LTK: Woman Worth Talking About: Tari Young, Senior Manager at Lexmark 06/22/23
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News at Noon: Summer To Do List
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City, advocates hosting 2-day conference to explore mental health conditions
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — City and mental health leaders in Lexington are hosting a two-day conference to explore mental health conditions. Mayor Linda Gorton and local mental health advocates gathered at New Vista Thursday for day one of the conferences to not only explore mental health issues in the city but also help identify areas that need improvement. The Sequential…
Louisville mayor demands video in Monday’s fatal police shooting
The mayor of Louisville is demanding to see body cam footage from a deadly police-involved shooting. The shooting happened Monday. Louisville Metro police say a man tried to carjack two undercover officers with a gun. Authorities say one of the officers shot the man. While the city’s police chief has seen the body cam video, the city’s mayor says they’re…
2 arrested for allegedly stealing AT&T utility lines in Floyd Co.
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — Two men were arrested after allegedly stealing AT&T utility lines from a community in Floyd County. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Department received multiple complaints of people stealing the utility lines, according to police. Kolton Nelson and Jonathon Delong were allegedly caught stealing the utility lines and were in possession of a couple of thousand feet…
Police: 2 children hospitalized after eating candy laced with THC from stranger at Duncan Park
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Two children were hospitalized Monday after police say they ate candy that was laced with THC from a stranger at Duncan Park. The children, after eating the candy they were offered by a stranger, began feeling sick, according to Lexington police. They were both taken to a local hospital, where it was found the candy was…
GDK: Talking Kids (Swimmers Ear)
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EXCLUSIVE: Lexington man claims he’s innocent in fatal double shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — One Fayette County inmate says he’s innocent of the charges he’s facing. Corry Jackson is charged in connection with a deadly shooting back in April, that ultimately claimed the lives of two people. It’s now been about two months since Corry Jackson has seen his family. As he sits inside the Fayette County Detention Center, Jackson…
More rain and storms ahead before a pretty good weekend
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Wednesday evening forecast!
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Wednesday evening everyone and Happy First Day of Summer! Depending on your location depends on what kind of weather you’ve seen. We’ve had anything from some clouds and rain showers with temperatures in the low to mid 70s to some areas getting in on some sun and low 80s. Today is also…
Grand jury will not indict woman in fatal shooting at Shively Animal Clinic
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS) — The woman accused of shooting and killing an employee at the Shively Animal Clinic in May will not be incited on any charges, according to the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. 21-year-old Trent Taylor was shot and killed at the animal clinic on May 14. Attorney Gerina D. Whethers said a Jefferson County Grand Jury considered second-degree manslaughter and reckless…
Bluegrass Healthcare Coalition underway in Versailles
VERSAILLES, Ky. (WTVQ) — First responders and healthcare professionals are getting an up-close look at emergency equipment Wednesday in Versailles in a non-emergency type setting. The 2023 MASH is underway at the Woodford County Fairgrounds. MASH stands for Mobilizing Assets Sustaining Healthcare. Organizers say the Bluegrass Healthcare Coalition MASH is a showcase of a few of the assets used for…
LTK: Angela Evans Fayette County Attorney
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LTK: Woman worth talking about Stephanie Spires
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News at Noon: Protecting Your Skin in The Sun
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Summer begins with cool and rainy conditions
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
The Summer Solstice is here and the weather certainly isn’t feeling like the summer season. A stubborn upper level low continues to bring dreary conditions to the region. Scattered showers and storms will be present off and on throughout the day. Temperatures will struggle to reach the upper 70s by the afternoon hours. Scattered showers and storms will be returning…
Body camera footage shows Ky. murder suspect discussing Oklahoma City bomber
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Hundreds of rounds of ammunition, body armor and a reference to the Oklahoma City bomber. That’s what police in Kentucky found when they arrested Kenneth Gregory for allegedly threatening to kill his family in late May. Now, they’ve released body camera footage from that incident. “Do not move or you will be shot. Do you understand?”…
Open Gates to Bluegrass Living Garden Tour 6/21/23
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El Azteca What Ya Eating Wednesday 6/21/2023
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New affordable housing in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – City leaders celebrated the opening of a new 202-unit housing development in the Winburn neighborhood of Lexington. Mayor Linda Gorton says she is glad to see the development fully open as the pressing need for affordable housing in the city increases. The Alcove at Russell, located off of Russell Cave Road, is a community that provides 1-,2-…
GMK: El Azteca What Ya Eating Wednesday
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Impact Armory & Service talks gun safety tips
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A 5-year-old was accidentally fatally shot by another child Monday evening in McKee, according to Kentucky State Police. As gun safety continues to be a trending topic, one armory shared safety tips. Impact Armory & Service in Lexington mainly specializes in firearm repair services and is not in any way a retail store, it’s basically like…
Unsettled weather continues as we officially kick off the summer season
The cut-off low to our south will keep scattered rain and storms around in the coming days
It was a mostly cloudy and muggy final day of spring across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday thanks to a cut-off area of low pressure spinning to our south. With plenty of moisture available and a few breaks in the clouds providing some sunshine and instability, scattered showers and storms ramped up in spots through the afternoon hours. The…
Resources available during Veteran Suicide and PTSD Awareness Month
According to the Veterans Club, Incorporated, an average of 17 veterans die daily in the United States. It's those kinds of numbers that the non profit is trying to stop by reaching out to veterans here in the Kentucky who need support
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- June is Veteran Suicide and PTSD Awareness Month — a time to talk about post traumatic stress disorders and remind veterans they’re not alone. One Kentucky non-profit is working to play a crucial role in stopping soldier suicide. According to the Veterans Club, Incorporated, an average of 17 veterans die daily in the United States. It’s those…