Painting With a Twist, Dogtopia team up for Dogtopia Foundation
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Emergency agencies practice disaster response in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington Division of Emergency Management among other public safety agencies is participating in a disaster response exercise Wednesday at Jacobson Park. “It’s an annual event that we do to make sure that we’re operationally capable of a chemical release in Fayette County and the surrounding counties,” Batallion Chief Shane Poynter said. This is part of the…
Firefighters working to extinguish house fire on Addison Ave.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington firefighters are working on putting out a house fire on Addison Avenue. Around 10:30 a.m., the fire department was called to the 700 block of Addison Avenue for the fire. No one was injured, officials told ABC 36. We’re on scene working to learn more. This story will be updated Categories: Featured, Local News, News…
UK police begin extra patrols on and around campus
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — University of Kentucky police have begun extra patrols on and around campus “for the foreseeable future.” UK made the announcement yesterday that the new patrols begin today and run through Saturday every week. A press release says the reason is to ensure the safety of the community as well as address issues related to off-campus parties…
Walk to end Alzheimer’s
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Ky Jazz Festival in Harrisburg
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Former Gov. Steve Beshear, his wife remember the life, legacy of Brereton Jones
As we await funeral arrangements for former Gov. Brereton Jones, those who knew him best are remembering the changes he made to Kentucky and the legacy he leaves behind. We sat down with former Gov. Steve Beshear and his wife, Jane, for a candid interview about the bond between governors — and the life of Brereton Jones. Sometimes only…
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….
NAACP helps community members register to vote on National Voter Registration Day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The general election in Kentucky is just around the corner and it will be here before we even know it, and on National Voter Registration Day, the NAACP set up outside of the courthouses in Lexington to register those in the community and make sure their voices are being heard. “We want to make sure that…
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…
Billy Rankin previews Shaker Village’s Harvest Fest
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Billy Rankin tells us about all Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill has to offer
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Somerset Mayor Alan Keck joins the Let’s Talk table
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Lee & Hayley celebrate 1 year on GMK with the Let’s Talk ladies
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Dear LTK, am I wrong for asking my girlfriend to not dress sexy?
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Our woman worth talking about is Lauren Biddle, with Paris-Bourbon Co. Chamber of Commerce
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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…
Leila Salisbury talks the first-ever When Grief Strikes fundraising event
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