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Frost Advisory issued for Wednesday morning
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The National Weather Service offices in Louisville and Jackson have issued a Frost Advisory for portions of central and eastern Kentucky. It's not snow... but our first Frost Advisory of the season has been issued for…
Adams testifies before Senate committee on election issues
Secretary of State Says Misinformation Comes from Left as Well as Right
Anderson County Schools implementing 'test and stay' program
Program kicks off Monday, Nov. 1
Local retired filmmaker provides perspective on 'Rust' fatal shooting
A local couple with experience in the film industry provide their perspective on the accidental shooting death of Halyna Hutchins.
LFCHD and Safe Kids give away free booster seats
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Children's safety in the car is extremely important. Tuesday, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department and Safe Kids hosted a "Boo-ster" seat giveaway event at the health department as part of its "Booooosters are for Big Kids"…
Twelve clean water projects share more than $16.5 million
Projects funded in Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Trimble counties
Small group of PETA protesters gather at Urban Outfitters
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Drivers on Main Street may have seen enormous alpaca and duck puppets, but they weren't just for fun. Tuesday, four PETA protesters gathered outside of Urban Outfitters in downtown Lexington to protest the brand's use of…
Kentucky National Guard general promoted, ground broken on new facility
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – It’s a big day for the Kentucky National Guard. Tuesday, Kentucky’s Adjutant General Hal Lamberton was promoted by Governor Beshear to the rank of Major General. Major General Lamberton says the promotion will help him as…
UPDATE: Man charged with murder after parking garage assault turns deadly
Death first of year not involving a shooting.
Kentucky AG, 11 other states file abortion lawsuit
Claim is to Protect Against Taxpayer Funding of Abortions
Area teachers named 2022 GoTeachKY ambassadors
Teachers from Fayette, Scott, Franklin, Floyd others on the list
Lawrenceburg man sentenced to 180 months for armed meth trafficking
Man had prior conviction in Franklin County.
Lexington Community Partners unite to launch “Put Health First” campaign
HealthFirst Bluegrass offers COVID-19 vaccination clinics, provides solutions for vaccine accessibility and promotes vaccine education
Central Kentucky trick-or-treat times
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - This year, Halloween falls on Sunday, October 31. Because the holiday is on a weekend, trick-or-treat times may vary across Central Kentucky. ABC36 has started to compile a list of trick-or-treat times. Check back for updates.…
Lane closures scheduled for Greenwich Pike/KY 1876 in Fayette County
Asphalt repairs between KY 353/Russell Cave Road and Ferguson Road
Lex Theater's Story Cycle welcomes artist-in-residence Michelle J. Rodriguez
Free online workshop empowers high school students to find and raise their voices through musical theatre songwriting
Imagination Library expands to help more young children in state
Dolly Parton's Program helps families develop love for reading
US 460 in Menifee County to be closed Friday, Nov. 5
Drainage replacement over Cain Branch in Means community
Pay UK library fines with 'Food for Fines' starting Nov. 1
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The University of Kentucky Libraries' "Food for Fines" event is a collaboration that benefits UK's Big Blue Pantry. The partnership is a first. According…
ACLU sues Kentucky Corrections Department over inmate mail
The lawsuit claims some state prisons are violating the rights of inmates who receive legal mail from their attorneys.
FCPS reports continued decline in COVID numbers, Test-to-Stay program could expand
Fayette County Public Schools saw continued declines in its COVID numbers in the latest weekly update
New COVID cases and deaths see increase as state's postivity rate continues decline
New cases and deaths saw an increase as hospitalizations, intensive care, ventilators went down.
Some city workers in Lexington unhappy, may call out 'sick' on Friday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Some city workers in Lexington are not happy about their pay, so unhappy, they may all get sick at the same time this week. WTVQ learned…
AEP selling Kentucky operations to Liberty
Deal must get regulatory approval, likely happen next year
Adams testifies before Senate committee on election issues
Secretary of State Says Misinformation Comes from Left as Well as Right
Anderson County Schools implementing 'test and stay' program
Program kicks off Monday, Nov. 1
Local retired filmmaker provides perspective on 'Rust' fatal shooting
A local couple with experience in the film industry provide their perspective on the accidental shooting death of Halyna Hutchins.
LFCHD and Safe Kids give away free booster seats
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Children's safety in the car is extremely important. Tuesday, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department and Safe Kids hosted a "Boo-ster" seat giveaway event at the health department as part of its "Booooosters are for Big Kids"…
Twelve clean water projects share more than $16.5 million
Projects funded in Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Trimble counties
Small group of PETA protesters gather at Urban Outfitters
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Drivers on Main Street may have seen enormous alpaca and duck puppets, but they weren't just for fun. Tuesday, four PETA protesters gathered outside of Urban Outfitters in downtown Lexington to protest the brand's use of…
Kentucky National Guard general promoted, ground broken on new facility
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – It’s a big day for the Kentucky National Guard. Tuesday, Kentucky’s Adjutant General Hal Lamberton was promoted by Governor Beshear to the rank of Major General. Major General Lamberton says the promotion will help him as…
UPDATE: Man charged with murder after parking garage assault turns deadly
Death first of year not involving a shooting.
Kentucky AG, 11 other states file abortion lawsuit
Claim is to Protect Against Taxpayer Funding of Abortions
Area teachers named 2022 GoTeachKY ambassadors
Teachers from Fayette, Scott, Franklin, Floyd others on the list
Lawrenceburg man sentenced to 180 months for armed meth trafficking
Man had prior conviction in Franklin County.
