Shooting on Laredo Drive leaves 1 with life-threatening injuries

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A shooting Tuesday night on Laredo Drive left a woman with life-threatening injuries. According to Lexington police, officers responded to the 3500 block of Laredo Drive around 9:26 p.m. for a call of a shooting. Once there, police found a woman who was shot. She was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. No description…

Man arrested, accused of killing 80-year-old in his home on Marshall Lane

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) 9/20/23, 10:48 a.m. James Bradburn is accused of killing Stewart in his home yesterday, Lexington police told ABC 36 in an update around 11 a.m. Police say when officers arrived at the scene yesterday, Bradburn refused the leave the home. When officers forced their way in, they found Stewart suffering from a gunshot wound. Bradburn, 59, was…

‘Thank you coach Michael for your leadership’: Pulaski County remembers youth football coach who died from heart attack

Michael Kean, 34, died from a massive heart attack Saturday night, doing what he loved coaching youth football.

Pulaski County, Ky (WTVQ): A fundraiser has been created for the family of a youth football coach in Pulaski County, who died suddenly on the field over the weekend while coaching his son’s team. Michael Kean, 34, died from a massive heart attack Saturday night, doing what he loved coaching youth football. He leaves behind a wife and four children….

A bit warmer mid-week as the quiet weather hangs around

Afternoon highs should climb into the low 80s in most locations the next couple of days

It was another picture perfect day on Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With high pressure in control we enjoyed plenty of sunshine, a few widely scattered clouds and very pleasant afternoon highs into the upper 70s…with a few spots dancing around the 80 degree mark. It was definitely one of those late summer days we look forward to enjoying…

Lexington Fire Department’s Combat Challenge teams prepping for Worlds

The teams will compete against more than a dozen teams from across the globe from October 3rd through the 8th in the city of Stuart, Florida

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Lexington firefighters are usually doing their best to put out fires, but the department’s combat challenge teams have literally been on fire in recent weeks after competing in regional and national competitions. Now, the teams are gearing up for a huge competition next month in Florida. There, the firefighters will compete against around 18 teams from across…

Ky. high school students explore array of career options

SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — It’s time to get your hands dirty: Kentucky’s annual Construction Career Fair was Tuesday where students could try their hand at a number of different jobs. Over 3,300 students from Kentucky schools can visit 80 vendors from construction to electric to welding — this career fair has all different job options. “All the industries, all the…

Man arrested after alleged robbery of PNC Bank on Euclid Ave.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly robbing the PNC Bank on Euclid Avenue in Lexington yesterday evening. Michael Gilbert, 39, went into the bank and demanded money around 5:35 p.m. Monday, according to Lexington police. He allegedly fled in a vehicle before officers arrived with an undisclosed amount of money. Police say they were able…

Beautiful Tuesday ahead of a shot of late summer warmth

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

A “Go Day” for Tuesday Our stretch of nice weather continues for your Tuesday! It’s a Dillon Gaudet, “Go Day.” Afternoon highs will peak in the mid-to-upper 70s, right where we should this time of the year. We will stay dry as well with low humidity and mostly clear skies. Late summer warmth Temperatures will begin to climb on Wednesday….

Fundraisers created for family of Pulaski Co. youth football coach who died from heart attack

EUBANK, Ky. (WTVQ) — Multiple fundraisers have been created for the family of a Pulaski County youth football coach who died from a heart attack while coaching a game last Saturday. Michael Kean died Saturday “surrounded by those who loved him, while doing something he loved,” his obituary reads. The 34-year-old was coaching his son’s youth football game when he…