Middlesboro mother indicted for murder after 17-month-old died following sexual assault

MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Middlesboro mother who was arrested in July after her 17-month-old child died following an alleged sexual assault was indicted Tuesday. Erica Lawson was indicted by a grand jury for murder, failure to report child dependency neglect or abuse, criminal abuse and wanton endangerment, according to WRIL. She’s being held on a $1,000,000 bond. On July…

Lexington firefighters called to fire at UK College of Agriculture building

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington firefighters were called to a fire at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture building Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews were called to the building on 1100 South Limestone just after 11 a.m. At 11:32 a.m., the University of Kentucky Police Department tweeted the fire was extinguished and the building was minimally damaged. There was also…

3 Casey Co. Detention Center inmates hospitalized after dog attack

LIBERTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — Three Casey County Detention Center inmates were hospitalized after they were attacked by a dog they were caring for while on work release Tuesday morning. According to Liberty police, three inmates had “severe puncture wounds” when they were taken to the hospital around 7:45 a.m.; those injures were non-life-threatening. The inmates were on work release and…

UK police reporting ‘multiple’ vehicle thefts from parking garages

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — University of Kentucky police are warning the public about multiple reports of vehicles stolen from parking garages near campus. Over the weekend, multiple reports were sent to UK police about stolen vehicles from the Cornerstone garage at the corner of South Limestone and Winslow Street. At least two vehicle thefts occurred on Saturday, police said. UK…

Late August heat rolls along this week across Central and Eastern Kentucky

Afternoon highs should top out in the 90s for the several days with heat indices 100 degrees plus

We’ve seen a relative moderate summer temperature-wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky along with the Ohio Valley but hot temperatures have built into the region over the last couple of days and it won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. Afternoon highs reached the upper 80s and low 90s to kick off the week Monday but it felt even hotter with…

Fans pack Richmond Raceway for 36th Annual Butterball Memorial – Motorsports Monday

Dillon Gaudet recaps the latest from the motorsports world

Richmond Raceway hosted the 36th Annual Butterball Wooldridge Memorial Saturday Night. Greg Johnson and Ricky Weiss started on the front row to start this 59 lap feature. Johnson got a quick the jump but it didn’t take long for Weiss to power into the lead. Weiss, a Mantioba native, won last year’s Butterball Memorial and he had his hot rod…

FCPS cancels outdoor activities until after 7:30 p.m. through Friday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Fayette County Public Schools has canceled all outdoor activities until after 7:30 p.m. through Friday due to a dangerous heat wave. Ahead of temperatures expected to peak around 100 degrees later this week, FCPS sent communication to all athletic directors about the impact of the heat advisory on outdoor activities. FCPS said principals should “use their…

Winchester police ask for public’s help finding missing teen

WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) — Winchester police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing teenager. Kailee Cook, 15, is missing from Clark County, however, may be in either Clark or Fayette County. She’s described as approximately 5’5″ and 115 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. If you have any information, you’re asked to call 859-745-7403. Categories: Featured,…

Feeding America helps kick off Hunger Action Month in Ky.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Monday, state leaders and nonprofit members helped kick off Hunger Action Month at the State Capitol. Right now, 13% of Kentuckians are food insecure, so the government and nonprofits are working together to pass legislation, provide food for those in need and raise awareness for their cause. First Lady Britainy Beshear says food is a right…

UK students return to class for 2023-24 year

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Students are returning to classes at the University of Kentucky Monday for the start of the 2023-24 year. Approximately 30,000 students are heading back. Out of those 30,000 students, approximately 7,000 are new students, according to UK. This year’s first-year enrollment has broken the previous record for the freshman class, UK added. It’s a busy day…

Dangerous heat on the way

Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Sunday evening forecast!

Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Sunday everyone, today kicked off our heat wave across central and eastern Kentucky and it is here through Friday. Dangerous temperatures and heat index values are on the way. Today we hit the low 90s and it will be our “lowest” temperature day of the week. Sigh! Monday will find temperatures hitting 90…