Lexplorations: Dr. Jason Swanson Visits Mill Ridge Farm
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2 semi-trucks overturned in Rockcastle Co. on I-75
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Two semi-trucks overturned on I-75 in Rockcastle County have caused traffic delays and injured one of the drivers. According to Brandon Evans, a firefighter on the scene of the incident, the two semi-trucks overturned at the 51 milemarker on I-75 southbound. One of the drivers has minor injuries and the two left lanes are closed….
A quick break in the active weather pattern for Thursday
Enjoy the dry conditions why they last as another round of rain, wind then snow showers and cold will arrive Friday
After some early morning snow showers that coated the ground and created a few slick roadways across Central and Eastern Kentucky, it turned out to be a cloudy but dry Wednesday! Sure it was cold with temperatures struggling to get into the mid to upper 30s but at least we were precipitation free and the very strong wind gusts subsided…
Chris Christie says he’s dropping out of the Republican presidential race before the Iowa caucuses
WINDHAM, N.H. (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Wednesday that he’s ending his Republican presidential bid just days before Iowa’s leadoff caucuses in a last-ditch effort to deny Donald Trump a glidepath to the nomination. “My goal has never been to be just a voice against the hate and division and the selfishness of what our party has become under Donald…
Teenage jockey from Scott County wins first race of his young career
SADIEVILLE, KY (WTVQ)- Joe Bealmear has been around saddles and horse stalls for his entire life. His parents, Laura and Ben, raised Joe and his siblings on horse back riding, racing and playing around on their farm. After years of horse racing being all that the 19-year-old had ever known, he has staked his claim as a champion. Bealmear won…
Bills lawmakers are considering
More than 200 bills have already been filed in the new session of Kentucky legislature
Frankfort, Ky (WTVQ): More than 200 bills have already been filed in the new session of Kentucky legislature, that is according to State Representative Killian Timoney. “I believe last year we passed 190 total from beginning to end in approval,” he said. “I think they were pretty close to with bills and resolutions with almost 2,000 bills filed. Timoney says…
Musician Sam Jones joins GAK
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‘I Don’t Need No Doctor’ performance with Sam Jones
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Dr. Cassondra Koett with LCA is our woman worth talking about
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Our guest at the table is judge Pamela Goodwine
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How to protect your home from freezing temperatures
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — We’re about to see well-below-freezing temperatures coming soon, so it’s important to know how to prepare your house for when these temperatures hit. “Every single year I’d say we probably have, on our coldest day, 250 to 300 calls in a single day,” said Electrical Service Manager Nate Isaacs. Isaacs says power outages are one of…
Missing Marion Co. man found safe
LEBANON, Ky. (WTVQ) 1/10/24, 5 p.m. Calhoun has been found and is safe, Lebanon police said in an update. The Golden Alert has been canceled. 1/10/24, 2:10 p.m. A Golden Alert has been issued for a missing 82-year-old Marion County man who may be headed to Lexington. According to the Marion County Emergency Management Agency, Charles Calhoun was seen leaving…
How are Lexington officials preparing for the winter weather potential next week?
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — While we’re on guard for a few slick spots Wednesday night as temperatures drop below freezing, we’re focused on this coming weekend into next week for the increasing potential of an extended period of winter weather. ABC 36 went to the Lexington Streets and Road Department where we could see plenty of salt given the lack of…
Hunter Lisle talks upcoming Renee’s Bridal Gala fashion show
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Food Network sensation, Louisville native Darnell ‘SuperChef’ Ferguson arrested on burglary, other charges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — A popular Louisville chef turned Food Network star was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday afternoon. Darnell “SuperChef” Ferguson is facing charges of burglary, strangulation and terroristic threatening. According to ABC affiliate WHAS, details regarding what led up to Ferguson’s arrest are unclear, however, court records show an emergency protection order was entered on Jan. 2 and…
Author Madison Anderson Tells Us About Her New Book “My Words Sounded of Maraschino Cherries”
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New bill introduced aims to protect children from firearms
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — According to Nationwide Children’s, every year, nearly 1300 children die from guns and many more are seriously injured. The American Academy of Pediatrics believes the best way to prevent gun-related injuries to children is to remove guns from the home. But Senator Gerald Neal, says the measure he is introducing is about being proactive and making…
A quick shot of some wintry weather into Wednesday as the active weather rolls on
With scattered snow showers and colder air early Wednesday, we could see a few slick spots during the morning commute
It was a wet and windy Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with widespread rain and breezy conditions especially during the early morning hours. The good news is that much of the area picked up some very beneficial rain with totals topping out ion the 1″ to 2″ range! Winds gusted 35 to 40 miles per hour at times with…
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department reports spike in overdoses
The health department is reporting an unusually high number of non-fatal drug overdoses. Now these cases are just the ones reported by EMS.
Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): The Health Department is reporting an unusually high number of non-fatal drug overdoses, as reported by EMS. John Moses, the team leader for the Harm Reduction Services in the Health Department, says “the last time that we had an alert like this was in February of 2023, and that alert was generated because there was six in…
Talking Georgetown’s MLK Day celebrations with Burney Jenkins and Robbi Barber
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Legislative Action Day for affordable housing
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Earlier Tuesday, Kentucky’s affordable housing developers and advocates joined forces for a Legislative Action Day at the Capitol to encourage the General Assembly to “have a heart for housing.” They hope that the assembly will make substantial investments in affordable housing development and preservation in the 2024 budget session. “Our state is short 89,000 units of…
‘This bill is about compassion and empathy’: Survivor says of Hadley’s Law
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Tuesday, Sen. David Yates introduced Hadley’s Law which would provide exceptions to Kentucky’s abortion ban. “I was sexually abused by my stepfather for years before I became pregnant at the age of 12,” said Hadley Duvall. Hadley shared her story about why she thinks Hadley’s Law is so important. She was joined by Yates (D-Louisville). “What…
Co-owner of Ladycat Packing & Organizing Cristy Sharp joins LTK
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Our woman worth talking about is Vanessa Chauhan
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