Douglass pool’s bittersweet goodbye

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) —-  Douglass pool has been around since the early 1900’s, and it is about to go under reconstruction. The new pool will be Lexington’s 5th aquatic center, with cool new features, including Kentucky’s first wet bubble. \ Before the celebration of the new pool, there will be a celebration for all the fond memories from the current…

Spike in vehicle versus pedestrian incident causes concern for Lexington Police

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) — “One of the things that we’re seeing and we’ve we’ve seen throughout this year with with our pedestrians being hit by cars, is those pedestrians are not in the crosswalk. Frequently, they’re midblock, Or maybe they’re a little bit closer to the crosswalk, but they’re crossing against the light,” says Lieutenant Chris Van Brackel with the…

Drying out in time for Thanksgiving

Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Tuesday evening forecast!

  Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Tuesday evening everyone, it has been a day filled with moderate to heavy rain across central and eastern Kentucky which has been great news for our ongoing drought situation. It has not been great news for all the travelers out there heading to their Thanksgiving destinations as we have seen several accidents…

How to manage seasonal depression

Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) — With a decrease in sunlight and colder weather people may experience some feelings of depression. UK Research Assistant Professor Matt Southward gave tips for coping with seasonal depression and beating the “winter blues.” SAD or seasonal affective disorder can happen to anyone. “It’s a condition that people can experience where they’ve been feeling down or depressed…

FCPS School Board District 3 applicants discuss platforms

FAYETTE CO, Ky (WTVQ)- An open seat on the Fayette County Public Schools Board may not be vacant much longer. The seat for FCPS District Three opened after Tom Jones stepped down in October. That came after he made controversial remarks that members of an Equity Council Committee some deemed “racially insensitive.” Jones apologized for those remarks. Potential candidates are…

EKU culinary chef shares holiday food safety tips

In just a couple days many will be enjoying a holiday feast with family and friends, so we want to make sure we keep food safety in mind on Turkey Day.

Richmond, Ky (WTVQ): In just a couple days many will be enjoying a holiday feast with family and friends, so we want to make sure we keep food safety in mind on Turkey Day. Chef Sangwook Kang, Associate Professor at Eastern Kentucky University, says two important safety tips when preparing your Thanksgiving meal is taking proper care of the turkey,…

Woman killed in hit and run identified; Lexington Police searching for suspect

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The Fayette County Coroner’s Office says the victim in a hit-and-run on overnight on Tuesday, has died. Officials have identified her as 44-year-old Anna Kolokotsas. Police say the incident happened at 12:51 A.M Tuesday on North Broadway and Fourth Street, where police responded to a hit and run. Authorities have not released any suspect or vehicle information…

Lexington police investigate after car crashes into home

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Lexington police are investigating after they say a car crashed into a home Tuesday morning. Police say the incident happened around 1:33 A.M. Tuesday on Londonberry Drive in Lexington. Police say the houses were unoccupied at the time and no one was hurt. The car and house did have damage.   Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags:…

Red Kettle kickoff at the Capitol

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) —- Whether you’re grocery shopping, running errands, or just out and about, there is a high chance you might hear a familiar ring. That is because Governor Andy Beshear, alongside First Lady Britainy Beshear, signed the official document starting Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign. “The Salvation Army lives that faith of serving everyone; the lost, the lonely,…

Lexington couple describes nightmare home renovation experience with local contractor

Couple says Phoenix Home Remodel abandoned the job after taking more than $33,000 from them, causing considerable damage to their home

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — John Popovich surveys the damage done to the bottom floor of his home of 25 years, shaking his head. He says after hiring a general contractor he and his fiancé, Evie Patterson, found to reputable and reliable, one-third of their home is now unlivable. Exposed wiring and drywall. No heating, lighting or air conditioning. A job…