Big Blue Madness Set for Friday October 13th
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Elisha Holt previews the Midway Fall Festival
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Shoshi Litvin, co-director of the Chabad of the Bluegrass, is our woman worth talking about
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Lexington Public Library’s Anne Donworth joins us at the table
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EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Rand Paul speaks on ESEA funds, Sen. Mitch McConnell and more
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — From COVID-19 to Sen. Mitch McConnell to his concerns about the Biden administration defunding hunting education in public schools, Sen. Rand Paul spoke on a number of different topics important to Kentuckians in an exclusive interview with ABC 36. The Biden administration announced they are prohibiting Elementary and Secondary Education Act funds for archery programs and…
Wesley Scott with Shriners Children’s Lexington joins us
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Man charged for 3 Lexington robberies that all occurred Sunday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A 22-year-old man is charged with three robberies that all occurred on Sunday across Lexington. Maurice Curry is accused of three separate robberies: one on Richmond Road, one on Tates Creek Road and one on Abigail Way. On Sunday at midnight, officers were called to Lex Liquor on Richmond Road for a robbery. Employees told police…
Fan Mail Friday: Haley Baker Wants to Meet Namesake Hayley Harmon, Misty’s Back!, “OFFICE” Skits
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Breathitt County Sheriff’s Office closed until further notice
Sheriff Hollan says he can't afford to pay his employees, says he asked the judge-executive for help
JACKSON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Breathitt County Sheriff’s Office is currently closed until further notice. In a Facebook post, Sheriff John Hollan said he can’t afford to pay his employees. “We just don’t have the money to operate. I had to park the cars,” he says. Hollan says he had a conversation with Judge-Executive Jeff Noble and mentioned it weeks…
Delightful September weather rolls on
We should enjoy a dry and warm finish to the week before we dodge a few showers over the weekend
It was another delightful late summer day on Thursday with more sunshine, a pleasant northeast breeze and afternoon highs reaching the mid and upper 70s. This is the type of weather we look forward to during the slow transition into the fall season and there will be on the way for Friday. As expected temperatures were cool to even chilly…
Local farm owner raises concerns about boundary expansion
Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) –While the expansion of the urban service boundary is still being discussed the Lexington community continues to voice their opinions. Jim Coleman, owner of Coleman Crest Farm, is speaking out about his concerns for his family farm. This year Coleman Crest Farm is celebrating 135 years. “Coleman Crest Farm was started on March 27, 1888 by my…
Shelley Wolfe previews the Berea Spoonbread Festival
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Kentucky Derby 150 artwork created by Lexington artist Wylie Caudill
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — The artwork for the 150th Kentucky Derby taking place in May of 2024 has been revealed — and it was created by a Lexington artist. Cynthiana native Wylie Caudill’s artwork for the Derby highlights the trophy at the forefront with the newly reimagined paddock as the background under the iconic Twin Spires. The piece features 150…
Our woman worth talking about is Madi Horner, a clinical social worker and therapist
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Report: Donald Trump to hold campaign fundraiser in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Former President Donald Trump is set to come to Lexington on Sept. 22 for a campaign fundraiser. Fayette County Republican Chair Fran Anderson confirmed Trump’s Lexington appearance to WEKU. The location of the fundraiser, however, hasn’t yet been set. Anderson told WEKU a contribution of at least $3,300 will be required to attend the event. ABC…
Robin Fields Kinney named interim Ky. Commissioner of Education
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Robin Fields Kinney has been named the Kentucky Department of Education interim commissioner in a unanimous vote Thursday afternoon. Kinney, the current associate commissioner in the Office of Finance and Operations at KDE, first joined the department from 2003-08 and rejoined in 2015. The vote was unanimous in favor of appointing her as interim, with an…
Jennifer Jones with the Lexington African American Sports Hall of Fame is our guest at the table
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Renee Williams talks the Kentucky Wood Expo
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AVOL’s annual Dining Out For Life to end HIV returns
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — AVOL is hosting its annual Dining Out For Life event to help end HIV across the Commonwealth. Fifty-five restaurants throughout central Kentucky will participate this year, with each restaurant donating a minimum of 25% of their sales to support AVOL’s mission to end HIV. West Sixth Brewery, Eppings, The Thirsty Fox, C&B and Apollo Pizza are some…
Car becomes wedged between 2 dump trucks on E. Main Street
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The driver of a car that became wedged between two dump trucks Thursday morning on E. Main Street during a crash is expected to be OK. According to Lexington police, officers and the fire department arrived at E. Main Street and N. Limestone around 9:30 a.m. for a call that a dump truck hit a car….
Talking Kids with Dr. Caitlynn: Stuttering – Developmental vs. True Stutter
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