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'Something wonderful will be built': Mercer Co. Fire District picking up the pieces after Station 12's total loss
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Two weeks after Mercer County Fire District's Station 12 was deemed a total loss, crews are picking up the pieces and ready to rebuild. On Monday, the Mercer County Fire Protection District Fire Board chose…
New historical marker honors Richmond's WWII Tuskegee Airmen
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A new historical marker and mural in honor of seven World War II Tuskegee Airmen from Richmond was unveiled Thursday. The Tuskegee Airmen were…
Bryan Station students honor late superintendent with mural
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A mural in honor of the late Fayette County Schools superintendent Manny Caulk is now on display at the district's main office in Lexington.…
Drag show in EKY canceled after threats of violence
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- A drag show scheduled for this weekend in Prestonsburg has been canceled after organizers says there were threats of violence against them and the venue. The event called "Come As You Are" was supposed to be a…
Crews battling large fire at Somerset church
SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Firefighters are battling a large fire at a church in Somerset. A Somerset resident told ABC 36 the roof of Cornerstone Baptist Church appears to have collapsed in the middle. No one was inside the…
Rockcastle County Schools mourning death of student
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Rockcastle County is mourning the death of a high schooler. The district released a statement on social media Thursday saying the following: "Rockcastle County Schools…
Fake GoFundMe, TikTok accounts created following death of 8-year-old Corbin boy
CORBIN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- GoFundMe and TikTok accounts asking for money after an 8-year-old Corbin boy died in a basketball accident are fake, the boy's…
Man accused of murdering Elaina Mammen pleads not guilty
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The man accused of murdering Elaina Mammen pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in court on Thursday. Hubert Riley is one of two…
6 arrested after Madison County Drug Trask Force investigation
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Six men were arrested Wednesday following a month-long investigation by the Madison County Drug Task Force. The six men are accused of trafficking controlled substances. They were charged with firearm and/or drug trafficking offenses. The following…
'A pure heart and kind soul': Funeral set for 8-year-old Corbin boy killed in basketball accident
CORBIN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The visitation and funeral are set for an 8-year-old Corbin boy killed in a basketball accident on Monday. Eli Hill is described as the light of everyone's life that he met. His life was cut short…
KSP asks for help locating murder suspect from Fayette Co.
TAYLORSVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Kentucky State Police is asking for the public's assistance in finding a murder suspect who's from Fayette County. Dustin Herrick was indicted…
Report: KSU made undocumented credit card transactions, gave extravagant bonuses, more
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Kentucky State University made undocumented credit card transactions, wastefully spent money on extravagant bonuses and has crippling budget and procurement failures, Auditor Mike Harmon said in his special examination report released Wednesday afternoon. The examination began…
1,500 gallons of gas spills at Sunoco on Red Mile Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- 1,500 gallons of gas was spilled from a leak at the Sunoco on Red Mile Road Wednesday afternoon. According to the…
Sephora coming to Georgetown, Nicholasville Kohl's stores
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The Georgetown and Nicholasville Kohl's stores are set to add new full-sized Sephora's this year, the company announced Wednesday. The Sephoras will feature a 2,500-square-foot…
Lexington's Cardinal Run Park North phase one plan unveiled
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Phase one of Lexington's new Cardinal Run Park North was unveiled Tuesday by the city's Division of Parks and Recreation. The park is expected to be complete in 2025 and includes nature trails, sports courts…
Blue Run Spirits reveals renderings of new Georgetown distillery. See it here
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Blue Run Spirits' new Georgetown distillery is taking shape digitally, for now. The distillery coming to Georgetown will include…
Lexington police responding to 2 bus incidents Wednesday morning
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Lexington police are responding to multiple bus incidents Wednesday morning. One incident is on Man O War and Victoria way where a bus was involved in a non-injury crash. No students were on board. The other…
Impeachment hearing begins for Ronnie Goldy Jr.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Last September, The Kentucky Supreme Court suspended, an Eastern Kentucky prosecutor who offered to help a female defendant in exchange for nude photos. Ronnie Goldy Jr. was the commonwealth attorney for Bath, Menifee, Montgomery and Rowan…
Progress Kentucky planning caravan rally Friday afternoon in Lexington, Berea
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has vetoed Senate Bill 150, a sweeping GOP-led transgender measure that would have banned gender-affirming medical care for minors. Advocates are now urging lawmakers to not overturn the veto when they return next…
Lexington to celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Lexington will celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday, an opportunity to give 60 minutes of time to help the Earth through a multitude of ways. In the past, Earth Hour participants were encouraged to turn off their…
Somerset church 'heavily' damaged in fire, but sanctuary protected
SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A large fire at a Somerset church Thursday "heavily" damaged the building, but firefighters were able to protect the sanctuary. A fire…
PHOTOS: See proposed Lexington Counter Clocks' stadium improvements
