Hearst Television says Glenn Haygood, the company’s President and General Manager of WKLY-TV in Louisville, Kentucky, will retire later this year, capping a broadcast TV career that spans more than four decades.
Haygood has led WLKY (Channel 32, CBS) since 2008, overseeing both its editorial and business operations during a period marked by consistent ratings performance, industry recognition and expanded community engagement.
A successor to the President and GM role has not been named.
“Glenn has invested so much of himself into the Louisville community,” said Michael J. Hayes, the President of Hearst Television, in a statement. “For 18 years, he has led WLKY on a mission of service for viewers and advertisers. We are happy for Glenn and his family as they begin the next chapter in their lives and grateful for the contributions he has made to Hearst Television in Louisville and Winston-Salem.”
In a statement, Haygood reflected on his tenure and the station’s role in the local market. “I’ve been incredibly blessed to work alongside such brilliant professionals at Hearst and WLKY,” he said. “Together, we’ve strived to be more than just broadcasters — we’ve aimed to be a cornerstone of the Louisville community.”
During his leadership, WLKY earned numerous honors for journalism and community service. The station received Ohio Valley Emmy Awards for Overall Excellence seven times over the past 12 years and was named Station of the Year by the Kentucky Broadcasters Association in 2022. It also earned a National Headliner Award in 2024.
WLKY accumulated 17 RTDNA Regional Murrow Awards since 2008, with wins spanning categories such as Overall Excellence, Best Newscast, Best Website and Breaking News.
The station also gained national recognition for its community outreach efforts. It received the National Association of Broadcasters Service to Children Television Award in 2011 and a National Media Award from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for its support of “Light the Night” fundraising walks. WLKY has partnered with the American Red Cross on disaster relief fundraising, including efforts that generated more than $1.8 million following the western Kentucky tornadoes in 2021.
Additional recognition included the Seven Seals Award for supporting members of the United States National Guard and Reserves.
