Actors Elliott Talking and Alex Olson preview Christmas Carol Experience play
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New indoor track & field facility dedicated to legend Jim Green
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Winchester community upset by zoning changes; court defends stance
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) — Zoning changes have been a big discussion in Clark County — and the 2024 Comprehensive Plan underwent major changes in court. Disappointed looks came from residents of Clark County as they sat and listened to the Fiscal Court make substantial changes to goals and objectives that the planning commission previously approved. “The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee…
Doug Lyssa and Jeff Do Cookie Decorating With The Traveling Cupcake
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Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer to not seek re-election
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) — Damon Thayer will not seek re-election after over two decades serving in Kentucky’s Senate. Senate Majority Floor Leader Thayer (R-Georgetown) announced on Wednesday that his term will conclude in December 2024. “I have decided not to seek re-election to the state Senate in 2024,” Thayer said in a press release. “The end of my current term…
‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program helps bring holiday cheer to retirement home
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Wednesday, community members in Lexington came together with hundreds of gifts for an annual “Be a Santa to a Senior” program. For 20 years, Home Instead has collected gifts for seniors who are often over-looked, isolated or alone during the holiday season. Our photojournalist Dylan Scheid was at Connie Griffith Manor and spoke with two organizers…
Madison Co. Sheriff’s Office mourning loss of Capt. Sam Manley
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its own. Capt. Sam Manley has died, the office said Tuesday evening in a Facebook post. Manley served in law enforcement for 36 years. He retired from the Richmond Police Department in 2005 after achieving the rank of assistant chief. Manley joined the sheriff’s…
Stephen Lawson gave information to police in exchange for immunity, attorney says
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) — Stephen Lawson, the third man arrested and charged in connection to the death of Crystal Rogers, had been providing police with “critical information” in exchange for immunity. “I did not hurt Crystal and was not involved in hurting Crystal. I didn’t plan to hurt Crystal. I didn’t conspire to hurt Crystal. Those are his statements,” Stephen’s…
Homicide victim identified following convenience store shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The man who died in a shooting at the Dairy Mart on Winburn Drive has been identified. The Fayette County coroner says 33-year-old Robert Douglas Marshall died from a gunshot wound following a shooting in the 1100 block on Winburn Drive. Lexington police responded to the store just before 7:30 Tuesday night in response to reports…
Carla Matamoro talks ‘Adopt a Single Mom for Christmas’ dinner
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Man killed in shooting at Lexington Convenience Store
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A man has died after a shooting at a convenience store in Lexington. The Lexington Police Department responded to Dairy Mart on the 1100 block of Winburn Drive at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday night for a shooting with a victim. When officers arrived, the found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported…
Slightly cooler but still nice into the mid-week
A dry front will knock our temperatures back a few degrees on Wednesday with more dry weather on the way
After another cold start to Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky it turned out to be a milder afternoon! With high pressure in control over the region, the combination of sunshine and a breezy southwest wind at 10 to 15 miles per hour pushed afternoon highs all the way into the low 50s. We should see our temperatures back off…
“Forward, Together”: Beshear, Coleman sworn in during Inaugural Address at the State Capitol
FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ)- The celebrations continued in Frankfort all day Tuesday for the 62nd Gubernatorial Inauguration, as Governor Andy Beshear and Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman were sworn in for the second time as the state’s top leaders. The inaugural address wrapped up on state capitol steps with a ceremony full of pomp and circumstance. The theme “Forward, Together” was evident…
Lexington receives nearly $22 Million for road safety
Senator Mitch McConnell granted the city nearly $22 million to improve New Circle Road
Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): Senator Mitch McConnell granted the city nearly $22 million to improve New Circle Road. According to Mayor Linda Gorton, one of the biggest problem areas is on North New Circle Road between Newtown Pike and Bryan Station road. “Have the highest number of fatalities and crashes between the years of 2015 and 2021,” Gorton said. The goal…
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill’s Billy Rankin talks this weekend’s special event
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Will Levis shines in win on Titans vs. Dolphins
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Our guest at the table is renowned chef Ouita Michel
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Woodford Theatre’s Lisa Woods joins us for Talk of the Town
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Heather Johnson of Revive Life House Joins Good Day Kentucky
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Allergy Dragon’s Chef Martha Morgan Joins Us For A Little Gingerbread House Decorating!
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Jeanette Tesmer and Callie Northern Tell Us About “Winter WonderLab” at the Living Arts and Sciences Center
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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…