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The Lexington Counter Clocks on Friday unveiled renderings of planned improvements to the new team's stadium. Improvements include upgraded viewing decks, hospitality areas, suites and a new playground for its Kid Zone. Upgraded menu and…
'Something wonderful will be built': Mercer Co. Fire District picking up the pieces after Station 12's total loss
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Two weeks after Mercer County Fire District's Station 12 was deemed a total loss, crews are picking up the pieces and ready to rebuild. On Monday, the Mercer County Fire Protection District Fire Board chose…
New historical marker honors Richmond's WWII Tuskegee Airmen
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A new historical marker and mural in honor of seven World War II Tuskegee Airmen from Richmond was unveiled Thursday. The Tuskegee Airmen were…
Bryan Station students honor late superintendent with mural
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A mural in honor of the late Fayette County Schools superintendent Manny Caulk is now on display at the district's main office in Lexington.…
Drag show in EKY canceled after threats of violence
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- A drag show scheduled for this weekend in Prestonsburg has been canceled after organizers says there were threats of violence against them and the venue. The event called "Come As You Are" was supposed to be a…
Crews battling large fire at Somerset church
SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Firefighters are battling a large fire at a church in Somerset. A Somerset resident told ABC 36 the roof of Cornerstone Baptist Church appears to have collapsed in the middle. No one was inside the…
Rockcastle County Schools mourning death of student
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Rockcastle County is mourning the death of a high schooler. The district released a statement on social media Thursday saying the following: "Rockcastle County Schools…
Fake GoFundMe, TikTok accounts created following death of 8-year-old Corbin boy
CORBIN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- GoFundMe and TikTok accounts asking for money after an 8-year-old Corbin boy died in a basketball accident are fake, the boy's…
Man accused of murdering Elaina Mammen pleads not guilty
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The man accused of murdering Elaina Mammen pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in court on Thursday. Hubert Riley is one of two…
6 arrested after Madison County Drug Trask Force investigation
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Six men were arrested Wednesday following a month-long investigation by the Madison County Drug Task Force. The six men are accused of trafficking controlled substances. They were charged with firearm and/or drug trafficking offenses. The following…
'A pure heart and kind soul': Funeral set for 8-year-old Corbin boy killed in basketball accident
CORBIN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The visitation and funeral are set for an 8-year-old Corbin boy killed in a basketball accident on Monday. Eli Hill is described as the light of everyone's life that he met. His life was cut short…
KSP asks for help locating murder suspect from Fayette Co.
TAYLORSVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Kentucky State Police is asking for the public's assistance in finding a murder suspect who's from Fayette County. Dustin Herrick was indicted…
Report: KSU made undocumented credit card transactions, gave extravagant bonuses, more
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Kentucky State University made undocumented credit card transactions, wastefully spent money on extravagant bonuses and has crippling budget and procurement failures, Auditor Mike Harmon said in his special examination report released Wednesday afternoon. The examination began…
1,500 gallons of gas spills at Sunoco on Red Mile Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- 1,500 gallons of gas was spilled from a leak at the Sunoco on Red Mile Road Wednesday afternoon. According to the…
Sephora coming to Georgetown, Nicholasville Kohl's stores
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The Georgetown and Nicholasville Kohl's stores are set to add new full-sized Sephora's this year, the company announced Wednesday. The Sephoras will feature a 2,500-square-foot…
Lexington's Cardinal Run Park North phase one plan unveiled
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Phase one of Lexington's new Cardinal Run Park North was unveiled Tuesday by the city's Division of Parks and Recreation. The park is expected to be complete in 2025 and includes nature trails, sports courts…
Blue Run Spirits reveals renderings of new Georgetown distillery. See it here
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Blue Run Spirits' new Georgetown distillery is taking shape digitally, for now. The distillery coming to Georgetown will include…
SB 150 veto message from Beshear; reaction from Republican Party, others
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a bill Friday of a Republican measure aimed at regulating the lives of transgender youths that includes banning access to gender-affirming health care and restricting the bathrooms they can use. Beshear…
Beshear vetoes Senate Bill 150, a sweeping GOP transgender measure
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed Senate Bill 150 Friday. The bill was passed in both the House and Senate with last-minute additions of…
Ashland woman arrested after 2-year-old dies from fentanyl ingestion
ASHLAND, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A woman was indicted Tuesday after a 2-year-old child allegedly in her possession died from fentanyl ingestion. On Feb. 14, Kentucky State Police responded to a home in the 1500 block of Greentree Court for a…
Monarchs and Mimosas, trivia nights, more: Events for adults return to Louisville Zoo
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Several popular events created for adults are coming back to the Louisville Zoo this summer. Designed to "entertain, educate and engage," this season's lineup features a morning class about pollinator gardens, drink specials in relaxing settings,…
McDonald's, state leaders celebrate National Agriculture Week
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- State leaders gathered Wednesday to honor National Agriculture Week at McDonald's. At a celebration and tasting event, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles joined…
VOTE: What do you think is the 'Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky'?
