Emergency Winter Weather Plan enacted in Lexington as temperatures drop

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — As temperatures drop, those at the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention are working to ensure those experiencing homelessness have shelter during extreme weather. The Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention in Lexington has enacted its Emergency Winter Weather Plan. They do this to ensure that all people experiencing homelessness have shelter as the temperature drops….

Anderson Co. High School band director accused of rape, sodomy appears in court

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (WTVQ) — Anderson County High School’s band director Patrick Brady, who’s accused of rape and sodomy among other charges, was back in court Tuesday morning for a pretrial conference. Multiple motions were made by Brady’s attorney, including lifting a no-contact order with his sons, for some charges to be dropped for “lack of specificity,” for a change of…

Another cold day ahead of Christmas warm-up

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

It’s a COLD start to your Tuesday with temps in the upper teens and low 20s. Wind chill temperatures dropped as cold as below zero at the Harlan County Kentucky Mesonet Site Tuesday morning. You’ll need the winter jacket all day today as afternoon highs will only reach the mid-30s for most. There will be a lot of sunshine in…

KY Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman recovering from double mastectomy

Lt. Gov. cites "concerns" raised a recent routine physical exam, "significant family history of cancer"

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman released the following statement regarding a medical procedure she underwent Monday. “Concerns were raised to me during a recent routine physical exam,” Lt. Gov. Coleman wrote in the release. “With a significant family history of cancer, I made the decision to have a double mastectomy. I am happy to report that a…

Madison County Sheriff’s Office remembers late Captain

Manley will be laid to rest Tuesday at noon at Church on the Rock on Richmond Road in Berea.

Madison County, Ky (WTVQ): A visitation was held Monday night In Berea for the late Captain Samuel Manley, with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Manley died suddenly last week. Chief Deputy Anthony Terry said Manley leaves behind a legacy. “We called him our Johnny-on-the spot guy around here because he did so many different things, he wore different hats,” he…

AAA: 4.5 million Kentuckians expected to travel for the holidays

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — AAA is expecting 4.5 million Kentuckians to travel this holiday season. Here’s what you need to know. Whether you’re filling up your tank to hit the road for the holidays or maybe catching a flight, it’s important what you need to know while you’re traveling for the holidays. “It’s gonna be a very busy holiday season…

Catholic Action Center readies Christmas store to FCPS students in need

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Catholic Action Center is decking the halls with its 28th annual Faith and Community Christmas Store. Instead of giving out gifts, volunteers will put all their efforts into making sure homeless students in Fayette County will open up brand-new presents this holiday season. “When everyone wakes up on Christmas morning, to know that it’s because…

17-year-old Clark County student killed in ‘farming accident’

WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) — A 17-year-old Clark County student was killed in a tragic farming accident over the weekend. Ryan Phelps, a George Rogers Clark High School student, died Saturday from injuries in the accident, the Clark County Public School system wrote in a statement. “This unspeakable tragedy has significantly affected our entire school district community, particularly our high school…

Lexington police searching for suspect accused of firing gun in Shell gas station parking lot

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington police are searching for a suspect accused of firing a gun in the Shell gas station parking lot toward another person. According to police, officers were called to the Shell gas station on Newtown Center Way around 7:30 p.m. Sunday for a report of a “disturbance.” Once there, officers say they learned a person with…