U.S. Rep. Andy Barr condemns ‘horrific’ terrorist attack against Israel

On Saturday, Hamas, a terrorist organization backed by Iran, launched n attack by land, air and sea against innocent civilians in Israel.

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): With innocent children slaughtered by the Palestinian terrorist organization, U.S. Rep. Andy Barr of Kentucky says the United States. must defend our key ally in the Middle East, Israel, “and the Congress must act, and that’s why I’m an original cosponsor of a resolution condemning this attack by Hamas.” On Saturday, Hamas, a terrorist organization backed by…

Lexington Sporting Club announces stadium plans

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington Sporting club, the city’s professional soccer teams will have a new home by summer of next year. On Tuesday, various officials and those with the club announcing they will be building a new stadium near I-75 on Doe Run Trail. A stadium that is set to impact the city’s tourism and economy. “One thing is,…

Downtown Lexington residence targeted for vehicle theft, vandalism

Homeowners at 369 East Main St. say their fear has shifted to anger. Now they're demanding answers.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Homeowners in a downtown Lexington residence are outraged and are demanding action — and answers — after a string of recent vehicle break-ins and thefts in their parking garage. After a community meeting that took place on Monday night, residents at the building — located at 369 East Main Street — tell ABC 36 that SVN…

Pleasant fall weather continues with a warm-up in sight

Afternoon highs will hang around 70 degrees Wednesday before a nice jump in temperatures late in the week

It was a gorgeous Tuesday from top to bottom across Central and Eastern Kentucky with lots of sunshine, just a few fair weather clouds and afternoon highs running into the upper 60s to around 70 degrees. It was a breezy day with winds gusting over 20 miles per hour at times but that did nothing to take away from a…

Specialty children’s outpatient center set to open on Richmond Road

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — After three years of work, the Kentucky Children’s Outpatient Center on Richmond Road will open next Monday to serve kids who need special treatment. With the partnership of Children’s Miracle Network, Speedway and a number of other businesses, this establishment is now a reality for Kentuckians who need that special medical care. “Statewide, Lexington is an…

Houck’s attorney files appeal after judge denies bond reduction request

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) — Brooks Houck’s attorney has filed an appeal after a judge on Monday denied his request to lower his $10 million bond. Houck’s attorney, Brian Butler, filed the appeal with the Kentucky Court of Appeals just hours after Nelson County Circuit Court Judge Charles Simms III said Houck’s bond is “reasonable to assure Brooks’ appearance, to adequately…

Chilly start to Tuesday ahead of a brief late week warm-up

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

The ABC 36 Storm Team is on your side.  ABC 36 HOUR FORECAST TUESDAY: Chilly start with plentiful sunshine. Highs in the upper 60s. TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear skies and chilly. Lows in the upper 30s and low 40s. WEDNESDAY: Afternoon cloud cover, slowly warming up. Highs in the low 70s. Categories: Local Weather Headlines, Storm Team Weather Blog, Weather, Weather Forecast Tags:…

One Lexington offers resources for youth, aiming to curb gun violence in the city

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Those with One Lexington are working towards curbing the gun violence problem in the city, especially in light on shootings in the past weekends. The initiative was established in 2017, and mainly works towards reducing gun violence within the youth and the younger adults between the ages of 13-29. One Lexington says in order to help…

‘There’s more extreme cases coming in every single day’: Paws 4 the Cause discusses animal crisis in Ky.

Kentucky, and states all over the country, are seeing an animal crisis of more unwanted pets, and as temperatures get colder, experts fear it will worsen.

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): Kentucky, and states all over the country, are seeing an animal crisis of more unwanted pets, and as temperatures get colder, experts fear it will worsen. According to Anita Spreitzer, the Vice President of Paws 4 the Cause, says adopt now and don’t wait for the holidays. “A lot of the shelters here right now have had…

A nice warm-up is on the way into the mid to late week

You'll definitely want to enjoy the unseasonably warm temps while they last as more cool air isn't far off

It was all about location across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Monday as a wave of energy slide through the commonwealth. Most of the cloudiness and light showers were confined to our southern counties, while the Bluegrass got into more sunshine earlier in the day. Of course the clouds had a big impact on afternoon highs with upper 60s in…