RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Madison County inmate escaped custody Monday morning, Kentucky State Police says. Gary Rowe allegedly walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center around 8 a.m. today. Rowe, 44, is from Ashland and is described as a white man who has brown hair and blue eyes. He’s 6’0″ and 177 pounds. He has a birthmark…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Baptist Health in Lexington are celebrating their first Halloween! The NICU babies were dressed in ocean/beach-themed costumes, like adorable lobsters, jellyfish, starfish, pirates, surfers, mermaids and more. “None of our parents plan to have the NICU as a part of their baby’s story,” said charge nurse Courtney Wiggins….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A critical, invasive species that “inflicts havoc” on multiple industries has entered Kentucky, a University of Kentucky assistant professor said Wednesday. The first spotted lanternfly, scientifically referred to as Lycorma delicatula, was found in Gallatin County, which is located in northern Kentucky on the Indiana-Kentucky border. The species could have “severe repercussions for the state’s economy…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday visited Kentucky Truck Plant workers who are striking in Louisville. In photos on the United Auto Workers website, Beshear provided strikers with sandwiches and “expressed his support” for those on the picket line. Nearly 9,000 workers walked off the job around 6 p.m. on Oct. 11 hoping for better pay and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Keeneland will begin a new construction project in January 2024, building a permanent Paddock Building alongside a reimagined saddling experience. The new three-level Paddock Building will be located next to the Keeneland Paddock and Walking Ring. The building will expand viewing and dining experiences during Keeneland’s two signature race meets and provide a new venue for…
WHITESVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on a plane crash in Western Kentucky that killed a flight instructor and student pilot last month. The report details the flight path, weather conditions, social media posts, air traffic control voice communications and more. On Sept. 27, a Piper PA-28-161 was destroyed when it was involved…
MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. (WTVQ) — A new species of shark was discovered within a fossil at Mammoth Cave National Park, the National Park Service shared last week. The new species, Strigilodus tollesonae, was discovered when several small spoon-like teeth were found in a cave wall and ceiling during a paleontological resources inventory. The Strigilodus tollesonae was a type of extinct shark that’s…
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) — Richmond police say they found guns, drugs and over $6,000 on a Detroit man during a traffic stop on Thursday. Around 11 a.m. yesterday, Richmond police allegedly saw a drug transaction between the driver of a vehicle and another person. After officers stopped the vehicle, K-9 Ace alerted to the car. Officers allegedly found the following:…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Taylor Avenue in Frankfort is now closed after a large rock slide at the Old Rock Quarry. The rock slide began around 7:13 a.m., according to Frankfort police. Taylor Avenue between Louisville Road and Benson Avenue will remain closed until the road can be cleaned up. Police are also asking non-residents to avoid the area of…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Purple — that’s the first word ever to be read from the 2,000-year-old Herculaneum scrolls, and a University of Kentucky researcher helped with the discovery. The discovery of the single word was announced Thursday by Brent Seales, a computer science professor at UK, in partnership with EduceLab: A Digital Restoration Initiative, the Library of Institut de…
LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Deputies need help in their search for a missing London man who has bipolar schizophrenia and was last seen on Sept. 21. Dwight Brownlee was last seen at a business on KY 192 near Interstate 75. The 41-year-old also has personality disorders which can cause him to have rapid mood changes, deputies said. He’s known to…
CINCINNATI, Ohio (WTVQ) — Three orphaned manatees Nolia, Amethyst and Waffles are now swimming in Manatee Springs at the Cincinnati Zoo after a long journey from Tampa. The three arrived in Ohio on Oct. 1 and have been acclimating to their new surroundings for the past few days. Now, visitors can see them starting Friday during regular zoo hours. The…
LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) 10/3/23, 10:13 p.m. Johnson was arrested at 10 p.m. on Auger Springs Road in Keavy, Capt. Chris Edwards said. More information will be released soon. 10/3/23, 9:44 a.m. Police say they’re searching for an “armed and dangerous” attempted murder suspect in Laurel County. Richard Johnson is accused of trying to murder a 73-year-old woman in Keavy around…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Kentucky World War II veteran is celebrating 107 years young! Oakley Hacker, who achieved the rank of gunner’s mate second class and served as an armed guard in the Navy aboard the SS Oliver Wolcott, was honored at an event to commemorate the huge milestone. “It’s a privilege to meet a member of the Greatest…
PINEVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) 10/2/23, 11:16 a.m. Just minutes after the original press release was sent, KSP says Baker was arrested around 9:30 a.m. Monday. He was arrested about 7 miles from the prison. Baker will be charged with escape. 10/2/23, 11:11 a.m. A Bell County inmate “walked away” from the Forestry Camp Prison Sunday evening, Kentucky State Police said Monday…
LINEFORK, Ky. (WTVQ) — Kentucky State Police are looking for an “armed and dangerous” Letcher County man accused of killing a woman. Lawrence Halcomb, of Blackey, is accused of murdering Vanessa Halcomb on Thursday around 3:30 p.m. The shooting occurred on Flint Fields Branch Road in the Linefork community. Troopers say when they got to the scene, they found Vanessa…
WHITESVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) 9/28/23. 8:55 p.m. The two bodies have been identified by KSP. The pilot has been identified as 22-year-old Timothy McKellar. The flight student has been identified as 18-year-old Connor Quisenberry. No information on the cause of the crash has been released. 9/28/23, 10:52 a.m. Two bodies have been found related to the airplane crash off of KY…
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) — Brooks Houck is facing murder and tampering with physical evidence charges for the 2015 disappearance of a Bardstown mother. Houck was formally charged in Nelson County Circuit Court on Sept. 20. He’s the second man to be arrested in connection to Rogers’ disappearance, however, he’s the first to be charged with her murder. According to court…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS) — An arrest has been made in connection to the 2015 disappearance of a Bardstown mother of five. Brooks Houck was arrested on Wednesday morning and is facing charges “stemming from the Crystal Rogers investigation,” according to an FBI Louisville news release. Authorities say Houck’s indictment remains sealed and additional details will be revealed during his arraignment…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A lawsuit filed by five University of Kentucky football players against a Lexington police officer who’s accused of making false charges against them in 2021 has been dismissed. In federal court last week, a judge dismissed the lawsuit against Officer Cory Vinlove, except for a malicious prosecution claim. Reuben Adams, JuTahn McClain, Andru Phillips, Devito Tisdale…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Multiple vehicles, including a truck hauling a horse trailer with a horse inside, were involved in a crash on Versailles Road near Old Clubhouse Lane Tuesday morning. Lexington police were called to the scene at 8:19 a.m. One vehicle hit another vehicle and that vehicle was pushed into a third vehicle. Keeneland was also called to…
PARIS, Ky. (WTVQ) — Thousands of T-shirts line the entryway of the Bourbon County Courthouse as part of a push for Suicide and Overdose Prevention Awareness Week in the county. Each shirt — 2,534, to be exact — represents a Kentuckian who lost their life last year to suicide or overdose. The art installation is meant to raise awareness about…
LONDON (WTVQ) — Buffalo Trace Distillery is bringing its array of bourbons to London, opening its first store-front location outside of the United States in late 2023. The store underwent a complete renovation of the 2,000-square-foot space to pay homage to Buffalo Trace’s bourbon. In the retail store, fans will be able to purchase whiskey bottles and unique merchandise –…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) 9/20/23, 10:48 a.m. James Bradburn is accused of killing Stewart in his home yesterday, Lexington police told ABC 36 in an update around 11 a.m. Police say when officers arrived at the scene yesterday, Bradburn refused the leave the home. When officers forced their way in, they found Stewart suffering from a gunshot wound. Bradburn, 59, was…