Lexington Community Partners unite to launch “Put Health First” campaign
HealthFirst Bluegrass offers COVID-19 vaccination clinics, provides solutions for vaccine accessibility and promotes vaccine education
Central Kentucky trick-or-treat times
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - This year, Halloween falls on Sunday, October 31. Because the holiday is on a weekend, trick-or-treat times may vary across Central Kentucky. ABC36 has started to compile a list of trick-or-treat times. Check back for updates.…
Lane closures scheduled for Greenwich Pike/KY 1876 in Fayette County
Asphalt repairs between KY 353/Russell Cave Road and Ferguson Road
New COVID cases and deaths see increase as state's postivity rate continues decline
New cases and deaths saw an increase as hospitalizations, intensive care, ventilators went down.
AEP selling Kentucky operations to Liberty
Deal must get regulatory approval, likely happen next year
Adams testifies before Senate committee on election issues
Secretary of State Says Misinformation Comes from Left as Well as Right
Twelve clean water projects share more than $16.5 million
Projects funded in Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Trimble counties
Imagination Library expands to help more young children in state
Dolly Parton's Program helps families develop love for reading
Last day to vote for Brent Spence Bridge Emergency Repair Project
COVINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The deadline has arrived to vote for the Brent Spence Bridge Emergency Repair Project. The bridge connecting Kentucky and Ohio was shutdown last year after a fiery semi crash closed it for several weeks. It's one…
KSP announces new Public Affairs Commander
Captain Paul Blanton to serve as primary spokesperson
Beshear: Republicans won't name members to discuss essential worker bonus plan
Republicans may put together own plan on spending $400 million in federal money
COVID positivity below 6%; 52% of hospitals in state still have critical staffing issues
Other indicators continue to decline as well.
Cetrulo to be sworn in as Court of Appeals judge Nov. 4 in Burlington
Public invited to Boone County ceremony Nov. 4
UPDATE: Missing Bell County man found safe
Christopher Garlic was driving a 2001 dark blue Chevrolet Cruze with a pink car seat in the back traveling to Flat Lick, but never arrived.
UPDATE: Heaven Hill's workers end six week strike Saturday, following tentative agreement
Contract negotiations ongoing for six months.
KSP: Driver not wearing seat belt thrown from truck and dies in crash
The victim was identified as 61-year old Daniel Svoboda, of Princeton.
Former Clark County Judge-Executive appointed to position for remainder of term
Henry Branham served as Clark County Judge-Executive for 12 years before Chris Pace was elected.
Latest state COVID report shows continued decline of virus' presence
Each key indicator of COVID-19 decreased in Friday's report.
CVS Pharmacies to offer Moderna booster to eligible populations
Booster shots for eligible patient now available at more than 9,800 CVS Pharmacy locations beginning today
Retired Supreme Court Clerk Susan Stokley Clary honored
Clary retired Feb. 1, 2020, after serving more than 35 years with the Supreme Court, the last 25 years in the role of clerk.
Secretary of State Adams to testify before Congress
Senate Committee Invites Secretary of State to Assess Election Threats
Proposed 2022 horse race dates approved by committee, move on to commission
The dates require approval from the full commission at its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 26.
Public input sought on statewide transportation needs
Public encouraged to take survey to help shape long-range transportation plan
Jury selection to start in trial over Ahmaud Arbery's death
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) - Hundreds of people have been ordered to report for jury duty in Georgia for what could be a long, laborious effort to find jurors for the trial of three white men charged with fatally shooting Ahmaud…
Jan. 6 panel moves against Bannon, sets contempt vote
WASHINGTON (AP) - A congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection has set a vote to recommend criminal contempt charges against former White House aide Steve Bannon after he defied the panel’s subpoena. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said that the…
White House targeting economic risks from climate change
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration is taking steps to address the economic risks from climate change. It issued a 40-page report Friday on government-wide plans to protect the financial, insurance and housing markets and the savings of American families.…
FDA panel takes up tough questions on J&J COVID-19 boosters
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. health advisers are meeting to tackle who needs boosters of Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine and when. Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration on Friday also will examine data suggesting that booster of a…
Abortions resume in some Texas clinics after judge halts law
Texas officials have already said they will appeal
Elon Musk says Tesla will move HQ from California to Texas
Musk gave no timeline for the move
Senate avoids US debt disaster, votes to delay borrowing
Extends the government’s authority to borrow into December
Former UofL star, 17 other former NBA players indicted in scam
Accused of defrauding NBA health plan.
Paul, Booker introduce FDA Modernization Act to end testing mandates
The bill would not ban animal testing outright, but would allow the option for drug sponsors to use alternative methods where they are suitable.
AppHarvest continues to get national attention as 'farming of the future'
Experts say population growth will demand innovation.
Feds overhaul public service student loan forgiveness program
The Education Department also pledged to initiate an "extensive outreach campaign" to borrowers
UPDATE: Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram back online after worldwide outage
Facebook and its other related services are experiencing a major outage.
Ex-Facebook manager alleges social network fed Capitol riot
Whistleblower is former Facebook product manager Frances Haugen
Justices return Monday for new term
Justices will meet in person for arguments Monday
Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) - With only hours to spare, President Joe Biden signed legislation to avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3. Congress had passed the bill earlier Thursday. The legislation averts one crisis, but…
Despite setback, Democrats try to save Biden $3.5T plan
Action to resume Friday
Justice Kavanaugh tests positive for COVID, has no symptoms
Justice Kavanaugh has been fully vaccinated
Powerball jackpot rises to $620 million, 10th largest in US
After nearly four months without a big winner
As part of money-saving plan, Postal Service will start slowing some mail as of Friday
Local mail mostly won't be impacted, mail travel will see delays
Federal court halts tax mandate in ARPA lawsuit
Kentucky, Tennessee among those in the lawsuit.
