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PETA demands more action in light of controversy surrounding Churchill Downs
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Spring meet races at Churchill Downs are set to move to Ellis Park on Wednesday. It comes after a dozen horse deaths at the Louisville track, in the past month. [field59_video account="WTVQ" key="49bc84be6446ab9b3466585940abaabc231d6f22" vtitle="PETA demands more…
Wildcat fans shatter attendance record during Regional Baseball final
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- There was lot of excitement at Kentucky Proud Park ahead of Monday night's NCAA Lexington regional final. There were a record number of fans coming through the gates over the weekend. In total Monday night, fans set…
Louisville shooting suspect arrested in Lexington over the weekend
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Louisville shooting suspect considered to be armed and dangerous was arrested in Lexington over the weekend, police said Monday. On Wednesday, May 31, Bardstown police responded to the 100 block of Ashberry Drive for a…
Man critically injured in Estill Co. shooting
RAVENNA, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A man was critically injured in a shooting in Estill County on Sunday night. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers responded to a home on Furnace Junction Road around 9 p.m. KSP says Jesse Wise, of…
KSP investigating officer-involved shooting in Harlan Co., man dead
HARLAN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Harlan County Monday morning. The Harlan Police Department asked Kentucky State Police to assist in the investigation of the officer-involved shooting that occurred around 1:43 a.m., according…
Cameron joins lawsuit challenging FEMA flood insurance rate increase
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Attorney General Daniel Cameron joined a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency to oppose its new methodology for calculating flood insurance premiums. Cameron says the new rate increase would hurt Kentucky families. Under FEMA’s new…
Old Friends' Silver Charm halter auction proceeds to go to Conley family
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Old Friends Farm in Georgetown is auctioning off a Kentucky Derby winner's halter and donating the proceeds to fallen Scott County deputy Caleb Conley's family. The halter, worn by the 1997 Derby and Preakness winner Silver…
GoFundMe created for 17-year-old victim of Nicholas Co. crash
CARLISLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A GoFundMe hopes to raise $15,000 for a 17-year-old victim of Sunday's Nicholas County crash. Nathaniel Clay Welch was one of two victims in a single-vehicle crash that happened around 1:26 a.m. Sunday on Myers Road.…
Ky. Ollie's stores raise $16K for God's Pantry Food Bank
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Ollie's stores in Kentucky raised $16,000 through an in-store fundraising campaign for God's Pantry Food Bank. Ollie's, a closeout retailer, raised more than $631,000 total from the campaign at all of its stores, from April 16…
REMINDER: Don't leave these items in a parked car during the summer
KENTUCKY (WTVQ) -- As summer hits full swing and hot temperatures every day are normal, Lexington Emergency Management is reminding residents of the dangers of leaving certain items in their parked cars. Items like aerosol cans, which can explode when…
KSP investigating after human remains were found in a Garrard County field
LANCASTER, Ky (WTVQ)- Kentucky State Police is investigating after possible human remains were found in Garrard County. KSP says they were contact around 2 P.M. Sunday for the discovery. The investigation indicates human skeletal remains were found in a field…
Temperatures come down in the week ahead
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ - ABC 36): Good Sunday evening everyone, its been another hot day across the area with upper 80s to near 90. With so many outdoor…
Lexington Pride Restaurant Week kicks off
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- June is Pride Month and several Lexington organizations are holding events, festivals, and fundraisers to celebrate. This weekend kicked off Lexington Pride Restaurant Week 2023. Nearly 20 restaurants are participating, with portions of proceeds raised helping support…
Two dead following Sunday morning car accident in Nicholas County
NICHOLAS COUNTY, Ky (WTVQ)- Two people are dead in Nicholas County after a car accident early Sunday morning. The Nicholas County Coroner's Office tells ABC 36 they're investigating a single vehicle accident that happened around 1:26 Sunday morning. They say…
City of Lexington holds annual Truck-A-Palooza Saturday
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The city of Lexington held their annual Truck-A-Palooza Saturday on Old Frankfort Pike Road. More than 20 city trucks were there for the community to view, including units from the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works…
Special Olympics wraps up in Richmond
