Jon Carloftis and Abby Laub are our guests at the table
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Our woman worth talking about is our Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman
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Man killed in crash in Scott Co. on Christmas Eve identified
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) — A man who died in a crash in Scott County on Christmas Eve has been identified. James Wolford died in the crash on Lexus Way around 5:30 a.m., according to Scott County Coroner Mark Sutton. Georgetown police say officers were called to the intersection of Lexus Way and Cherry Blossom Way for the crash. Officers believed…
Berea woman accused of abusing her 6-month-old
BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Berea woman was arrested last week after being accused of abusing her 6-month-old. On Dec. 22, Hannah Rupard took her baby to a local clinic; doctors said the baby needed to be seen at UK Hospital for treatment, according to Berea police. When Rupard, 21, took her baby to the hospital the same day, a…
Newly released video shows Louisville police throwing drinks at residents
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Newly released video shows two Louisville Metro police officers filming themselves throwing slushies at West Louisville residents on multiple occasions. The cell phone videos, obtained by ABC affiliate WHAS through an open records request, show the two unknown officers throwing drinks at residents in unmarked LMPD cruisers. The incidents that took place between August 2018 and…
Kentucky Football gets underway with Gator Bowl practice in Florida
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Jeff Piecoro’s Solid Blue Preview Show to air on Thursday at 8 p.m.
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A brief break from the dreary weather into Wednesday
It's been pretty damp and cloudy since Christmas Day but we could squeeze in a dry mid-week as temperatures stay fairly mild
After a wet Christmas holiday across Central and Eastern Kentucky, we saw more damp weather on Tuesday along with some pretty thick fog during the early morning hours when visibilities were less than 1/4 of a mile at times. The rest of the low was spent dealing with low clouds and occasional drizzle, bur at least temperatures remained above the…
Lexington sees a rise in pedestrian deaths in 2023
As another person was hit and killed after a car accident in Lexington, the police department is working to help curb the issue after a high number of pedestrian deaths were reported this year.
Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): As another person was hit and killed after a car accident in Lexington, the police department is working to help curb the issue after a high number of pedestrian deaths were reported this year. Lexington police say the incident happened just before three Tuesday morning, on New Circle Road near Leestown Road. “We talk about driving defensively…
Kentucky looking to contain Clemson’s offensive weapons in the Gator Bowl
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‘My post-surgery reports came back clean!’: Lt. Gov. Coleman doing well after double mastectomy
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman is doing well after undergoing double mastectomy surgery on Dec. 18, she shared in a statement on Tuesday. Coleman said her post-surgery reports came back clean. Here’s her full statement: “While I am grateful for my amazing health-care heroes, and the relief I feel for having answers, please hear me when I say,…
Car crashes through front of Mariner Finance in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington police are investigating after a car crashed through the front of Mariner Finance on Christmas night. Around 8 a.m. Tuesday, an employee called police about the damage to the front of the building. Lexington police say a vehicle crashed through the front of the building around 11 p.m. on Christmas. Thankfully, no injuries were reported….
Veterans Park memorials vandalized with pro-Palestine messages
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — At least two memorials at Veterans Park in Lexington were recently vandalized with pro-Palestine messages. The graffiti, written in red, reads “Free Palestine Cease Fire Now!” and “Free Palestine”. One memorial that was vandalized was created to honor Kentucky veterans who have served and the other is a military main battle tank that sits next to…
Local store is ready for Christmas
Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) — Well Christmas is almost here and some people are still doing last minute shopping. One local store spoke about shopping ahead of the holidays. “Let me tell you this has been the most wonderful Christmas ever,” said Julie Head, manager at Ada & Lo. “Everybody has been filled with joy and happy and we have just…
A wet, mild, and windy Christmas
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has your Sunday evening ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
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A & D Plaza gives out free Christmas meals
Liberty, Ky. (WTVQ) — One local store is giving out free Christmas meals on Christmas Eve and Christmas. ABC 36 spoke with the owner of A & D Plaza Jack Patel and partner David Richards on why they decided to do this. “I just like to feed the people, take care of them,” said Patel. “I mean I don’t know…
Whitley Co. Commonwealth Attorney talks impact of cases of murdered children and the death penalty
(WTVQ) — Earlier this week, Brittainy slaughter and Adam Hayes were indicted on charges in connection to the murder of four-year-old Chloe Darnell. As the family copes with the loss of the child, there are still lingering questions over what happened. “This case is gonna be very complex, forensically speaking. And when a case is complex for us, forensically speaking,…
More spring-like air for the holiday weekend
It sure won't feel like Christmas across Central and Eastern Kentucky this year
It was another very pleasant and mild Friday across Central and Eastern Kentucky for “getaway day” as the long holiday weekend is upon us. Even with some scattered clouds around once again, afternoon highs manage to work back into the mid-50s in most spots, a good 10 degrees above average for the first day of winter. The cloudiness did make…
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Meet Local Photographer Woody Phillips!
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Wildcats Crush Cards, J. J. Weaver Returns to Football Cats for Final Season
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More above average temperatures on the way to kick off winter on Friday
After a cold and snowy start to the week, we've rebounded nicely with highs in the 50s the last few days.
The calendar says late December but it really hasn’t felt much like it the last few days here in Central and Eastern Kentucky, including Thursday. Although temperatures were chilly of course to start the day, it was another unseasonably mild afternoon with highs surging into the mid-50s thanks to some sunshine and a light south breeze. Ironically the winter solstice…
Silver Lexington spreads holiday cheer with annual Christmas parade
Silver Lexington held their annual senior living Christmas parade. Visiting more than 25 senior living communities and nursing homes.
Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): Silver Lexington held their annual senior living Christmas parade, visiting more than 25 senior living communities and nursing homes. This parade spreads Christmas cheer to thousands of senior citizens in the area. Silver Lexington, a senior living placement service, started their Christmas parade four years ago, during COVID to help lift people’s spirits Amber Lakin, the co-owner…
Lexplorations’ Dr. Jason Swanson Visits Mill Ridge Farm
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