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Man charged for alleged grave robbing at Georgetown cemetery
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A man accused of robbing items from graves at a cemetery in Georgetown last week was found and arrested by police Monday night. Scott County Sheriff's Office Deputy…
Dog dies after falling from cliff in Red River Gorge
SLADE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A dog died Monday morning after falling from a cliff along a trail in Red River Gorge. According to a Facebook post from Wolfe County Search & Rescue, the team was called to the Pinch-em Tight…
Kentucky AG avoids talk of more exceptions to abortion ban
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is standing firm in his support for the state’s near-total abortion ban. The Republican on Monday refrained from commenting on whether he'd support adding exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or…
GOP's new committee leaders prepare blitz of investigations
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are promising aggressive oversight of the Biden administration once they assume the majority next year, with a particular focus on the business dealings of presidential son Hunter Biden, illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border and the originations of…
Pam Stevenson announces bid for attorney general in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A Democratic lawmaker says she will run for attorney general in Kentucky next year. State Rep. Pam Stevenson's resume includes ministry work and a career in the military. The Louisville lawmaker and attorney filed paperwork to…
Georgetown community voices frustration against proposed water, sewage rate hike
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) - Community members in Georgetown are outraged about a proposed water and sewage tax rate hike. Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service (GMWSS) talking with concerned citizens at a city council meeting Monday night, looking to dispel…
Fayette County Board of Education member resigns
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Members of the Fayette County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to accept a letter of resignation from fellow school board member Christy Morris. "It has been an honor to serve alongside our team and help…
Better Business Bureau warns of Cyber Monday online scams
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Cyber Monday, a day where you can shop at your own leisure, whether you're at home or on your lunch break at work. Retailers and local…
Lexington mayor, police chief ask council for 75 additional Flock license plate readers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- In March, 25 flock license plate readers were scattered throughout Lexington in an effort to help police focus on criminal activity. Mayor Linda Gorton and Police Chief Lawrence Weathers are now asking Urban County Council members…
12 randomly-selected counties to undergo post-General Election audits
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Attorney General Daniel Cameron on Monday randomly selected 12 Kentucky counties to undergo post-General Election audits. The audits will be conducted by the Department of Criminal Investigations in…
Police offer tips to prevent package theft amid holidays
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Over the past year, 49 million Americans have had at least one package stolen from their porch, according to security.org. To avoid falling victim to "porch pirates," Georgetown…
How to recycle broken, old holiday lights
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Instead of throwing out your broken or old string lights, you can recycle them through the city's fifth annual special collection drive. String lights, extension cords, light sensors, power strips, timers, electric candles and other electronics…
Ex-Gov. John Y. Brown to lie in state at Kentucky Capitol
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The body of former Gov. John Y. Brown Jr. will lie in state at the Kentucky Capitol. Gov. Andy Beshear's office says people can pay their respects on Tuesday, including at a public visitation. A private…
Lexington kicks off Christmas season with annual holiday tree lighting
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Hundreds of people were in downtown Lexington Sunday night for the annual Holiday Lighting Festival. The event featured lots of activities for families to enjoy. The festival began around 3 o'clock. It included ice skating, live music,…
Sunday morning fire damages home
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The Lexington Fire Department is investigating after a home was damaged by fire early Sunday morning. The Lexington Fire Department says they were called to the 500 block of Ashley Way for a structure fire just before…
UPDATE: Hank the Horse heads to NYC for Salvation Army's National Red Kettle Campaign
ABC 36's Erica Bivens will accompany Hank and his team for a behind the scenes look at the journey.
