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Lexington Counter Clocks hold fundraiser for Conley family
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- It's been nearly a week since Scott County Sheriff's Deputy Caleb Conley was shot and killed during a traffic stop. As the community continues to grieve, many are stepping up to help his family through the tragedy.…
Your ABC 36 Storm Team Memorial Day forecast
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ - ABC 36): Good Saturday evening everyone, its a beautiful day across central and eastern Kentucky with temperatures running about 10 degrees below average. Here…
Coroner: Somerset teen dies in Lake Cumberland vehicle incident
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky (WTVQ)- Russell County officials are investigating after a teenager died at Lake Cumberland Friday night. The Russell County Coroner's office confirms 17-year old Cameron Powell of Somerset died at the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Jamestown…
Volunteers needed to help place flags at Camp Nelson Cemetery
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) --As cemeteries across the nation prep for their Memorial Day commemoration. Those with Camp Nelson and with the Central Kentucky Veterans Committee are encouraging volunteers to come out on Saturday and help place flags at all gravestones,…
KY Fish and Wildlife encourages water safety ahead of Memorial Day weekend
FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ)- As many take to the water for the unofficial start of summer this Memorial Day weekend, it's a reminder to keep safety top of mind. "We are getting ready for a boat day," says boater Gary Russell.…
Covington, Ky. man sentenced to 3 years for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
COVINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Covington, Kentucky man was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6,…
23-year-old man drowns in Wolfe Lake
CAMPTON, Ky. (WTVQ) 5/26/23, 12:37 p.m. The man has been identified as Michael Parker, according to the Wolfe County coroner. 5/26/23, 8:32 a.m. A 23-year-old man drowned in Wolfe Lake Thursday evening. According to a Facebook post by the Wolfe…
LMPD Officer Nickolas Wilt showing 'remarkable progress'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The Louisville Metro police officer who was shot in the head over a month ago is showing "remarkable progress" in a rehabilitation facility. According to…
Vacant home on Chatham Drive catches fire
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The Lexington Fire Department is on the scene of a vacant home fire on Chatham Drive in Lexington. According to the fire department, crews were sent to the home around 6:15 a.m. The fire has since…
Community honors Deputy Caleb Conley during vigil in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Hundreds gathered in downtown Georgetown on Thursday night to honor the life and legacy of Deputy Caleb Conley during a vigil. Conley was shot and killed on Monday during a routine traffic stop in I-75. From…
Reports: Glenna Bevin, Matt Bevin's wife, files for divorce
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The wife of former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin filed has filed for divorce, the Courier-Journal reported Thursday. Glenna Bevin filed the petition for the dissolution of the marriage in Jefferson County Court. According to the Courier-Journal,…
Man accused of killing Scott Co. deputy in court for clarification on warrant out of Ohio
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The man accused of killing a Scott County deputy was due in Fayette County court again Thursday for clarification on a warrant out of another state. Steven Sheangshang, who did not actually appear in person nor…
Morehead government building hit by 'accidental' gunfire
MOREHEAD, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Morehead government building that houses multiple businesses was hit by "accidental" gunfire, police said Thursday. The incident happened Wednesday around 4 p.m. Police say they went to the building located in the 1200 block of…
UK announces largest-ever gift received in nearly 160-year history
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The University of Kentucky announced Thursday the largest-ever gift received in its nearly 160-year history. The Bill Gatton Foundation presented the $100 million gift to the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment from UK alum…
10 years later, Bardstown police still searching for who killed Officer Jason Ellis
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- 10 years after he was shot and killed on the Bluegrass Parkway, Bardstown police are still searching for the person responsible for Officer Jason Ellis' murder. On May 25, 2013, Ellis signed off on the…
Long rap sheet for suspect in Scott Co. deputy's killing
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- A man accused of shooting and killing a Kentucky sheriff's deputy has an extensive criminal history dating back nearly three decades. 45-year-old Steven…
Funeral, visitation set for fallen Scott Co. deputy Caleb Conley
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Funeral and visitation arrangements have been set for fallen Scott County deputy Caleb Conley. Conley's visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 31 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Scott County High School gymnasium in…
1 dead from Lexington house fire
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) 5/25/23, 2:30 p.m. The person who died in the house fire has been identified as Darrell Gross, according to the Fayette County coroner. He was 63. His cause and manner of death are still pending an autopsy.…
One dead, one in custody after Sunday morning shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- A man is dead and the suspect is in custody after a Sunday morning shooting. The Lexington Police Department says officers responded to North Limestone and West Short Street at around 2:43 A.M. Sunday for a shooting.…
Police looking for missing Harrodsburg woman
