news at noon. Tony joined WTVQ in August 2005 as a general assignment reporter from KFVS-12, the CBS affiliate in Cape Girardeau, Mo. A seasoned news pro, Tony has worked for many years not only in front of the camera but also behind the scenes where newscasts are put together. He has a passion for news that shines through every story he reports. Tony grew up in Barbourville, Ky., but has lived in Central Kentucky long enough to call Lexington home. Not long ago he developed an interest in showing purebred dogs and his first finished champion, a West Highland White Terrier named Bella, made it all the way to the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York.

By Tony Hensley A state trooper was hospitalized overnight after he was overcome with fumes while searching a Meth lab.

Throughout his career Tony has honed his skills both behind the scenes and in front of the camera, most recently as a reporter for KFVS-12 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.Tony grew up in Barbourville, Ky., but has lived in Central Kentucky long enough to call Lexington home.After atwo-year absence, he is glad to be back in the Bluegrass near his family and friends.In his time off, Tony enjoys reading, listening to music, gardening and rough-housing with his cocker-spaniel,Baxter.