Wild Lights Christmas show returns for fifth year
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky (WTVQ)- A popular holiday lights show in Jessamine County returned Saturday night for its fifth year. Wild Lights in Nicholasville includes more than 100,000 lights, along with a photo station, snow machine, and lots of treats. It's open…
Small business owners encourage shoppers to spend locally
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Since 2010, Small Business Saturday has been held annually to encourage people to support local shops and stores. On Saturday, local businesses welcomed dozens of customers in for a much…
Local non-profits excited for start of 12th annual 'GoodGiving Challenge'
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - November 29th is "Giving Tuesday", recognized globally as a generosity movement and a time to give back to others. In Lexington organizations are doing just that, kicking off the annual "GoodGiving Challenge" that benefits local non-profits.…
'Don't coke the bear': Cocaine Bear movie, inspired by Kentucky events, coming in 2023
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- In September of 1985, Kentucky's Andrew Carter Thornton II parachuted from a Cessna twin-engine 404 and landed on a driveway in Knoxville, Tennesse, wearing a bulletproof vest, special night vision goggles, two pistols, ammunition -- and…
Police charge Euclid Avenue bank robbery suspect
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Police have charged a bank robbery suspect in Lexington, who was taken to a hospital after officers used a taser on him. Police say 26-year-old Stephen Conover is…
Kentucky public school graduate helps send NASA rocket to space
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A former Shelby County Public Schools has helped send a NASA rocket to space! Alora Mazarakis, a 2014 graduate of Martha Layne Collins High School, said she remembered telling her father she wanted to go to…
KSP to donate 119 Trooper Teddy Bears sold over holiday weekend
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Kentucky State Police sold 119 Trooper Teddy Bears between the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend to donate to children in traumatic situations. KSP also raised a little over $3,000 in donations to benefit the program…
Man charged for alleged grave robbing at Georgetown cemetery
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A man accused of robbing items from graves at a cemetery in Georgetown last week was found and arrested by police Monday night. Scott County Sheriff's Office Deputy…
Dog dies after falling from cliff in Red River Gorge
SLADE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A dog died Monday morning after falling from a cliff along a trail in Red River Gorge. According to a Facebook post from Wolfe County Search & Rescue, the team was called to the Pinch-em Tight…
Georgetown community voices frustration against proposed water, sewage rate hike
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) - Community members in Georgetown are outraged about a proposed water and sewage tax rate hike. Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service (GMWSS) talking with concerned citizens at a city council meeting Monday night, looking to dispel…
Fayette County Board of Education member resigns
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Members of the Fayette County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to accept a letter of resignation from fellow school board member Christy Morris. "It has been an honor to serve alongside our team and help…
Better Business Bureau warns of Cyber Monday online scams
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Cyber Monday, a day where you can shop at your own leisure, whether you're at home or on your lunch break at work. Retailers and local…
Lexington mayor, police chief ask council for 75 additional Flock license plate readers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- In March, 25 flock license plate readers were scattered throughout Lexington in an effort to help police focus on criminal activity. Mayor Linda Gorton and Police Chief Lawrence Weathers are now asking Urban County Council members…
Police offer tips to prevent package theft amid holidays
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Over the past year, 49 million Americans have had at least one package stolen from their porch, according to security.org. To avoid falling victim to "porch pirates," Georgetown…
How to recycle broken, old holiday lights
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Instead of throwing out your broken or old string lights, you can recycle them through the city's fifth annual special collection drive. String lights, extension cords, light sensors, power strips, timers, electric candles and other electronics…
Lexington kicks off Christmas season with annual holiday tree lighting
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Hundreds of people were in downtown Lexington Sunday night for the annual Holiday Lighting Festival. The event featured lots of activities for families to enjoy. The festival began around 3 o'clock. It included ice skating, live music,…
Sunday morning fire damages home
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The Lexington Fire Department is investigating after a home was damaged by fire early Sunday morning. The Lexington Fire Department says they were called to the 500 block of Ashley Way for a structure fire just before…
UPDATE: Hank the Horse heads to NYC for Salvation Army's National Red Kettle Campaign
ABC 36's Erica Bivens will accompany Hank and his team for a behind the scenes look at the journey.
