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…

Bowling Green Police Officer injured in shooting on Thursday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WTVQ) — ABC affiliate WBKO reports, a Bowling Green Police Officer was injured Thursday after a shooting at Car-Mart on Russellville Road, according to the Bowling Green Police Department. Kentucky State Police says the officer was taken to a hospital due to life-threatening injuries sustained in the shooting. Officials say the incident happened around 5:25 p.m. KSP…

Lexington SC hopes to grow fan base within the Latino community

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) — They say the sport of soccer or futbol can help unite the world, and the city’s newest addition Lexington Sporting Club is halfway through its inaugural season creating traditions. But the team wants to expand its fan base, especially within the Latino community. Franky Martinez is a defender for Lexington Sporting Club. Martinez who was born…

Hot and steamy temps lead to rain and storms

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

  Lexington Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Thursday evening everyone, it’s been a brutally hot day across the Commonwealth with a good deal of scattered showers and thunderstorms as well. Here are todays weather headlines to show where we go from here. Friday looks like a good day but hot day as temperatures return back to the upper 80s…

Man who allegedly killed Deputy Caleb Conley indicted by Scott Co. grand jury

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — The man accused of killing Scott County deputy Caleb Conley was indicted by a grand jury in Scott County Thursday, Attorney General Daniel Cameron said. Steven Sheangshang was indicted on murder of a police officer, being a convicted felon in possession of a gun, robbery, two counts of wanton endangerment and being a persistent felony offender….

Rise in cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in Lexington-Fayette Co.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is reporting a rise in cases of Legionnaires’ disease, a serious type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. Amid an increase in the use of outdoor pools and hot tubs during the summer, combined with recent rainfall and stagnant water, the health department said in a press release Thursday. If you…