LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A University of Kentucky football player who was arrested last month pleaded not guilty to multiple charges in Fayette County court Wednesday. Dekel Crowdus is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, being in possession of marijuana and careless driving. His next court appearance is scheduled for July 20. Crowdus, a wide receiver for UK,…
MONTICELLO, Ky. (WTVQ) — Today marks one year since the disappearance of a Monticello man — and his family is left still wondering what happened. Ricky Griffis was reported missing on July 5, 2022. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says the last message the 46-year-old sent was to his family — saying he was lost in the woods. However, his…
WHITLEY CITY, Ky. (WTVQ) — Remains found on Tuesday are believed to be those of a man missing for nearly a month, McCreary County officials said. The remains were found in the 700 block of Webster Road in Whitley City, in a wooded area. McCreary County Deputy Coroner Cameron Gilreath said he believes the remains are those of Henry Lang,…
FLORENCE, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Boone County man died after a “traumatic” injury involving a firework on the Fourth of July. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, deputies arrived at a home in the 200 block of Melinda Lane where they found a man had died from injuries sustained from attempting to light a commercial-grade…
HARLAN, Ky. (WTVQ) — Funeral arrangments have been set for a Kentucky State Police sergeant who died Monday after a brief illness. Visitation for Jared Boggs will be held Saturday, July 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Harlan Independent High School gymnasium. The funeral will begin at 3. Burial will follow at the Harlan County Memorial Garden on…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Three people, including a juvenile, were taken to the hospital after an overnight shooting in Lexington, according to police. The shooting happened around midnight in the 500 block of Stonehaven Drive. The three people shot were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police told ABC 36 they don’t have a suspect at this time….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — For many, its a time of celebration, but for thousands of people in Kentucky, they’re still dealing with power outages after storms swept thru on Sunday, that includes in Fayette County. “It is frustrating, you know, Mother Nature, you know, so we just have to keep going and have a positive attitude, you know, and hopeful,…
Good Tuesday evening everyone and Happy Fourth of July! It is a very hot and steamy day across the commonwealth with temperatures into the upper 80s and heat index values in the low 90s. Here our weather headlines for the day! We have tracked a few thunderstorms across the area today but most have been dry. Any storm action…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Fourth of July festivities have been planned for the city of Lexington over the past several days. On Tuesday, the annual parade rolled through Main Street, bringing thousands to the event. About 50 units took part this year, including floats, veteran and patriotic organizations, bands, and even the Planter’s Peanuts giant peanut car. “We try to, as…
RICHMOND, KY (WTVQ)- If you take a trip to Eastern Kentucky University pitcher Bryce Travis’ home this summer you wouldn’t find him on the couch watching television. That’s because he’s on the baseball diamond. “This off-season I’ve been hammering throwing change ups,” said Travis, a senior at EKU. “I’m honing in on how I do things and making sure every…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The energy was high as runners stretched, on-goers cheered and people gathered for the 47th annual Bluegrass 10,000. The race officially started at 7:30, kicking off a day full of Independence Day celebrations. The Bluegrass 10,000 dates back all the way to the late 1970’s, when runners came together to participate in a race on the…
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LEXINGTON, KY. (WTVQ) — Infant botulism has been confirmed in Central Kentucky and has the Madison County Health Department sending out a warning to parents to monitor children for symptoms. “It’s important not to panic because this is rare and we’re hearing about it now because of a couple of cases in Central Kentucky, and it’s so important to use…
Good Monday evening everyone, many areas in Kentucky are picking up the pieces after severe storms swept through the state on Sunday! Over 100 storm reports have been “confirmed” across the Commonwealth with MANY more that has been left unconfirmed. We also are no longer in drought conditions across the state as we’ve picked up a good amount…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Rose & Jim’s Bar & Grill is hosting another fundraiser to raise money for both Scott County Sheriff Deputy Caleb Conley’s family and the bar’s beloved patron Dave. Leigh Oakley, a volunteer at Rose & Jim’s, says Dave was like a fixture at the bar. They are doing everything they can to help him through his…
Lexington Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Saturday evening everyone, it has been a day that started with strong storms and some flash flooding issues before some clearing and toasty temperatures taking over the second half of today. The storms earlier today were picture perfect storms and had great structure. Shelf clouds have been very eerie but beautiful, check…
It was another mainly overcast day to wrap up the month of June across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Friday. However parts of the Bluegrass including the Lexington metro area saw a cluster of thunderstorms develop during the early morning hours while most folks were sleeping. This cluster produce very heavy downpours and lots of lightning, dropping a solid 2″…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Lexington Fire Department responded to a stair collapse in downtown Lexington on Friday afternoon. Firefighters say a woman is being treated for minor injures after a partial stair collapse in the Chase Bank parking garage on East Main Street. LFD is assessing the stairs and the building. Officials say code enforcement has been called to…
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