Wallace Station Deli and Bakery celebrates 20 years

MIDWAY, Ky. (WTVQ) — Wallace Station Deli and Bakery in Midway is turning 20 years old this year, and Tuesday is its big day celebration with tons of good food and exciting events. The restaurant has an array of different games like cornhole, soccer and volleyball, and, in addition, they will have face painting and a live band from 5-7…

A few quiet days before more unsettled and stormy weather returns late week

Our much needed break from the rain and storms should last through Wednesday.

It was a great start to this second week of July across Central and Eastern Kentucky with a mix of clouds and sunshine along with afternoon highs in the low 80s. With drier air, low humidity levels and below average temperatures, it felt fantastic on Monday. More importantly it was dry to begin the week and we should squeeze in…

A very awesome next three days

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

  Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Sunday evening everyone, its been a below average temperature day across central and eastern Kentucky with some showers and thunderstorms as well. Here are tonight’s weather headlines… The next three days look absolutely FANTASTIC with mostly sunny skies and temperatures into the mid to upper 80s. 90 is possible on Wednesday! Get…

Eckert’s Orchard holds Peach Party and Vendor Fair

VERSAILLES, Ky (WTVQ)- Eckert’s Orchard in Versailles held its’ first ever Peach Party and Vendor Fair Saturday. The event included thirty different local vendors, live music, and taco trucks. There were also peaches and cream cake desserts and fresh peaches. Peach-picking was not available this year, however, due to winter damage. But farm manager Megan Fields says that didn’t stop…

What’s next for the Blue Grass Army Depot?

RICHMOND, Ky (WTVQ)- A piece of national and world history was made Friday afternoon right here in Central Kentucky when workers at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Madison County destroyed the last of more than 500 tons of chemical agent stored there since the 1940s. The rockets containing the deadly nerve agent sarin also were the last declared chemical…

“I’m a walking miracle”: Lexington bar holds fundraiser for “Dave”, Conley family

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- “A walking miracle” is how Dave Dileonardo feels now nearly six weeks after being shot by the same man who’s also accused of shooting and killing Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy Caleb Conley. If you’re ever at Rose and Jim’s Bar on Georgetown Road, you’ve probably met Dileonardo. He’s a normally a regular. But, for the past several…

Rain and storms for the weekend

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

  Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Friday evening everyone, it has been a spectacular day across central and eastern Kentucky with mostly sunny skies and high temperatures into the mid to upper 80s. But changes are on the way for the weekend and todays weather headlines starts with just that. The weekend is not a wash out and…

Louisville police, neighbors go hog-wild chasing pig through several yards

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — “Just a couple of pigs chasing a pig!” Louisville Metro police had a hog-wild day chasing a pig through several yards across the city. The police department posted the hilarious video on social media captured via body camera footage. “Neighbors even pitched in to help us with the chase! Everyone fell down, everyone laughed… ahhh, good…

Trace Adkins showcases Mayfield, Ky. in new ‘Somewhere in America’ music video

MAYFIELD, Ky. (WTVQ) — Country music star Trace Adkins released his “Somewhere in America” music video Friday, highlighting the resilient people of Mayfield, Kentucky. Adkins visited Mayfield in May for a free concert at the high school, with a hope to “help the folks of Mayfield smile,” even if only for a little while. On Dec. 10, 2021, a violent…