HARRODSBURG, Ky (WTVQ)-The Harrodsburg Police Department is looking for a missing woman. In a social media post Saturday, the police department says Heather L. Thomas of Harrodsburg was last seen operating a Gold Chevy S-10 pickup truck. According to police,…
Montgomery Co Coroner: three-year-old child dies after being struck by car
MONTGOMERY CO, Ky (WTVQ)- The Montgomery County Coroner has confirmed a three-year-old has died in Montgomery County. The coroner's office says the child was hit by a car and taken to Saint Joseph Hospital, where the child was confirmed dead.…
Thousands of cyclists return to Georgetown for Horsey Hundred
GEORGETOWN, Ky (WTVQ)- The annual Horsey Hundred returned to Georgetown this weekend,welcoming thousands of bike riders from across the country. This marks the event's 45th year. It's hosted by the Bluegrass Cycling Club. Nearly two thousand cyclists came from 39…
Transy holds graduation ceremony Saturday
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- It's graduation season for many colleges and universities. On Saturday, Transylvania University held it's commencement ceremonies. The ceremony was held at 9 a.m. on the lawn of Old Morrison. 191 graduates walked the stage to receive their…
Lexington Counter Clocks hold fundraiser for Conley family
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- It's been nearly a week since Scott County Sheriff's Deputy Caleb Conley was shot and killed during a traffic stop. As the community continues to grieve, many are stepping up to help his family through the tragedy.…
Coroner: Somerset teen dies in Lake Cumberland vehicle incident
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky (WTVQ)- Russell County officials are investigating after a teenager died at Lake Cumberland Friday night. The Russell County Coroner's office confirms 17-year old Cameron Powell of Somerset died at the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Jamestown…
Volunteers needed to help place flags at Camp Nelson Cemetery
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) --As cemeteries across the nation prep for their Memorial Day commemoration. Those with Camp Nelson and with the Central Kentucky Veterans Committee are encouraging volunteers to come out on Saturday and help place flags at all gravestones,…
KY Fish and Wildlife encourages water safety ahead of Memorial Day weekend
FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ)- As many take to the water for the unofficial start of summer this Memorial Day weekend, it's a reminder to keep safety top of mind. "We are getting ready for a boat day," says boater Gary Russell.…
Horsey Hundred returns to Georgetown this weekend
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The Horsey Hundred returns to Georgetown College this weekend -- welcoming thousands of bike riders from across the country. The annual event kicked off Friday…
Covington, Ky. man sentenced to 3 years for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
COVINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Covington, Kentucky man was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6,…
23-year-old man drowns in Wolfe Lake
CAMPTON, Ky. (WTVQ) 5/26/23, 12:37 p.m. The man has been identified as Michael Parker, according to the Wolfe County coroner. 5/26/23, 8:32 a.m. A 23-year-old man drowned in Wolfe Lake Thursday evening. According to a Facebook post by the Wolfe…
Vacant home on Chatham Drive catches fire
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The Lexington Fire Department is on the scene of a vacant home fire on Chatham Drive in Lexington. According to the fire department, crews were sent to the home around 6:15 a.m. The fire has since…
Community honors Deputy Caleb Conley during vigil in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Hundreds gathered in downtown Georgetown on Thursday night to honor the life and legacy of Deputy Caleb Conley during a vigil. Conley was shot and killed on Monday during a routine traffic stop in I-75. From…
Man accused of killing Scott Co. deputy in court for clarification on warrant out of Ohio
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The man accused of killing a Scott County deputy was due in Fayette County court again Thursday for clarification on a warrant out of another state. Steven Sheangshang, who did not actually appear in person nor…
7 fallen officers honored at Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Seven fallen police officers were honored Thursday in Richmond for their service to the Commonwealth. The Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation monument holds the names of 579 men and women who have died in the…
Morehead government building hit by 'accidental' gunfire
MOREHEAD, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Morehead government building that houses multiple businesses was hit by "accidental" gunfire, police said Thursday. The incident happened Wednesday around 4 p.m. Police say they went to the building located in the 1200 block of…
UK announces largest-ever gift received in nearly 160-year history
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The University of Kentucky announced Thursday the largest-ever gift received in its nearly 160-year history. The Bill Gatton Foundation presented the $100 million gift to the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment from UK alum…
Danville police arrest 2 accused of scamming person out of $100K
DANVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Danville police arrested two men for allegedly scamming someone out of over $100,000. According to a Facebook post from the department, Lan Yunwei and Yong Fu Li represented themselves as bank employees trying to assist the…
10 years later, Bardstown police still searching for who killed Officer Jason Ellis
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- 10 years after he was shot and killed on the Bluegrass Parkway, Bardstown police are still searching for the person responsible for Officer Jason Ellis' murder. On May 25, 2013, Ellis signed off on the…
Wrangling over education in Kentucky turns to lack of appointments to state school board