KENTUCKY (WTVQ) -- What do you think is the coolest thing made in Kentucky? A new poll is asking for your opinion. The Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky poll, created by the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers and Kentucky Farm Bureau,…
Pork loin, chicken, salad and more: Official Kentucky Derby 149 menu released
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The official menu of the 149th Kentucky Derby was released Tuesday by the Churchill Downs Racetrack. For the second year in a row, Chef Kenneth Hardiman curated the menu, featuring an array of dishes to be…
PHOTOS: Louisville Slugger Museum finishes gallery renovation, first in nearly 15 years
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory finished its first gallery renovation in nearly 15 years -- adding some new touches to the already iconic building. One of the renovations the museum "knocked out of the…
Beshear signs House Bill 75 to support rural hospitals
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday signed House Bill 75, which would give more support to rural Kentucky hospitals. The bill expands the Medicaid…
American Idol winner, Ky. native makes special guest appearance for season 21
(WTVQ) -- Noah Thompson, a Louisa, Kentucky native and winner of American Idol season 20, made a special appearance on the hit ABC show…
LG&E-KU offers tips to save energy and money as spring arrives
KENTUCKY (WTVQ) -- Monday is the first official day of spring, and LG&E-KU is offering tips to help save energy and money in your home as outside temperatures are set to rise. The utility company offered the following six suggestions…
Louisville barber gives high school students free haircuts to help boost their confidence
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- Free haircuts on Friday. That was the gift waiting for a group of high school students in Louisville, Kentucky after their English teacher wanted to boost their confidence. "And I just feel different. Now I feel like…
Ky. man files lawsuit challenging constitutionality of SB 150
MANCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Kentucky man filed a lawsuit Friday challenging the constitutionality of Senate Bill 150, a bill concerning pronouns, gender-affirming care, bathrooms and more. Deric Lostutter filed the suit one day after the Senate passed SB…
SEE LIST: Bills signed into law, vetoed by Gov. Andy Beshear
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Several bills passed in both the Kentucky House and Senate have already been signed into law or vetoed by Gov. Andy Beshear.…
Bill to ban TikTok on Ky. government devices heads to governor's desk
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A bill to ban TikTok on state government devices that easily passed in both the Kentucky House and Senate is…
Election Assistance Commission talks voter list accuracy, maintenance
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The Election Assistance Commission provided an update Wednesday on the state's official voter list accuracy and maintenance. The EAC held a public discussion with…
Bill to make Ky. a 'Second Amendment sanctuary' heads to governor's desk
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A bill that would make Kentucky a "Second Amendment sanctuary" is heading to the governor's desk. House Bill 153, which cleared both the House and Senate, would prohibit state and local law enforcement agencies from enforcing…
'Lofton's Law' bill to criminalize hazing in Ky. heads to governor's desk
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- "Lofton's Law," a bill that would criminalize hazing in Kentucky is heading to the governor's desk. The House passed the…
Louder Than Life music festival lineup announced
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Louisville's Louder Than Life 2023 music festival lineup is out. The festival will feature the Foo Fighters, Green Day, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Pantera,…
Ky. committee passes through controversial 'Do No Harm Act'
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Kentucky Senate committee approved a bill Tuesday referred to as the Do No Harm Act that originally would allow the state to…
Library association reports record book ban attempts in 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — Attempted book bans and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022, according to a new report from the American Library Association being released Thursday. More than 1,200 challenges were compiled by…
Supreme Court to hear case between Jack Daniel's and dog toy maker
(ABC NEWS) -- It's a brand battle in the Supreme Court this week as whiskey maker Jack Daniel's Properties, Inc. takes on a dog toy manufacturer in a case over free speech and federal trademark law. The case, first filed by…
LG&E-KU offers tips to save energy and money as spring arrives
KENTUCKY (WTVQ) -- Monday is the first official day of spring, and LG&E-KU is offering tips to help save energy and money in your home as outside temperatures are set to rise. The utility company offered the following six suggestions…
