LTK: Slang School
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Health Department explains dangers of infant botulism in light of two cases in Madison County
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…
A calm few days after our Sunday severe weather
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Monday evening forecast!
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…
GDK: Motorsports Monday
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Local bar hosts fundraiser for fallen sheriff and injured patron
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…
More rounds of strong to severe storms
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Saturday evening forecast!
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…
Unsettled and stormy weather continues to kick off July
We could still see a few rounds of storms through the weekend that could produce some damaging winds and heavy rain
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 Fire Dept. responds to partial stair collapse in parking garage
LFD says one woman was injured when stair collapsed in the Chase Bank parking garage downtown
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…
Dr. Melissa Carver: Benefits of Learning Various Religions 6/30/2023
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Fan Mail Friday 6/30/2023
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Woodford Humane Society set to host 2023 Summer Gala
The event will be held at Keeneland Entertainment Center & Keene Barn on July 22nd
VERSAILLES, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Woodford Humane Society is gearing up for its annual summer gala next month. The gala will be held at Keeneland Entertainment Center & Keene Barn on Saturday, July 22nd. The evening will feature great food and featured drinks, a silent auction, raffle prizes and, of course, the company of fellow animal lovers. A new feature…
Active and unsettled weather to close out June and kick off July
We should see multiple rounds of storms from now into the weekend, with strong to severe storms on the table!
The stubborn smoke and haze from the Eastern Canadian wildfires hung around again on Thursday despite the wind mixing the air up a bit as our focus shifts to a more active weather pattern in the coming days as the haze scours out to end June. There wasn’t much sunshine to be had as the first in a series of…
Pets as Pals with Woodford Humane Society: Ulysses
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US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Lexington officials mark infrastructure investments
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in Lexington Thursday to highlight major infrastructure investments in Kentucky as part of the Investing in America Tour. Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray and Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton joined him to highlight an $8.1 million grant to replace an 86-year-old railroad bridge overpass, add sidewalks and improve stormwater drainage. City…
Carson’s Food & Drink to open 2nd Lexington location
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Carson’s Food & Drink is opening a second Lexington location, the company announced on Facebook Thursday. The restaurant will be located in the former Andover Country Club building at 3480 Todds Road. The new Carson’s location will open in early 2024. “Carson’s is coming to Andover! The wait is over! We are so happy to announce…
Funeral arrangements set for bluegrass legend Bobby Osborne
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Funeral arrangements have been announced for bluegrass legend Bobby Osborne, who died on Tuesday. The Hyden native was a Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member. A musician his entire life, he was best known for having been part of the Osborne Brothers Band alongside his younger brother Sonny, who died in 2021….
LTK: Unsung Heroes Ball with Lanie Phillips
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Corto Lima: Cool Out with Caipirinhas Event: 6/29/2023
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Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions and says race cannot be a factor
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies. The court’s conservative majority overturned admissions plans at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, the nation’s oldest private and public colleges, respectively. Chief Justice John Roberts said that for too long universities have…
Semi-truck runs off road, causing large fire on I-75 near exit 83
BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) — A semi-truck that ran off the road on I-75 Thursday morning has caused a large fire within the tree line. Few details are available, however, the Berea Fire Department is on the scene. The crash happened on I-75 near exit 83 heading northbound. The fire department expects delays for the next two to three hours, according…
Lexington man gets 75 years in triple homicide of wife, 2 daughters
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Lexington man who killed his wife and two daughters in May 2022 was sentenced to 75 years on Thursday. Steven Wilson heard his sentence before a judge around 9 a.m. in Fayette County court. The judge said she hadn’t seen “a more callous and offensive situation to people that supposedly loved” in her 44 years…
Child found safe after car stolen from Nicholasville Road gas station
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A child who was sitting in a car that was stolen Thursday morning from a Speedway is OK and reunited with family, Lexington police said. The car was stolen around 4:30 a.m. at the Speedway gas station at 2490 Nicholasville Road. A child was inside, police told ABC 36. The car was eventually found abandoned on…
Roads and airports full of travelers for Fourth of July weekend
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The upcoming weekend holds an array of different events for Kentuckians; from the Taylor Swift concert, to the Reds game and, of course, Independence Day. This will be the busiest Fourth of July weekend in years. Wherever the weekend takes you, Lori Weaver Hawkins with Hamburg AAA encourages people to travel safe. Patience will be more…