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republicans stepped up criticism of Kentucky's Democratic governor on Thursday for a lapse in appointments to the state school board, reviving a contentious issue but with a twist. On his first day in office in late 2019, Gov.…
Judge grants Churchill Downs' request for summary judgment to dismiss Bob Baffert's lawsuit
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal judge has granted Churchill Downs’ motion for summary judgment that dismisses Bob Baffert’s claim the track breached due process by suspending the Hall of Fame trainer for two years. Churchill Downs Inc. suspended Baffert…
LMPD Officer Nickolas Wilt showing 'remarkable progress'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The Louisville Metro police officer who was shot in the head over a month ago is showing "remarkable progress" in a rehabilitation facility. According to…
Reports: Glenna Bevin, Matt Bevin's wife, files for divorce
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The wife of former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin filed has filed for divorce, the Courier-Journal reported Thursday. Glenna Bevin filed the petition for the dissolution of the marriage in Jefferson County Court. According to the Courier-Journal,…
Kentucky dedicates memorial to honor those lost to COVID-19
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Tears flowed as Jan Peterson gazed at the new Kentucky COVID Memorial on Wednesday, recalling a lifetime of memories with her husband, who died from the virus in the fall of 2021. Wanting to honor her…
Man shot roommate after accusing him of eating the last Hot Pocket, Ky. police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A man in Kentucky's largest city is facing criminal charges after allegedly shooting his roommate during a dispute over a Hot Pocket, authorities say. Clifton Williams, 64, was arrested on assault charges Sunday after he accused…
Housing crisis remains in Kentucky's poor Appalachia region after flood waters recede
JACKSON, Ky. (AP) — Shirley Howard’s feet splashed into nearly a foot of water when she stepped out of bed on a summer morning last July amid a torrential rainfall. A devastating flood swallowing up Kentucky’s Appalachian region had reached her bedroom…
Ohio inmate who allegedly escaped jail arrested in Kentucky
HENDERSON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- An Ohio inmate who allegedly escaped from jail was arrested in Kentucky, Ohio State Highway Patrol said Wednesday. According to police, James…
Ky. student representing state in Doodle for Google contest. Here's how to vote for her
AUGUSTA, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Bracken County student is representing Kentucky in the national Doodle for Google contest. Erica Kegley is a senior at August Independent and submitted her "Mother and Daughter Relationships" drawing to the 10-12th grade group.…
Wrong-way driving a growing problem, AAA Blue Grass says
AAA Blue Grass says wrong-way driving is a growing problem -- not only in the state but across the country. According to the Federal Highway Administration, fatalities…
Louisville man fatally shot while mowing his lawn
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNN NEWSOURCE) -- "I heard a boom, boom, boom it's right here." That's the victim's uncle, describing what he heard from his kitchen. His 24-year-old nephew was gunned down as he worked in the yard. "He's out there…
Kentucky Humane Society working to save 6 puppies with parvo
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The Kentucky Humane Society in Louisville took in six puppies that have parvovirus from an Eastern Kentucky shelter on Wednesday. All six puppies are infected with the virus that's "extremely contagious" and can lead to death…
First Mission scratched from Preakness by vet 36 hours before Triple Crown race
BALTIMORE (AP) — Brad Cox-trained First Mission has been scratched from the Preakness on the advice of veterinarians, taking one of the top contenders out of the Triple Crown race 36 hours before post time. Owner Godolphin and the Maryland Jockey Club…
White Men Can't Jump remake with Jack Harlow premieres Friday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A remake of the 1992 classic White Men Can't Jump, featuring Louisville native Jack Harlow, premieres Friday on Hulu. Yesterday, Harlow walked…
Secretariat's 1973 Triple Crown saw record times in each race. It took 39 years to become official
BALTIMORE (AP) — Calling Secretariat a Triple Crown winner actually might understate his dominance. The colt not only won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes in 1973 — he finished each in record time. It just took 39 years for that…
Beshear releases first TV ad of gubernatorial campaign
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Gov. Andy Beshear released the first TV ad of his gubernatorial campaign on social media on Thursday. The ad, which will air on television beginning…
An effort in Windy Hills, Ky. to ID slaves buried on presidential plot
WINDY HILLS, Ky. (CNN NEWSOURCE) -- A project is underway to identify slaves who may be buried in unmarked graves on the family plot of a former U.S. president. Windy Hills, Kentucky is the final resting place of the 12th…
Search warrants reveal gunman planned mass shooting at Old National Bank
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Search warrants revealed the Louisville Old National Bank gunman planned the April 10 attack in advance. The gunman opened fire on…
Daniel Cameron wins Republican nomination for governor
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Daniel Cameron secured the Republican nomination for governor on Tuesday, following a crowded field of opponents vying for the spot. Cameron will face off against incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear in the General Election on Tuesday, Nov.…
Michael Adams secures Republican nomination for Secretary of State
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Incumbent Michael Adams easily secured the Republican nomination for Secretary of State Tuesday. The Associated Press called the race for Adams with about 17 percent of votes counted. The 86th Secretary of State, Adams focused on…
Military members to receive free admission to Kings Island for Memorial Day weekend
