LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — At the state level, there’s a growing feud between Texas Governor Greg Abbott and federal authorities. Texas is now becoming an epicenter in the border crisis where most migrants are coming through. Abbott has been rounding up support from governors across the country to have more security and border measures — like razor wire fences. Now,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — One suspect, three separate incidents, involving two thefts and a robbery. Officials with Bluegrass Crime Stoppers say the first incident happening on Tiverton Way last week. While investigating, almost an hour later a second theft incident happening on Walden Drive. Police say, the same suspect is responsible for both and an incident of robbery in December….
It was a dreary and cool finish to the month of January on Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as some low clouds hung tough behind a departing wave of low pressure. We did manage to see a few teasing peeks of sunshine early, which helped lift spirits a bit hopefully with better weather expected shortly. Even with the clouds…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — No one was injured after a car crashed into a building on Redding Road in Lexington Wednesday afternoon. According to the Lexington Fire Department, the car crashed into the Appalachian Regional Healthcare Medical Associates building around 2 p.m. No one was injured in the crash. The scene was turned over to Lexington Code Enforcement to investigate…
EUBANK, Ky. (WTVQ) — On Sunday, three people were arrested in connection to an alleged stabbing in the Lincoln and Pulaski counties area. ABC 36 went to the scene to learn more about what happened. Deputies in Lincoln County say that a teenage boy and 18-year-old Alyssa Burton lured a man to a home with the intent of assaulting him….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Kentucky County Judge/Executive Winter Conference officially began at 8 a.m. in Lexington. The purpose of the event is to work for the improvement of county government in the Commonwealth. The conference promotes the vision that all county judges and executives should have the opportunity to act together to solve common problems. “All 120 counties came…
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — With a pending lawsuit for families and survivors of the Old National Bank Shooting, there are many questions lingering over licenses and violations for gun stores. “There are more than 130,000 licenses in the United States,” says Special Agent in Charge of the ATF in Louisville, Shawn Morrow. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives…
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Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): Mayor Linda Gorton gave her State of the City address Tuesday, focusing on the progress Fayette County has made in the past several years. Gorton shares some dreams she’s made into progress, and how she’s planning for the year ahead. Some of the topics she touched on include safety, affordable housing and improving roads. “Government must focus…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Two new pieces of legislation were introduced at the Capitol Tuesday. If passed, Senate Bill 147 and House Bill 402 would enact stricter regulations on adult-oriented businesses. Sen. Lindsey Tichenor (R-Ky.) and Rep. Nancy Tate (R-Ky.) stood side by side as they announced their new legislation to regulate adult-oriented businesses in Kentucky. Last year, Senate Bill…
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — ABC 36 got a first look at the gold trophy that will be presented to the winner of the 150th Kentucky Derby. The unveiling took place Tuesday. The trophy was handcrafted by silversmiths of S.R. Blacinton from 14-karat yellow gold and green gold over more than six months. The front of the trophy is adorned by…
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Good morning Kentucky! We are tracking chilly temperatures to start your day with rain expected to move in during the midday and afternoon hours. Temperatures will start to climb during the mid-to-late morning hours ahead of the rain showers. Showers arrive from the northwest, impacting the bluegrass region by lunchtime. Southeast Kentucky won’t see the rain until later in the…
After a chilly and wet finish to the weekend across Central and Eastern Kentucky, it looked and felt like the end of January on Monday. With low clouds hanging in much of the day and a brisk west to northwest wind in place, afternoon highs struggled to rebound into the upper 30s so it was a day with below average…
Frankfort Ky (WTVQ): One Kentucky lawmaker is looking to ban cellphone use in the classroom. State Representative Josh Bray about what this bill could look like for students in the commonwealth. “We’ve seen a significant increase in mental health issues. we’ve seen a significant increase in bullying, discipline issues,” he said. Bray introduced House Bill 383, that would propose a…