Crews battling fire in Harrodsburg

HARRODSBURG, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Harrodsburg Fire Department is battling a fire at a building on Commerce Drive. Commerce Drive near Five Star is now closed for at least two to three hours while crews battle the fire, Harrodsburg police said in a Facebook post. The public is asked to avoid the area. ABC 36 has reached out to the…

Lawrenceburg police arrest ‘armed and dangerous’ robbery suspect

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (WTVQ) 12/12/23, 1:50 p.m. Lawrenceburg police have the “armed and dangerous” robbery suspect in custody, police told ABC 36 in an update. The suspect was identified as David Viteri-Hervas. He’s charged with robbery, theft by unlawful taking and possession of drug paraphernalia. The shoplifting offense occurred before the robbery at a different store, police said. They did not…

Jason Moore named newest Fayette Co. Board of Education member

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Jason Moore was unanimously named the newest Fayette County Board of Education member Monday night. Moore will be sworn in on Dec. 14 to the vacant District 3 seat. “Board members were impressed with Mr. Moore’s demonstrated commitment to ensuring a world-class education for each and every child. His experiences were unique and compelling, equipping him…

Vote approved in proposed zoning change in Nicholasville

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — After a special called meeting on Monday night, where residents in near Keene Road, like in the Minnow Cove Court area, Squires Way, and surrounding areas showed up to voice their concerns on a proposed zoning change. Lexington Developer Keene 169, an L.L.C filed an application for a zone map amendment for over 21 acres. They…

Quiet December weather much of this week

Temperatures may bounce up and down a bit as a dry front moves through mid-week

It was nice to see the sunshine return on Monday across Central and Eastern Kentucky after a cloudy finish to the weekend. The sunshine didn’t do much to help warm us up as temperatures struggled to reach the 40 degree mark for afternoon highs. The good news is that we should do a little better Tuesday and overall it should…

County Clerks offices shutting down motor vehicle services temporarily

he Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is making statewide upgrades to their motor vehicle system, meaning county clerks offices are taking a temporary pause starting at the end of the year.

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is making statewide upgrades to their motor vehicle system, meaning county clerks offices are taking a temporary pause starting at the end of the year. According to. Susan Lamb with the Fayette County Clerk’s office, the shutdown will last about two weeks in Fayette County. From January 2nd to January 16th, people will…

A look at Gov. Andy Beshear’s inauguration day events

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Tuesday will bring Kentucky’s 62nd governor and lieutenant governor inauguration. Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman will be sworn in for a second term. This year’s theme is “Forward, Together.” The inauguration will have seven events. Below is a list of the events and times, via Kentucky.gov:   8:30 a.m. Inaugural Breakfast Reception, Thomas…