MASON, Ohio (WTVQ) -- Military members can receive free admission to Kings Island this weekend in honor of Memorial Day. From Friday, May 26 to Monday, May 29, members of the military (including active, retired, Reserves, National Guard and veterans)…
Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar whose hits included 'What's Love Got to Do With It,' dead at 83
NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ‘70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches 2024 presidential campaign to challenge Trump
MIAMI (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest that will test both his national appeal as a cultural conservative firebrand and the GOP’s willingness to move on…
Target becomes latest company to suffer backlash for LGBTQ+ support, pulls some Pride month clothing
NEW YORK (AP) — Target is removing some items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month after intense backlash from some customers who confronted workers and tipped over displays. “Since introducing…
A daily multivitamin to boost memory? Here's what to know
Millions of American adults take daily multivitamins, even though the pills have not been shown to prevent ailments like heart disease or cancer and experts say it’s better to get nutrients from food. The latest research looks at whether taking…
Yellowstone baby bison put to death after visitor picks it up, leading herd to reject it
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park officials killed a newborn bison because its herd wouldn’t take the animal back after a man picked it up. The calf became separated from its mother when the herd crossed the…
Poll: SCOTUS approval declines amid controversies
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- Approval of the Supreme Court is declining. That's according to a recent poll by Marquette Law School. It found approval of the high court stands at 41 percent with 59 percent disapproving. That's a 6 percent decline…
Do not call: States sue telecom company over billions of robocalls
PHOENIX (AP) — Attorneys general across the U.S. joined in a lawsuit against a telecommunications company accused of making more than 7.5 billion robocalls to people on the national Do Not Call Registry. The 141-page lawsuit was filed Tuesday in…
Montana governor bans TikTok. But can the state enforce the law?
NEW YORK (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed into law a first-of-its kind bill that makes it illegal for TikTok to operate in the state, setting up a potential legal fight with the company amid a litany…
Repelled by high car prices, Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer than ever
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — With new and used cars still painfully expensive, Ryan Holdsworth says he plans to keep his 9-year-old Chevy Cruze for at least four more years. Limiting his car payments and his overall debt is a…
Ky. native Chris Stapleton wins Entertainer of the Year at 2023 ACM Awards
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Kentucky native Chris Stapleton won Entertainer of the Year at Thursday's 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. A 15 times AMC Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician, this was Stapleton's first ACM Entertainer of the Year win,…
Florida McDonald's found liable for hot Chicken McNugget that fell from Happy Meal and burned girl
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — McDonald’s and a franchise holder are at fault after a hot Chicken McNugget from a Happy Meal fell on a little girl's leg and caused second-degree burns, a jury in South Florida has found. A…
Jacklyn Zeman, longtime 'General Hospital' cast member who played nurse Bobbie Spencer, dies at 70
Jacklyn Zeman, who became one of the most recognizable actors on daytime television during 45 years of playing nurse Bobbie Spencer on ABC’s “General Hospital,” has died. She was 70. Zeman died of cancer, her family confirmed Wednesday. News of…
Rep. George Santos charged in web of fraud, including stealing from campaign to buy designer clothes
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating key parts of his life story, has been indicted on charges that he embezzled money from his campaign, lied to Congress about his income and cheated…
Jury rejects E. Jean Carroll’s rape claim against Donald Trump, but finds him liable for battery in 1996 attack
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury rejected E. Jean Carroll’s rape claim against Donald Trump, but found him liable for battery in the 1996 attack. The jury awarded E. Jean Carroll at least $2 million. THIS IS A BREAKING…
Start mammograms at 40, not 50, a US health panel recommends
WASHINGTON (AP) — Women should start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50, according to a draft recommendation from a federal task force. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has long said women can choose to…
Bills' Hamlin will put the millions raised into his charity
NEW YORK (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin will use the $10 million given to online fundraising campaigns by well-wishers after his on-field collapse to fund his own nonprofit, the Chasing M's Foundation. The decision, first shared with The Associated Press…
WHO downgrades COVID pandemic, says it's no longer emergency
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, marking a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic that triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies worldwide and killed at least 7 million…
Jury finds Ed Sheeran didn't copy Marvin Gaye classic
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal jury in New York concluded Thursday that British singer Ed Sheeran didn't steal key components of Marvin Gaye’s classic 1970s tune “Let’s Get It On” when he created his hit song “Thinking Out Loud.”…
US approves 1st vaccine for RSV after decades of attempts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. approved the first vaccine for RSV on Wednesday, shots to protect older adults against a respiratory virus that’s most notorious for attacking babies but endangers their grandparents, too. The Food and Drug Administration decision makes…
