Dr. Jason’s Lexplorations Checks Out The Lexington Art Scenes!
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Our Own Mason King Joins Us To Talk Entertainment!
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Kim Dixon and Mason King Team Up To Find Out About Whiskey Ambitions Goings On
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Daniel Marlowe of Whisky Bear Joins Us on Good Day Kentucky
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Coroner identifies man hit, killed by train in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Fayette County coroner has identified the man who was hit and killed by a train in Lexington on Sunday. Edgar Miller died of multiple blunt force injuries after the incident, Coroner Gary Ginn said. He was 47. The incident happened in the 4500 block of Seeger Lane yesterday. Norfolk Southern Dispatch had called police to…
Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates marks historic 2023 with nearly 700 lives saved
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates marked another historic year after saving nearly 700 lives through organ donation. In 2023, 299 organ donors translated into 729 transplants, the most in KODA history. “Every day, our goal is to save lives, and we are consistently amazed by the selfless choices people make when they choose donation,” said Julie Bergin,…
Lexington flu cases on the rise again
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington flu cases are on the rise for another week. The city saw 243 new lab-confirmed flu cases, bringing the total for the season to 1,591, according to the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. About 82 percent of the cases hadn’t received the seasonal flu shot. Lexington also saw 115 new COVID-19 cases last week, which doesn’t…
Big Blue Slam underway at Kentucky Blood Center locations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Big Blue Slam battle is back between the Kentucky Blood Center and the LifeSouth Community Blood Center in Florida for the 16th year. The competition begins today and lasts through Friday. KBC leads Florida in the series 9-6, on a three-year winning streak. All donors who give blood will receive a Big Blue Slam T-shirt…
PGA Tour returns to Kentucky at Keene Trace Golf Club
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — The PGA Tour will return to Kentucky at the Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville this year. Previously known as the Barbasol Championship, the Kentucky Championship will be held from July 8-14. It will feature a field of 156 players vying for $4 million. The winner will receive 300 FedExCup points and 500 Race to Dubai…
From one weather extreme to another
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has your Sunday evening ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Sunday evening everyone, we are coming off of one of the more harshest winter patterns you are going to find across Kentucky with multiple mornings seeing temperatures below zero, wind chills even colder, and multiple snow chances. We have one more frigid night in store before temperatures take off into the week…
Kentucky gets the win over Georgia 105-96 with Big Z now eligible
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Father Jim Sichko talks helping the community, journey of priesthood and meeting Pope Francis
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) — Father Jim Sichko is no stranger to the spotlight and being a priest he knows his main mission is to be a servant of God. But for Father Sichko, kindness isn’t monetary and it can come in a variety of ways. Recently, he was on a trip back to the city when a simple act from…
Compassionate Caravan helps unhoused in severe winter weather
Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): This weekend we will see the coldest temperatures yet for this year. So, were checking in to see what folks in the community are doing for those unhoused. The Catholic Action Center is one of many organizations reaching out. From giving out gloves, to sandwiches and water to even dog food. The Catholic action Center has been…
Arctic cold settles in for the weekend following more accumulating snow
Temperatures and wind chills will take a big tumble into Saturday morning
Once again it turned into a winter wonderland across Central and Eastern Kentucky with two waves of energy adding more accumulating snow to the area Thursday night and into Friday. Most locations picked up a solid 2″-4″ with a few locations more in the 3″-5″ range. With temperatures in the 20s this time, it was a heavier and wetter snow…
Kentucky adds final transfers & Coach Cal speaks on 400th win
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Talking Kids’ Dr. Caitlynn Discusses Car Seat Safety
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Officials looking for man wanted for criminal mischief in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Bluegrass Crime Stoppers says a suspect is responsible for causing thousands of dollars worth of damages to multiple vehicles and businesses in the Southland Drive and Cherrybark Drive area. Officials say the alleged suspect spray painted multiple vehicles and a business. Police describe him as a younger male, hispanic. Officials say during the incident where he…
Bryan Station Boys Basketball’s Champ Ligon talks bounce back season
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The push for an alternative to treat opioid addiction
KENTUCKY (WTVQ) — Last month, the chair of the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission stepped down from the role. Bryan Hubbard had been the chair since 2022, and was appointed by then Attorney General Daniel Cameron to lead the board. But after a disagreement with the current Attorney General Russell Coleman, over wanting to legalize the psychedelic drug Ibogaine, Hubbard…
Frigid temperatures and below zero wind chills possible into Wednesday morning
The snow is gone for now but the issue will be the wind and cold through the mid-week
After much of Central and Eastern Kentucky received a healthy dose of snow to begin the week, our focus now shifts to the very cold air settling in and wind that is coming along with it. Many locations across the Bluegrass had snowfall totals in the 2″-3″ range with Southern and Southeastern Kentucky the big winners thanks to a widespread…
Fayette County Public Schools parents give take on NTI instead of snow days
In Fayette County, snow days are looking a little different these days. Children who attend Fayette County Public Schools will continue learning now with NTI days.
Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): In Fayette County, snow days are looking a little different these days. Children who attend Fayette County Public Schools will continue learning now with NTI days. Helen Bischoff, a mother of two children attending elementary school, says, “I think it’s work for everyone. I think it’s difficult for everyone on different levels.” She says NTI days offer…
Tracy Ballard shows us life as a snowplow operator in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — With the heavy weather that’s been hitting Lexington it can be hard for folks working out in the snow. ABC 36 reporter Jane Davenport went on a snow plow ride to show what it looks like for a snowplow operator out in the harsh weather. This (see video above) is what Tracy Ballard’s life has looked…
Holly Rush, a nutrition & fitness consultant, joins GAK
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ONE Lexington sets goals for 2024 to reduce gun violence
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Marquis Tompkins Jr. Justin Cooke. Timonte Harris. Lakeisha Hill. Damar Weathers. Clinton Brown. Michael Stinnett. Jalen Henderson. Kevin Reel. Christopher Valdez. Beverly Keesecker. Stacey Marshall. Willie Dixon. Malik Sleet. Arliss Stewart. Christina Fikes. Dametrius Hampton. Ty’Juan Pearson. Kristopher Lewis. Trevon Cummins. Robert Marshall. Esaud Cortes. Devon Dockery Jr. These are the names of just some of…