Wild Lights Christmas show returns for fifth year
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky (WTVQ)- A popular holiday lights show in Jessamine County returned Saturday night for its fifth year. Wild Lights in Nicholasville includes more than 100,000 lights, along with a photo station, snow machine, and lots of treats. It's open…
Small business owners encourage shoppers to spend locally
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Since 2010, Small Business Saturday has been held annually to encourage people to support local shops and stores. On Saturday, local businesses welcomed dozens of customers in for a much…
Nicholasville, Wilmore fire departments help collect toys for children
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky (WTVQ)- Fire departments in Jessamine County are teaming up this holiday season to collect Christmas toys for kids in need. The Wilmore and Nicholasville fire departments are partnering for a toy drive. From now until December 16th,…
One man injured in Saturday morning shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The Lexington Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting on Winchester Road. Police say they responded to a shots fired call just before 3 a.m. in the 900 block of Winchester Road. When they arrived, the…
Kentucky State Police to hold 'Cram the Cruiser' food drive
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) - We're in the thick of the holiday season, and Kentucky State Police are getting in the spirit and giving back to the community. You too can get involved through and annual food drive called "Cram the…
Remembering the life and legacy of former governor John Y. Brown Jr.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) - Dozens of people poured in Tuesday afternoon to pay respects to the late former Kentucky governor John Y. Brown Junior. Governor Andy Beshear was among the mourners joining the family to remember the legacy Brown left…
Kentucky AG avoids talk of more exceptions to abortion ban
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is standing firm in his support for the state’s near-total abortion ban. The Republican on Monday refrained from commenting on whether he'd support adding exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or…
GOP's new committee leaders prepare blitz of investigations
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are promising aggressive oversight of the Biden administration once they assume the majority next year, with a particular focus on the business dealings of presidential son Hunter Biden, illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border and the originations of…
Pam Stevenson announces bid for attorney general in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A Democratic lawmaker says she will run for attorney general in Kentucky next year. State Rep. Pam Stevenson's resume includes ministry work and a career in the military. The Louisville lawmaker and attorney filed paperwork to…
12 randomly-selected counties to undergo post-General Election audits
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Attorney General Daniel Cameron on Monday randomly selected 12 Kentucky counties to undergo post-General Election audits. The audits will be conducted by the Department of Criminal Investigations in…
Ex-Gov. John Y. Brown to lie in state at Kentucky Capitol
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The body of former Gov. John Y. Brown Jr. will lie in state at the Kentucky Capitol. Gov. Andy Beshear's office says people can pay their respects on Tuesday, including at a public visitation. A private…
UPDATE: Hank the Horse heads to NYC for Salvation Army's National Red Kettle Campaign
ABC 36's Erica Bivens will accompany Hank and his team for a behind the scenes look at the journey.
Kentucky doctor, senator named Tennessee health commissioner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Kentucky doctor and state senator has been appointed commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said in a statement that Ralph Alvarado will step into the role on Jan. 16. Alvarado…
Soldiers to pay tribute to former president Taylor at wreath-laying ceremony
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Soldiers from Fort Knox will pay tribute to former President Zachary Taylor at a wreath-laying ceremony in Kentucky. The Army post says the ceremony at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery in Louisville will be at 11 a.m.…
How to stay precautious amid flu, COVID and RSV season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- With flu, COVID and RSV season here, Wild Labs, in partnership with Wild Health, is reminding people about precautions to stay healthy. Because COVID restrictions have loosened, health officials say people may be more susceptible to…
Former Kentucky governor John Y. Brown Jr. dies at 88
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Former Kentucky governor John Y. Brown Jr. has died, his daughter said Tuesday. He was 88. According to the National Governors Association, Brown served as the…
Land Between the Lakes offers free Christmas trees
GOLDEN POND, Ky. (AP) - Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is offering permits for free cedar Christmas trees. A statement from the National Forest Service said permits are available beginning Friday and must be obtained online. A permit…
Louisville Metro Police Chief Erika Shields announces resignation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS) — Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Erika Shields will be stepping down from her position as the city's leadership transitions next year. Her resignation will be effective on Jan. 2, 2023 when Mayor-elect Craig Greenberg is sworn into…
Attorney: Kentucky candle factory hit by tornado interfered with OSHA probe
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) - Former workers at a Kentucky candle factory struck by a tornado last year are alleging that the company retaliated against them for cooperating with federal safety inspectors. Mayfield Consumer Products has been fined $40,000 by the…
Bull on the loose in Louisville finally captured by cowboys
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The last of 10 cattle that got loose in Louisville, Kentucky, last month has been captured. The Courier Journal reports that a Facebook video posted by an animal advocate shows three wranglers chasing the missing bull while…
Remaining Disaster Recovery Centers closing in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The remaining Disaster Recovery Centers in eastern Kentucky that were opened as a result of flooding last summer are closing this week. The Federal Emergency Management…
Ky: Mar-a-Lago investigation 'will not be a priority'
