Political analyst breaks gubernatorial polls, historical impact

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — In Kentucky,  it’s officially crunch time for candidates who are vying for office in the race for governor. The general election in Kentucky, will be on November 7th. As the push to sway undecided voters continues, one recent Emerson College Poll shows Andy Beshear being in the lead. “Polling in Kentucky tends to have very small…

Workers at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville join UAW strike

Surprise strike includes nearly 9,000 workers at the Kentucky Truck Plant

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Workers at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville have joined the UAW strike. Workers began walking off the job at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday in a significant escalation by the union. The large F-Series pick-up trucks are made at the KTP. The trucks are among Ford’s most profitable vehicles. The plant also makes the Super Duty,…

Late summer feel returns to the area to close out the week

Afternoon highs should press 80 degrees in some spots the next few days before we cool down this weekend

After a chilly and even frosty start to Wednesday across parts of the commonwealth with readings down into the 30s, mid to high level clouds took over for the remainder of the day. The combination of a Gulf Coast system through some clouds northward and a warm front just to our south heading this direction, we saw much more in…

Keynote marks final destruction of remaining US chemical weapon stockpile in Richmond

RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) — Sen. Mitch McConnell joined other state leaders to recognize the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant team and their work in destroying the last chemical weapons in the declared U.S. stockpile. Wednesday, we celebrate the destruction of the last chemical stockpile in the Commonwealth, marking a closer end to chemical warfare and ensuring safer communities. As…

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…