Lexington History Museum grand re-opening with Dr. Amanda Higgins
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Police won’t be indicted for fatal shooting of Desman LaDuke, grand jury decides
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — No one will be indicted for the fatal shooting of a Nicholasville man who was having a mental health crisis at his home last year. In a report handed down in Jessamine County on Wednesday, a grand jury voted and chose to not indict anyone, including any Nicholasville police officers, for the shooting death of Desman…
2nd man arrested in connection to murder on Whitney Avenue
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A second man was arrested Wednesday in connection to the murder of Stacey Marshall on Whitney Avenue in July. Justin Brown was arrested and charged with murder, burglary and wanton endangerment. The 26-year-old is accused of fatally shooting Marshall on July 13 in the 900 block of Whitney Avenue. Courtney Wrenn was also arrested for the…
Hottest temperatures of the summer could be on tap to finish out the week
The only potential speed bump is some potential thunderstorm development to our north, which could hold our afternoon highs down a bit
It was a pretty typical late August day across Central and Eastern Kentucky Wednesday with sunshine and afternoon highs into the low 90s. With a weak boundary camped out across Western Kentucky and much of our area being in a slightly drier air-mass, humidity levels weren’t overly high which kept us out of the trouble zone for those dangerous heat…
Paris nursing home facing staff shortage
Paris, Ky. (WTVQ) — The state of Kentucky is seeing a shortage of nursing homes due to minimal rooms and staff available. According to data most older people prefer to receive care in their own homes. And nursing staff are paid more to work at someone’s home causing a shortage of staff in nursing homes. Jeff Stidam, Executive Director of…
Lexington Police introduces technology aimed at helping solve crimes
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The Lexington Police Department held a press conference Wednesday, introducing Fusus, a real-time crime center platform used to help keep the community safe. Police Chief Lawrence Weathers says the platform will help the department solve crimes quicker and provide real-time data to police. “This new technology will help unify all of our public safety assets,” says Weathers….
Forrest Tucker, Ana Medina and Hallie DeVore preview FCC Cincinnati match
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Man dies following Richmond golf cart incident last week
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) — A 23-year-old man has died following an incident with a golf cart in Richmond on Saturday. Austin Short died from multiple blunt force injuries three days after a crash from a golf cart, Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn said. The incident happened on Cruse Lane in Richmond around 2 a.m. on Aug. 19. He was taken…
Tuesday Trivia: Bourbon Jam Music Festival
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Wellness advocate Jill Chenault Wilson is our woman worth talking about
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Master Distiller Alex Castle joins the Let’s Talk table
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For The Love Of The Game opens in Lexington for sports, memorabilia fans
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Cameron talks Fraternal Order of Police endorsement
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Wednesday, Republican candidate for Gov. Daniel Cameron held a press conference to discuss the Fraternal Order of Police’s endorsement of his campaign. In the endorsement letter, state President Berl Perdue, Jr. noted Cameron’s “historically strong relationship with law enforcement” and said: “Our members know that he is available when needed, supports us in good and bad…
Coroner identifies man who died in hit-and-run on New Circle last week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The man who died in a hit-and-run on New Circle Road last week has been identified. Joshua Johnson died after being hit while walking on New Circle Road at Alumni Drive on Sunday, Aug. 13, according to Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn. He was 27. Ginn says Johnson died from multiple blunt force injuries around 3:30…
13 Kentucky American Red Cross workers helping with natural disasters in 3 states
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Thirteen Kentucky American Red Cross workers are helping with natural disasters in three states. Eleven workers are in Hawaii, helping with wildfire response; one worker is in California helping with Hurricane Hilary response; and another worker is helping virtually for tornadoes in Alabama and Mississippi. Two more workers are standing by to be sent wherever they…
Fight on Clark Co. school bus prompts police investigation
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) — A fight on a Clark County school bus Tuesday morning has prompted an investigation into the students involved. Superintendent Dustin Howard released the following statement Wednesday morning: “We are aware of an altercation that took place on one of our school buses Tuesday. Clark County Public Schools is working diligently with school and local law enforcement…
Diana Doggett with Job Club Kentucky
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Hot temperatures continue ahead of late week storm chances
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Hot temperatures continue on Wednesday but we do see a bit of relief from the high humidity. Drier air moved in late Tuesday into early Wednesday morning and that allowed for temperatures to drop into the 60s Wednesday morning. By the afternoon temps in the 90s will return. Overnight, temperatures will only drop into the low-to-mid 70s and warmer air…
Suspect arrested in Lexington bank robbery
Lenny Needy, 65, was arrested in connection to a bank robbery that occurred last Thursday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — One person has been arrested in connection with a bank robbery in Lexington that happened last Thursday. Lenny Needy, 65, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon and charged with Robbery 1st Degree and Tampering with Physical Evidence. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers responded to the Traditional Bank location in the 2100 block of Nicholasville Road…
Late August heat hangs tough into the mid and late week
Afternoon highs should remain in the low 90s Wednesday before our temperatures surge toward the upper 90s Thursday and Friday
It was another hot and humid Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with afternoon highs reaching the low 90s once again. These temperatures aren’t atypical for late August but with humidity levels still a bit on the high side, some locations especially west and south of Lexington saw heat index values above the 100 degree mark. One contributing factor was…
Horse Racing Commission approves temporary licenses for tracks, online service providers
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission met Tuesday and approving some major items on their agenda as we get closer to the first legal sports bets in Kentucky. The commission approved temporary licenses for seven Kentucky horse race tracks to become brick and mortar sports betting operators. “It is an exciting day. It is a long time coming….
KCTCS, Team Kentucky partner to help provide jobs
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Kentucky Community and Technical College System has partnered with Team Kentucky to help educate and provide jobs to the Commonwealth. People looking for higher education without the burden of debt can enroll at KCTCS to help kick off their future careers. Gov. Andy Beshear made the partnership announcement Tuesday at the State Capitol. “Its mission is…
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