LTK: Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton
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Bill introduced to expand Mammoth Cave National Park boundaries
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTVQ) — Bills in both the U.S. House and Senate aim to expand the Mammoth Cave National Park boundaries. The bills, called Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act and introduced by Rep. Brett Guthrie and Sen. Mitch McConnell, would expand the park to “protect wildlife, preserve cultural heritage, and bring more tourism to this national park in…
Hazy skies Tuesday ahead of Wednesday cold front
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Hazy and smoky skies continue across Kentucky for your Tuesday. Upper level winds have funneled the smoke to Kentucky from multiple fires across Canada. This haze will make for a muted sunset this evening. Some of the smoke particles will reach the surface, which be unhealthy to lose that are sensitive to air quality concerns. The good news is that…
Maurices to open store in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Women’s fashion retailer Maurices is opening a new store in Frankfort. Maurices will offer a “warm and welcoming experience in stores and is guided by the purpose of making a positive difference in the lives of women who are the heart of its hometowns,” according to a press release. The fashion brand also offers size-inclusive clothing…
Sheangshang’s Scott Co. murder case heads to grand jury
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) — The man accused of killing a deputy two weeks ago had his case sent to a grand jury in Scott County court Tuesday. Steven Sheangshang appeared in court for murder of a police officer, burglary, wanton endangerment, fleeing or evading police, convicted felon in possession of a handgun and theft by unlawful taking. The judge decided…
Necropsy results released for 3 horses that died at Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS) — The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has released the first findings into the deaths of three horses at Churchill Downs. The first horse death investigated by the KHRC was “Take Charge Briana,” who was euthanized after an injury on the track on May 2. Officials found the filly had no pre-race red flags or illegal drugs. They also said…
Multi-county police pursuit ends in Clark Co. after car nearly hits home
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) — A multi-county police pursuit ended in Winchester after the car nearly hit a home Monday afternoon. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers saw a stolen car on Newtown Pike around 4:30 p.m., which the Lexington Police Department had been in pursuit of earlier the same day. KSP attempted to stop the car, but it allegedly fled…
PETA demands more action in light of controversy surrounding Churchill Downs
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Spring meet races at Churchill Downs are set to move to Ellis Park on Wednesday. It comes after a dozen horse deaths at the Louisville track, in the past month. “I don’t think that anybody should support horse racing as long as horses are dying,” says Kathy Guillermo, senior vice president of PETA. With the horse…
Hazy skies and lower temperatures ahead
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Monday evening forecast!
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Monday evening everyone, its been a warm and beautiful day across Kentucky once again. But here are todays weather headlines to track the coming week. First order of business is the haze and smoke diving into Kentucky this evening – Tuesday straight from the Canadian wildfires in eastern Canada. This will make…
Hazy skies ahead of a drop in temperatures mid-week
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
It was the warmest stretch of temperatures so far this year over the weekend. Lexington peaked in the low 90s both Friday and Saturday. Sunday was warm as well, many areas reached the mid-to-upper 80s. You may have noticed the haze return to the sky as well, that’s thanks to more smoke from wildfires in Canada reaching us here in…
Temperatures come down in the week ahead
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Sunday evening forecast!
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Sunday evening everyone, its been another hot day across the area with upper 80s to near 90. With so many outdoor events still on going across central Kentucky – I hope you have drunk plenty of water, wore sunscreen, and took breaks in the shade. Here are our weather headlines to kick…
Our heat will ease up in the coming week
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Saturday evening forecast!
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Saturday it has been the hottest day of the year so far with most areas in the low 90’s. MANY events are happening all across Kentucky this weekend. Here is a forecast for a couple of the big ones here in Lexington. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water, applying sunscreen,…
Summer heat across the area for the first weekend of June
Afternoon highs should climb into the upper 80s and low 90s the next few days but luckily it shouldn't be overly humid
We enjoyed a beautiful yet very warm to hot Friday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as the bubble of high pressure slid into the heart of the Ohio Valley. With cloud-free skies and plenty of sunshine, afternoon highs surged into the upper 80s and low 90s across the area. We topped the 90 degree mark in Lexington for the first…
GMK: Fan Mail Friday
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LTK: Kyla Collins Cooking Artist
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News at Noon: Salvation Army National Donut Day
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Lexington police investigating home damaged by gunfire
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington police are investigating a shooting that damaged a house. According to police, the shooting happened just before midnight in the area of East Fourth and Hawkins Avenue. The suspects drove off and ditched their vehicle on Polo Club Boulevard. The house was occupied at the time of the shooting but no injuries were reported. If…
Hot temperatures on the way this weekend
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Our hottest stretch of the season is well underway across central and eastern Kentucky. On Thursday, the Blue Grass Airport hit 89°, which is our warmest high temperature so far this year. The hot weather continues Friday and into the weekend. Afternoon highs on Friday are expected to reach right around 90°. This would be the first 90° day in…
‘Don’t fear dying, fear not living’: A final goodbye to Scott Co. Deputy Caleb Conley
GEORGETOWN/CYNTHIANA, Ky. (WTVQ) — A final goodbye to Scott County Deputy Caleb Conley on Thursday. Hundreds gathered at the Scott County High School Gymnasium to pay their respects and say goodbye. Those who spoke during the funeral spoke about the type of person Deputy Conley was and the immense impact he had in the community, as a deputy and as…
Feeling like the heart of summer the first few days of June
Afternoon highs should make a run at 90 degrees in a few spots before temperatures slowly back off into next week
We enjoyed a nice and warm start to the month of June across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Thursday. With high pressure building in from the northeast, most locations saw plenty of sunshine along with a few scattered clouds as highs reached the low to mid-80s. With some lingering moisture hanging around, once again a few isolated afternoon storms fired…
Pets as Pals with Woodford Humane Society: Orchid and Oleander
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7 Brew coffee shop opening 2nd Lexington location
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — 7 Brew coffee shop is opening a second location in Lexington. The company held a building drop event Thursday to celebrate the new location coming to 2895 Richmond Road. At the event, 7 Brew also presented a $2,000 check to the Kentucky Children’s Hospital. 7 Brew has another location open in Lexington on Harrodsburg Road. The…
Escaped Madison Co. inmate arrested
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) 6/2/23 Blevins has been arrested, the Maysville Police Department told KSP. 6/1/23 Kentucky State Police is searching for an inmate who they say walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center Thursday morning. According to KSP, Tyler Blevins was at the facility in Richmond around 6 a.m. and walked away. The 32-year-old is described as a…
LTK: Real Estate Agent Meredith Lane
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