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Chilly Thursday ahead of an active weekend and beyond
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Happy Thursday everyone! It’s a seasonably chilly day across the region as several school districts head back to school after winter break. Temperatures will struggle to reach the upper 30s but there will be some afternoon sunshine. Tonight’s going to be a cold one, dipping into the low 20s for most with upper teens possible for some. Now to what…
War medals, oxygen tanks, more stolen from Vietnam veteran’s Harlan Co. home
HARLAN, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Vietnam veteran’s home in Harlan County was burglarized this week and Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect(s). On Wednesday, Kentucky State Police were called about a burglary at a home on Spencer Road in Clover Lick. Trooper Brandon Peirson says the home’s back door was broken into and…
Gov. Andy Beshear delivers State of the Commonwealth Address
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — The governor highlighting many topics among them, the growth of the states economy. Governor Andy Beshear also spoke on some of his budget proposals that include universal PRE-K and a raise for public school employees, things he has been adamant about throughout his re-election campaign. Beshear really stressing the message of unity and moving forward together….
Still tracking some slushy snow accumulation potential into the weekend
Our active weather pattern will crank up starting Saturday with both rain and snow on the table
It was quite a cold start to Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as skies cleared during the early morning hours allowing temperatures to drop all the way into the low 20s in most locations. We did manage to see some welcome sunshine through the morning hours before some mid-level clouds drifted in from the southwest a little ahead of…
Police Chief sets safety goals for new year
Police Chief Lawrence Weathers shares his safety expectations for the city this year.
Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): Police Chief Lawrence Weathers shares his safety expectations for the city this year. In 2023, the city saw ‘record’ low numbers for homicides and shootings, this after an all-time ‘high’ in 2022. In 2023, police say last year Lexington saw 25 homicides, and 82 shootings, a decrease from years prior. “It was an effort with the police…
Former EKU professor pleads guilty to attempting to produce child pornography
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) — A former Eastern Kentucky University professor pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempting to produce child pornography. According to Kyle Knezevich’s plea agreement, on Sept. 7, an EKU student found a hidden camera in the men’s bathroom on campus. An investigation revealed that the camera had been placed in the bathroom by Knezevich, who was a professor at…
State representative to introduce legislation to eliminate tax on menstrual products
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — A state representative from Louisville will again introduce legislation to eliminate taxes on menstrual products and aid funding for those products in public schools. Rep. Lisa Willner (D-Louisville) will unveil the bill Thursday alongside Skylar Davis, founder of Period Y’all; Tamarri Wielder, Kentucky state director of Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates; Heather Ayer, campaign coordinator of American…
Cameron named CEO of 1792 Exchange
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron was named chief executive officer of 1792 Exchange on Wednesday. 1792 Exchange’s mission is to “seek to preserve freedom by partnering with allies to steer public companies back to neutral on divisive, ideological issues,” according to a press release. “I’m honored to serve as the CEO of the 1792 Exchange,…
Fayette County Public Schools’ Vee Pryor Tells Us About Their Innovative Programs Showcase!
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Lexington fire crews respond to fire at The Axis Apartments
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington fire crews were called to the scene of an apartment fire on Nicholasville Road Tuesday morning. The fire started in an apartment on the second story of The Axis Apartments. The fire has since been extinguished. No one was injured in the fire, according to the fire department. Investigators are on the scene to determine…
Falmouth council unanimously votes to remove mayor from office
FALMOUTH, Ky. (WTVQ) — Falmouth City Council on Tuesday voted to remove its mayor from office after a tumultuous few months. According to ABC affiliate WCPO, Sebastian Ernst was removed in a unanimous vote after a special hearing following an investigation into allegations of misconduct and/or willful neglect in office. Council members found Ernst guilty of the three charges they…
Harrodsburg standoff suspect charged with attempted murder of officers
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (WTVQ) — A suspect in Harrodsburg is charged with attempted murder of two police officers after an hours-long standoff. A man, who police identified as Carl Isham, and his mother were in a “domestic situation” beginning around 10 p.m. Tuesday, according to Harrodsburg police. The incident happened in the Blue Ridge subdivision. “Our officers showed up and when…
All-clear given after bomb threat at Capitol in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) 1/3/24, 12:04 p.m. Lawmakers and officeholders were given the all-clear to return to the Capitol around noon, Lindstrom said. The email, released to news media by Lindstrom, said the following: “I placed multiple explosives inside of your State Capitol. The explsoives are well hidden inside and they will go off in a few hours. I will make…
City asking for comment on proposed downtown apartment project
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — City officials are seeking comments for a proposed apartment project in downtown Lexington that would renovate and rehabilitate an existing historic church. The building is at 530 North Martin Luther King Boulevard. The project would renovate and rehabilitate the church into affordable rental housing using HOME and HOME-ARP funds allocated by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government….
Woman arrested in connection to downtown Lexington New Year’s Day shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A woman has been arrested in connection to a shooting that took place in downtown Lexington on New Year’s Day. Police say 24-year-old Monteza Long has been charged with wanton endangerment and discharging a firearm in city limits. Lexington police responded to the 100 block of West Main Street around 2 a.m. on Monday for a report…
Lawmakers react to first day of 2024 Legislative Session
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — The first day of the 2024 Legislative Session happening on Tuesday. The Kentucky General Assembly beginning its 60-day legislative session at the state capitol in Frankfort. “We will continue to be very very pragmatic and very physically conservative in our budgeting, but also understand that there are places that we can and should invest,” said Speaker…
Constitutional officers sworn in at capitol
Frankfort, Ky (WTVQ): Five Republican constitutional officers were sworn into office Tuesday during a public ceremony, after private ceremonies Monday. “With that I am thrilled to have an opportunity to be here today in this most improbable thing, which is a crowd in Frankfort that is not at least 100% democratic,” said Senator Mitch McConnel, making the trip down from…
Quiet weather in the short term before our weather pattern ramps up
A storm system could throw some wintry weather our way along with some rain this weekend
Clouds have been the rule to kick of 2024 across much of Central and Eastern Kentucky including Tuesday, although our far southern counties did manage to squeeze in some sunshine during the afternoon hours. Even with high pressure trying to nose in from the southwest, the stubborn clouds hung tough for many locations which is a common theme especially during…
‘They’re the grinch’: Kentucky Together discusses government rainy day fund
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Citizens gathered at the Capitol Annex today to talk about the what they are calling an excessive amount of money in Kentucky’s rainy day fund. The budget proposal is a big topic of discussion for the first legislative session of the year. Multiple people took the stand at Kentucky Together’s press conference prior to the legislative…
Sharon Stevens Inspired This True Life Movie “Ordinary Angels” and Executive Producer Rick Baker Brought It About!
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