Operation Ornaments helps spread joy in Eastern Kentucky and those affected by natural disasters

WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) — “I always love opening the boxes. There is a feeling of love that comes when you open these boxes. It’s surprise, wonder and love. Because you know, people took time to create these ornaments,” says Laura Davis, co-founder of an initiative called Operation Ornaments. To some, a Christmas tree isn’t just a decoration for the holidays,…

Cool and dry the next few days before changes Sunday

Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Thanksgiving forecast!

  Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Thursday evening everyone and Happy Thanksgiving. I hope everyone is having a wonderful and blessed holiday. It is a perfect and near average weather day with temperatures hitting the low 50s under a partly sunny sky. Temperatures will drop quickly tonight so have the coats ready to go before you head out…

Community reacts to being evacuated after train derailment and chemical spill in Rockcastle County

Rockcastle County, Ky – A train has derailed in Rockcastle County, resulting in a confirmed chemical spill, evacuating people from their homes and prompting Governor Andy Beshear to issue a state of emergency. Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency following a multiple-car train derailment that occurred in Rockcastle County on Wednesday afternoon. Read more: https://t.co/F134NQ7xzb pic.twitter.com/mtSrYCWsl8 —…

Co-workers remember I-75 crash victim

GEORGETOWN, Ky (WTVQ)- Co-workers at Bright Horizons Toyota Development Center in Georgetown are remembering 26-year-old Noah Shuck. “It was definitely a tough day. He just didn’t show up for work that day, so we were reaching out. You know, ‘Hope everything is okay,’” says Heather Dawkins, who served as Noah’s supervisor. “So it was a devastating day, devastating week for…

Estill County animal shelter in a code red

In Estill County, the animal shelter is in a code red. They're well above their capacity.

Estill County, Ky (WTVQ): In Estill County, the animal shelter is in a code red. They’re well above their capacity. Ashley Collins with the Estill County Animal Shelter says currently the shelter has more than one dog to a kennel. “We had 38 dogs in 22 kennels. we have had some rescues step up and tag which means they’ve committed…