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- The incoming GOP chair says the investigation into the classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago will "not be a priority." Representative Jim Comer, likely the new chairman of the House Oversight Committee, does not expect congress to continue…
Justices asked to hear dog toy dispute. Will they bite?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The company that makes Jack Daniel's is howling mad over a squeaking dog toy that parodies the whiskey's signature bottle. Now, the liquor company is barking at the door of the Supreme Court. Jack Daniel's has asked the…
Kentucky's lawyer disciplinary system to be reviewed
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Officials say Kentucky’s lawyer disciplinary system will be reviewed next month by an American Bar Association committee. The Kentucky Supreme Court and the Kentucky Bar Association said in a joint statement that they requested the review…
Biden calls on Congress to head off potential rail strike
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday asked Congress to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said lawmakers would take up legislation this week to impose…
Buffalo gunman pleads guilty in racist supermarket massacre
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white gunman who massacred 10 Black shoppers and workers at a Buffalo supermarket pleaded guilty Monday to murder and hate-motivated terrorism charges, guaranteeing that he will spend the rest of his life in prison. Payton Gendron, 19,…
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa starts to erupt, sending ash nearby
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, has started to erupt for the first time in nearly four decades, prompting volcanic ash and debris to fall nearby, authorities said Monday. The eruption began late Sunday night in…
'Gaslighting' is Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — “Gaslighting” — behavior that's mind manipulating, grossly misleading, downright deceitful — is Merriam-Webster's word of the year. Lookups for the word on merriam-webster.com increased 1,740% in 2022 over the year before. But something else happened. There wasn't…
Cyber Monday deals lure in consumers amid high inflation
NEW YORK (AP) — Days after flocking to stores on Black Friday, consumers are turning online for Cyber Monday to score more discounts on gifts and other items that have ballooned in price because of high inflation. Cyber Monday is…
'We the People' is the White House's theme for the holidays
WASHINGTON (AP) — Drawing decorating inspiration from America's founding documents, Jill Biden chose a “We the People” theme to deck the White House halls and to remind Americans of what unites them throughout the year, especially during the holidays. Journalists were given…
TSA dishes what Thanksgiving foods can go through security
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- Thanksgiving is just days away and those who have to travel to celebrate may be wondering how to transport their meals properly. Well don't fret, the TSA is here to help. If you check out their “what…
Record-breaking holiday shopping weekend ahead
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- The holiday shopping season is ramping up as malls and stores gear up for large crowds between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The National Retail Federation predicts this could be the busiest holiday shopping season they've ever…
Over 54M people expected to travel for Thanksgiving
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- If you're traveling this Thanksgiving, brace yourself for crowds. 54.6 million people are expected to travel this holiday season, according to AAA. That's up slightly from 2021 and nearly as high as pre-pandemic volumes. Despite inflation and…
Mariah Carey's "Christmas" returns
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- It's finally Thanksgiving, but a familiar Christmas tune already made its annual return to the charts... "I don't want a lot for Christmas -- there is just one thing I need." All I Want For Christmas Is…
Green bean casserole seltzer is now a thing
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- Thanksgiving could be getting a little strange this year. That's because green bean casserole-flavored seltzer water is now a thing. Aura Bora is introducing a new sparkling water flavor just in time for the holidays. The company…
SPAM introduces figgy pudding flavor for holidays
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- Since pumpkin spice SPAM was surprisingly popular a few years ago, the canned meat brand has introduced another...unique...holiday flavor -- SPAM figgy pudding. What is figgy pudding, you ask? It's a traditional British Christmas dessert made with…
WHO, CDC: A record 40 million kids miss measles vaccine dose
LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine…
Former ABC 36 Chief Meteorologist Jason Myers dies in North Carolina helicopter crash
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WTVQ) -- Former ABC 36 Chief Meteorologist Jason Myers was one of two people who died in a helicopter crash in North Carolina on Tuesday, according to WBTV. Myers started at ABC 36 in April 2013 and worked…
Police: 6 people and assailant dead in Walmart shooting
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — A shooter opened fire at a Walmart in Virginia, leaving six people dead, police said, in the country's second high-profile mass killing in a handful of days. The assailant is also dead. The store in Chesapeake…
Biden to extend student loan pause as court battle drags on
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt. “It isn’t…
Supreme Court OKs handover of Trump tax returns to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the imminent handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight. The court, without comment, rejected Trump’s plea for an…
15 states, including Kentucky, move to keep court from lifting Trump asylum policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — A coalition of conservative-leaning states is making a last-ditch effort to keep in place a Trump-era public health rule that allows many asylum seekers to be turned away at the southern U.S. border. Late Monday, the 15…
Reality TV's Chrisleys get hefty sentences in fraud case
ATLANTA (AP) — Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were sentenced Monday to lengthy prison terms after being convicted earlier this year on charges including bank fraud and tax evasion. U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross in Atlanta gave Todd Chrisley…
EXPLAINER: Rail strike would have wide impact on US economy
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. One of the biggest rail unions rejected its deal Monday, joining three others that have failed to approve contracts…
