Mario J. Radford Gives Us an Overview of the 30th Annual Unity Celebration for M.L.K. Day
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Danielle Meadows-Stinnett Talks about Kentucky Creatives
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Geno’s Formal Wear with Renee’s Bridal Gala
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Harlan Co. man arrested after alleged standoff with deputies
HARLAN, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Harlan County man was arrested Thursday after an alleged standoff with deputies in an apartment complex. According to the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the New Hope Apartment Complex for a report of a man at an apartment refusing to leave. As deputies arrived, they said they saw a man run into…
Chef Sam Fore with Tuk Tuk Snack Shop joins us for GAK
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Strong winds and heavy rain move in Friday afternoon
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Strong-to-damaging wind gusts will be possible on Friday as another power system sweeps through the Ohio Valley. A High Wind Warning goes into effect at Noon today in Central Kentucky and will last until 7 PM. This is the period where the strongest of the wind gusts, upwards of 50-60 mph will be possible. Due to saturated ground conditions from…
SB 10 aims to change election years to coincide with federal elections
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Would having Kentucky’s statewide elections the same year as federal elections help with voter turnout? Senator Christian McDaniel has introduced Senate Bill 10, during this session. It’s an effort that Sen McDaniel says has taken a decade of work. “It saves the commonwealth, a couple of million dollars, it saves the counties close to $15 million,”…
Local soccer star signs professional contract with Louisville City FC
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Scott County Schools adds bereavement program
The Kentucky Association of Health Plans donated nearly $90,000 to launch the two year pilot program.
Scott County, Ky (WTVQ): Scott County Schools are launching a pilot program to support students who are dealing with the loss of a loved one. The district has partnered with the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families. The Kentucky Association of Health Plans donated nearly $90,000 to launch the two year pilot program. Leila Salisbury, the organization’s executive director,…
Strong winds return with the rain as our active weather pattern kicks back in
We could see wind gusts over 50 miles per hour at times Friday as a strong low pressure center moves through the region.
It was a beautiful Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky and just what the doctor ordered given the lack of sunshine and some unsettled weather we’ve dealt with lately. With full sunshine and a south to southeast breeze, afternoon highs over achieved reaching the low to mid-50s which is a good solid 10 degrees plus above average for this time…
Transy WBB head coach Juli Fulks shares big reason behind teams 47th straight win
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Daycare worker avoids jailtime in child abuse cases
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A woman charged with two counts of child abuse was sentenced in Fayette County Court Thursday. ABC 36 spoke with the families of the children who were under Susan Harding’s care and shared what they had to say about her sentencing. “The pain and suffering that Chase has endured over the last three, more than three…
Dr. Sarah Hawkins-Lear is our woman worth talking about
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Tiffany El-Amin talks upcoming MLK Day events at the Carnegie Center
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Crews sent to fire at UK Good Samaritan Hospital
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Firefighters were sent to UK Good Samaritan Hospital on Thursday afternoon for a fire in a mechanical room. According to the Lexington Fire Department, the fire has been extinguished and no one was injured. The fire began with electrical panel issues in the room on the ground floor, causing that floor to be evacuated. About 19…
Busy times are ahead
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has your Thursday morning ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Thursday everyone, we have a calm and sunny day in store that you’ll want to enjoy. Temperatures this afternoon are above average into the upper 40s to near 5o under a mostly sunny sky. Friday starts dry but heavy rain and storms quickly increase into the morning and last into the early evening….
The Explorium’s Mary Franey Gives Doug and Lyssa Hands On Experience with 3D Pens!
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Out There with Kim Goes to Lexington Living Arts and Science Center
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Talking Kids’ Dr. Caitlynn Talks Croup!
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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…