Boyle County, Ky. (WTVQ) — A huge outrage in Boyle county after the Boyle County Public Schools removed over 100 books from their libraries. This came after the passing of Senate Bill 150. “I was absolutely shocked,” said parent Amy Longwill. “And I was shocked that our district who prides itself on being excellent in education and high test scores…
FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ)- Kentucky voters-are casting the first ballots for the upcoming election. In-person absentee voting with a qualifying excuse started Wednesday. It runs through November 1st, followed by early voting for any registered voter November 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Top positions are on the ballot, including the race for the state’s next Attorney General. Democratic nominee Colonel Pamela Stevenson…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The United States was without a Speaker of the House for more than two weeks. Representatives voted on a new speaker today just a couple of hours ago, and Republican Mike Johnson secured enough votes to be elected. Regardless, these past weeks have been hectic in the Capitol. ABC 36 spoke with Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky.)…
Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): Damion Riley started Project Body Bag in 2014. He says he went up to the coroner and asked for a body bag to give some perspective to the youth in his neighborhood. “Bullets have no eyes,” Riley said. “You have to not only take accountability for yourself, but also be aware of who’s around you.” The organization…
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BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) — Attorneys for Brooks Houck, who’s accused in the murder of Crystal Rogers, have requested the judge be disqualified and replaced from the case after a claim of bias on Houck’s behalf. In documents filed in court Tuesday, Houck’s attorneys say Nelson Circuit Court Judge Charles Simms’ “impartiality might reasonably be questioned from the perspective of a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A second meeting held on Tuesday night about a widening project for Winchester Road was held at the Greenbrier Golf and Country Club. Members of the transportation cabinet, in attendance to update residents on the status of the project. People in the area voicing their concerns over proposed U-turns, speeding and pollution, among other things. The…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — After a series of debates, Governor Andy Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron continue to tackle key issues just two weeks ahead of Election Day. In addition to abortion rights and teacher shortages, among the most fiercely debated issues, the handling of the Department of Juvenile Justice. “I can’t think of something that has failed more…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Longtime news anchor and radio personality Sue Wylie has died after a car crash that happened Tuesday night in Lexington. Wylie was 90 years old. Lexington Police say they responded to a crash around 5 PM at Alumni Drive and Chinoe Road. Five vehicles were involved in the accident. Police say three people were taken to…
It felt pretty delightful across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday with some filtered sunshine and afternoon highs into the mid-70s in most locations. With high pressure in control to our east, a nice south flow pushed temperatures well above average for this time in October despite some high clouds filtering the sun out a bit. It was definitely a…
Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): The University of Kentucky college of medicine has received a grant of nearly $16 million from the Health Resources and Service Administration. UK will receive nearly $4 million over the next four years, to help address the primary care physician shortage. This shortage however is not unique to Kentucky nor is it limited to primary care. Dr….
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Slow Down Move Over law in Kentucky helps protect vehicles on the side of the road — but it doesn’t include all types of vehicles. AAA is working to expand the law to cover regular motorists and roadside workers in addition to the list of people already protected under the law. When you see a…
Dozens of US states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to its platforms. A lawsuit filed by 33 states in federal court in California, claims that Meta routinely collects data on…
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