Our woman worth talking about is President & CEO of Blue Grass Community Foundation Lisa Adkins
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Kevin Haury talks Opening Day BBQ at Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League
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Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet visits Chocomania during the Festival of the Horse in Georgetown
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Legalization of sports betting in Ky. causing concerns among some
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Sports gambling officially became legal Thursday, with many celebrating the new law. Although many Kentuckians have started placing their bets, some people are worried for the well-being of the state after sports betting legalization. David Walls, the executive director of the Family Foundation says he’s worried for the future of Kentucky, the integrity of sports and…
Mostly cloudy and cooler conditions on the way for the weekend
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
A cold front passed through the region on Thursday, bringing cooler conditions for the Bluegrass. The cooler conditions will be accompanied by mainly cloudy skies with isolated rain chances. Friday looks like the driest day of the bunch, though a stray shower or two will be possible, mainly in eastern Kentucky. Afternoon highs will struggle to reach the mid-to-upper 70s….
Milder temperatures into the weekend as some cloudiness sticks around
It should feel pretty comfortable with highs in the upper 70s the next few days but isolated showers can't be ruled out in the east
With scattered clouds and a bit of sunshine mixed in from time to time, it tuned out to be a pretty comfortable Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. The frontal boundary that moved in late Wednesday took its time working out of the commonwealth so we saw a few scattered showers and storms develop ahead of it through the mountains…
Police: 2-year-old Corbin boy shot in head by 3-year-old dies
CORBIN, Ky. (WTVQ) 9/8/23, 1:58 p.m. More details are being released following a shooting that left 2-year-old Milo dead. Whitley County Sheriff Bill Elliotte says the child who shot Milo is 3 years old. The 3-year-old apparently got access to a handgun that was on top of a refrigerator inside the home. “It’s our belief right now that the gun…
Meet our woman worth talking about, activist Joan Brannon
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Sharon Price for Community Action Council’s Fall Sneaker Ball is our guest
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Ziva Voices – HerStory in the Making with Dr. Kinga Mnich
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EKU expands medicine scholarship to better serve rural Ky.
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) — Eastern Kentucky University, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky announced an expansion of the Rural Medicine Scholarship. The endowment helps grow the number of frontline healthcare workers in the Eastern region of the state, increase access to care and improve health outcomes for more Kentuckians. Since its establishment in 2021, the Anthem Rural…
Gov. Beshear places historic first sports bet in Ky. at Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Gov. Andy Beshear placed the state’s historic first sports bet at Churchill Downs on Thursday. At 10 a.m., Beshear was in the Aristides Lounge placing the first bet, of $20, on NCAA football. He bet the over on wins for the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville, and the under on Duke. At 1:30…
Louisville officer critically hurt during a traffic stop when shots were fired from a nearby home
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Louisville police officer conducting a traffic stop was critically injured early Thursday when shots were fired from a nearby home, the police chief said. The officer was conducting a traffic stop around 2:30 a.m. in the 4000 block of Kentucky Street when the shots were fired and the officer was struck in the torso, Louisville…
Talking Kids with Dr. Caitlynn: Tic Disorders & Tourette Syndrome
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A break from the September heat is on the way into the late week
Temperature should be a bit below average the next few days with highs in the upper 70s by the weekend
It was another warm and muggy Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a cold front moved in from the west. With a few scattered showers and storms developing ahead of it, afternoon highs were held in check a bit with most location topping out in the mid-80s. Our storm chances will hang around through Wednesday evening and eventually end…
“Go ahead, come in and get checked out.”: When to go to the doctor
Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) — According to the Fayette County Health Department there have been over 300 lab-confirmed COVID cases in the last week. Dr. Caitlynn Iddings, with Pediatric and Adolescent Associates, says if you start feeling sick to monitor your symptoms. And if you think you have COVID, to get an at home test. “So if you’re like I’m not…
‘It’s practice’: Blue Grass Airport conducts emergency training exercise
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — 150 volunteers worked with emergency officials to help conduct a mock plane crash at Blue Grass Airport Wednesday. The training took place at West Lex, which is about a mile away from the main runway. With two buses, a fog machine and other simulators, emergency officials were able to practice their protocol for a plane crash….
Kroger Hunger Action Month
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What Ya’ Eatin’ Wednesday Gets A Visit from The Saucy Crab
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Melanie Tyner-Wilson is our woman worth talking about
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Blogger Marie McLamb is our guest at the table
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