Houses hit by gunfire on the 600 block of Triple Crown Parkway in Lexington
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Local artist leaves mark on Kentucky Derby 150
Wylie Caudill completes mural to commemorate the 150th Run for the Roses
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — It’s Derby week at Churchill Downs. As the historic track nears the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, it marks an incredible milestone for not only the venue, but also Kentucky-based artist Wylie Caudill. “It’s been an incredible experience,” says Caudill. “I’m just so fortunate to have this experience.” On a humid, yet overcast morning at…
A gorgeous start to May continues into the late week
Highs could climb into the upper 80s Thursday as we eye the rain and storm chances for Oaks Day Friday
It was a picture perfect start to May on Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with abundant sunshine and afternoon highs unseasonably warm in the upper 70s and low 80s yet again. You really couldn’t ask for a better start to the new month and the good news is we’ll see more of the same rolling into Thursday so it…
Police search for missing inmate in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities are actively searching for an escaped inmate in Madison County, according to Kentucky State Police. Cody Hatfield, 27 years old, reportedly walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center shortly before 4:00 PM on Tuesday. Hatfield is described as approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing around 130 pounds, with brown…
Kate Baughman with the Lexington Public Library in studio to discuss events planned for Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month
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Jane Davenport live from UK’s William T. Young Library as pro-Palestinian protesters plan rally on campus
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Hallie Devore joins us live from Churchill Downs in preparation for the 150th Kentucky Derby
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Let’s Talk Kentucky Birthday Show C block with Adam Dahl of Dahlhus
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Let’s Talk Kentucky Birthday Show B Block with Divine Carama, Hip Hop 50 and The Campbells
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Let’s Talk Kentucky Birthday show A block with Kyla Collins
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Kim visits Lara Levine of the Lexington Salt Cave
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K.S.P. Trooper killed in crash yesterday while off duty
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is grieving the loss of one of their own following a fatal crash in Warren County. Trooper Johnathan Johnson, 48, tragically lost his life in the collision yesterday while off duty. Trooper Johnson, a dedicated nine-year veteran of the agency, was assigned to patrol Muhlenberg County. He graduated…
Tayna Fogle body cam footage released by police
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Hours after charges against Lexington Councilwoman Tayna Fogle were dropped, the Lexington Police Department released body camera footage of her arrest. The footage provided by police shows Fogle swiping the hand of the officer away as he attempted to guide her, prompting Officer Sharp to arrest her. The incident unfolded as Officer Sharp entered…
Pedestrian hit by a car on I-64 in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Tragedy struck overnight in Lexington as one person lost their life after being hit by a car. The incident occurred just before midnight at Mile Marker 73 on I-64, prompting a shutdown of the westbound lanes. Upon receiving the call, police rushed to the scene and discovered one person deceased. As of now, the…
Warming up Wednesday and Thursday ahead of unsettled weekend weather
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! Beautiful conditions are on the way today with temperatures returning to the low 80s for most. It’s a “Go Day” as well! No weather concerns today outside of patchy dense morning fog. Once this fog wears off, it’s going to be a gorgeous rest of your day. Afternoon highs will be…
“A dream come true;” Lexington STEM teacher celebrates classroom makeover
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — “It was absolutely surreal,” said Ashley Wilkirson, a STEM educator at Northern Elementary. Back in January, Ashley Wilkirson a teacher at Northern Elementary became a finalist along with two other teachers from Texas, to win a classroom makeover, from KI. Fast forward to Tuesday, and Wilkirson showed her STEM students the classroom makeover. The contest awarding …
Trainer Kenny McPeek looking to win his first Kentucky Derby
Two horses trained by McPeak running in Louisville this week
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Trainer Kenny McPeek has two horses racing at Churchill Downs this week, Mystik Dan in the 150th Kentucky Derby and Thorpedo Anna in the Kentucky Oaks. McPeak, who has never won on the first Saturday in May, is content with how his horses have performed this year. “Fingers crossed that it all falls in…
Summer warmth in full force to begin May
Afternoon highs will be unseasonably warm the first few days of the new month with highs in the 80s
With a weak frontal system slowly working through the Ohio Valley on Tuesday it was a little damp in spots for the final day of April. The bulk of the rain fell during the morning hours in Central Kentucky with a few scattered showers and isolated thunder in the eastern mountains through the afternoon. We saw some healthy rainfall totals…
Charges dropped against Lexington council member Tayna Fogle
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- In a turn of events earlier Tuesday (4/30), all charges against Lexington Council Member Tayna Fogle were dropped. Fogle had been facing charges of third-degree criminal trespassing, menacing, and resisting arrest stemming from an incident back in March. During the court proceedings, the prosecutor handling her case requested the judge to dismiss all charges against…
Let’s Talk Kentucky welcomes owner Helue Shalash of Bak 4 More Studio hair salon to the Table
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Kentucky State Police investigate a second murder in Rockcastle County, suspect is in custody
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Laura Mobley-Corn from Express Employment Professionals joins us in studio to talk about opportunities for job-seekers
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Kentucky Basketball picks up OSU transfer Brandon Garrison
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Former Oklahoma State center Brandon Garrison says he’s going to play for Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats basketball team. Garrison made the announcement Tuesday morning (4/30) on his X social media account. In his freshman year at Oklahoma State, Garrison appeared in all 32 games, starting in the last 29, according to the university’s website….