Biden issues order to strengthen gun background checks
SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday aiming to increase the number of background checks to buy guns, promote more secure firearms storage and ensure U.S. law enforcement agencies are getting the most out…
Biden administration lets Ukrainians who fled war stay in US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is allowing thousands of Ukrainians who fled their homeland when Russia invaded a year ago to stay in the United States longer, the administration said Monday. The decision provides relief to Ukrainians whose one-year…
Biden tells US to have confidence in banks after 2 collapse
NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden insisted Monday that the nation’s banking system was safe, seeking to project calm after the collapse of two banks stirred fears of a broader upheaval and prompted regulators to offer emergency loans to…
Report: 6-year-old won't be charged after shooting Virginia teacher
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Authorities in the Virginia city where a 6-year-old shot and wounded his teacher will not seek criminal charges against the child, the local prosecutor told NBC News Wednesday, in a decision that was anticipated by legal experts. But Newport…
Cincinnati Zoo takes in exotic cat with cocaine in system
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- An exotic cat native to Africa escaped its owner's car, and it wasn't your typical "cat in a tree" rescue. It happened during…
Tyre Nichols death spurs Justice Department police review
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it will review the Memphis Police Department policies on use of force, de-escalation policies and specialized units in response to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during an arrest. The review was…
As bourbon booms, thirst for rare brands breeds skullduggery
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Buttery, smooth, oaky. These are characteristics of the best bourbons, and a growing cult of aficionados is willing to pay an astonishing amount of money for these increasingly scarce premium American spirits — and even bend…
More videos will be released Wednesday of Tyre Nichols incident; internal investigation is complete
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- The internal investigation of Tyre Nichols' arrest and death is complete. The investigation led to charges against 17 Memphis fire and police personnel. Of those, ten were terminated. Four others have been suspended. Memphis City Attorney Jennifer…
Biden says new taxes on the rich can help save Medicare
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday proposed new taxes on the rich to help fund Medicare, saying the plan would help to extend the insurance program's solvency by 25 years and provide a degree of middle-class stability to millions of older adults.…
Hershey debuts plant-based Reese's Cups, chocolate bars
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are getting the vegan treatment. The Hershey Co. said Tuesday that Reese’s Plant Based Peanut Butter Cups, which go on sale this month, will be its first vegan chocolates sold nationally. A second plant-based offering, Hershey’s…
Choc shock! Toblerone drops iconic Swiss peak from package
GENEVA (AP) — The makers of Toblerone are stripping images of Switzerland's famed Matterhorn and the Swiss flag from the packaging of the milk-chocolate treat as they move some production to Slovakia. Mondelez International of Deerfield, Illinois, which owns the…
Alex Murdaugh gets life in prison in murder of wife, son
WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison without parole Friday, a day after he was convicted of murder in the shooting deaths of his…
Justice Dept: Trump can be sued by police for Jan. 6 actions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Thursday that former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the…
PHOTOS: Kings Island releases renderings of newest themed area, Adventure Port
MASON, Ohio (WTVQ) -- Kings Island's newest themed area is set to open this summer. The amusement park on Thursday released renderings of what…
KFC fan fave returning after nearly 10 years
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- Kentucky Fried Chicken is bringing back the KFC Double Down after a nearly 10-year hiatus. The sandwich has two fried chicken filets as the bun. It will be available for a limited time starting March 6. The…
'Take It Down:' a tool for teens to remove explicit images
“Once you send that photo, you can't take it back,” goes the warning to teenagers, often ignoring the reality that many teens send explicit images of themselves under duress, or without understanding…
Why TikTok is being banned for some government employees
The White House is giving U.S. federal agencies 30 days to delete popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices amid growing concerns about security. Canada announced a similar ban. Congress, the White House itself and more than half of…
