GDK: Ragged Edge Theater “Cinderella”
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Solarize Frankfort completes first installation in Indian Hills neighborhood
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Kentucky Solar Energy Society has announced the completion of its first solar installation in a Frankfort neighborhood. Solarize Frankfort says the 16-panel array in the Indian Hills neighborhood will meet 95 percent of the home’s annual electricity needs. It’s the first of many for the Solarize Frankfort campaign. The group says it’s expected to save…
Feeling more like summer to wrap up May
Afternoon highs will climb through the 80s the next couple of days with our first shot at 90 degree highs since last fall!
It was a nice late May day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday as folks headed back to work and normal schedules after the long holiday weekend. After starting out with full sunshine in the morning, a few scattered clouds developed as temperatures warmed up through the afternoon hours. With some lingering moisture due to the upper low to…
Visitors struggle to find lodging ahead of a busy weekend in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)-It’s a big weekend in Lexington. The city is expecting to host thousands of people for a number of events like the Railbird Festival, a college regional baseball tournament, and Kentucky high school baseball and softball tournaments.. City leaders say they’re excited for the uptick in visitors and filling up hotels is a good thing. While its a…
News at Noon: Laurel Raimondo Martin, JA Summer Camp
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Mom to Mom: Ice Cream
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GDK: Summer Reading
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Man accused of killing Scott Co. deputy appears in court for murder, other charges
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) — The man accused of killing a Scott County deputy last week appeared in court Tuesday for murder and other charges. Steven Sheangshang was arraigned for murder of a police officer, being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun, burglary, wanton endangerment, fleeing or evading police and theft by unlawful taking. A judge entered a not…
Former Bell Co. magistrate indicted on multiple charges
PINEVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — A former Bell County magistrate was indicted on multiple charges last week after an investigation by Kentucky State Police. According to WRIL, Wade Hoskins was indicted on official misconduct, theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception and two counts of abuse of public trust. The charges stem from a time between Jan. 2, 2019, and Dec….
One dead after police pursuit in Georgetown; alleged impaired driver arrested
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) 5/31/23, 9:20 a.m. The victim of the deadly crash has been identified as David Jett, according to the Scott County coroner. He was 46. 5/30/23, 4 p.m. The alleged impaired driver has been identified as Deionta Catlett, SCSO said Tuesday afternoon. He’s been arrested and is charged with the following: Speeding 26 mph or greater Reckless driving…
Class of 2023: Fayette Co. students to walk in graduation ceremonies
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Fayette County’s class of 2023 is set to walk across the graduation stage Tuesday and Wednesday at Central Bank Center. Below is the schedule: Tuesday, May 30 10 a.m. Lafayette 2 p.m. Paul Laurence Dunbar 6 p.m. Tates Creek Wednesday, May 31 10 a.m. Frederick Douglass 2 p.m. Bryan Station 6 p.m. Henry Clay Traffic will…
Warmer with a few showers and storms Tuesday
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Temperatures climb into the low 80s on this Tuesday. There will be a few pop-up afternoon showers and storms developing as well. Temperatures continue to climb through the remainder of the week into the weekend as a summer-like feel settles in. Isolated-to-scattered pop-up showers and storms will once again return to the forecast Wednesday and Thursday. Rain chances decrease, while…
Camp Nelson honors those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day
JESSAMINE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Across the nation tributes were held on Monday in honor of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The last Monday in May typically observes Memorial Day. Those tributes made their way into central Kentucky at Camp Nelson. “These people all sacrifice so others could enjoy their freedoms in their life and why you don’t want to…
Warming up as we close out May and head into early June
It will feel like summer finally over the next few days as afternoon highs climb through the 80s.
Sunshine was definitely at a premium across Central and Eastern Kentucky over the long holiday weekend thanks to a stubborn upper level low keeping clouds and showers around (mainly on Sunday) and holding temperatures in check. We did finally see some improvement on Memorial Day with some sunshine returning across much of the area with the only exception being far…
Lexington Cemetery honors fallen servicemen and women
The Lexington Cemetery, along with the Lexington National Cemetery, held a Memorial Day service Monday — a patriotic observance honoring the men and women who served in the military. The observance included a presentation of the colors, playing of Taps, ceremonial firing detail and remarks by Air Force Chief MSgt. Reno Sartori. “Memorial Day is specific to honor those who…
Kentucky Blood Center offers gift cards to donors to boost low turnouts
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Kentucky Blood Center is offering $20 Amazon gift cards to anyone who donates blood Tuesday — hoping to boost low supply. Memorial Day festivities often indicate the start of donation numbers declining. To combat the decrease, KBC has planned its first “Donor Appreciation Days”. The gift card giveaway is the first of many events KBC…
Motorsports Monday with Dillon
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Flags to fly at half-staff for Memorial Day
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Flags at all state buildings will fly at half-staff today for Memorial Day, Gov. Andy Beshear said. Beshear encourages all individuals, businesses and organizations to join. “This Memorial Day, we as Americans will come together to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives for our country and our freedom,” said Beshear….
Body of escaped Ohio inmate possibly found in river
(CNN NEWSOURCE) — Authorities in Henderson, Kentucky say they believe they’ve found the body of a missing inmate. Police say a body was pulled from the Ohio River on Sunday and they believe it is escaped prisoner Bradley Gillespie. He broke out of a prison in Lima, Ohio last Tuesday along with another man, James Lee. Investigators say both men…
Here is your ABC 36 Storm Team Memorial Day forecast!
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Sunday evening forecast!
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Sunday everyone, I hope everyone’s Memorial weekend is going great. Today has been about as chilly of the day before Memorial Day you will ever find in Kentucky with most areas not getting out of the 50s for highs with rain and clouds. Portions of central Kentucky reached the low 60s as…
One dead, one in custody after Sunday morning shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A man is dead and the suspect is in custody after a Sunday morning shooting. The Lexington Police Department says officers responded to North Limestone and West Short Street at around 2:43 a.m. Sunday for a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man who was shot. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as…
Your ABC 36 Storm Team Memorial Day forecast
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Saturday evening forecast!
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Saturday evening everyone, its a beautiful day across central and eastern Kentucky with temperatures running about 10 degrees below average. Here are our weather headlines: Sunday looks like a flat UGLY day with occasional rain, mostly cloudy skies, and temperatures WELL below average. Rain is moving into the east tonight and will…
A bit of a roller coaster ride with our weather over Memorial Day weekend
Saturday and Monday both look dry but Sunday is another story all together!
We enjoyed a nice finish to the week Friday across Central and Eastern Kentucky, which served as “getaway day” for many folks heading into the long holiday weekend. With cool high pressure over the Great Lakes, we enjoyed more sunshine, a breezy northeast wind and comfortable afternoon highs into the mid-70s. While the bulk of the upcoming holiday weekend is…
Ralph Anthony Spurlock with Spurlock’s Seasonings
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