LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS) — It was four years ago when 19-year-old Christian Gwynn was shot and killed here on the corner of 43rd and Market Street. Now today, loved ones, leaders and many in the community gathered there to help curb gun violence on every street in Jefferson County. “We’re losing our children like they’re expendable and they’re not,” said…
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ)- Most families at Shilito Park on a summer night have a son playing baseball. But, if you listen and look closely then you’ll find something different. Girls, like Hannah Jones, are playing on teams made up of boys. “It feels pretty good knowing that it’s not just boys who can play baseball,” said 13-year-old Jones, who has been…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) 7/6/23, 2:45 p.m. Richmond Road has reopened, the City of Lexington said in an update. 7/6/23, 11:21 a.m. Part of Richmond Road is shut down in both directions due to downed power lines from a crash Thursday morning. Richmond Road between Patchen Drive and Mt. Tabor Road is currently closed in both directions, according to the city’s…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Eagles’ final tour “The Long Goodbye” is coming to Rupp Arena in November, the band announced Thursday. After more than 50 years of touring, the Eagles’ final tour will come to Lexington on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Steely Dan will join the tour as well. Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday, July 14…
After very isolated rain chances the last few days, more of the region will see the threat of rain and storms on Thursday. A weak frontal boundary will push through the region Thursday and increase rain and storm chances during the midday through the early evening for central and eastern Kentucky. Severe weather is not anticipated, but locally heavy downpours…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) 7/6/23, 8:27 a.m. The juvenile found fatally shot at Pine Meadows Park has been identified as Christopher Valdez, according to Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn. He was 16. His death was ruled a homicide. 7/5/23, 7:33 p.m. One person is dead and two juveniles are injured after a shooting at Pine Meadows Park in Lexington Wednesday afternoon….
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Wednesday everyone, it is a steamy and hot afternoon across Kentucky with temperatures into the upper 80s to near 90 and heat index values into the low 90s. There have been a few scattered showers into portions of southern Kentucky, but most have been dry. Here is where we go from today…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A 23-year-old University of Kentucky graduate said “yes” to her “Love Story” during Taylor Swift’s Cincinnati concert over the past weekend. Ana Stone, a double graduate from the College of Health Sciences, had “no idea” when she attended one of Taylor Swift’s concerts that her boyfriend of a year would use the opportunity to propose…
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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