#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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Anna Lauren Jacobs joins us for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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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….