Middle school teacher in court; charged with sexual crimes with a minor

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — Farristown Middle School teacher Christopher Workman appeared in Madison County Circuit Court; he is charged with sodomy and sexual abuse. Workman was arrested this past March and has remained in jail since. The alleged victim’s friends and family say they want more people to hear about this case. “As a parent, myself, of kids that…

Berea middle school teacher accused of sex crimes against children appears in court

BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Berea middle school teacher who was arrested in March for sex crime-related charges against children appeared in court again Thursday. Christopher Workman was seen for a pretrial conference, however instead, it was rescheduled for Oct. 5. The 39-year-old is listed as a language arts teacher on the Farristown Middle School’s staff directory. He was arrested…

Lexington teacher accused of child sex crimes charged federally

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Lexington teacher accused of child sex crimes is now facing federal charges. Kevin Lentz, who’s listed as an English teacher at Henry Clay High School, is charged federally with the production of child pornography and enticement of a minor to engage in criminal sexual conduct, according to an affidavit filed in U.S. District Court on…

Two people dead after a crash on Black Creek Road

In Powell County two people are dead after a crash Wednesday afternoon on Black Creek Road.

Powell County, Ky (WTVQ): Kentucky State Police are still investigating after two people died after an automobile crash on Black Creek Road in Powell County. Gerald Wireman, who has lived on Black Creek Road for more than 45 years, pleads for folks who drive on this road to slow down. “Here comes one around the curb now,” Wireman said. Throughout…

Warmer and staying nice into the late week

A weak front will drop through Thursday night with a passing shower and bring some additional dry and pleasant air

We saw another sneak preview of mid to late September across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday as the unseasonably mild air stuck around. With a light north to northeast flow along with some low level moisture hanging around, a mix of sun and clouds was the rule for much of the day especially for areas south and east of…

KY gubernatorial candidates lay out education plans

  FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ)- A focus on education in the race for Kentucky governor as students return to the classroom. Incumbent democratic Governor Andy Beshear outlined an education plan from his proposed budget Wednesday, just one day after GOP gubernatorial candidate and current state attorney general Daniel Cameron released his education plan. From teacher pay raises to implementing more resources…

Happy first day of school, Fayette County students!

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky.  (WTVQ)  —- The energy is high as teachers, students and staff start the first day of school for the 2023-24 school year. Mayor Linda Gorton and FCPS Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins greeted kids at Northern Elementary School with high fives and smiles. “I’m going into my 24th year as an educator and this is indeed the most…

London woman accused of DUI, trying to pick children up from school

LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A London woman is accused of trying to pick her children up from school Tuesday while driving under the influence. Brandy Evans was arrested at London Elementary School at 3:55 p.m. yesterday after police were notified by a teacher of “an intoxicated woman…attempting to drive her kids home from school,” London police said. According to the…