RICHMOND, Ky (WTVQ)- Nearly 1100 athletes from across the state have been back at Eastern Kentucky University this weekend, competing in the annual Kentucky Special Olympics. The competitions included the state finals in four sports: soccer, bocce, track and field,…
Lexington police help kids fish through Cops and Bobbers
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The Lexington Police hosted their annual 'Cops and Bobbers event Saturday at the Gainesway Park Fishing Pond. The event was free to the public and was held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lexington police began this…
Lexington community wears orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- So far in 2023, Lexington police have investigated at least thirty shootings and nine gun-related homicides. Some in the community are urging more action needs to be taken to help stop the violence. On Saturday, people gathered…
Lexington plans for Juneteenth with several events
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- City leaders in Lexington announced plans on Tuesday for the upcoming Juneteenth holiday. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, takes place each year on June…
Maurices to open store in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Women's fashion retailer Maurices is opening a new store in Frankfort. Maurices will offer a "warm and welcoming experience in stores and is guided by the…
Man charged with murder following deadly Nicholas Co. crash
CARLISLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder following a deadly Nicholas County crash that killed two people on Sunday. Cheyeene Clifford is charged with two counts of murder, two counts of assault, driving under…
Sheangshang's Scott Co. murder case heads to grand jury
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The man accused of killing a deputy two weeks ago had his case sent to a grand jury in Scott County court Tuesday.…
Multi-county police pursuit ends in Clark Co. after car nearly hits home
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A multi-county police pursuit ended in Winchester after the car nearly hit a home Monday afternoon. According to Kentucky State…
PETA demands more action in light of controversy surrounding Churchill Downs
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Spring meet races at Churchill Downs are set to move to Ellis Park on Wednesday. It comes after a dozen horse deaths at the Louisville track, in the past month. [field59_video account="WTVQ" key="49bc84be6446ab9b3466585940abaabc231d6f22" vtitle="PETA demands more…
Wildcat fans shatter attendance record during Regional Baseball final
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- There was lot of excitement at Kentucky Proud Park ahead of Monday night's NCAA Lexington regional final. There were a record number of fans coming through the gates over the weekend. In total Monday night, fans set…
Louisville shooting suspect arrested in Lexington over the weekend
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Louisville shooting suspect considered to be armed and dangerous was arrested in Lexington over the weekend, police said Monday. On Wednesday, May 31, Bardstown police responded to the 100 block of Ashberry Drive for a…
Local shops participate in Pride Restaurant Week
June is Pride Month, and in Lexington, it's also Pride Restaurant Week. Dozens of local shops are taking part, each offering a special pride item for customers. 15 percent of proceeds from all pride item sales go toward supporting the…
Man critically injured in Estill Co. shooting
RAVENNA, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A man was critically injured in a shooting in Estill County on Sunday night. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers responded to a home on Furnace Junction Road around 9 p.m. KSP says Jesse Wise, of…
KSP investigating officer-involved shooting in Harlan Co., man dead
HARLAN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Harlan County Monday morning. The Harlan Police Department asked Kentucky State Police to assist in the investigation of the officer-involved shooting that occurred around 1:43 a.m., according…
Cameron joins lawsuit challenging FEMA flood insurance rate increase
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Attorney General Daniel Cameron joined a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency to oppose its new methodology for calculating flood insurance premiums. Cameron says the new rate increase would hurt Kentucky families. Under FEMA’s new…
Meeting about Douglass pool frustrations to be held Monday evening
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Lexington pool closed since Memorial Day is scheduled to reopen Tuesday, but some community members are holding a meeting Monday night to voice their concerns. The city's aquatic centers opened last month and neighborhood pools…
Old Friends' Silver Charm halter auction proceeds to go to Conley family
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Old Friends Farm in Georgetown is auctioning off a Kentucky Derby winner's halter and donating the proceeds to fallen Scott County deputy Caleb Conley's family. The halter, worn by the 1997 Derby and Preakness winner Silver…
GoFundMe created for 17-year-old victim of Nicholas Co. crash
CARLISLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A GoFundMe hopes to raise $15,000 for a 17-year-old victim of Sunday's Nicholas County crash. Nathaniel Clay Welch was one of two victims in a single-vehicle crash that happened around 1:26 a.m. Sunday on Myers Road.…
REMINDER: Don't leave these items in a parked car during the summer
KENTUCKY (WTVQ) -- As summer hits full swing and hot temperatures every day are normal, Lexington Emergency Management is reminding residents of the dangers of leaving certain items in their parked cars. Items like aerosol cans, which can explode when…
KSP investigating after human remains were found in a Garrard County field
LANCASTER, Ky (WTVQ)- Kentucky State Police is investigating after possible human remains were found in Garrard County. KSP says they were contact around 2 P.M. Sunday for the discovery. The investigation indicates human skeletal remains were found in a field…
Lexington Pride Restaurant Week kicks off
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- June is Pride Month and several Lexington organizations are holding events, festivals, and fundraisers to celebrate. This weekend kicked off Lexington Pride Restaurant Week 2023. Nearly 20 restaurants are participating, with portions of proceeds raised helping support…
Two dead following Sunday morning car accident in Nicholas County
NICHOLAS COUNTY, Ky (WTVQ)- Two people are dead in Nicholas County after a car accident early Sunday morning. The Nicholas County Coroner's Office tells ABC 36 they're investigating a single vehicle accident that happened around 1:26 Sunday morning. They say…
City of Lexington holds annual Truck-A-Palooza Saturday
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The city of Lexington held their annual Truck-A-Palooza Saturday on Old Frankfort Pike Road. More than 20 city trucks were there for the community to view, including units from the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works…
Bill introduced to expand Mammoth Cave National Park boundaries
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTVQ) -- Bills in both the U.S. House and Senate aim to expand the Mammoth Cave National Park boundaries. The bills, called Mammoth Cave National…
Necropsy results released for 3 horses that died at Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS) — The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has released the first findings into the deaths of three horses at Churchill Downs. The first…
Breonna Taylor supporters launch campaign against GOP gubernatorial nominee in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Breonna Taylor’s mother endorsed a grassroots campaign Monday aimed at defeating Republican Daniel Cameron's bid for Kentucky governor, reviving anger over a criminal investigation he led that yielded no charges against any officers for the fatal…
Kentucky pauses incentives for battery maker whose federal loan was nixed after claims of China ties
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kentucky officials say they won't start paying out $21 million in economic incentives for a proposed electric vehicle battery facility until the company further explains why the U.S. Department of Energy abruptly rejected a $200 million loan…
Louisville woman finds out she won $1 million by checking email
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Louisville woman says she found out she won $1 million by checking her email while at work. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, purchased a Powerball ticket online through the Kentucky Lottery's website for…
Ky. Ollie's stores raise $16K for God's Pantry Food Bank
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Ollie's stores in Kentucky raised $16,000 through an in-store fundraising campaign for God's Pantry Food Bank. Ollie's, a closeout retailer, raised more than $631,000 total from the campaign at all of its stores, from April 16…
Synthetic surfaces gaining traction at major horse racing tracks
Dirt flying as horses race around the track. Fans cheering as their favorite thunders down the stretch, hooves pounding toward the finish line. That sight and sound has disappeared from some North American racetracks that have replaced traditional dirt with…
Churchill Downs sets new safety initiatives following death of 12 horses
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Churchill Downs has set new safety initiatives following an emergency summit to address recent horse deaths on the track. Twelve horses…
Man who escaped from Ohio prison died of drowning, autopsy results show
HENDERSON, Ky. (AP) — A man who escaped from a northwest Ohio prison earlier this month died from drowning, according to autopsy results released Wednesday. Bradley Gillespie, 50, was reported missing May 23 from the Allen Oakwood Correctional Institution in…
Kentucky governor appoints 2 to state board of education, days after drawing Republican criticism
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's governor made two new appointments to the state board of education on Tuesday, taking action days after drawing election-year criticism for a lapse in adding members to the board. Julie Pile and Diana Woods were…
Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Scott Co. deputy Caleb Conley
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Gov. Andy Beshear ordered all flags to fly at half-staff at state buildings on Thursday in honor of Scott County deputy Caleb Conley. Conley died in the line of duty on May 22 after he was…
Old National Bank relocating from current downtown Louisville location
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Old National Bank is relocating its downtown Louisville location from Preston Pointe to 400 West Market Street, the company announced over a month after a mass shooting claimed five lives and injured eight others. The new…
Stables, trainers try to move through grief over euthanized horses as racing thunders on
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Frank Sumpter has spent the past few weeks reflecting on Wild On Ice’s remarkable journey to somehow work through his grief over the horse’s catastrophic injury just nine days before he was supposed to race in…
Horse racing authority calls for emergency summit with Churchill Downs in wake of 12 deaths
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Horse racing’s oversight authority will hold an emergency summit Tuesday with Churchill Downs, Kentucky's racing commission and HISA veterinary teams to review information and analysis in the wake of 12 horse fatalities in the past month…
Flags to fly at half-staff for Memorial Day
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Flags at all state buildings will fly at half-staff today for Memorial Day, Gov. Andy Beshear said. Beshear encourages all individuals, businesses and organizations…
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…
Normandy marks D-Day's 79th anniversary, honors WWII veterans
ON OMAHA BEACH, France (AP) — An overwhelming sound of gunfire and men’s screams. That’s how World War II veteran Marie Scott described D-Day, as Tuesday's ceremonies got underway in honor of those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air…
Former Vice President Pence files paperwork launching 2024 presidential bid in challenge to Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence filed paperwork on Monday declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump, just two years after their time in the White House ended with an…
Fort Bragg drops Confederate namesake for Fort Liberty, part of US Army base rebranding
FORT LIBERTY, N.C. (AP) — Fort Bragg shed its Confederate namesake Friday to become Fort Liberty in a ceremony some veterans said was a small but important step in making the U.S. Army more welcoming to current and prospective Black…
US births in 2022 didn't return to pre-pandemic levels
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. births were flat last year, as the nation saw fewer babies born than it did before the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday. Births to moms 35 and older continued to…
Know any airplane mechanics? A wave of retirements is leaving some US industries desperate to hire
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kwasi Bandoh, a senior recruiter for an airline, stood before a group of aviation mechanic students at their graduation ceremony last month and congratulated them for all having jobs. As some of the students began nudging each…
Here's how to prepare to start paying back your student loans when the pandemic payment freeze ends
NEW YORK (AP) — A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt. If Congress approves a debt ceiling deal negotiated…
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, The Carter Center says
ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, her family announced Tuesday. Carter, now 95, remains at home with former President Jimmy Carter, 98, who has been at home receiving hospice care since early this year. “She continues to live…
Here's what's in, what's out of the debt limit bill to avert US default
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have been working the phones in an intense push to sell Congress on the 99-page bill that would suspend the nation's debt limit through 2025 to avoid a federal default while…
Biden marks Memorial Day nearly 2 years after ending America's longest war, lauds troops' sacrifice
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden lauded the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country as he marked Memorial Day with the traditional wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Biden was joined by first lady Jill Biden,…
Department of Veterans Affairs wants to raise awareness of a final honor for veterans
ARLINGTON, Va. (CNN NEWSOURCE) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs wants to raise awareness about a final honor for the nation's veterans. They say burial benefits frequently go unused by veterans -- and they want those who served and their…
Body of escaped Ohio inmate possibly found in river
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- Authorities in Henderson, Kentucky say they believe they've found the body of a missing inmate. Police say a body was pulled from the Ohio…
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…
