Breathitt Co. man charged with murder in connection to missing persons case
BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) 1/8/24, 11:28 a.m. KSP, in a call with ABC 36, says on Jan. 6, they were called to KY 1098 around 6 p.m. in Breathitt County about a burned vehicle where they found human remains inside. The remains have been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort. A press release is expected later today…
One person dead in Rockcastle Co. shooting
Mount Vernon, Ky. (WTVQ) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a shooting in Rockcastle County on Sunday morning that left one person dead. According to KSP, around 9:50 Sunday morning, Troopers received a call from the Rockcastle County 911 Center for assistance with a shooting on Little Creek Rd. The preliminary investigation revealed 48-year-old Joseph Dawson, was having a verbal…
A SUPER active pattern ahead
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has your Sunday evening ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Sunday evening everyone, it has been a cold and dreary day across central and eastern Kentucky with temperatures staying in the 30s with occasional rain/snow showers. But we have 2 BIG TIME systems set to impact Kentucky in the week ahead with rain, wind, and snow. Let’s start with the short term…
#6 Kentucky wins SEC opener against Florida in a nail-biter
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Podcast group raised money for a #FreeBigZ billboard outside the NCAA headquarters
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Tre Mitchell prepares freshman for the gator faithful
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Rain and snow on the way early Saturday as an active pattern kicks in
We could see some slushy, wet snow accumulations along the I-64 corridor northward Saturday morning
It was a quiet finish to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky Friday as an area of high pressure drifted east of the commonwealth. Following a cold start with lows in the low to mid-20s, afternoon highs surged into the low and mid-40s thanks to some early sunshine and a southeast wind. With the higher clouds rolling in early…
Proposed anti-crime bill looks to ban homeless camps on streets
Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): Kentucky lawmakers looking to create stricter rules regarding homeless camps. it’s a part of the Safer Kentucky Act, where legislators are proposing to ban street camping throughout the Commonwealth. Republican Representative Jared Bauman is the lead sponsor to the soon-to-be bill, “it’s just going to be illegal to camp in front of a business on private property…
Stephanie Arnold with the YMCA shares how to keep those New Year’s goals
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Another arrest made in downtown Lexington New Year’s Day shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Another person has been arrested in connection to a shooting that happened in downtown Lexington on New Year’s Day. Now, police are looking for a third suspect. Jonneisheia Lewis was charged with wanton endangerment, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and discharging a firearm in city limits. Detectives are also asking for help finding…
Renee’s Bridal Gala owner joins us to talk all about the upcoming fashion show
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Smoke detectors credited with saving Georgetown family’s life from fire
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Georgetown Fire Department is reminding of the importance of smoke detectors after they were credited with saving a family’s life from a fire. Thursday around 5 p.m., firefighters were sent to a house fire on Fountain Avenue. The fire began in the rear of the home and the GFD said children were possibly trapped. Thankfully,…
I-75 SB at 118MM re-opens after semi-truck fire clean-up
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — All lanes of I-75 southbound at the 118-mile marker are closed until about noon Friday so officials can clean up the area after a semi-truck fire. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the saddle tank of the truck ruptured and about 200 gallons of diesel fuel spilled into an off-road ditch this morning. Clean-up is underway….
Happy National Spaghetti Day! Carraba’s joins us to celebrate
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Gov. Beshear announces regulations for medicinal marijuana
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Governor Andy Beshear calling for an expansion of Kentucky’s Medical Marijuana program. Beshear also announced a new partnership with two companies that will help to meet requirements of the law and help establish a new medical cannabis electronic monitoring system. “Last March, I signed Senate Bill 47 into law at that time, I was joined here…
Kentucky WBB wins SEC home opener against Arkansas
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A quiet Friday before our next storm system arrives to begin the weekend
We are still looking at some wet snow chances into early Saturday, especially across Central and Northern Kentucky
Clouds have been the rule across Central and Eastern Kentucky the first few days of 2024 and for the most part much of Thursday was no exception. Luckily we did see some sunshine break out into the late afternoon, which was a welcome sight given the dreary conditions lately. With the weak boundary passing through early Thursday and a north…
Report: Antisemitism rising in Kentucky since October
Frankfort, Ky (WTVQ): The Kentucky Jewish Council presented their second annual antisemitism report to legislators and state leaders today at the capitol expressing concerns of rising violations, especially on college campuses. Rabbi Shlomo Litvin, he Chairmen of the Council, says up until October of last year the report looked far better than in 2022, but all that changed when “a…
Kentucky Blood Center’s Eric Lindsey joins GAK
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Death investigation underway after body found in Floyd Co.
DRIFT, Ky. (WTVQ) — A death investigation is underway after a body was found in Floyd County. According to Kentucky State Police, a man’s body was found around 10 p.m. Tuesday in the Drift community. The man’s body, who was later identified as James Osborne, was found outside his vehicle along Drift Hollow Road. His body was sent to the…
18 new specialty license plates now available to Ky. drivers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Eighteen new specialty license plates are now available for Kentucky drivers. Among the new specialty plates is one honoring prisoners of war or those missing in action (POW-MIA). The initial cost of the plate is $44 and personalization is an additional $25. $10 of the initial and renewal fee goes to the Veteran’s Program Trust Fund….
Carrie Wilburn is our woman worth talking about
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