Parents accused of trying to sell newborn twins for $5,000 speak with ABC36 NewsNow in detention center interview

JACKSON Co., Ky. (WTVQ) —- Zackary Davis and Jacquilyn Keith sit in the Jackson County Detention Center accused of trying to sell their newborn twins for $5,000. They are charged with promoting human trafficking. Both Davis and Keith say their sister-in-law, Alicia Johnson, set them up and is the reason they are sitting in jail. According to Keith, Johnson was…

Up and down temperatures on tap heading into the late week

Expect another cooler day Thursday before we rebound Friday as rain chances increase

It was a breezy and pleasant start to the first day of the spring season across Central and Eastern Kentucky despite a weak frontal system moving through the commonwealth. With sunshine early and a few scattered clouds during the afternoon, temperatures urged back into the upper 50s and low 60s even with our breezy winds shifting from the southwest to…

Temperatures improve Wednesday

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Happy Wednesday! We finally warm-up a little on for your day today. Temperatures begin the day in the upper 30s and low 40s for most, and will climb into the upper 50s and low 60s by the afternoon. It will be breezy once again today as well. You can expect sustained winds from 10-20 mph, with…

Lexington discusses plans to comply with medical cannabis law

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A few days ago Governor Andy Beshear announced five proposed regulations for medical marijuana. A state-issued card will be required to buy medical marijuana in Kentucky once the program is up and running, beginning January  1ST, 2025. During Tuesday’s work session the council heard plans regarding medical cannabis, which is set to become legal next year….

Lots of sunshine to close out the winter season officially Tuesday

The tranquil conditions should stick around for the first few days of spring

It was a very cold start to the final day on winter on Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with early morning temperatures dropping down into the low to mid-20s with another hard freeze across the board. A few spots with the Kentucky Mesonet showed readings even in the teens early Tuesday. Despite the growing season not being “officially” underway,…

UPDATE: Wayne County deputy shot; standoff ensues

Deputy treated and released, one man confirmed dead at the scene

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police confirm one man was pronounced dead at the scene of the standoff, after an officer-involved shooting in the Alpha Community in Wayne County. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy was taken to the University of Tennessee Hospital, was treated and released, according to a KSP release. KSP is now investigating the incident. There were no other injuries….

The winter season throws a parting shot with chilly air to begin the week

Spring officially arrives late Tuesday evening but it definitely felt more like winter on Monday

We’ve seen a pretty unseasonably mild winter across Kentucky and the Ohio Valley this season so it was ironic that Mother Nature gave a little parting shot of colder air to begin this week as we close out the season “officially” late Tuesday. With a brisk northwest wind and mainly overcast conditions, temperatures struggled into the upper 30s for highs…

Chilly start to the workweek

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Happy Monday! You’ll need to bundle up to begin the week, it’s a cold one out there to start your Monday. Temperatures won’t get much better by the afternoon hours either, only reaching the low-to-mid 40s for most. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with a chilly northwesterly breeze keeping feels-like temperatures in the 30s….